Problem Solution

A solution is

• an event or situation that causes trouble
• something used to fix or resolve trouble

A problem is

• an event or something that causes trouble
• the way to fix trouble

I forgot my lunch at home so my mom brought it to me.

The red part of the sentence is the

• problem

• solution

Kevin got sick and went to the doctor. The red part of the sentence is the

• problem

• solution

Identify the problem in the passage: Lynn has a test tomorrow, but she also has a track meet tonight. She needs to study so she can get an A on the test. Lynn knows she won't be running in every race. Therefore, she concludes that she can study in between her races.

• Lynn needs to study, but she also has a track meet.

• Lynn needs to run fast enough to beat her rival.

• Lynn doesn't want to run her race.

• Lynn will run every race.

Which is a good solution to this problem?
I don't understand what we are doing in class.

• Ask your mom or dad about it.
• Ask your brother or sister about it.
• Ask your teacher about it.

Hank came home from school and he was hungry.  He decided to see if there was anything in the cupboard to eat. He checked the shelf and couldn't find any chips or crackers.  He looked in another cupboard and there weren't any snack there either.  Finally he looked in the frig and there he found some apples to eat.
What is the solution?

• Hank found apples to eat.
• Hank likes chips.
• Hank looked for snacks.

Caleb hadn't gotten any sleep for the past few nights. He was really tired tonight. He didn't know if he would be able to sleep. He decided to close the curtains in his room to keep out the light and wear ear plugs to keep out the noise. Hank slept very well this night.

What was the problem?

• Hank couldn't sleep

• Hank slept very well

• Hank wore ear plugs

Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet.

What was the problem?

• Dogs and cats get food and water.

• Some dogs and cats do not have homes.

• People come to the shelters to get a new pet.

Problem or Solution: Jamarcus did not have a pencil to use. 

• Problem
• Solution