4.SS.22.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 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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probleminformationoptionsadvantagesdisadvantagessolutioneffectivenessprocessesproblem-solvingdecision-making
Skills
- identify (a problem) #dok1
- gather (information about a problem) #dok2
- list (options related to a problem) #dok2
- consider (advantages and disadvantages of options) #dok2
- choose and implement (a solution) #dok3
- evaluate (the effectiveness of a solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify a problem that needs to be solved. #dok1
- I can gather information about a problem to understand it better. #dok2
- I can list possible options to solve a problem. #dok2
- I can consider the advantages and disadvantages of each option. #dok2
- I can choose a solution based on my analysis of the options. #dok3
- I can implement the solution I have chosen. #dok3
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of the solution after it has been implemented. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Problem-solving and decision-making require thoughtful steps to find effective solutions.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of a solution is essential to improve future problem-solving.
Essential Questions
- What steps should we follow to solve a problem effectively?
- How can gathering information help us make better decisions?
- Why is it important to consider both advantages and disadvantages before deciding?
- How do we know if the solution we chose actually worked?
- What can we do if our first solution is not effective?