Problem Solving Steps
Whiteboard:
Cassandra always wakes up late because she is too tired to hear her alarm. She has a feeling that it’s because she is always on her phone right before going to sleep. She wants to see if this is true so Cassandra is on her phone every night for a whole week before sleeping. The next week, Cassandra goes to bed without looking at her phone. She then compares the results. Is Cassandra using problem solving or the scientific method?
Cassandra is using the scientific method.
Whiteboard:
Complete the following sentence with the best answer. An objective media source is…
A. One that promotes a specific hidden agenda.
B. Unbiased and balanced in its reporting.
C. Focused mostly on entertainment value.
D. Attempting to get higher ratings for its publisher.
B. Unbiased and balanced in its reporting.
Whiteboard:
Which statement best demonstrates how a person's background influences their perspective on a matter?
A. "Everyone in the class agrees that the field trip was boring."
B. "Some students thought the history assignment was challenging, while others found it easy."
C. "I liked the new Marvel movie, but my brother didn't."
D. "As an American, I have different food preferences for a birthday celebration than my best friend, who is from Brazil."
D. "As an American, I have different food preferences for a birthday celebration than my best friend, who is from Brazil."
Quick Response Card:
If a parent wanted to know more about your school to decide whether their child should attend your school, what source would be the most reliable and valid? Explain why.
Anything similar to below:
- Getting a school tour of the school in person
Quick Response Card:
What does Illogical Conclusions mean?
Illogical means not reasonable, wise, or practical, usually because directed by the emotions rather than by facts.
Quick Response Card:
What is the difference between the size and scope of a problem?
Size of problem = How big is the problem.
Scope of problem = Who it affects.
Whiteboard:
Complete the following sentence with the best answer. An objective media source is ..
A. One that promotes a specific hidden agenda.
B. unbiased and balanced in its reporting.
C. focused mostly on entertainment value.
D. attempting to get higher ratings for its publisher.
B. unbiased and balanced in its reporting.
Whiteboard:
Which of the following statements shows an author's bias?
A."The new restaurant in town received rave reviews from many customers."
B."In the debate, the candidate presented their plan for economic reform, which was met with applause."
C. "As you can see, this new educational policy will bring nothing but good to the community. It will change all of our lives for the better."
D. "The science textbook explains the process of photosynthesis in detail, providing diagrams and examples."
C. "As you can see, this new educational policy will bring nothing but good to the community. It will change all of our lives for the better."
Whiteboard:
A group of students conducted an experiment to investigate the relationship between study time and test scores. They recorded the number of hours each student studied for a math test and their corresponding scores.
Which is the correlation between study time and test scores based on their data? (Positive, Negative, No Correlation)
There is a positive correlation between study time and test scores, meaning as study time increases, test scores also increase.
Whiteboard:
Which of the following are examples of strong evidence that can be used to support a claim?
A. Research and survey results
B. Statistics
C. Expert opinions
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Quick Response Card:
Problem solving and the scientific method both require analyzing data. Why do both of these methods have “analyze results” as a step?
Both of these methods require “analyze” results as a step because it is important to determine whether the solution worked or whether the hypothesis was true.
Create a subjective statement about your favorite movie.
Answers may vary. Must contain an opinion or show bias.
Whiteboard:
"Nike has the best shoes. Every time I wear them, I always win every basketball game I play."
Is this a valid or an invalid argument?
It is an invalid argument because it does not contain any real evidence and instead uses emotional appeal.
Quick Response Card:
What does GROUPTHINK mean?
Groupthink means when group members prioritize reaching a consensus and maintaining harmony within the group over making the best decision.
Whiteboard:
Your school's principal conducts a survey to learn student opinion on the cafeteria menu. 85% of students express dissatisfaction with the current options. Which of the following is the most effective a solution to solve this problem?
