3/7- Grade 3/4- Art of Thinking

Which of the following would be the BEST way to limit the size and scope of a problem before trying to solve it?

• Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away

• Select a part of the problem with the biggest impact

• Choosing the first solution that comes to mind

• Asking only one person about the problem

A school cafeteria notices long lunch lines are causing students to have less time to eat. Which of the following is the BEST way to limit the size and scope of the problem?

• Reducing the number of students allowed to eat lunch each day

• Closing the cafeteria early so fewer students can get in line

• Separating students into different lunch shifts to reduce wait times

• Asking students to bring their own lunches instead of buying from the cafeteria

A city is dealing with heavy traffic congestion, making it hard for people to get to work on time. What would be the BEST first step in limiting the size and scope of the problem?

• Banning all cars from the city streets

• Building new roads without studying the problem further

• Identifying the busiest traffic times and problem areas

• Asking drivers to stop using their cars without providing alternatives

Which actions would help limit the size and scope of a problem before creating a solution? Select TWO correct answers.

• Deciding on a solution before analyzing the full problem

• Finding out when and where the problem happens most often

• Making assumptions about the cause of the problem

• Ignoring smaller parts of the problem to focus only on the biggest issue

• Focusing on one part of the problem to solve that can help the whole problem

One way to make a solution more effective is to first (a)   how many people and places are affected.

• measure

• guess

• expand

A local park is frequently overcrowded, making it difficult for visitors to enjoy their time. Which of the following is the BEST way to limit the size and scope of the problem?

• Closing the park to the public

• Asking visitors to come less often

• Expanding the park without understanding visitor patterns

• Analyzing peak visiting hours and managing entry accordingly