PROBLEM-SOLVING
1. Task Definition / Questioning
What do I need to do? or What question(s) do
I need to answer?
• Define the problem
• Identify information needed to solve the
problem
2. Strategies / Planning
What method(s) or resource(s) can I use?
• Determine the range Of possible
methods or resources (brainstorm)
• Evaluate the different possible
methods or resources
• Select the best method(s) or source(s)
3. Information Gathering
Where can I find these resources?
• Gather source(s)
• Find information within source(s)
4. Use of Information
What can I use from these resources?
• Read, listen to, watch, observe, or touch
the information in a source
• Extract relevant information from source(s)
5. Synthesis / Representation
How can I organize 8 show what I've learned?
• Sort, sift, and analyze information from
source(s)
• Present (or represent) the information
6. Evaluation / Reflection
How will I know I did my job well?
• Assess the product of the process
• Reflect on the problem-solving process
• Reflect on your interactions With others
Synthesis /
Representation
Use of
Information
Evaluation / Reflection
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Task Definition /
Questioning
Strategies /
Planning
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