Question

The imaginary scenario: You will need to make a choice between two different people to

help you with a science class project. Pretend that this is the only graded item in the class,
so choose carefully. Follow the decision-making process as outlined in this lesson in
order to choose your partner (write those steps down in the space provided and be
specific as to how you would follow that step in choosing a partner).
Partner 1 – Patrick: Patrick is the same age as you are. You have heard that he has taken a
couple science classes and you know he did at least one project with a friend of yours
named Julie. You have not talked to Julie about how Patrick was as a partner. Patrick’s
background is that he likes science, but is also very involved in football and band, both of
which take up a lot of his time after school. He was in another class of yours, English,
and he seemed to pay attention in class, but you saw that he got a D on his midterm
paper. He seems to not have a lot of friends, but that is his choice because he is so busy.
He mostly hangs out with his friend, Sara.
Partner 2 – Tasha: Tasha is the same age as you. You have heard that she has not taken
very many science classes, but you know she did a history project with your friend Lucy.
Lucy told you she would talk to you later about Tasha. Tasha’s background is that she
does not really like science, but she devotes a lot of time to school, no matter what the
subject. It seems like she just studies all of the time. She was in your English class and
she got As on everything. She seems to have a lot of friends.
Which partner will you pick and why? In order to pick a partner, remember to use your
decision-making process and follow it. Describe the process in detail, making sure to
write down the actual step, and then write how you would carry out that step in this
imaginary scenario.

Answer 1

You should choose partner 1: Patrick

Step-by-step explanation:

Decision making process:

First, look at both partners history in science lessons.

Pat has a small history of taking science lessons, but he has a hard time in other subjects, taking the fact that he made a D on his midterm paper.

Tasha however has a good attitude about school, and even though she doesn't neccesarily have a big background in science, she shows that she has the ability to learn other things, and she would be able to pick up science quickly.

Now we must look at how they spend their time.

Patrick spends most of his time at band and football, showing he wouldn't have as much time.

Tasha however, puts school above all of this, and she would be able to put a lot of time into it.

Looking at both options, you must choose Tasha, because she would be able to give you her full time, and even though she might not be a science pro yet, she will be able to learn fast, as she puts all of her time into school.