Problem Solving and Decision Making Worksheet

Tell the teacher her partner is wrong and ask to switch partners

Stick to her opinion no matter what and ignore her partner

Suggest they listen to each other's ideas and try to find a compromise

Decide to let her partner do everything so they don't argue

Adding more posters with bigger words

Getting teachers involved in the planning process

Throwing away the recycling bins and starting over

Asking for a reward each time someone recycles

Set goals, gather supplies, and assign responsibilities

Choose the most popular idea and ask a teacher to lead it

Start working on all three ideas, and adjust based on which one takes off

Focus on getting approval first and worry about the plan later

About one day

2-3 days if everything goes smoothly

A week or more to complete all key steps

She can probably start the next morning

The solution worked well only in the short term.

The solution had only long-term benefits.

The solution worked equally well in the short and long term.

The solution was never effective.

Students ate more comfortably and felt less rushed.

Teachers said students stayed focused throughout class.

Students were distracted and learning time decreased.

Lunch lines were shorter, so everyone was happy.

Inventory of school supplies or snacks to sell

A location or space to set up the store

A list of everyone's favorite snacks

A new school mascot costume

A timer for classroom games

Post weekly updates in the classroom and online.

Tell students to listen better.

Assign one student to share all announcements.

Remove due dates so there's nothing to forget.

The idea is not allowed during school hours.

They lack the resources to test the solution.

The garden doesn't need any water.

Saving water is not a real-world problem.

The wall became a helpful way to spread kindness.

Everyone began writing more notes.

Not all messages were used appropriately.

Students became better at spelling.

Because solving any issue quickly is always more important than understanding it fully.

Because a problem may have multiple causes or interpretations depending on different perspectives.

Because problems always have a single, clear solution that applies to everyone.

Because defining a problem is not necessary as long as a solution is chosen.

Adjust pricing strategies immediately without reviewing sales data or customer concerns in depth.

Collect and analyze customer feedback, purchases, and complaints to identify key patterns.

Conduct a review of recent purchases because trends will remain the same over time.

Survey a selected group of customers and focus on positive responses.

Conduct interviews with 3rd grade students and teachers to gather qualitative insights on learning difficulties.

Compare the school's math performance to national math performance to gain a broader perspective.

Evaluate past lesson changes and teacher strategies to see if previous adjustments have addressed student challenges.

Analyze all test scores and survey all students and teachers to gather multiple sources of data.

Analyze traffic data to identify the busiest roads and busiest times before developing targeted solutions.

Examine how road design, public transportation, and driving behavior contribute to congestion.

Review the impact of recent road construction projects to determine their effectiveness in improving traffic flow.

Compare traffic strategies used in other cities to explore possible solutions.

To choose an option that appears reasonable without spending time on others.

To ensure that only one solution is considered.

To explore different possibilities and select the most effective solution.

To avoid making any decision at all.

Explore options such as self-checkout stations, express lanes, and mobile payment options.

Implement suggestions from employees before reviewing other possibilities.

Research strategies, gather customer feedback, and test checkout options.

Apply a solution used by a business with the shortest checkout times.

Hire more cashiers with at least three years of retail experience.

Informed decision

Unintended consequence

Alternative solution

Planned outcome

To determine if adjustments to the answer are needed.

To generate an alternative solution before selecting one.

To clearly define the problem before considering possible solutions.

To brainstorm different approaches and evaluate their data.

How can I convince my teammates that no one else is a better leader?

Why should I ignore the opinions of others in making my decision?

What can I do to make sure my team chooses the person I support?

What qualities make my candidate the best choice for captain?