
Module Ten
Cognate:
problem solving
the art of thinking and problem solving


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Examples of objectives covered:
3rd and 4th grade
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Predict the consequences of emotional vs. logical reactions to problems when considering solutions
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Understand the importance of reliable information when solving a problem
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Identify common challenges and benefits of problem solving in a group setting
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Explain how different perspectives and interests affects problem solving
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Explain how the same problem can affect people in different communities differently
...and more
5th and 6th grade
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Explain the connections among information literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making
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Analyze how misinformation or fallacies of logic affects problem-solving in real world scenarios
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Assess whether one has enough reliable information to solve a problem and determine what information is needed to solve a problem
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Explain how data or information in some cases can be used to reach illogical conclusions or poor solutions
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Use critical thinking and information literacy skills to solve real-world scenarios or actual problems
...and more
7th and 8th grade
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Understand and identify status quo bias (the penchant of finding solutions that do not significantly disrupt the status quo)
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Explain the concept of artificial or self-imposed constraints
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Explain how "group think" may lead to poor solutions
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Explain how data or information in some cases can be used to reach illogical conclusions or poor solutions
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Identify common challenges and benefits of problem solving in a group setting
...and more
9th and 10th grade
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Assess whether one has enough reliable information to solve a problem and determine what information is needed to solve a problem
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Approach problems from different disciplines to see their intersection and divergence
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Understand key philosophical question and explain how one's philosophical perspective may impact their thinking
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Identify the key components of conspiracy theories and explain how to combat them
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Use critical thinking and information literacy skills to solve real-world scenarios or actual problems
...and more