Vocabulary
What does identify mean?
Find or recognize a problem
First step?
Identify the problem
Brainstorming means generating many ideas.
True
What is creativity?
Thinking in new ways
Make a sentence with should
“You should...”
What is analyze?
Examine carefully
Second step?
Analyze the problem
Evaluating a solution means choosing the best option after thinking.
True
Give ONE creative solution to being late
any creative answer
Give advice using could
“You could...”
What does evaluate mean?
Judge or assess
What comes after generating ideas?
Evaluate solutions
Problem solving always has only one correct solution.
False — There can be multiple possible solutions.
Why is brainstorming useful?
Generates many ideas
Use might in a solution
“You might try...”
What is strategy?
A plan to solve a problem
Step before final review?
Implement the solution
Obstacle means something that makes it difficult to achieve a goal.
True
Solve this problem using ALL steps aloud:
“You are lost, your phone is dead, and time is limited.”
Full explanation (Identify → Analyze → Generate → Evaluate → Implement → Review)
Speak for 30 seconds:
“How do you solve problems?”
Structured answer
What does verify mean?
Check if something is correct
Put all steps in order
Identify → Analyze → Generate → Evaluate → Implement → Review
In problem solving, you should implement a solution before analyzing the problem.
False — You must analyze before implementing.
Why do some people find it difficult to think creatively? Give one solution.
(Critical thinking + explanation)
Explain why creative problem solving is better for complex problems
Because standard solutions may not work