K.SS.15.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.
Kindergarten · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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problem-solvingdecision-makingprocessesprobleminformationoptionsadvantagesdisadvantagessolutioneffectiveness
Skills
- identify (a problem) #dok1
- gather (information about a problem) #dok1
- list (options for solving a problem) #dok1
- consider (advantages and disadvantages of each option) #dok2
- choose (a solution from possible options) #dok2
- implement (the chosen solution) #dok2
- evaluate (effectiveness of the solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify a problem that needs to be solved. #dok1
- I can gather information to learn more about a problem. #dok1
- I can list different ways to solve a problem. #dok1
- I can consider the good and bad things (advantages and disadvantages) about each way to solve a problem. #dok2
- I can choose the best solution from the options I have. #dok2
- I can use the solution I chose to solve the problem. #dok2
- I can check to see if my solution worked and decide if it solved the problem. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making require following a series of logical steps.
- Evaluating the results of our choices helps us improve future decisions.
Essential Questions
- What steps can I follow to solve a problem?
- Why is it important to think about the good and bad things before choosing a solution?
- How do I know if the solution I picked worked?
- What can I do if my first solution does not solve the problem?
- Why do we need to use problem-solving and decision-making skills in the classroom and community?