The Big Question Book 1 is an activity book for upper primary students. The Big Question Book 2 is for lower secondary students. These books form part of the career-life development skills resources. The books have been produced to assist the development of key skills and attributes such as confidence, problem solving and communication that have a significant impact on lifelong, career-life success.

In the books, students follow Max and Mia through a series of real-life situations and how they answer the big question: what will I be when I grow up? Through various scenarios, readers are encouraged to use their imaginations to consider everything that they can already do and how these interests and skills may be relevant to their career-life.

The Big Question books fit in with recent curriculum developments in all Australian states with their emphasis on interpersonal development, personal learning and interdisciplinary learning. They also supports the development of many values, skills and specific knowledge areas including:

Values and qualities

• Self-esteem
• Building relationships
• Racial tolerance/multicultural acceptance
• Confidence
  

• Imagination
• Persistence
• Questioning skills
• Interviewing skills
• Network-building
• Teamwork
• Asking for help

Knowledge

• Different career pathways and options
• Skills required in different careers
• Strategies to deal with challenges