Size of the Problem
You were really looking forward to playing
basketball at recess today. When you get to the
playground, your friends all say they would rather
play kickball. You stomp your feet and yell at
them, “But I wanted to play basketball!”
Bump
You were really looking forward to playing
basketball at recess today. When you get to the
playground, your friends all say they would rather
play kickball. You stomp your feet and yell at
them, “But I wanted to play basketball!”
Big reaction, bump size problem. It does NOT match
Your pencil breaks in the middle of the
math test and you don’t have an extra at
your desk. You approach your teacher’s
desk, explain what happened, and ask if
you can borrow a pencil.
It sure does!
You’re walking into school and realize
your sneaker has come untied. You pull
over to the side and tie it.
Bump
You’re walking into school and realize
your sneaker has come untied. You pull
over to the side and tie it.
Bump size problem. Bump size reaction... They match!
You spilled ketchup on your new shirt at
lunch. It’s really upsetting you, so you
don’t talk to anyone for the rest of lunch.
No... this is too big a reaction even though you have a big feeling. What could you do that would match (for bonus points)?
You go down to your basement and see
that a pipe burst and there’s several
inches of water on the ground.
Hill
This problem will take some time to solve and some money to fix.
You go down to your basement and see
that a pipe burst and there’s several
inches of water on the ground. You go
back upstairs and get a snack.
Hill size problem. Very small reaction. It doesn't match. What should you do?
Your friend accidentally knocked over his
water and it spilled on you. Other
classmates join in to help clean it up.
You’re still upset, though, so you purposely
spill your juice on your friend.
NOPE! What could you do that would match the problem (for bonus points)?
The lunch choices changed unexpectedly
and you can no longer get pizza today.
The problem is a bump, but might create a strong feeling.
The lunch choices changed unexpectedly and you can no longer get pizza today.You start to get tearful and ask to go to the bathroom because you are embarrassed.
Bump sized problem with a medium sized reaction. What could you do that would match (for bonus points).
You’ve waited in line forever to get ice cream.
When it’s finally your turn to order, you find out
that they are sold out of your favorite flavor. You
start to quietly cry and sit down on the ground
in front of the ice cream counter.
It doesn't match. What would (for bonus points)?
You were looking forward to having a popsicle for dessert, but your classmate bought the last one. This makes you very frustrated and sad.
Bump sized problem even though you have a strong feeling.
You were looking forward to having a popsicle for dessert, but your classmate bought and ate the last one. This makes you very mad, so you hit her.
Bump sized problem with a big reaction. This does NOT match. What could you do instead that would match the problem (for bonus points)?
Your Chromebook isn’t working and you
need to get going on your writing
assignment. You’re feeling frustrated.
When your classmate gets up to go to the
bathroom, you take his Chromebook.