Problem Solving Lesson Assessment

What is the main goal of the "Define" step in the problem-solving process?

• Choose the best tool for the job

• Reflect on how the problem made you feel

• Clearly understand what the actual problem is

• Try out your first idea quickly

In the “Prepare” step, what are you expected to do?

• Begin testing ideas right away

• Ask your teacher to solve it for you

• Make a plan to solve the problem

• Avoid hard parts and focus only on what’s easy

What does “Reflect” mean in problem solving?

• Write down your favorite step

• Look back at what worked and what didn’t

• Think about how fast you solved it

• Go back a step

Which set shows the correct order of the problem-solving steps?

• Define ➡ Prepare ➡ Try ➡ Reflect

• Try ➡ Define ➡ Reflect ➡ Prepare

• Reflect ➡ Try ➡ Define ➡ Prepare

• Prepare ➡ Reflect ➡ Try ➡ Define

What is the main purpose of the “Try” step in the problem-solving process?

• To show others your plan, even if you don’t believe in it

• To skip over the thinking and just do something fast

• To put your plan into action and see how well it works

• To avoid following the plan and do what is best