Future Problem Solving Resources

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Resources for Purchase:
Please Note:

* FPS Resources are not available on approval and are only available to registered participants in FPS.
* All figures quoted are based on the prices for 2009 and could change without prior notice.

The Following Resources are Available

Future Problem Solving Resources

2010 Theme Pack CDs

Future Problem Solving Resources

An * in front of the title indicates that this resource is recommended for new coaches.

* COACHES HANDBOOK (2007 Edition) $32.00 plus G.S.T.

Includes sections on General Programme Information, Advice to Coaches, Step-by-step guide to FPS, Evaluation Information and a Sample Booklet. Essential for all coaches - this is your starting guide. This is published in CD form and is not returnable.

*READINGS, RESEARCH AND RESOURCES - The 2010 Resource Manual $36.00 plus G.S.T.

Summaries of magazine and newspaper articles on the four topics for 2010. Includes questions and definitions of terms as well as a brief overview of each topic. Hundreds of hours of research at the students' fingertips. Also suitable for use as a classroom resource file. An essential resource for any team. This is published in CD form and is not returnable.

* TIPPS (Terrific Ideas of Practices & Procedures For Success in The Future Problem Solving Program International) $35.00 plus G.S.T.

TIPPS was first created in 1989 to celebrate creative thinking ideas of winning FPS coaches. However, this is not a revamp. In 2008, coaches and directors from around the world contributed their ideas, strategies, and techniques so that fellow coaches may enjoy some of the successes they have experienced.

* FUTURE THINKING $25.00 plus G.S.T.

As a thinking skill, thinking futuristically enhances an individual's ability to solve future oriented problems. This guide provides specific future studies techniques to help students improve their problem solving. Full of charts and graphs, this guide will help your students think about the future. 2002 Edition

FPS: LEARNING THE STEPS $20.00 plus G.S.T.

A useful resource for inexperienced coaches. Activities, suggestions and handy hints for coaches and teams. Written by experienced FPS coaches and students.

STEPPING STONES TO FPS $20.00 plus G.S.T.

The basic handbook for Non-Competitive and Primary Division teams. (Non-Competitive and Primary Division teams do not need to order this resource - it will be provided as part of your registration fee.) Includes the three future scenes for the year, explanations and activities, the basic problem solving processes and the booklet master. Published in CD form and is not returnable.

* 2007 TEAM CHAMPION BOOKLETS $25.00 plus G.S.T.

For those of you that have always wanted an example of an excellent booklet - here you are! Read and review all three International first place team problem solving booklets. Includes evaluator scores and comments. Please note that the evaluation scoresheet is differnt in layout than the New Zealand scoresheets. An ideal model for both students and teachers. Allows a coach and team to see what a champion booklet looks like as well as view evaluator scores and comments.

* 2007 IC CmPS CHAMPIONS $25.00 plus G.S.T.

Features the 2007 Community Problem Solving Grand Champions and first place teams and individuals from each category in each division. Included CD provides pictures of the 2007 projects and full-colored addendums!

* 2008 SCENARIO CHAMPIONS $20.00 plus G.S.T.

The top five scenarios from each division in the Future Problem Solving Program International's 2008 International Scenario Writing Competition. Read the best of the scenarios from around the world and see what makes them champions!

SCENARIO WRITING GUIDE $20.00 plus G.S.T.

A manual to help teachers to effectively guide students in writing scenarios. Explanations of scenario writing techniques, information about evaluation of scenarios, suggested activities and samples of award winning student work are included.

COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING HANDBOOK $28.00 plus G.S.T.

A must for coaches of CmPS teams. Contains chapters on the CmPS model, what should be submitted, evaluation of projects, practical ideas for completing a CmPS project and examples of student work.

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2010 Theme Pack CD $36.00 plus G.S.T.
(available from January 2010)

The activities on this CD are designed specifically for FPS, but are also suitable for classroom use. They include a theme pack of activities for each of the first three topics for the year -
* Sensory Overload
* Invasive Species
* Children in Need
These will help your students to enhance their research skills, creative, critical and ethical thinking skills and other specific FPS skills.

  • Written by Robyn Boswell.