School Problem Solving Scenarios

You notice two classmates arguing over who should get to use the school's new computer first. What is the best way to resolve this conflict?

• Let them figure it out on their own.

• Suggest they take turns, each using the computer for an equal amount of time.

• Tell a teacher and let them decide.

• Suggest a competition to see who can use the computer first.

Your group has to complete a project, but everyone wants to be the leader. What should you do to ensure the project gets done well?

• Decide to work alone.

• Suggest drawing names to choose the leader randomly.

• Let the teacher choose the leader.

• Discuss everyone's strengths and decide the leader based on who can best lead the project.

You have to choose between completing a group assignment or a solo assignment. Which factor should most influence your decision?

• Which assignment is easier.

• Which assignment helps you learn more.

• Which assignment your friends are choosing.

• Which assignment is quicker to complete.

During a group project, you come up with a creative idea, but another group member disagrees. How should you handle this situation?

• Insist that your idea is better.

• Ignore their disagreement and do it your way.

• Explain the benefits of your idea and ask for their opinion on how it can be improved.

• Give up your idea and go with theirs.

What is an effective communication strategy when you disagree with a friend's idea during a class discussion?

• Speak loudly to make your point heard.

• Wait for them to finish speaking and then politely explain your viewpoint.

• Interrupt them to correct their mistakes.

• Avoid the discussion to keep the peace.

Your team needs to decide on a topic for a science project. You all have different ideas. What's the best way to make a decision?

• Vote on the ideas and choose the one with the most votes.

• Let the teacher decide for you.

• Only consider the ideas from the older students.

• Combine all the ideas into one big project.

You're working on a group project and one member is not contributing. What should you do?

• Tell the teacher immediately.

• Ignore their lack of contribution and do the work without them.

• Talk to them privately and ask if they need help understanding the project.

• Assign them more work to make them participate.

How can you use creative problem solving when you forget your lunch at home?

• Skip lunch for the day.

• Ask a friend to share their lunch.

• Call your parents to bring your lunch.

• Create a snack from items available in the school cafeteria.

What is a good strategy to use when you need to calm down a heated argument between two friends?

• Take sides and support one friend.

• Tell them to stop talking to each other.

• Suggest taking a break and discussing the issue after everyone calms down.

• Laugh it off and change the subject.

During a class debate, you realize you have forgotten some of your points. What should you do?

• Stay silent and hope no one notices.

• Make up information on the spot.

• Politely ask for a moment to gather your thoughts.

• Withdraw from the debate.