Steps of Problem Solving
What is the first step of problem solving?
Identifying the problem.
Tracy fell and broke her leg. She has to go to the hospital so she called 911. What is the problem?
Her leg is broken.
Who was the first president of the United States of America?
George Washingston.
I have a papercut on my thumb. What can I do to fix it?
Clean it and put a bandaid on it.
WHICH IS THE BEST SOLUTION: I have a papercut. Should I put a bandaid on it or call 9-1-1?
Put a bandaid on it.
After you identify the problem, what is the next step?
Brainstorm different solutions.
Tony is at the mall with his group. He bought Popeyes but now he wants to buy Cinnabon. He does not have enough money to buy Cinnabon since he spent it all on Popeyes. What is the problem?
Tony does not have enough money.
Do frogs have ears?
Yes. They are inside of their heads.
Call 911 or animal control to let them know your dog is missing. Look for them with your parents/ friends. Hang up signs.
WHICH IS THE BEST SOLUTION: I am cold. Should I put on a jacket or take my clothes off?
Put on a jacket.
Once you have identified the problem and brainstormed different possible solutions, what should you do?
Pick a solution.
Zackary and Brandon are planning to hang out at the state fair. At first, they can not agree on what day they want to go but they both know they want to go on a weekend. Zackary and Brandon decide to go on Saturday but now they do not have a way to get there. What is the problem?
Zackary and Brandon do not have a way to get to the state fair.
Name all of Santa's reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder (variously spelled Donder and Donner), and Blixem (variously spelled Blitzen and Blixen), and Rudolph.
When I go to the store for groceries, I forget what I need to buy and end up buying things I do not need. How can I fix it?
Make a list of what I need before I go and bring it with me.
WHICH IS THE BEST SOLUTION: I left my phone in an Uber. Should I chase after the Uber or report it lost using a different device?
Report it lost using a different devic
You have figured out the problem, brainstormed possible solutions and picked one to try. Now you need to...
Start to do the solution that you tried.
Julia got a job at ShopRite. She has ADHD and needs to take a 5 minute break every hour to help her do her job. Her job agrees to this accommodation. One day Julia is working and her supervisor refuses to let her take her 5 minute break. Julia gets very upset. What is the problem?
Her supervisor refusing to let her take a break.
How many hotdogs do Americans eat over the summer? A) 50 million B) 7 billion C) 800 million
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans consume a whopping 7 billion hot dogs, or 818 every second
My friend moved to a different state and now I can't see them in person anymore, but I still want to stay friends with them. What can I do to fix it?
FaceTime them regularly, schedule trips to see each other, text regularly, talk on the phone, etc.
WHICH IS THE BEST SOLUTION: I have a hard time focusing when I need to go grocery shopping. Should I make a list or go to the store and just pick out random stuff?
Make a list.
You have started doing the solution that you picked out and some time has passed. What is the last step?
Review how the solution is working.
Clara is in a wheelchair because she is paralyzed from the waist down. She has been looking for an apartment with an elevator and finds one. While she is visiting the apartment, the one elevator in the building breaks down. Clara is unable to leave now and must wait for them to fix the elevator but the building owner says it will take days. Clara is now stuck. What is the problem?
The elevator broke. The building only has one elevator. The elevator will take days to get fixed.
Who sings the Macarena?
Los Del Rio! Los del Río, also known as The Del Rios, are a Spanish Latin pop and dance duo which was formed in 1962 by Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones. They are best known for their hit dance single "Macarena
The summer makes me anxious because I do not like spending time outside but at program, my group goes outside a lot. How can I fix it?
Talk to your parents/ adults about it. Go to a medical professional for help/ guidance. Ask your group leaders if you can take breaks.
WHICH IS THE BEST SOLUTION: Someone around me is having a seizure. Should I call 911 or ignore it and leave them?
Call 911.