Problem Solving Strategies

The video teaches students to be 'problem detectives' by identifying and categorizing problems as big or small. Big problems involve danger and require adult intervention, while small problems can be solved independently using strategies like staying calm, ignoring, or talking it over. Persistence is key if the first strategy doesn't work.

What is the first step a problem detective should take?

• Ignore the problem

• Ask a friend for help

• Figure out the size of the problem

• Solve the problem immediately

Which of the following is considered a big problem?

• Someone is teasing

• You lost your pencil

• You forgot your homework

• You are feeling tired

What should you do if you detect a big problem?

• Ignore it

• Try to solve it yourself

• Ask an adult for help

• Wait for it to go away

Which of the following is a strategy to solve small problems?

• Complain to everyone

• Walk away and do something else

• Stay upset

• Yell at the person

What is important to remember when solving small problems?

• Give up quickly

• Blame others

• Get angry

• Stay calm

If the first strategy doesn't work, what should you do?

• Try another strategy

• Give up

• Ignore the problem

• Get frustrated

Why is being a problem detective important?

• It makes you popular

• It allows you to solve problems effectively

• It is not important

• It helps you ignore problems