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Tom has a crush on a girl and is nervous to talk to her. What size is the problem and how could he solve it?

This is a small problem. He could talk to her about something like music or a tv show. He could ask a friend to go talk to her with him.

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Gia sees her friends whispering and looking at her. She thinks they are talking about her. What is the size of the problem and how could she solve it?

This is a small or medium problem. She could confront them. She could talk to her counselor about how she feels.

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Craig is watching TV and an emergency alert comes on saying that there is bad weather heading towards him. What is the size of the problem and would should Craig do?

This is a huge problem. Craig should stay calm and stay inside. Craig should get his parents and tell them what he just heard and follow directions.

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Flo asks Barry if he can copy his homework on the bus. What is the size of the problem and what should Barry do?

This is a medium problem. Barry should say no. Cheating can get Barry AND Flo in trouble. If Flo gets upset, Barry should tell an adult.

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Tyler lost in a game of Uno. What is the size of the problem and what should Tyler do?

This is a tiny problem. Tyler should realize it's just a game and smile and congratulate his friend for winning. Tyler can say, "good game" and try again later.

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Charlie forgot his homework. What is the size of the problem? How can he solve it?

This is a small problem. He can talk to the teacher and do it during lunch. He can accept that he might have a consequence.

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A student keeps bumping into Anne on purpose in the hall. Today she made her spill all over books. What size is the problem and how could Anne solve it?

This is a medium problem. She could talk to her teacher or therapist about it. She could talk to her mom and her mom can call the school.

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Richard is sitting next to Tamir and humming very loudly. It is difficult for Tamir to do his work. What is the size of the problem and what should Tamir do.

This is a small problem. Tamir should ask Richard to stop humming so he can concentrate or Tamir can move his seat.

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Greg lost his phone. What is the size of the problem? How can he solve it.

This a medium sized problem. He can used "find my iphone". He can call it and listen for the ringer. He can retrace his steps and try to find it.

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Sally wants to watch TV in the living room but her sister is watching the TV now. What is the size of the problem and what should she do?

This is a small problem and Sally can watch TV in a different room or wait until her sister's TV show is done.

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Dory has her Mom's birthday party this weekend but her boss tells her she has to work. What is the size of the problem and what should Dory do?

This is a medium problem. Dory should talk to her boss and ask if she can change her schedule. Dory could also see if a coworker can switch schedules with her.

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Tom was playing ball in the house and the ball knocked down and broke his Mom's picture. What is the size of the problem and what should he do?

This is a medium problem. Tom should clean up the mess and apologize to his mother. He might get punished. He should offer to buy her a new picture

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Bill's dad is very sick and in the hospital. What is the size of the problem and what should Bill do?

This is a big problem. Bill can talk to his mom or dad about what is going on. He can help out at home so that his family isn't stressed.

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