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Which type of problems require creative problem solving techniques?
Well-structured problems
Ill-structured problems
Programmed problems
Not all problems require the use of a Creative Problem Solving process.
True
False
Which of the following processes is the correct nine-stages creative problem solving process?
Constantly analysing the environment -> Objective finding -> Fact finding -> Problem finding -> Specifying assumptions -> Idea finding -> Acceptance finding -> Solution finding -> Controlling to ensure that objectives are achieved post-implementation
Constantly analysing the environment -> Fact finding -> Objective finding -> Problem finding -> Specifying assumptions -> Idea finding -> Solution finding -> Acceptance finding -> Controlling to ensure that objectives are achieved post-implementation
Constantly analysing the environment -> Objective finding -> Fact finding -> Problem finding -> Specifying assumptions -> Idea finding -> Solution finding -> Acceptance finding -> Controlling to ensure that objectives are achieved post-implementation
Constantly analysing the environment -> Objective finding -> Idea finding -> Fact finding -> Problem finding -> Specifying assumptions -> Solution finding -> Acceptance finding -> Controlling to ensure that objectives are achieved post-implementation
__________________ is useful for generating quick innovative decision.
Improvisational creativity
Compositional creativity
Which personality types will be most happy with creative problem solving techniques?
Introvert, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving
Introvert, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging
Extrovert, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving
Extrovert, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving
Which learning styles are most happy with creative problem solving techniques?
Divergers
Assimilators
Convergers
Accommodators
Creative thinking is ?
Operating like a machine
Thinking outside the box
Being fresh
Why is Creative thinking important
To generate profit
To generate new ideas
Creative thinking can be encouraged
True
False
Brainstorming is one of the Problem-Solving techniques
True
False
Which best describes a mindmap?
A collection of sample materials and products related to a topic
A rough drawing or sketch
A diagram to arrange thoughts around a central node
An illustration of a series of moving images
The picture best describe ?
Thinking differently
Thinking new ideas
Coming up with new ideas
Creative thinking can be encouraged
True
False
Why is Creative thinking important
To generate profit
To generate new ideas
Creative thinking keeps the business innovative
True
False
Brainstorming is one of the Problem-Solving techniques
True
False
"Being open minded about new possibilities is critical to putting resourcefulness into action." What does it mean to be "open minded"?
Being a good listener
Being willing to consider new ideas
Which one of the following is the best to be creative?
Not looking outside the box
Being unknown to a subject
Looking at tasks from different P.O.V
Critical thinking is something we can learn.
True
False
Most creative people are artists.
True
False
Creative thinking is ?
Operating like a machine
Thinking outside the box
Being fresh
Why is Creative thinking important
To generate profit
To generate new ideas
Creative thinking can be encouraged
True
False
Brainstorming is one of the Problem-Solving techniques
True
False
Which best describes a mindmap?
A collection of sample materials and products related to a topic
A rough drawing or sketch
A diagram to arrange thoughts around a central node
An illustration of a series of moving images
The picture best describe ?
Thinking differently
Thinking new ideas
Coming up with new ideas
Creative thinking can be encouraged
True
False
Why is Creative thinking important
To generate profit
To generate new ideas
Creative thinking keeps the business innovative
True
False
Brainstorming is one of the Problem-Solving techniques
True
False
"Being open minded about new possibilities is critical to putting resourcefulness into action." What does it mean to be "open minded"?
Being a good listener
Being willing to consider new ideas
Which one of the following is the best to be creative?
Not looking outside the box
Being unknown to a subject
Looking at tasks from different P.O.V
Critical thinking is something we can learn.
True
False
Most creative people are artists.
True
False
Creativity is
A series of actions which create new ideas, thoughts and physical objects
Sometimes called divergent thinking because thought patterns and areas of belief are expanded
To bring into being
Characterized by being original or new
Which one is the correct definition of 'creative thinking'
To make the mental choice between options
Specific thought processes which improve the ability to be creative
To consider, judge or believe
A series of actions which create new ideas, thoughts and physical objects.
