PSYC.SS.16.A
Use a problem-solving process 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.
Psychology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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problem-solving processprobleminformationoptionsadvantagesdisadvantagessolutioneffectiveness
Skills
- identify (a problem in a given context) #dok1
- gather (relevant information for problem solving) #dok2
- generate (options for solving a problem) #dok2
- analyze (advantages and disadvantages of each option) #dok3
- implement (a chosen solution) #dok3
- evaluate (the effectiveness of the solution) #dok4
Learning Targets
- I can identify a problem that needs to be solved. #dok1
- I can gather relevant information related to a problem. #dok2
- I can generate a list of possible options for solving a problem. #dok2
- I can consider and compare the advantages and disadvantages of different options. #dok3
- I can choose and implement the best solution to a problem. #dok3
- I can evaluate how effective my chosen solution was after implementation. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Effective problem-solving involves a series of systematic steps from identifying a problem to evaluating the chosen solution.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of a solution is essential to improving future problem-solving skills.
Essential Questions
- What are the key steps involved in a systematic problem-solving process?
- How does evaluating advantages and disadvantages help in making better decisions?
- Why is it important to evaluate the effectiveness of a solution after implementation?
- How can gathering relevant information influence the quality of the solutions generated?
- In what ways can repeating the problem-solving process lead to better outcomes over time?