Effective Problem Solving Strategies

The video tutorial explains a structured approach to problem-solving, emphasizing the importance of identifying the problem, assessing its size, generating multiple solutions, and evaluating them to find the best one. It includes an example of a student, Mike, who applies these steps to resolve a scheduling conflict. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the steps, highlighting their lifelong utility.

What is the first step in becoming a better problem solver?

• Identifying the problem

• Asking for help

• Ignoring the problem

• Finding a solution

How can you determine if a problem is small or big?

• By asking a friend

• By writing it down

• By considering if you can solve it alone or need help

• By ignoring it

What should you do after identifying the problem?

• Come up with possible solutions

• Forget about it

• Ask someone else to solve it

• Wait for it to resolve itself

Why is it important to consider others' feelings when evaluating solutions?

• To delay solving the problem

• To ensure everyone is happy

• To avoid making a decision

• To make the problem bigger

Why is it beneficial to have multiple solutions to a problem?

• To avoid making a decision

• To have options if one doesn't work

• To make the problem bigger

• To confuse others

What should you do if your chosen solution does not solve the problem?

• Give up

• Try another solution or ask for help

• Blame someone else

• Ignore the problem

What is the final step in the problem-solving process?

• Checking if the problem is solved

• Evaluating solutions

• Asking for help

• Identifying the problem

In Mike's example, what was his initial problem?

• He didn't want to go to the party

• He had to choose between a party and a fundraiser

• He couldn't find a solution

• He needed help from an adult

What was one of Mike's possible solutions?

• Going to the party and ignoring the fundraiser

• Skipping both events

• Attending both events partially

• Asking his parents to decide

What lesson can be learned from Mike's problem-solving example?

• It's important to have a backup plan

• Problems should be ignored

• Only adults can solve problems

• All problems are big problems