1. Balance arguments, see more than one side Read widely Follow a research plan Pull together a range of ideas as a whole Be willing to change your ideas, start again Make collections of things Use many resources to find things out: internet, people, dictionary Use thinking skills tools to make sense of ideas List what they know and what they need to know

2. Enjoy working with other people Share ideas generously Keep a sense of time Listen to what people say Put your points of view positively Pay attention to team members feelings Add ideas to previous ones Bring a team back to the task in hand Suggests changes to how the team work Play different roles in a team as necessary

3. Take stock as you go along Put time into planning Learn from mistakes Be aware of how you are doing Anticipate blocks and obstacles Change plans if you have better ideas Treat criticism positively Overcome being stuck Recognise your learning strengths Seek help when necessary

4. Be unafraid of pushing boundaries Enjoy creating new ideas Ask ‘what if’ questions Make unusual connections Be interested in what is going on around you Take part in cultural events Recognise that things could be different Notice the unusual See not knowing as an interesting place to be

5. Be punctual Complete tasks Plan ahead Manage home study on time Develop digital or written plans Set and review your own targets Use an index, the library, a dictionary, the internet, a computer, competently Relish change; recognise the value of taking risks Know where to go for advice Have personal goals

6. Take on causes on behalf of others Know what they care about Relish responsibility Focus on the task Join clubs, organisations, societies Organise activities for others See things from others’ points of view Use language persuasively Take a step by step approach to getting things done Organise their time well Resolve conflicts