5.SS.26.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 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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problem-solvingdecision-making processesprobleminformationoptionsadvantagesdisadvantagessolutioneffectiveness
Skills
- identify (a problem) #dok1
- gather (information about a problem) #dok1
- list (options for solving a problem) #dok2
- consider (advantages and disadvantages of options) #dok2
- choose (a solution) #dok2
- 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 needed to understand a problem. #dok1
- I can list options that could solve the problem. #dok2
- I can consider the advantages and disadvantages of each option. #dok2
- I can choose a solution from a list of options. #dok2
- I can implement the chosen solution in a real or simulated situation. #dok3
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of the solution after implementation. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective problem solving and decision making require a step-by-step process to ensure the best possible outcome.
- Evaluating the success of a chosen solution is essential to learning from experiences and improving future decision making.
Essential Questions
- What steps should I follow to solve a problem effectively?
- How can gathering information help me make better decisions?
- Why is it important to consider both the advantages and disadvantages when choosing a solution?
- What can I learn by evaluating how well my solution worked?
- How do problem-solving and decision-making skills help me in everyday life?