Problem Solving Review

Problem Solving Review

Problem Solving Steps

• Identify the problem

• Decide if you need help

• Come up with multiple solutions

• Choose the best solution

• Decide if the problem is solved

Multiple Choice

What is the first step of problem solving?

• Identify the problem

• Choose the solution to the problem

Multiple Choice

What is the last step of problem solving?

• Think of multiple solutions

• Decide if the problem is solved.

Let's look at a problem.

John is working on a really hard math problem. He is becoming frustrated.

Poll

What do you think John can do to solve his problem?

• Take a deep breath.

• Ask someone for help.

• Take a break from math.

John can solve his problem in many ways!

He can take a breath, ask for help, or take a break.

Poll

What do you like to do when you are frustrated by a problem?

• Take a break.

• Take deep breaths.

• Have free time.

• Get help from someone.

Problems have different sizes!

• Small

• Medium

• Big

Small Problems

"I can fix it myself."

Small Problems = Small Reactions

Medium Problems

"I could use some help."

Medium Problems = Medium Reactions

Big Problems

"I need adult help right now."

Big Problems = Big Reactions

Multiple Choice

Should our reaction match the size of the problem?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

You lost a board game. What is an appropriate way to react?

• Stay calm and say, "I'll try to win next time."

• Scream and yell, "No I will never play again!"

Losing a board game is a small problem.

Small problem = Small reaction

Multiple Choice

You see someone being a bully to a classmate. What is an appropriate way to react?

• Get adult help right away.

• Run away from them.

Seeing someone being a bully is a big problem.

Big problem = Big reaction

Problem solving can be hard! It is always okay to ask for help.

Great work!