Years 9–10
Tikanga-ā-Iwi / Social Sciences
Whakataukī | Proverb
"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini"
My strength is not that of a single warrior, but that of many.
🎯 Purpose
This inventory helps you identify your unique strengths for collaborative work. Remember: every strength is valuable, and great teams need diverse skills. Be honest about your abilities - this helps create balanced, effective groups!
Rating Scale:
- 3 = Strong: This is definitely one of my strengths
- 2 = Good: I'm comfortable with this and can contribute
- 1 = Learning: I'm developing this skill and need support
🔍 Research Skills
Finding reliable information from multiple sources
Reading and understanding complex texts
Organising facts and information clearly
Taking detailed notes and keeping records
Research Skills Reflection: What type of research do you enjoy most?
🎨 Creative Skills
Brainstorming innovative ideas and solutions
Visual design and creating appealing presentations
Storytelling and making information engaging
Thinking "outside the box" and finding unique approaches
Creative Skills Reflection: How do you best express your creativity?
🗣️ Communication Skills
Presenting ideas clearly to groups
Facilitating discussions and keeping groups on track
Writing clearly and persuasively
Active listening and understanding others' perspectives
Communication Skills Reflection: In what situations do you communicate most effectively?
🧠 Analytical Skills
Problem-solving and finding practical solutions
Connecting ideas and seeing patterns
Critical thinking and evaluating information
Breaking down complex problems into manageable parts
Analytical Skills Reflection: What types of problems do you enjoy solving?
👥 Leadership Skills
Organising tasks and managing timelines
Motivating others and building team spirit
Mediating conflicts and finding compromise
Taking initiative and starting projects
Leadership Skills Reflection: How do you prefer to contribute to group leadership?
🌺 Cultural Knowledge & Perspectives
Understanding Te Ao Māori values and perspectives
Knowledge of Pacific Island cultures and traditions
Understanding diverse cultural approaches to community
Connections to community knowledge and experiences
Cultural Knowledge Reflection: What cultural insights or connections can you contribute to our society design project?
🎯 My Strengths Summary
Based on your ratings above, complete this section:
My top 3 strength areas (where you rated yourself mostly 3s):
Areas where I can contribute and learn (where you rated yourself 2s):
Skills I want to develop through this project (where you rated yourself 1s):
🤝 Collaboration Readiness
What unique perspective or strength will you bring to your group?
What type of group role appeals to you most? (Choose one or describe your own)
- □ Research Coordinator - organising information gathering
- □ Creative Director - leading visual and design elements
- □ Communications Manager - facilitating discussions and presentations
- □ Systems Analyst - connecting ideas and solving problems
- □ Project Organiser - managing timelines and keeping group on track
- □ Cultural Liaison - ensuring diverse perspectives are included
- □ Other: _________________________________
What do you hope to learn from working with classmates who have different strengths?
How will you contribute to creating an inclusive, respectful group environment?
🌿 Reflection on Collective Strength
How does the whakataukī "Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini" connect to what you learned about yourself today?