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Solving Problems

You have to solve problems every day. Some problems are small and easy to solve. Other problems are big and hard to figure out. For big problems, you need a step-by-step plan to find the best solution.

1. Identify or name the problem.

  • What is the problem?

2. List what you know about the problem.

  • What exactly is wrong or needs to be done?
  • What caused the problem?
  • Has this problem happened before?

3. Think of possible solutions.

  • What could you do right now?
  • What could you do a little at a time?

4. Try out the solutions.

  • Imagine each solution in action.
  • Imagine the result of each solution. What will happen?
  • Try out different solutions if you can.

5. Choose the best solution.

  • Think of what’s best for others as well as for you.
  • Put your plan into action.

6. Evaluate the result.

  • How did things work out?
  • If you had it to do over again, would you choose the same solution?

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