Problem Sizes and How to React | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

You tripped in the hallway while holding all of your books. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?

Small. Get up and pick up your books.

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Your friend bumped into you and you both fell and got hurt. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?

Medium. Go see the nurse. Apologize to your friend.

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How many people does a medium problem affect?

4 to 6

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monster

Reset all scores!

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rocket

Go to first place!

Okay!

gift

Win 10 points!

Okay!

lifesaver

Give 25 points!

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eraser

Reset score!

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star

Double points!

Okay!

gift

Win 25 points!

Okay!

banana

Go to last place!

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A tornado goes through your house. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?

Big- Take shelter with your family, help with cleaning up, etc.

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You lost in a game you were playing with friends. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?

Small. Tell your friends "good game", say "bummer", "oh well", "there's always next time", etc.

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monster

Reset all scores!

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magnet

Take 25 points!

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shark

Other team loses 15 points!

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banana

Go to last place!

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Your teacher asked the class a question. You raised your hand but the teacher didn't call on you. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?

Small. Raise your hand to answer the next question. Shrug your shoulders.

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You lied about your grades to your parents. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?

Medium. Talk to your parents and apologize for lying.

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You find out your best friend is going to a new school next year. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?

Medium. Tell them you will miss them. Talk to an adult about how you feel. Discuss ways to stay in touch, etc.

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The student next to you is talking too loud to another student and you cannot focus. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?

Small. Ask them to be quiet. Tell your teacher.

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