Problem-Solving Cycle Steps

The first step in the problem-solving cycle is (a)   .

• Prepare
• Try
• Define
• Reflect

Match each step with its description in the problem-solving process.

• Think about what worked, what didn’t, and what you learned.

• Define

• Clearly state the problem you are trying to solve.

• Prepare

• Test your ideas or solutions to see if they work.

• Reflect

• Come up with different ideas or strategies before testing.

• Try

If you look back at the results and discuss how to improve next time, which step is this?

• Define

• Prepare

• Try

• Reflect

When you test your chosen solution, you are in the (a)   stage.

• Define
• Prepare
• Try
• Reflect

Which of the following best describes what data is?

• A random collection of numbers and facts

• Any organized collection of facts, numbers, or observations gathered through methods like surveys, experiments, or personal observations to understand a topic

• A list of favorite foods

• A set of unorganized opinions

What is the first step in the problem-solving process?

• Implementing the solution

• Evaluating the results

• Identifying the problem

• Developing a plan

Which of the following is NOT a step in the problem-solving process?

• Guessing the solution

• Developing a plan

• Implementing the solution

• Evaluating the results

What does it mean to iterate for improvement in the problem-solving process?

• To give up on the problem

• To repeat the process with the aim of getting a better outcome

• To implement the solution only once

• To evaluate the results without making changes

In the problem-solving process, what is the purpose of evaluating the results?

• To decide who is responsible for the problem

• To determine if the solution solved the problem effectively

• To start the process over again

• To implement another solution immediately

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in the problem-solving process?

• Define, Prepare, Try, Reflect

• Implement, Evaluate, Identify, Plan

• Identify, Plan, Implement, Evaluate

• Reflect, Empathize, Define, Try