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point or do you need support?

g. Do you give up when countered by others or bounce back with
even better points/logic?

h. Are you able to influence the group with your logic?

How to approach the GPE

Keep the following points in mind:

Written solution

a. First identify the problems and list them in the order of priority in which

you would tackle them.

b. Identify the various resources that are obvious in the model/story and
also the ones that are hidden or can be imagined. For example, if a metal

(pakka) road is given in the model, it is reasonable to assume that there

will be some vehicles moving and hence, you must identify vehicles on
the road as part of your resources.

c. Write your solution for each problem in the order of priority. While

writing the solution, also make rough calculations about the distances

based on the scale of the model and the time that it may take to reach the
place depending on the vehicle/mode that is being used. This way, your

solution should be practically possible.

d. After writing the solutions for all the four problems, do mention that you

will all gather at a point (identify the appropriate point in the model) and
proceed with the activity for which you had initially come (aim). Do not

forget the aim and make sure you achieve that too. An illustration of a
GPE is provided at the end of this chapter for practice and better

understanding.

Discussion stage

a. Be prepared for a heated discussion as this is the competition stage of