Problem Solving with Define Prepare Try Reflect
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Objective
I can apply the Define - Prepare - Try - Reflect problem-solving process to solve a complex problem.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Describe the four steps of the 4S problem-solving method presented in the video.
Explain why defining the problem is considered the most critical step in the 4S method, according to the video.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“A local community center is struggling to attract volunteers. Describe how you would use the Define - Prepare - Try - Reflect problem-solving process to address this issue. A student is consistently late to class. Outline how the Define - Prepare - Try - Reflect problem-solving process could be used to help the student improve their punctuality.”
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