Creative thinker characteristics
optimistic
sees problems as opportunities
problems are not emotionally acceptable
give up easily
What are the benefits of creative thinking?
Provides a variety of answers, solutions, techniques to solve problem
Produces a new thing, and useful for many people
Only one way to solve a problem
Routine thinking
Problem solving is the process by which a situation is analyzed and solutions are formed to solve a .....
probortunity
probortunifi
prebortunity
problertunity
Decision making is ______________________ and is only concerned in deciding between different existing ideas.
one process of problem solving
one process of problem making
a process of solution making
a process of creating
A STOP IT approach is designed to
cure a problem
take a problem
make a problem
create a problem
STOP IT three forms are prevention, elimination, and _____________
production
reduction
deduction
formulation
A MOP-IT approach focuses on the _____________ of a problem
makers
solvers
effects
answers
MOP-IT three forms are _______________, tolerate, and redirection
procurement
reinforcement
elimination
treatment
The first stage of solving a problem is to
identify the problem
brainstorm
identify the solution
implement
Brainstorm as many good solutions to the Fundamental Problem as you can. This is the _________ stage of solving problems.
second
third
first
fourth
A question which requires a solution is ………….
Observation
Problem
Data
Experiment
Converting a question into a Researchable problem is called …………
Solution
Examination
Problem formulation
Problem Solving
The first step in formulating a problem is
Statement of the problem
Gathering of Data
Measurement
Survey
Third step in problem formulation is
Statement of the problem
Understanding the nature of the problem
Survey the available literature
Discussion
Objectives in problem formulation means
Questions to be answered
Methods
Techniques
Methodology
A question which requires a solution is ………….
Observation
Problem
Data
Experiment
Converting a question into a Researchable problem is called …………
Solution
Examination
Problem formulation
Problem Solving
The first step in formulating a problem is
Statement of the problem
Gathering of Data
Measurement
Survey
Third step in problem formulation is
Statement of the problem
Understanding the nature of the problem
Survey the available literature
Discussion
Objectives in problem formulation means
Questions to be answered
Methods
Techniques
Methodology
According to Lowman (1995), what is discussion?
A variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among a teacher and students for the purpose of students thinking, learning, problem solving, understanding, or literary appreciation.
A variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among students for the purpose of students thinking, learning, problem solving or understanding.
A variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among a teacher and students or among students for the purpose of students thinking, learning, problem solving, understanding, or literary appreciation.
A variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among a teacher and students or among students for the purpose of students’ learning and problem solving.
According to Kustra and Potter (2008), if the conflict involves many students, what should the teacher do?
The teacher should stop discussing among the students to avoid conflicts.
The teacher allows the group to talk about their disagreement in some manner.
The groups debate until they can find the winner in the class.
The groups compromise with the teacher to draw the winner.
According to Jenny McDougall (2015), what is the concept of authenticity in education?
Authentic activities provide the possibility of meaningful, challenging and proactive learning experiences, as opposed to learning which is shallow and passive.
Authentic activities provide the possibility of meaningful, challenging and proactive learning experiences, the same as traditional education.
Authentic activities provide the possibility of shallow and passive learning experiences, the same as traditional education.
Authentic activities are associated with medium levels of engagement and positive learning outcomes in class.
How do teachers bring the real-world into classroom?
Bring things related to the lesson topic (a small fish/ a guitar/ eco friendly bags …) for students to observe.
Use news stories about a hot topic to make connections between the lesson and the real world.
Invite a guest speaker who works in a field connected to what students are studying.
All above
Is it the way to bring the real-world into classroom?
Create a public place on the internet where students can share their opinions, give comments on their peers, and receive responses from the teacher and their peers.
Yes
No
How many major techniques are used for fostering participation?
4
5
6
7
It is compulsory for all students to participate in a discussion.
TRUE
FALSE
According to Lowman (1995), what is discussion?
A variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among a teacher and students for the purpose of students thinking, learning, problem solving, understanding, or literary appreciation.
A variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among students for the purpose of students thinking, learning, problem solving or understanding.
A variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among a teacher and students or among students for the purpose of students thinking, learning, problem solving, understanding, or literary appreciation.
A variety of forums for open-ended, collaborative exchange of ideas among a teacher and students or among students for the purpose of students’ learning and problem solving.
According to Kustra and Potter (2008), if the conflict involves many students, what should the teacher do?
The teacher should stop discussing among the students to avoid conflicts.
The teacher allows the group to talk about their disagreement in some manner.
The groups debate until they can find the winner in the class.
The groups compromise with the teacher to draw the winner.
According to Jenny McDougall (2015), what is the concept of authenticity in education?
Authentic activities provide the possibility of meaningful, challenging and proactive learning experiences, as opposed to learning which is shallow and passive.
Authentic activities provide the possibility of meaningful, challenging and proactive learning experiences, the same as traditional education.
Authentic activities provide the possibility of shallow and passive learning experiences, the same as traditional education.
Authentic activities are associated with medium levels of engagement and positive learning outcomes in class.
How do teachers bring the real-world into classroom?
Bring things related to the lesson topic (a small fish/ a guitar/ eco friendly bags …) for students to observe.
Use news stories about a hot topic to make connections between the lesson and the real world.
Invite a guest speaker who works in a field connected to what students are studying.
All above
Is it the way to bring the real-world into classroom?
Create a public place on the internet where students can share their opinions, give comments on their peers, and receive responses from the teacher and their peers.
Yes
No
How many major techniques are used for fostering participation?
4
5
6
7
It is compulsory for all students to participate in a discussion.
TRUE
FALSE
Approach is a broader term than method.
TRUE
FALSE
Method has no scientific logic.
TRUE
FALSE
Teacher-centered approaches are more traditional in nature, focusing on the teacher as instructor and the primary source of information.
TRUE
FALSE
Child-centered approach places a much stronger emphasis on the learner‘s role in the learning process.
TRUE
FALSE
Strategy refers to the procedure within an approach.
TRUE
FALSE
What type of method describes the teacher as the master of the subject matter?
Non-participatory
Participatory
What type of method refers to the way in which teachers and students are in constant interaction during the teaching-learning process?
Non-participatory
Participatory
What teaching strategies where students use facts, concepts, and generalizations in the process of finding solutions to problems and reaching decisions about issues?
Problem Solving
Inquiry teaching
Graphic Organizers
What teaching strategies where students develop questions, collect and organize data related to the questions, analyze the data, and draw inferences or conclusions about the data to answer their questions?
Graphic Organizers
Inquiry teaching
Problem Solving
What teaching strategies where students enjoy working in groups on shared goals?
Activating Prior knowledge
Direct Instruction
Collaborative processes
What teaching strategies where students are given a topic and invited to call out their ideas?
Activating Prior knowledge
Collaborative processes
Direct Instruction
Approach is a broader term than method.
TRUE
FALSE
Method has no scientific logic.
TRUE
FALSE
Teacher-centered approaches are more traditional in nature, focusing on the teacher as instructor and the primary source of information.
TRUE
FALSE
Child-centered approach places a much stronger emphasis on the learner‘s role in the learning process.
TRUE
FALSE
Strategy refers to the procedure within an approach.
TRUE
FALSE
What type of method describes the teacher as the master of the subject matter?
Non-participatory
Participatory
What type of method refers to the way in which teachers and students are in constant interaction during the teaching-learning process?
Non-participatory
Participatory
What teaching strategies where students use facts, concepts, and generalizations in the process of finding solutions to problems and reaching decisions about issues?
Problem Solving
Inquiry teaching
Graphic Organizers
What teaching strategies where students develop questions, collect and organize data related to the questions, analyze the data, and draw inferences or conclusions about the data to answer their questions?
Graphic Organizers
Inquiry teaching
Problem Solving
What teaching strategies where students enjoy working in groups on shared goals?
Activating Prior knowledge
Direct Instruction
Collaborative processes
What teaching strategies where students are given a topic and invited to call out their ideas?
