Problem Solving
There a 6 steps in the problem solving model
What is the definition of decision?
A decision is a choice we make
What is a source?
A source is where something comes from
What is the definition of the media?
Media is the way we share information like news, entertainment, and education.
What is metacognition?
Metacognition is thinking about you thinking by asking yourself questions
What is the difference between intended consequences and unintended consequences?
Intended consequences are things we expect and unintended consequences are things we do not expect.
What is the difference between relevant and irrelevant?
Relevant means that it is related or on topic and irrelevant means that it is not related or off topic
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
A primary source is the first hand source( the person can be a witness and/or expert)
A secondary source is the second source and primarily uses the primary source as evidence
Local media is information about a specific area or community.
Mass media is information designed to reach a large number of people. (global)
What is an inference?
An inference is an idea made using background knowledge and evidence.
What is the difference between logical and emotional reactions?
Emotional responses are when you react with emotion and do not stop and THINK about how to react and respond.
Why is it important to make decisions?
It is important to make decisions so we can make choices, solve problems, and make things easier.
What is the difference between reliable sources and unreliable sources?
Reliable sources are sources we can trust
Unreliable sources are sources we cannot trust
What is the difference between print media , television media, and radio media?
Print media can be accessed by reading and shares information through books, articles, letters.
television media can be accessed by watching TV and shares information through movies, shows, commercials.
radio media can be accessed by listening to the radio and shares information through radio stations, music, podcasts.
What does CORROBORATION mean?
CORROBORATION means to support with evidence
Why is it important to determine the size and scope of a problem?
it is important to determine the size and scope of a problem because it will help you decide if you can solve it by yourself or if you will need help and how you will react and respond to the problem.
Your dad noticed you were squinting when you were watching TV. He made you an appointment with the eye doctor, and sure enough, the eye doctor said that you need glasses. Your family thinks you look great in your new glasses, and you can see much better, but you are worried that your friends will tease you when they see you with glasses. You don’t want to wear your glasses at school.
What decision would you make and why?
Student answers may vary based on their personal decision. The basis of their answer should be to wear the glasses or not, with their own justification.
What is the difference between reliable sources and credible sources?
Reliable sources are sources we can trust, while credible sources are sources we can prove, are unbiased, and backed with evidence.
What is the difference between social media and digital media?
Social media can be used through an app and shares information through communication.
Digital media can be used through the internet and shares information through websites, videos, etc.
What are the 6 Problem Solving Steps?
1. Identify the Problem
2. Determine the size and scope
3. Generate alternative solutions
4.Consider the consequences
5. Choose the best solution
6. Analyze the outcome
Janiyah is riding her bike to the store. She realizes that her tire is low but she doesn't think anything of it because she is only going down the street and does not plan on being gone long. She runs into the store and grabs all the things she needs. As Janiyah comes out the store she realizes her tire is now flat and she will need to find a way to fix it and get home. She immediately begins to cry because she is so frustrated.
Is this an logical or emotional reaction? What this an example of an intended consequence or an unintended consequence?
This is an example of an emotional reaction because Janiyah is crying.
This is an example of an unintended consequence because Janiyah did not expect for her tire to go flat.
Bian and Thuy are in charge of the school friendship dance. They have to figure out the best way to ensure that all students have fun. Bian gathers all of the information about friendship dances from past years, and Thuy creates surveys to ask student opinions for this year. After gathering all of the data, Thuy and Bian have a plan for the food, DJ, photographer, theme, and ticket prices.
Is this an example of problem-solving or decision making? Explain your thinking.
This is an example of decision making. No problem exists, and the girls are selecting from existing alternatives.
Someone from your school posted on social media that school will be canceled due to bad weather. Some students are excited, but others are unsure. Explain how you would determine the degree of reliability for this information being shared on social media and decide whether to trust it.
Answers may vary. I would check if the post comes from an official school account or a reliable source like the school website. If it's from a classmate or a random person, I would be skeptical and wait for an official announcement from the school.
Kaliyah and Kayden are watching the news. There is a tornado coming to the St. Louis, Missouri area. CNN News reporters are encouraging citizens to evacuate the area as soon as possible. The news switches to reporters in Illinois, Arkansas, and Kentucky.
Is this an example of local media or mass media? Why?
Is this example of radio, social, TV, print, or digital media? Why?
This is an example of mass media because the news is being spread to a large number of people and this is a natural disaster.
This is an example of TV media because Kaliyah and Kayden are watching the news.
What is the difference between convergent thinking and divergent thinking?
Divergent thinking is when you brainstorm and come up with a bunch of ideas. (open ended response question)
Convergent thinking is when there is only one right answer (multiple choice question)