Factors Affecting Problem Solving

What is the most important factor in solving a problem?

• Ignoring the problem

• Understanding the problem

• Creating the problem

• Avoiding the problem

Which personality type tends to use logic and objective analysis during problem solving?

• Feeling individuals

• Thinking individuals

• Intuitive individuals

• Sensing individuals

What type of individuals prefer flexibility and adaptability when approaching problems?

• Sensing individuals

• Intuitive individuals

• Thinking individuals

• Feeling individuals

What type of thinking focuses on a bigger long-term perspective instead of short-term departmental focus?

• Strategic thinking

• Empirical thinking

• Realistic thinking

• Emotional thinking

What external factor remains the root cause of many problems in a project?

• Resources available

• Thinking Patterns

• External Environment

• Skills and Technical Competency

What did the study by Bradshaw and Hazell focus on?

• Developing problem-solving skills in mathematics

• Teaching problem solving principles

• Factors affecting problem solving

• Implementing problem solving in the classroom

What technique did the teachers implement in the form of video and peer observation?

• Group discussion

• Lecture/tutorial

• Observation lesson

• Role play

What did many students express a passion for due to its freedom and un-rigid nature?

• Culture

• Problem solving

• Attainment

• Mathematics

What do teachers need to be convinced of in order to bring about change?

• Challenging commonly held beliefs

• Focusing on basic skills and procedures

• Providing opportunities for rich learning experiences

• Eliminating poor behavior and disengagement

What is a challenging issue that schools and systems need to address?

• Inadequate curriculum

• Lack of resources

• Student behavior issues

• Low staff morale and lack of motivation