Problem Solving with 3 solutions

Emma discovers an encrypted message in her grandfather’s old journal.

She wants to decode it.

What is the first step Emma takes to decode the encrypted message in her grandfather's old journal?

• She creates a substitution chart mapping each ciphered letter to its corresponding English letter based on context clues.

• She asks her parents if they know how to decode encrypted messages.

• She analyzes the frequency of letters and common patterns. She compares them to English letter frequencies.

• She consults a cryptography enthusiast or She uses online decryption tools.

Alex’s computer won’t start. The screen remains blank.

When Alex's computer doesn't start, what is the first step he takes?

• He seeks professional help.

• He walks away from the computer and hopes someone else will fix it.

• He restarts the computer and runs diagnostics if necessary.

• Alex ensures all cables (power, monitor, keyboard) are securely connected. Sometimes loose connections cause issues.

Maya wants to raise awareness about plastic pollution in her school.

What is the first action Maya plans to take to raise awareness about plastic pollution in her school?

• She organizes a plastic cleanup event.

• She designs eye-catching posters with facts about plastic waste.

• She requests permission to give short presentations during class periods.

• She walks around the school telling people where to put their plastic trash and not to use plastic items.

Jake accidentally deletes his lab notebook containing crucial data for his science project.

What is the first step Jake takes to retrieve his deleted lab notebook data?

• He consults his classmates if they have similar data or notes. They might share their findings.

• He reruns the experiment to collect fresh data. Sometimes repetition leads to new insights.

• He uses data recovery software to retrieve deleted files from his computer.

• He notifies his teacher that he has completed his assignment.

Lily struggles with a challenging math problem during a competition.

When faced with a challenging math problem during a competition, what does Lily do first?

• She breaks the problem into smaller parts.

• She asks for clues from the competition proctor or a fellow participant for hints or guidance.

• She tries different approaches and guesses until she finds a solution.

• She looks for the answer on her phone or looks on Google.

Ethan’s art supplies vanish from the classroom. He needs them for an upcoming project.

What does Ethan do first when he discovers his art supplies are missing?

• He borrows from friends. Ethan asks classmates if he can borrow their supplies temporarily.

• He searches the room. Ethan checks all art supply storage areas, including cabinets and drawers

• He notifies the teacher. Ethan informs the art teacher about the missing supplies. They might provide replacements.

• He buys new supplies and tells the teacher they were stolen.

Sofia and Liam want to collaborate on a history project, but their schedules clash.

What can Sofia and Liam do in order to finish their history project?

• Sofia and Liam use shared documents or video calls to work together remotely.

• They adjust their schedules to find overlapping free periods.

• Wait until the last minute and tell the teacher they could not complete the project.

• Sofia and Liam split the project tasks and work independently, then combine their efforts.

What is one solution Sofia and Liam can use to work together remotely on a project?

• Use a carrier pigeon to send messages

• Share documents or video calls online

• Wait until they accidentally meet in the city

• Send letters by mail

• Emily’s bike tire goes flat during her morning ride to school.

What does Emily do when her bike tire goes flat on the way to school?

• Emily contacts her parents or a friend to pick her up and fix the tire later.

• She patches the punctured inner tube and inflates it

• She leaves the bike and runs to school

• Emily walks her bike to the nearest bus stop or train station.

If Emily cannot fix her bike tire, what is another solution for her to get to school?

• Hitchhike with strangers

• Walk her bike to the nearest bus stop or train station

• Ride her bike with the flat tire

• Skip school for the day