When we use our knowledge and skills to fix something, make a situation better or find a new way of doing things.
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Name one benefit of having good problem-solving skills.
Picking the right job, being easy to get along with, less stress, etc
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To improve your problem-solving skills, once you're done solving one problem you should...
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What comes first: making a decision, understanding the problem or comparing your options?
Understanding the problem
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Which of these is a pro?
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seesaw
Swap points!
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star
Double points!
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shark
Other team loses 15 points!
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baam
Lose 10 points!
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heart
Other team wins 10 points!
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gift
Win 5 points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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Try to solve this problem: you can take a taxi to work, which is quicker but more expensive, or you can walk, which is cheaper but will take longer.
Gather info, compare options, make a decision
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Is this problem short-term or long-term?: figuring out how to open your dream business.
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The first step to solving a problem is...
Understanding the problem
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You aren't sure who you want to vote for. What's a question you can ask to gather information?
What does each candidate value? Who is more likely to win? What matters to me?
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Try to solve this problem: your friend wants to get a pet! A cat is better for their lifestyle, but they want a dog more. They can either change their lifestyle to accommodate a dog or just settle for a cat.
Gather info, compare options, make a decision
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Critical thinking is...
When we review information and decide what we think about it.
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rocket
Go to first place!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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True or false: comparing options is a big part of the problem-solving process.
True
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What kinds of questions can you ask to help make a decision?
What am I trying to understand? What do I already know about this problem? What information am I missing?