- What is the problem? (don’t understand this problem)
- Brainstorm solutions (ask the teacher for help, ask a friend to help, review the chapter, skip it & go on, etc.).
- For each solution ask:
- is fair?
- will it work?
- how will everyone feel?
- is safe?
- Choose a solution
- Try the solution.
- Evaluate the solution.
The problem solving process teaches students that they are capable of solving their own problems and that there are multiple ways to solve a problem.