Problem Solving
What is the definition of Problem-Solving Essentials?
1. Assess candidates’ ability to analyze problems, create action plans, and evaluate outcomes, focusing on their thought processes and practical solutions.
2. Evaluate responses for innovation, flexibility under pressure, and resourceful use of limited tools or information.
3. Seek candidates who measure the success of their solutions, balance short-term and long-term outcomes, and prioritize meaningful impact over box-ticking.
1. Assess candidates’ ability to analyze problems, create action plans, and evaluate outcomes, focusing on their thought processes and practical solutions.
What does the M stand for in SMART
Mindfulness
school stressors
taking tests, reading allowed, bad grades, falling behind ect
sadness
Fixed mindset
The belief that abilities are innate and unchangeable.
If faced with two urgent tasks simultaneously, how would you prioritize them?
The key to prioritizing them effectively is to first assess the importance and impact of each task.
should you start off with big goals or small goals.
You should start small and get bigger.
meaning of distress
stress that negatively affects ones mental health
a positive emotional state characterized by joy, contentment, fulfillment, and well-being. It is often associated with experiences of pleasure, satisfaction, and the achievement of personal goals or desires
happiness
Growth mindset
The belief that a person's most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work
How do you manage multiple urgent priorities at once?
Begin by listing all your tasks, then rate each one based on its significance and deadline.
what are all of the things in SMART for smart goals.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound
meaning of estress
beneficial stress
an emotional response characterized by feelings of strong displeasure frustration, or hostility. It typically arises when a person perceives a threat, injustice, or frustration, whether physical psychological, or social.
anger
Positive self-talk is...
Internal dialogue that helps a person feel optimistic and good about themselves.
How do you prioritize work when overwhelmed?
1. Focus on getting things done that are both important and urgent.
2. Move on to things that are important but not urgent.
3. Try sorting your tasks into four categories: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not necessary, and neither urgent nor essential.
3. Try sorting your tasks into four categories: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not necessary, and neither urgent nor essential.
3. Try sorting your tasks into four categories: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not necessary, and neither urgent nor essential.
when should you start making goals?
whenever you want
examples of distress
thinking about what people think of you, worrying about things out of your control ect
interactions or dynamics that cause emotional or psychological harm, often characterized by manipulation, negativity, or control
toxicity
Negative thinking can lead to...
Causing problems such as poor self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.
You have a Summative assessment in Honors Geometry next block, and you haven't studied at all. How will you handle this problem?
1. Prioritize studying the most crucial topics from the curriculum outline, such as angles, shapes, proofs, and theorems, devoting focused study blocks before the assessment. Seeking clarification on challenging concepts from the teacher or classmates can enhance understanding.
2. Opt to skip the assessment and focus on the upcoming assignments instead, assuming that the missed points can be compensated by performing well in the subsequent tasks. This approach could lead to a significant drop in your overall grade for the course.
3. Resort to utilizing unauthorized resources, such as online solutions or cheat sheets, during the assessment to cover up the lack of preparation. Although this might provide short-term relief, it compromises academic integrity and jeopardizes your learning and future assessments.
Correct Approach: Prioritize studying the most crucial topics from the curriculum outline, such as angles, shapes, proofs, and theorems, devoting focused study blocks before the assessment. Seeking clarification on challenging concepts from the teacher or classmates can enhance understanding.
Incorrect Approach: Opt to skip the assessment and focus on the upcoming assignments instead, assuming that the missed points can be compensated by performing well in the subsequent tasks. This approach could lead to a significant drop in your overall grade for the course.
Incorrect Approach: Resort to utilizing unauthorized resources, such as online solutions or cheat sheets, during the assessment to cover up the lack of preparation. Although this might provide short-term relief, it compromises academic integrity and jeopardizes your learning and future assessments.
what are some kinds of goals that would negatively affect you mental health.
examples of eustress
buying a home, starting a new job, a first date, getting promoted at work, ect
an emotional response to a perceived threat, danger, or harm. It is a natural and instinctual reaction that triggers the body's "fight or flight" response, preparing an individual to either confront or escape the danger
fear
What makes up a negative mindset.
Jumping to conclusions: You make a negative interpretation even though there are no definite facts that convincingly support your conclusion. Mind reading: You arbitrarily conclude that someone is reacting negatively to you, and you don't bother to check this out.