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Module Ten

Cognate:
problem solving

the art of thinking and problem solving

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Examples of objectives covered:

3rd and 4th grade

  1. Predict the consequences of emotional vs. logical reactions to problems when considering solutions
     

  2. Understand the importance of reliable information when solving a problem
     

  3. Identify common challenges and benefits of problem solving in a group setting
     

  4. Explain how different perspectives and interests affects problem solving
     

  5. Explain how the same problem can affect people in different communities differently


    ...and more

5th and 6th grade

  1. Explain the connections among information literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making
     

  2. Analyze how misinformation or fallacies of logic affects problem-solving in real world scenarios
     

  3. Assess whether one has enough reliable information to solve a problem and determine what information is needed to solve a problem
     

  4. Explain how data or information in some cases can be used to reach illogical conclusions or poor solutions
     

  5. Use critical thinking and information literacy skills to solve real-world scenarios or actual problems


    ...and more

7th and 8th grade

  1. Understand and identify status quo bias (the penchant of finding solutions that do not significantly disrupt the status quo)
     

  2. Explain the concept of artificial or self-imposed constraints
     

  3. Explain how "group think" may lead to poor solutions
     

  4. Explain how data or information in some cases can be used to reach illogical conclusions or poor solutions
     

  5. Identify common challenges and benefits of problem solving in a group setting


    ...and more

9th  and 10th grade

  1. Assess whether one has enough reliable information to solve a problem and determine what information is needed to solve a problem
     

  2. Approach problems from different disciplines to see their intersection and divergence
     

  3. Understand key philosophical question and explain how one's philosophical perspective may impact their thinking
     

  4. Identify the key components of conspiracy theories and explain how to combat them 
     

  5. Use critical thinking and information literacy skills to solve real-world scenarios or actual problems


    ...and more

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