Essential Tech Unit 1 - Problemsolving

If you are identifying the problem you are trying to solve, figuring out what your constraints are, and determining what success will look like, what part of the problem solving process are you working on?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

If you are brainstorming and researching possible solutions, comparing pros and cons and/or making a plan, what part of the problem solving process are you working on?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

If you are attempting to put your plan into action, what part of the problem solving process are you working on?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

Two students made a design to make unloading the dishwasher faster at home. The following is an example of which problem solving stage?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

Johnny determines that he must find a way to get to class on time in order to avoid negative consequences from the teacher. Johnny thinks about what his constraints are: passing period length, classroom location, and congestion in the hallways. Which stage of the problem solving process is Johnny in?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

Johnny thinks about why he is late. He brainstorms ways to get to his class on time such as: a different route, not stopping to talk to friends, limiting locker stops, etc. Which stage of the problem solving process is Johnny in?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

The next day, Johnny eliminates his locker stop and proceeds straight to class. Which stage of the problem solving process is Johnny in?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

Johnny arrives as the bell rings. He determines the plan has been partially successful- he begins to assess other things he can do to improve his plan before he tries it again.

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

What are the four things that all computers have in common?

• input, storage, processing, output

• input, sequencing, output, sound

• monitor, keyboard, cords, mouse

• display, keyboard, sound, memory

Typing on a keyboard or clicking on a mouse are examples of which stage of the computing process?

• Input

• Process

• Output

• Storage