Decision basics
What is the first step in the decision-making process?
Determine the importance of the decision.
You have a lot of homework, but you want to go to the movies. What should you do?
Finish your homework and then go to the movies
Your friend asks you to lie for them about skipping class. What should you do?
Tell the truth and don’t lie for your friend, you might get in trouble too.
You’re deciding whether to study or go to a party. What should you do?
Study to do well on your test.
Should you take a risk and try something new if it could help you learn?
Yes, it’s a chance to grow and learn.
What should you do after you figure out what decision you need to make?
Think about all the options you have.
A friend asks you to skip class with them. What do you do?
Say no and attend class.
You find a phone on the ground. What should you do?
Turn it in to lost and found.
You want to buy something expensive, but you also want to save money for something important. What should you do?
Save your money for the important item.
You’re offered a spot on the school soccer team, but the practices might interfere with your study time for an upcoming test. Should you join?
Think about the risk—if you really want to play, consider how you can balance practices and studying. It might be worth it if you can manage your time well, but don’t let it negatively impact your grades.
Which decision-making model asks you to make a list of good and bad things about each choice?
The Pros and Cons List
Your parents want you to help clean the house, but you’re really tired and just want to relax. Should you help out, or take the day off?
Think about your responsibilities and how helping out can make the day easier for everyone. If you’re too tired, you can talk to your parents about a compromise, like helping out for a short time before relaxing.
You see someone being bullied. What should you do?
Stand up for them or tell an adult.
You have a choice between a fun activity now or working on a project for school. Which should you do?
Work on the project to avoid stress later
You can skip studying for a test and hang out with friends, but your grade could drop. What do you do?
Study for the test—it’s a bigger reward in the long run.
What does the “5-Second Rule vs. 5-Day Rule” help you decide?
Whether to make a quick decision (5 seconds) or take time (5 days) for important decisions.
You’re offered a chance to go on a fun trip, but you’ll miss an important test. What should you do?
Take the test and plan the trip for another time.
A friend is cheating on a test. What should you do?
Tell the teacher about the cheating.
You can take a shortcut for your homework, but you know it might not be the best quality. What do you do?
Don’t take the shortcut—complete the homework properly for the best grade.
you have the option to take a challenging class that could boost your future opportunities but will require hard work. Should you take the class?
Yes, the reward of better opportunities outweighs the risk of the hard work.
What does reflection help you do after making a decision?
Think about what went well and what you would do differently next time.
You have two choices: attend a fun event or stay home and study for a test. What do you prioritize?
Study for the test, as your grades will impact your future.
You overhear someone spreading a harmful rumor about you. How do you react?
talk to the person calmly and ask them why they are saying these things, or tell a teacher.
You can get a job now that will give you some extra money, but it takes time away from schoolwork. What should you do?
Focus on school first, and consider working part-time after school or in the summer.
You have several assignments to do, but you want to scroll on tiktok. What should you do?
Do the homework and then watch TikTok. It's not worth risking you not wanting to finish it later