Problem Solving
Jada Bell and Jayla Lambert
What is Problem Solving?
Problem solving - the act of defining a problem, determining the cause of the problem, and implementing a solution
How Do i problem solve?
Step 1 - Define the problem
Make sure you have a clear understanding of your problem to properly find a solution.
Step 2 - Develop potential solutions
What can you do to make the situation better? What solutions can you implement to help?
Don’t overreact and rashly make a decision. It could negatively affect what’s going on and make it worse.
Step 3 - Pick the best solution
Out of the solutions that you thought of, which one would be the most effective?
Step 4 - Implement your solution
Put your plan into place! Whether the outcome is what you wanted or not, it’s always better to try than to stay unhappy.
Problem Solving Games!
The Great Egg Drop
Usually conducted in groups of three to five, the goal of this exercise is to build a structure that protects the egg from breaking while dropped from a designated height. The materials provided often include: tape, straws, grocery bags, and more. This challenge helps improve creativity and adaptability.
Escape Rooms
Whether it’s online or in person, an escape room involves one person or team who collect clues and solve puzzles to unlock the room they’re stuck in. Escape rooms often have a time limit. Those who partake in these games find themselves leaving with heighted communication skills and creative thought process.
Two Truths and a Lie
Two truths and a lie allows team members to get to know each other and use deduction to find a correct answer. Each member goes around and shares two truths and one lie about themselves as the rest figure out which statement is a lie. Using what they already know about each member, teammates practice the process of elimination with this fun game.
Thank you!