Mastering Problem Solving Skills
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ScribdTranslationsTEST 1.
PROBLEM SOLVING
The Key to the Issue
Have you ever found yourself in a difficult situation and tried to find a
solution? Talk about it:
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When someone is in a Difficult Situation, it is said that they use Resolution.
of Problems if tested rationally, correct solutions to get out of the situation
difficult.
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In a difficult situation... a problematic situation.
In the previous test, you described a difficult situation.
How did you manage to come up with the possible solutions? What happened? Answer the
questions.
How did you realize that you had a problem?
What did you feel?
What did you think?
Did you think of different solutions? Which ones?
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How did you choose?
Compare your answers with those of your classmates and with the help of your teacher you will be able to
to realize the phases of Problem Solving.
Phases of Problem Solving:
A situation begins with difficulty.
Understanding the different parts of the problem.
Formulate some solutions to solve the problem.
Study and analyze useful information.
Assess whether the hypotheses are achievable.
Choose the best solution.
Put the chosen solution into practice.
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Are you good at solving problems?
Answer the questions and assess your skills in problem solving by marking
with a cross most suitable for your behavior.
With how much frequency I have these 1 2 3 4
behaviors? never rarely almost always
always
When I have a problem, I stop to
think about it.
If I have a problem, I do the first thing that
It occurs to me.
I am good at finding solutions
smart to my problems.
4. When I have a solution before
carry it out, I think about what will happen
after.
I can find solutions to problems
that at first seemed impossible to me
resolver.
There are many difficult problems to solve.
for me.
7. When something is not right, I try
understand why this has happened.
8. When I make a decision about how
to solve a problem, I am always
satisfied.
9. When I have to solve a problem,
I find it hard to think about it.
10. When something didn't go well, I try to understand.
why.
11. In the face of a problem, I am nervous and
impatient.
12. To resolve a difficult situation, I prepare
a strategic and specific plan.
Now correct yourself and discover some of the characteristics of your
behavior in problem solving.
Score Score
close to 0 close to 16
You face problems patiently considering
all the parts.
You face problems without thinking about them and
you choose.
You face problems, even if they are very difficult,
with self-confidence.
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Surely it's a Problem!
Now we propose some problematic situations and you, or in a small group,
you will suggest solutions.
Maria is very sad because she continues to get bad grades on her exams.
grammar even when you think you've done it right.
Pedro is very angry with his three-year-old brother. He does not have a room.
for him alone. In fact, the little brother touches everything, breaks his toys, and writes on
his books and notebooks.
Lucas really likes to play football, but he knows that he is not so good with his studies and
her grades are not good either.
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Ana has fallen out with her best friend Lara. Now she feels lonely and sees how Lara
starts playing with another girl.
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Luís is desperately trying to find his favorite cap. He was sure of
that was in the drawer of her room but is not there.
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Sergio knows that he has few friends in his class and his greatest wish is to have many.
friends.
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Marta has just had a fight with her mother. But now she realizes that it has been very
rude.
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A life...facing problems!
It would be important to make a list of the problematic situations you have encountered.
faced
Like other things in your life, problems change over time.
Try to go back and remember the solutions.
Moment of Problems Solutions
life
Garden of ________________ ________________
Childhood ________________ ________________
(Preschool, ________________ ________________
Childish) ________________ ________________
Primary ________________ ________________
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Now reflect on what you have written. Try to talk about it with your classmates.
even problems grow. Debate and write here what each one told you.
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Look at yourself
In this unit you have learned that:
Difficult situations are faced by analyzing the problem.
Problems can be solved by planning the solution.
To find the solution, it is important to be able to change one's point of view.
to break the mold, to overcome rigidity.
Now that you know how important it is to competently face problems, it is time
to stop and reflect on yourself and your future plans.
What problem would you like to solve at this moment in your life?
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Is it a problem that should be solved realistically? Or is it a problem
impossible?
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How do you think you will feel when the problematic situation is resolved?