WHS.SS.31.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.
World History Studies · 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 solutions) #dok1
- consider (advantages and disadvantages of each option) #dok2
- choose (the best solution based on evidence) #dok2
- implement (a chosen solution) #dok3
- evaluate (the effectiveness of the solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify a problem in a given scenario. #dok1
- I can gather specific information related to a problem. #dok1
- I can list multiple options for how to solve a problem. #dok1
- I can consider the advantages and disadvantages of possible solutions. #dok2
- I can choose the most effective solution based on evidence. #dok2
- I can implement a selected solution in a simulated or real context. #dok3
- I can evaluate how effective my solution was in solving the problem. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective decision-making requires a structured process for solving problems.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of solutions is essential for continual improvement.
Essential Questions
- What steps are necessary to solve problems effectively?
- How can we determine which solution to a problem is the best?
- Why is it important to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of each option?
- How do we know if the solution we chose actually worked?
- What can we learn from evaluating the outcomes of our decisions?