Effective Problem-Solving Strategies

Marcus failed his science test even though he thought he understood the material. What is the best way to respond?

• Blame the teacher and ignore the grade

• Think about how he studied and ask the teacher for help

• Decide science isn’t important

• Tell his friends tests don’t matter

Emily and her lab partner disagree on an experiment. What should she do?

• Tell the teacher her partner is wrong

• Ignore her partner’s ideas

• Listen and find a compromise

• Let her partner do everything

A student starts a recycling program but no one uses the bins. What could help?

• Bigger posters

• Involve teachers in planning

• Throw away the bins

• Ask for rewards to recycle

Jalen wants to help his school go green but feels stuck. What’s the best next step?

• Set goals, gather supplies, assign roles

• Ask a teacher to lead the project

• Start everything and see what works

• Get approval and then plan

Jasmine is starting peer tutoring. How much time should she expect to launch it?

• One day

• 2–3 days

• A week or more

• Start next morning

Students eat lunch during class and feel better, but focus drops. What type of solution is this?

• Short term only

• Long-term only

• Both short and long term

• Never effective

What evidence supports your answer about the lunch solution?

• Students felt less rushed

• Students stayed focused

• Students got distracted

• Lunch lines were shorter

What are the two most important resources for starting a student-run store?

• Inventory, Store Space

• Favorite snack list, Inventory

• Mascot costume, snacks

• Timer, Space

How can a class avoid missing announcements and due dates?

• Weekly updates posted

• Tell students to listen

• Assign one announcer

• Remove all due dates

Students design a water-saving system but have no materials. What's the challenge?

• Not allowed in school

• No resources to test it

• Garden doesn’t need water

• Not a real-world problem