JAYSProblem Solving

Problem solvingIn the work place

Technology and affluence solves many of our problems today so kids are often not exposed to the need or skills to solve problems.• Car broken down – take it to the shop• Computer not working – call the IT• Homework – get online help• Have a problem – find a video on YouTube

Problem-solvingEmployers claim graduates are not prepared to solve real-world problems

One of the top hiring priorities for businesses

JAYSProblem Solving- classroom level strategy

- district-wide- cross-curricular

Hypotheses

JUST NAME THE PROBLEMPROCEDURES

ARRIVE AT STRATEGIESDATA

YOU SOLVE IT!!!FINDINGS

SEE AND CHECK

Posters in each room K-HS

- Used as part of School Improvement Plan in each curricular area- Teachers receive professional development implementation points - Standardized forms

Descriptive Poster

Standard Worksheet

Social StudiesWorld History – Greek templesStudents build a Greek temple out of:20” scotch tape16 sheets of white paper8 paper clips4 thumb tacks4 rubber bands15” x 15” cardboard for base

Social StudiesWorld History – Greek temples

Social StudiesWorld History – Greek temples

Social Studies

World History – Greek temples

Current events – Analysis

P.E. – Invent a game

Elementary School – Playground issues

MathHeather Reimer

MusicCory Klaker

Other SchoolsBUFFALOES

Other SchoolsBUFFS

Other SchoolsMake observations

Estimate reasons

Administer tests

Draw conclusions

Explain results

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