Real-World Problems
What is the first thing you should do when you realize you have a problem?
What is identify what the problem is?
Your friend is upset with you, but you don't know why. What should you do?
What is talk to them calmly and ask what is wrong?
Your sibling keeps using your things without asking. What should you do?
What is try calmly talking to your sibling and ask them to get permission before using your things.
You have an important test tomorrow, but your friends invited you to a movie tonight. You haven't studied yet. What factors should you consider before deciding?
What is considering the importance of the test, how prepared you are, how much time you need to study, and whether you can do both?
You wake up late, miss your ride, and have an important assignment due first period. What should you do first?
What is stay calm, figure out your transportation options, and communicate with the appropriate person about the situation.
You have homework due tomorrow, but you also want to play video games. What is the BEST decision?
What is finish your homework first, then play if you have time?
Two of your friends are arguing, and both want you to take their side. What should you do?
You and a family member disagree about what TV show to watch. What is a fair solution?
What is take turns choosing or find something you both agree on?
Your best friend asks you to lie to a teacher to help them avoid getting in trouble. If you tell the truth, your friend may be angry with you. What should you consider when making your decision?
What is consider honesty, the consequences of lying, how your choice could affect your friendship, and what the responsible choice is?
You receive a bad grade on an assignment you thought you did well on. What is the best way to respond?
What is look at your mistakes, ask for feedback, and figure out what you can do differently next time?
You and a friend disagree about what to do for a group project. What is one good way to solve the problem?
What is listen to both sides/ideas and work together to find a solution?
Your friend keeps interrupting you whenever you try to talk. How could you handle the situation?
What is calmly tell your friend how you feel and ask them to let you finish speaking.
Your parents give you a chore you don't want to do. What is the best way to respond?
What is complete the chore responsibly and communicate respectfully if you have a concern?
You have been saving $100 for something you really want. Your phone breaks, and replacing it would use most of your savings. You could also wait and try to find another solution. What should you do before making a decision?
What is consider your needs versus wants, possible alternatives, the cost, and the short- and long-term consequences of each choice?
You have homework, chores, a test to study for, and a commitment with your family. They are all due or happening around the same time. How can you handle everything?
What is prioritize the tasks, make a schedule, break large tasks into smaller steps, and communicate if you need help.
You have three assignments due tomorrow and only one hour to work. What problem-solving skill should you use to decide what to do first?
What is prioritize your tasks based on importance and deadlines?
Your friend tells you something private and asks you not to share it, but another friend keeps asking you what happened. What should you do?
What is respect your friend's privacy and don't share the information.
You and a sibling get into a really heated argument, and both of you are getting super angry. What should you do?
What is take a break to calm down, then talk about the problem respectfully? Do not try and talk when you are angry.
You are working on a group project. One person isn't doing their share, and the project is due tomorrow. You could do their work yourself, tell the teacher, or confront the student. Which option should you choose?
What is there isn't necessarily one correct answer. You should evaluate the consequences of each option and choose the solution that is fair, responsible, and most likely to solve the problem?
You make a mistake that causes a problem for someone else. You could pretend it wasn't your fault, blame someone else, or admit what happened. Which choice will usually help solve the problem?
What is taking responsibility, apologize when appropriate, and focus on fixing the problem?
You have $20, but you need to buy lunch and also save money for a school activity tomorrow. What should you do?
What is you should plan your spending, buy an affordable lunch, and save enough money for the activity tomorrow?
You and your best friend have a disagreement about something important, and neither of you agrees with the other. What is the best way to solve the problem?
What is listen to each other, explain your perspectives respectfully, find common ground, and work toward a compromise?
Your family is having a disagreement about something important, and everyone has a different opinion. What problem-solving skill would help the most?
What is listening to everyone's perspective, communicate respectfully, and work together to find a solution that is fair?
You have two choices: make a decision that helps you immediately but could cause problems later, or make a difficult decision that requires you to give something up now but will likely benefit you in the future. How should you decide?
What is think about your goals, weigh the short-term and long-term consequences, consider the risks and benefits, and choose the option that best supports your long-term goals?
You are dealing with several problems at once: school is stressful, you are having conflict with a friend, you have responsibilities at home, and you feel overwhelmed. What is the most important problem-solving strategy?
What is do not try to solve everything at once; identify what needs attention first, prioritize the problems, make a plan, and ask for help when necessary?