Problem Solving

Which statement best explains why it can be difficult to identify a problem?

• A problem can be simple or complicated

• A problem can be personal or emotional

• A problem can be large or small

Which group would most likely dislike a city ordinance that bans loud vehicles?

• People who drive cars

• People who repair cars

• People who ride motorcycles

In the problem-solving process, the step that helps identify what needs to be solved is

• weighing the disadvantages

• implementing the solution

• gathering information

In the school lunch problem scenario, what problem does the menu have?

• It does not include choices for students on restricted diets

• It does not offer enough fruits or vegetables

• It does not include healthy beverages such as water

After gathering information, a student using the problem-solving process should next

• consider the options

• Implement the solution

• evaluate the solution

After considering options, a student using the problem-solving process should next

• weigh the disadvantages and evaluate the solution

• weigh the advantages and disadvantages

• implement and evaluate the solution

Which statement best summarizes what happens in the problem-solving step called "implementing a solution"?

• Implementing a solution involves putting a plan into action based on several factors.

• Implementing a solution involves asking if a solution was effective and fixed a problem.

• Implementing a solution involves weighing advantages and disadvantages to make a decision.

Which is most important for a city to know before building a bike path next to a busy road?

• the cost of the bike path

• the number of roads in the area

• the number of cars that travel the road

This menu would be considered a problem for students who:

• do not like fish

• have food allergies

• do not eat lunch

Which best explains why including a salad bar on a school lunch menu would be an advantage for students on restricted diets?

• It would be available throughout the day

• It would offer more fruits and vegetables

• It would allow them to eat more foods they like