Details about CLASSIFY

What is a CLASSIFY game?

Classification is a basic mental operation that provides the foundation for all higher-level cognitive skills. To master the classification scheme in a specific domain, you cannot merely memorize the category labels and their definitions; you need practice and feedback. CLASSIFY games provide practice and feedback in a variety of interesting ways.

Basically, a CLASSIFY game involves a set of categories and several items. Teams of players use an appropriate job aid to review and classify these items. The team's classifications are compared with that of a panel of experts. The scoring system awards points for correctly classifying the items-with bonuses for tougher items.

Will the CLASSIFY games fit your needs?

You can easily modify CLASSIFY games to fit your needs. This booklet shows you how to modify the structure and the rules of the game when you

Don't have enough time
Have too much time
Don't have enough players
Have too many players
Need more excitement
Need less excitement

What topics can you use with CLASSIFY games?

You can use CLASSIFY games with four different types of instructional objectives:

To make fine distinctions among similar items:

Types of instructional activities
Expense categories
Personality types
Harassing behaviors

To check an item against required criteria

Well-stated business objectives
Contract evaluation
Clear communication
Vision statements

To review different steps in a process

Instructional development procedure
Creative problem-solving
Stages of team development
Job-search procedure

To select the most appropriate solution to a specific problem

Data collection techniques
Performance problem-solving
On-line documentation
Conflict-resolution strategies

What is in this CLASSIFY games booklet?

This booklet contains complete games and detailed guidelines to help you instantly create your own game in each of the four formats.

It also contains guidelines for designing, modifying, and using a variety of CLASSIFY games.

How long does it take to design a CLASSIFY game?

If you are a subject-matter expert, you can prepare a ready-to-play game in 10 to 15 minutes using the framegame approach.

How long does it take to play a CLASSIFY game?

A typical CLASSIFY game can be played in 30 to 45 minutes. Adaptations allow you to compress the play time to 5 minutes or expand it to several hours.

How many participants can play a CLASSIFY game?

A typical game works well with six to 40 individuals. Depending on your situation, it can even be adapted for play by individuals in a solitaire-type fashion or by large crowds in a team fashion.

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