Future Problem Solving is a programme for gifted and talented students that teaches them to work cooperatively to solve problems based on some of the major global issues facing the world now and in the future. Through a six-step creative problem solving process they learn higher level thinking skills in authentic contexts.

Visit the website www.fpsnz.co.nz for more information.

Who facilitates the FPSNZ Evaluators'
e-Learning Course?

Each trainee evaluator will be assigned a personal facilitator as a mentor throughout the course. The facilitators are all highly skilled, experienced evaluators who have evaluated for a number of years and are members of the national evaluation team that evaluates at the national finals each year. All of our facilitators have also evaluated at the International finals in the USA.

Click here to see profiles of our facilitators.

How much does it cost to complete the FPSNZ Evaluators' e-Learning Course?

The FPSNZ Evaluators' e-learning course is, at present, free to anyone in New Zealand who is committed to becoming an evaluator.

Who can become an Evaluator?

We welcome anyone who is interested in helping our students to improve their thinking skills. To be a good evaluator you need to

• be open-minded and tolerant of differing points of view
• be able to think creatively and critically,
• have good analytical ability
• be able to communicate effectively with students through written feedback.

You do not have to be a teacher to become an evaluator. Our national team includes an optometrist and a doctor. Having an understanding of the FPS process is very helpful, but not essential.

FPS evaluation is great for retired teachers who would like to keep some involvement in enhancing the learning of students.

Can FPS students become evaluators?

Some of our best evaluators are students and ex-students of the programme. It is best for students to have at least one year’s experience in the programme before becoming evaluators. You must be a senior (Yr 11- 13) to become an evaluator. If you are in Yr 10 and wish to train, you need to supply us with a letter of recommendation from your coach.

Contact Julie Styan fps@ihug.co.nz for further information.

How much do evaluators get paid?

Accredited FPSNZ Evaluators are paid as follows

• $10.00 a booklet for the first 6 booklets on any global issue
• $12.00 a booklet for 7-12 booklets on any global issue
• $14.00 for 13+ booklets on any global issue
• Payments are also made for second round and national finals evaluations.

What happens when I complete the FPSNZ Evaluators' e-learning course?

On successful completion of this course you will receive an evaluator’s handbook, plus a certificate recognising your successful completion of the online e-learning course. You will then become a member of the national evaluation team and will receive booklets to mark for the next appropriate global issue. Generally we try to send you no more than 3 or 4 booklets first time around.

What if I don’t live in NZ can I still complete the FPSNZ Evaluators'
e-Learning Course?

At present we are only able to train FPSNZ evaluators. Visit the links page or www.fpspi.org to see if there is an affiliate programme in your country or state to enquire about training possibilities.

We are hoping that this site will also be used by other affiliates.
Watch this space!