3.SS.16.B
Use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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problem-solvingdecision-making processesprobleminformationoptionsadvantagesdisadvantagessolutioneffectiveness
Skills
- identify (a problem) #dok1
- gather (information relevant to a problem) #dok1
- list and consider (options for solving a problem) #dok2
- consider (advantages and disadvantages of each option) #dok2
- choose (a solution and implement it) #dok3
- evaluate (the effectiveness of the solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify a problem that needs to be solved. #dok1
- I can gather information to help solve a problem. #dok1
- I can list different options for solving a problem. #dok2
- I can consider the advantages and disadvantages of my options. #dok2
- I can choose and implement the best solution for a problem. #dok3
- I can evaluate how well my solution worked. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Problem-solving and decision-making are step-by-step processes that help individuals and groups find and implement effective solutions.
- Evaluating the results of a solution is an essential part of refining future problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Essential Questions
- How can we identify a problem in our community or school?
- What steps can we take to solve a problem effectively?
- Why is it important to consider all options before choosing a solution?
- How can evaluating our solution help us improve our decision-making in the future?
- What might happen if we skip steps in the problem-solving process?