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GRADE 5 · DESIGN AND LIFE SKILLS · ABOUT 40 MINUTES

Interview for a design need

Ask open questions without leading the answer.

Understand the idea

A useful interview explores needs before proposing a solution. Listen and summarise without collecting private details.

WORKED EXAMPLE

Instead of You want a blue shelf, right?, ask What makes classroom books difficult to find?

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Ask

Use an open question about a classroom task.

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  1. Ask

    Use an open question about a classroom task.

  2. Listen

    Record the issue without names or blame.

  3. Summarise

    Check that you understood the need.

  4. Define

    Write a problem statement before proposing an idea.

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MAKE SOMETHING YOU CAN EXPLAIN

Your practical challenge

Role-play a two-question interview about finding books. Turn the answers into a testable design goal.

Review your evidence

These ticks are your self-review. They do not automatically assess project quality. Ask an adult or partner to review what you can show.

Use the skill in a new situation

Ask a follow-up that seeks an example.

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