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Social studies · Grades 3–6

Making group decisions fairly

People affected by a choice may have different needs.

Make a worksheet

Understand the idea

Hear relevant voices

People affected by a choice may have different needs.

Agree on a process

Explain how options will be considered before choosing.

Give reasons

A decision should connect to shared criteria, not only popularity.

Worked examples

Which question is most useful before choosing a class activity?

Criteria help compare options fairly.

What needs and constraints should the activity meet?

Why might a vote alone fail to reveal an accessibility problem with an activity?

Credit listening to affected participants as well as counting votes.

A smaller group may have needs the majority does not share or notice.

Try it yourself

  1. Which behaviour supports a balanced discussion?

    1. Hiding one option
    2. Allowing each person a chance to contribute
    3. Mocking a concern
    4. Interrupting every speaker

  2. Give a respectful way to disagree with a proposed plan.

  3. A class records 11 votes for option A, 8 for B and 6 for C. How many votes were recorded?

  4. Which is a shared criterion rather than a personal preference?

    1. I like blue.
    2. I prefer the longest title.
    3. My favourite word is picnic.
    4. The activity must fit the available time.

Answers and marking notes

Answers and marking notes
  1. Allowing each person a chance to contribute

    Participation improves the information available.

  2. For example: I see the benefit, but I am concerned about the cost. Could we compare another option?

    Credit a reason and respectful wording.

  3. 25

    11 + 8 + 6 = 25.

  4. The activity must fit the available time.

    A time constraint applies to the plan itself.

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