Activating Prior knowledge
Collaborative processes
Direct Instruction
"Being open minded about new possibilities is critical to putting resourcefulness into action." What does it mean to be "open minded"?
Being a good listener
Being willing to consider new ideas
Which one of the following is the best to be creative?
Not looking outside the box
Being unknown to a subject
Looking at tasks from different P.O.V
When you get stressed out, you tend to cry in your bedroom. Which types of hats is related?
Red hat
Blue hat
Yellow hat
White hat
When you have a group project, you started to brainstorm and come up with awesome ideas. Which types of hat is related?
Black hat
Green hat
Blue hat
Yellow hat
When it comes to a problem solving, we comes out by asking a negative question such "What if we lose all of our money?" and which types of hat is related?
Blue hat
Green hat
Black hat
White hat
White Hat example is
"How much is the new system going to cost and how many customers can cope with it?"
"I have a good feeling about it"
"Of course we able and afford to buy the new system."
"I'm sure that we can make the old system functioning like always if we our mind to it."
How many colours are there in de Bono's Hats?
6
12
10
5
Riddle " I come one in a minute. Twice in a moment. But never in a thousand years"
rocket
letter M
a
Choose the correct hat for "Instead of manufacturing in China, we could refurbish a plant in Detroit."
blue hat
green hat
black hat
red hat
yellow hat
Choose the correct hat for "We don't have the production capacity to expand that fast"
blue hat
green hat
black hat
red hat
yellow hat
Choose the correct hat for "Let's set aside emotional responses; we'll come to them when it is time to put on the Red Hat"
blue hat
green hat
black hat
red hat
yellow hat
SCAMPER - tool helps you generate ideas for new products and services by encouraging you to think about how you could improve existing ones.
True
False
SCAMPER is a mnemonic that stands for:
Substitute, Complicate, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse.
Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse.
Substitute, Combine, Adopt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse.
Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Emphasize, Reverse.
An example of Metaphorical Thinking is to link two ideas together; combining elements that have little or no logical connection. By breaking the rules of logic in this way, metaphors can open up the creative side of the brain. It helps you think "Out of the Box"!
True
False
Random Trigger is
How to generate original creative ideas with random word stimulation - a practical method of accessing your subconscious mind and utilize the wealth of information it contains to generate fresh new original ideas.
Just coming out with any words that comes to mind
a random method of creative thinking only for those whose mind can drift
only to be used by those on the wild side.
How many boys and girls in the picture?
1 boy 1 girl
2 boys 1 girl
2 boys 2 girls
1 boy 2 girls
How many people jumped in previous picture?
1
2
Nobody
If a plane crashes on the border of Malaysia and Thailand, where do you bury the survivors?
Malaysia
Thailand
You don't
There is no Malaysia Thailand border
Critical thinking basically means ....
thinking a lot about an issue.
evaluating information to identify false ideas.
One of the main qualities of critical thinkers is that they can...
handle uncertainty.
can find a black or white solution to every problem.
The higher-order thinking skills are... (Mark all that apply)
evaluating
applying
analyzing
understanding
creating
Losing one night's sleep can impair reasoning and memory for up to four days.
True
False
Studying, like working and doing daily tasks, should be on schedule
True
False
Students learn more when they are inspired.
True
False
Answer correctly.
An idea presented is not being well received by everyone despite the benefits presented. What aspect should you look into?
The data collected.
Explaining the benefits of the idea.
Coming up with a new idea.
Understanding what caused the reaction.
Answer correctly.
Based on this picture, what should you do as a parent?
Tell your child why they should finish their food.
Scold your child.
Try to understand why your child is not eating.
Ask your child why they are not eating.
Creative thinking is..
operating like a machine.
thinking outside the box.
thinking logically.
knowing the facts.
Brainstorming is one of the problem solving techniques.
TRUE
FALSE
The ability to come up with new and unique ideas is __________.
elaboration
fluency
originality
flexibility
Creative thinking process allows you to ____________.
meet the same challenges.
seek usual solutions.
explore certain areas.
open to new ideas.
Critical thinking is something we can learn.
True
False
