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Problem Solving Primary

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    Problem size and problem solving
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  • What could be a small problem?
    Lost your pen, forgot your water bottle
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  • You lost in a game you were playing with friends. What is the size of the problem?
    Small
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  • What could be a medium problem?
    I fell and scraped my knee, I feel sick at school
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  • What could be a big problem?
    There’s a fire, someone fell and broke their arm
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  • You lost in a game you were playing with friends. What is the size of the problem and what do you do next?
    Small. I can say “well done” to my friend
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  • Someone pushed you. What is the size of the problem and what do you do next?
    Medium. I can tell them to stop and speak to my teacher
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  • I’m at school and I feel sick and my tummy hurts. What is the size of the problem and what do you do next?
    Medium. I can tell my teacher and go to the school nurse
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  • We have a supply teacher today instead of our normal teacher. What is the size of the problem and what do you do next?
    Small. I can say hello and get ready for my lesson
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  • The park is closed but I want to play. What is the size of the problem and what do you do next?
    Small. I can play at home instead and ask to go to the park another day
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  • I missed the bus to school. What is the size of the problem and what do you do next?
    Small-medium. I can wait for the next bus and say sorry when I get to school.
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  • I feel off my bike and my arm really hurts. What is the size of the problem and what do you do next?
    Medium-Big. I need to tell an adult so they can help me
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  • I was bringing some money to school for a trip and someone took it from me. How big is the problem and what should I do?
    Big. Stealing is not okay. I need to tell an adult so they can help me
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  • The fire alarm is going off at school. How big is the problem and what should I do?
    Big. I need to listen to my teacher so they can help me stay safe
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  • I don’t understand the work we’re doing in class. How big is the problem and what should I do?
    Small-medium. I can ask my friend for help first but might need a teacher to help me
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  • I forgot my water bottle and I’m really thirsty. How big is the problem and what should I do?
    Small. I can ask for a cup and then bring my water bottle tomorrow
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  • My friend took my favourite pen and won’t give it back. How big is the problem and what should I do?
    Medium. I can tell my teacher or a trusted adult so they can speak with my friend
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