A. The principal decides to keep the menu unchanged to maintain consistency.
B. The principal organizes a meeting with students to gather suggestions for menu improvements.
C. The principal consults with a nutritionist to evaluate the nutritional value of the current menu.
D. The principal decides to eliminate the cafeteria altogether and implement a bring-your-own-lunch policy.
B. The principal organizes a meeting with students to gather suggestions for menu improvements.
Whiteboard:
Read the passage. What might be this author's hidden agenda?
The recent proposal to increase funding for public schools has ignited a fierce battle among politicians and citizens alike. Advocates of the measure passionately argue that applying more resources education is essential for shaping the minds of our future leaders. While this makes sense, and it's easy to see their point of view, it's clear to most people in this town that our money would go much further if we put it into the healthcare system instead. Afterall, education is nice to have. But healthcare is absolutely essential.
A. The author wants you to vote to increase funding for public schools.
B. The author wants you to live a healthier lifestyle.
C. The author wants you to vote to increase funding for healthcare.
D. The author wants you to see the other side's point of view.
C. The author wants you to vote to increase funding for healthcare.
Whiteboard:
Which of the following statements is the best example of status quo bias?
A. "We should explore new methods of transportation to reduce carbon emissions."
B. "Our current healthcare system has flaws, but it's the best we have."
C. "In order to accommodate all of the different learning styles at our school, we are going to make some changes to our curriculum next year."
D. "We need to invest in renewable energy sources to address climate change."
B. "Our current healthcare system has flaws, but it's the best we have."
Quick Response Card:
Look at the list of people below. If a parent is trying to decide if their child should attend your school, and wanted to learn more about classroom size and how it affects learning, who would be the least reliable and valid source on this topic? Why?
Principal Teacher Students Learning Coach Front Office Worker
The front office worker, because they spend the least amount of time actually in the classrooms.
Whiteboard:
Which of the following pieces of evidence best supports the claim that screen time can negatively impact a child's development?
A. Studies show that children who spend more time outdoors have better cognitive and social skills.
B. Research suggests that reading physical books improves children's language development more than reading e-books.
C. Many pediatricians recommend limiting screen time for children to prevent sleep disturbances and attention problems.
D. Some parents I know have noticed increased irritability in their children after prolonged periods of screen use.
C. Many pediatricians recommend limiting screen time for children to prevent sleep disturbances and attention problems.
Quick Response Card:
How many steps are in the problem solving method?
6 steps:
Identify the Problem
Determine the Size and Scope of the Problem
Generate Alternative Solutions
Think of Possible Consequences
Choose the Best Solution
Analyze the Outcomes
Quick Response Card:
Is the following passage mostly objective or mostly subjective?
The recent proposal to increase funding for public schools has ignited a fierce battle among politicians and citizens alike. Advocates of the measure passionately argue that applying more resources education is essential for shaping the minds of our future leaders. While this makes sense, and it's easy to see their point of view, it's clear to most people in this town that our money would go much further if we put it into the healthcare system instead. Afterall, education is nice to have. But healthcare is absolutely essential.
This passage is mostly subjective because it is based on or influenced by personal feelings.
Whiteboard:
:) Had to throw an extra Propaganda question in:
(TRUE) or (false) : The statement is an example of a generalization logical fallacy?
" You have a horrible argument because you failed 3rd grade!"
FALSE: This is an example of Ad Hominem.
Does not contain : ALL, EVERYONE, ALL, etc.
Which of the following statements demonstrates a false equivalence logical fallacy?
A. The drink I bought from Starbucks was disgusting. I’m never going to Starbucks again because everything on their menu is bad!
B. You have a horrible argument because you failed 3rd grade!
C. “You’re criticizing our company for spilling oil into the ocean when you’re the one that litters in the park! You’re just as horrible!
D. Warren says that government money should be spent on education, but Ben tells him, “So you’re saying you don’t care about healthcare and whether people die or not?”
C. “You’re criticizing our company for spilling oil into the ocean when you’re the one that litters in the park! You’re just as horrible!
Read the passage below:
Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.
From this passage, the reader can infer that:
A.Macey is mad at her mother.
B.Macey does not want glasses.
C. Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
D.Macey has trouble making decisions
D.Macey has trouble making decisions