Identify the Problem in a Scenario

What is the main problem in the scenario?

• The students don’t have enough time to play tag.

• The students don’t know who will be “it” first.

• The students need a different game to play.

• Some students don’t understand the rules or feel left out.

What question could you ask to help you identify the problem? choose 3

• How can I solve the problem right away?

• Who is to blame for the problem?

• What do I already know about this situation?

• Why should I ignore the problem?

Why is identifying the problem important in this situation?

• So the students can decide whether to keep playing tag

• So the students can make the game fun for everyone

• So the students know how to win the game of tag

• So the students can avoid recess games in the future

Which two actions could help the students clearly identify the problem? Select TWO correct answers.

• Asking the students who felt left out how to include them.

• Arguing about who should be “it” next.

• Talking to everyone to see who doesn’t know the rules.

• Ending the game and sitting down instead.

• Playing a new game without figuring out what went wrong.

Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the space provided. During lunch, a student opens their lunchbox and realizes they forgot to pack a fork to eat their pasta. They don’t want to go hungry, but they’re not sure what to do. Identify the problem in this scenario and explain why it is important to start with this step in the problem solving process.

• The student forgot to pack a fork.

• The student doesn't like pasta.

• The student is not hungry.

• The student has a sandwich instead.