Y9 Problem Solving

Which of the following statements regarding problems is true:

• Problems are situations where things are going your way.

• Problems come in all shapes and sizes.

• You should plan for every problem in advance.

• You should seek assistance to solve all problems.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good problem solver?

• Impatience

• Flexibility

• Rigidity

• Stubbornness

If all cats are mammals and some mammals are dogs, which of the following statements is true?

• All dogs are cats

• Some cats are dogs

• Some mammals are cats

• No dogs are cats

Which of the following is a technique used in creative problem solving?

• Brainstorming

• Copying

• Ignoring

• Complaining

What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ...?

• 20

• 24

• 32

• 64

Which of the following is an example of a problem-solving strategy?

• Trial and error

• Procrastination

• Daydreaming

• Complaining

If it takes 5 workers 10 days to complete a task, how many days will it take 10 workers to complete the same task, assuming they work at the same rate?

• 2 days

• 5 days

• 10 days

• 20 days

The first step in problem solving is likely...?

• Research on alternative solutions

• Identify and define the problem

• Try out the best solution

Brainstorming potential solutions to a problem generates....?

• two radical ideas

• many possible ideas

• one fabulous idea

• few ordinary ideas

To define a problem further, you would...? (PICK 3)

• ask questions about the problem

• plan what to make to solve the problem

• write the problem over in your own words

• find out the meanings of words you do not know

• ask an AI the answer