Size of the problem
Jack went over his friend’s house and spilled grape juice all over their white carpet. How big is the problem?
Medium: This problem involves many people including adults and isn't easy to solve.
Your family is going out for dinner. No one can decide on a restaurant. You have been waiting 10 minutes, and you are hungry. What are your options? Which is the best solution?
-Make a suggestion and be flexible with the solution
-Help your family decide on a place to go
-Eat a snack while your family chooses a restaurant
You had been so excited to eat ice cream when someone accidentally bumps into you and knocks your ice cream the cone and apologizes. What do you do?
-Tell them it's okay
-Walk away
-Take a breath-Go get a new one
Which is the fastest animal?
A. Hyena
B. Cheetah
C. Peacock
B. Cheetah
Lara was all ready to present her project to the class but her teacher tells her she will be presenting next week instead. How big is the problem?
Small: She may be disappointed but she has already done all the work and is ready to present next time. This is a problem Lara can solve on her own.
When you walk into school one morning, you remember that you didn't finish the math homework which is due after lunch. What are your options? Which is the best solution?
-Try to finish your homework during lunch
-Tell your teacher that you forgot
-Remember to do your homework next time
Your sister keeps bothering you while you just want to be alone because you are in a bad mood. What do you do?
-Yell at him/her to go away
-Nicely ask him/her for some space
-Tell them you will play with them later
-Play with them for a little bit then ask for a break
How long does it take for the earth to orbit the sun?
A. 60 days
B. 730 Days (2 years)
C. 365 Days (1 year)
C. 365 Days (1 year)
Suzi saw a lot of smoke coming out of her neighbor’s house and no one is home. How big is the problem?
Big: This problem requires a lot of help to solve.
You really wanted pizza for dinner but your mom is making pasta instead.What are your options? Which is the best solution?
-Cry and scream that you didnt want pasta and you aren't going to eat it.
-Eat the pasta and thank your mom for making you dinner.
-Eat the pasta but ask your mom if maybe tomorrow she could make pizza instead.
You are feeling sick and really tired, and it’s hard to concentrate at school. What do you do?
-Tell a teacher
-Take a break
-Go visit the nurse
Which planet in the solar system is the hottest?
A. Mercury
B. Earth
C. Venus
C. Venus
Someone is cheating in the board game you are playing with them. How big is the problem?
Medium: This problem probably can't be solved on your own, but isn't so big that you need adult help.
At your relative’s house, you accidentally break a really expensive plate during dinner. What are your options? Which is the best solution?
-Tell your relative you broke the plate, apologize, and say you will be more careful next time.
-Lie and say your little cousin broke the plate not you.
-Tell your relative the plate was ugly anyways.
For your birthday, you really hoped to get a new video game, but you receive a book instead. You are grateful but disappointed. What do you do?
-Say "thank you"
-Ask for the video game next time
-Make money to buy yourself the game
-See if a friend will let you borrow it
How many teeth does an adult human have?
A. 32
B. 46
C. 38
A. 32
Your hand was raised to give an answer but your teacher didn't call on you. How big is the problem?
Small: This is a problem that can be easily fixed. You will have other opportunities to answer questions during class and can save your answer.
Someone tags you while you are playing at recess but you do not want to be “out”. What are your options? Which is the best solution?
-Go to the side to be "out" and then join back in when the next round starts.
-Refuse to be "out" and keep playing.
-Say that you are changing the rules and you're actually not "out".
You’re playing a board game with your friends and you lose. You’re feeling frustrated and disappointed, but everyone else is still having fun. What do you do?
-Take a breath
-Say "good game"
-Suggest you play another game
-Take a break from playing games
What color is a giraffe's tongue?
A. Red
B. Purple
C. Green
B. Purple