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Module Nine

Cognate:
problem solving

Solving problems

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Examples of objectives covered:

3rd and 4th grade

  1. Identify the problem in a scenario or real-world situation
     

  2. Determine the size and scope of a problem
     

  3. Generate alternative solutions to problems after considering pros and cons of each alternative
     

  4. Determine possible consequences and unintended consequences to solutions
     

  5. Identify and suggest solutions to classroom- or school-level problems


    ...and more

5th and 6th grade

  1. Identify the problem in a complex situation; understand that different people may define a problem in different ways and that effective solutions depend upon the definition of the problem
     

  2. Understand the importance of data in identifying the size and scope of a problem
     

  3. Limit the size and scope of a problem in order to find effective solutions
     

  4. Use data and accurate information to help generate alternative solutions and to choose the best solution to a problem
     

  5. Explain the importance of assessing the outcomes of one's chosen solution and reevaluating if necessary


    ...and more

7th and 8th grade

  1. Explain the six steps of basic problem solving [Identify the problem, determine the size and scope of the problem, generate alternative solutions, think of possible consequences, choose the best solution, analyze outcomes]
     

  2. Use data and accurate information to help generate alternative solutions and to choose the best solution to a problem
     

  3. Conduct cost-benefit analysis to compare different solutions
     

  4. Conduct root cause analysis to determine underlying causes of a problem
     

  5. Identify and suggest solutions to school-level or local problems


    ...and more

9th  and 10th grade

  1. Explain the concepts of sunk cost and opportunity costs
     

  2. Conduct root cause analysis to determine underlying causes of a problem
     

  3. Understand the concept of choosing the consequences one is best able to deal with when choosing among solutions to complex problems
     

  4. Identify and suggest solutions to local or national problems
     

  5. Identify ethical dilemmas in some problem-solving scenarios


    ...and more

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