USG.SS.21.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.

United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
problem-solving processdecision-making processesprobleminformationoptionsadvantagesdisadvantagessolutioneffectiveness
Skills
  • identify (a problem in a given context) #dok1
  • gather (relevant information about a problem) #dok1
  • list (possible options to address a problem) #dok1
  • consider (advantages and disadvantages of each option) #dok2
  • choose (the best solution based on evidence) #dok2
  • implement (a selected solution) #dok3
  • evaluate (the effectiveness of the chosen solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify a problem in a realistic scenario. #dok1
  • I can gather and organize information about a problem from reliable sources. #dok1
  • I can list multiple options for solving a problem. #dok1
  • I can consider and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each option. #dok2
  • I can choose the most effective solution based on evidence and reasoning. #dok2
  • I can implement a chosen solution to a problem. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the effectiveness of the solution by assessing outcomes. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making require a structured process that involves identifying problems, gathering and analyzing information, considering options, and evaluating results.
  • Evaluating the outcomes of implemented solutions is essential to improving future problem-solving and decision-making efforts.
Essential Questions
  • Why is it important to follow a structured process when making decisions or solving problems?
  • How can gathering and analyzing information improve the quality of a decision or solution?
  • What are the potential consequences of not considering the advantages and disadvantages of different options?
  • How can evaluating the effectiveness of a chosen solution help in future decision-making?
  • What steps can you take if a solution to a problem is not effective?