Problem Solving Process

What is the first step of the Problem Solving Process?

• Reflect

• Define

• Try

• Prepare

What is the second step of the Problem Solving Process?

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

• Define

What is the third step of the Problem Solving Process?

• Reflect

• Prepare

• Define

• Try

What is the fourth step of the Problem Solving Process?

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

• Define

This is an example of the DEFINE step.

• Build an aluminum boat

• Explain the problem and goal

• Research similar aluminum boats

• Ask others what worked for them

This is an example of the PREPARE step.

• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up dust in my room

• Check for areas that still have dust, decide how to better clean them

• Get out the vacuum cleaner, plug in, turn on and vacuum

• Research where the outlets are, know how long my vacuum cleaner cord is

This is an example of the TRY step.

• Think about why my tower fell after using only 5 blocks

• Follow my plan and stack blocks on top of each other

• Weigh the pros and cons to my tower design.

• Know my goal to build a tower as tall as possible using only 10 blocks

This is an example of the REFLECT step.

• Analyze classroom setup: meets the goal? could be better?

• Know how big each desk is and design different plan options

• Know that 4 desks need to fit in a 15 by 15 foot area

• Place desks in area according to map

You should only go through the Problem Solving Process once.

• True

• False

After you try a solution to a problem, there is no need to look for another solution.

• True

• False