FPS Overview and Processes

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What is FPS overall?

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Encourages critical thinking and teamwork, allowing students to collaboratively tackle complex problems and broaden their perspectives.

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What are the steps in the Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) process?

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1. Challenges 2. Underlying Problem (UP) 3. Solution 4. Criteria 5. Grid 6. Action Plan

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What is the purpose of Step 1 – Challenges in GIPS?

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To identify challenges using 'since, cause, then, effect' and 'may, might, or could' statements.

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What is the purpose of Step 2 – Underlying Problem (UP) in GIPS?

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To follow the directive and identify the most important component, including a KVP and conditioning statement.

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What is the formula for Underlying Problem (UP)?

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UP = CS + HMW + KVP + so that + P + FSP & B?

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What is the purpose of Step 3 – Solution in GIPS?

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To creatively develop a solution including who, what, why, when, where, and how, ensuring it answers the KVP & P.

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What is the purpose of Step 4 – Criteria in GIPS?

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To create criteria that help pick the best solution for the UP, using superlatives like best/most/least.

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What is the purpose of Step 5 – Grid in GIPS?

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To evaluate solutions on a scale of 1-8, with the highest score winning. Total should be 180 when done correctly.

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What is the purpose of Step 6 – Action Plan in GIPS?

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To creatively develop a detailed plan focusing on purpose and KVP, including assistors, resistors, humaneness, and funding.

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What is the Community Problem Solving process?

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A year-long project to fix a community problem, including project, interview, scrapbook, report, addendum, and display board.