Problem Solving Skills

Which one of the following is NOT one of the Second Step problem solving steps?

• T: Think of solutions

• D: Decide who is to blame

• P: Pick the best solution

• E: Explore Consequences

It's recess, and you and your friend want to play tetherball. But Jesse and Alex are already playing there. They've played tetherball at recess the last two days. You have a problem. How can you say it in a way that doesn't blame anyone?

• Jesse and Alex are hogging the tetherball, and they need to let us play now.

• It's our turn, so we are going to play tetherball. We don't care what Jesse and Alex think.

• We all want to play tetherball at the same time and there is just one tetherball.

• Jesse and Alex always get to do what they want- it's not fair!

Sometimes solutions to problems are complicated and require a plan. Select all of the following that are good to remember when making a plan:

• The order makes sense

• There is enough time to do it

• Make sure it's a little complicated

• It's realistic and you're able to do it.

Your friend wants you to take some money from your big sister's money box when she is not home to ask. It is best to say to your friend:

• No, I don't want to do that.

• I need to think about it.

• If you want to do it, that's fine with me.

• Do you think I will get in trouble?