Probem-Based Learning Steps

Gather necessary information; learn new concepts, principles, and skills about the proposed topic.

• Explore the problem

• State what is known

• Define the problem

• Investigate solutions

Individual students and groups list what they already know about the scenario and list what areas they are lacking information.

• Explore the problem

• Define the problem

• State what is known

• Research the knowledge

Frame the problem in a context of what is already known and information the students expect to learn.

• Define the problem

• Research the knowledge

• Investigate solutions

• Present and support the chosen solution

Find resources and information that will help create a compelling argument.

• Define the problem

• Research the knowledge

• Investigate solutions

• Review your performance

List possible actions and solutions to the problem, formulate and test potential hypotheses.

• Present and support the chosen solution

• Review your performance

• Investigate solutions

• Research the knowledge

Clearly state and support your conclusion with relevant information and evidence.

• Research the knowledge

• Investigate solutions

• Review your performance

• Present and support the chosen solution

This is a crucial step in improving your problem-solving skills. Students must evaluate their performance and plan improvements for the next problem.

• Present and support the chosen solution

• Review your performance

• Research the knowledge

• Define the problem