{"id":1601,"date":"2016-09-07T18:16:55","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T18:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1601"},"modified":"2020-11-23T22:56:42","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T22:56:42","slug":"text-problem-solving","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/chapter\/text-problem-solving\/","title":{"raw":"Problem-Solving","rendered":"Problem-Solving"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe\u00a0how\u00a0critical thinking skills can be used to problem-solve<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nFor most people, a typical day is filled with critical thinking and problem-solving challenges. In fact, critical thinking and problem-solving go hand-in-hand. They both refer to using knowledge, facts, and data to solve problems effectively. But with problem-solving, you are specifically identifying, selecting, and defending your solution. Below\u00a0are some examples of using critical thinking to problem-solve:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Your roommate was upset and said some unkind words to you, which put a crimp in the relationship. You try to see through the angry behaviors to determine how you might best support the roommate and help bring the relationship back to a comfortable spot.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Your campus club has been languishing on account of\u00a0lack of participation and funds. The new club president, though, is a marketing major and has identified some strategies to interest students in joining and supporting the club. Implementation is forthcoming.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Your final art class project challenges you to conceptualize form in new ways. On the last day of class when students present their projects, you describe the techniques you used to fulfill the assignment. You explain why and how you selected that approach.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Your math teacher sees that the class is not quite grasping a concept. She uses clever questioning to dispel anxiety and guide you to new understanding of the concept.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You have a job interview for a position that you feel you are only partially qualified for, although you really want the job and you are excited about the prospects. You analyze how you will explain your skills and experiences in a way to show that you are a good match for the prospective employer.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You are doing well in college, and most of your college and living expenses are covered. But there are some gaps between what you want and what you feel you can afford. You analyze your income, savings, and budget to better calculate what you will need to stay in college and maintain your desired\u00a0level of spending.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/23225359\/25798280315_7f2c92498b_c.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3883 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/23225359\/25798280315_7f2c92498b_c.jpg\" alt=\"A woman presents ideas from a poster\" width=\"799\" height=\"534\" \/><\/a><\/center>\r\n<h2>Problem-Solving Activity<\/h2>\r\nNow let's practice problem solving by working through the following activity.\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.oppia.org\/explore\/M4fUuWRy79Zn?iframed=true\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\"><\/iframe><\/center><a href=\"problem-solving-text-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read a text-only version of the activity here.<\/a>\r\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2>\r\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div>\r\n<a style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/155LbCFcjFjEEaJBD6bV-bI3_OZ43EgQXIvhPFIE-1aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe\u00a0how\u00a0critical thinking skills can be used to problem-solve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>For most people, a typical day is filled with critical thinking and problem-solving challenges. In fact, critical thinking and problem-solving go hand-in-hand. They both refer to using knowledge, facts, and data to solve problems effectively. But with problem-solving, you are specifically identifying, selecting, and defending your solution. Below\u00a0are some examples of using critical thinking to problem-solve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your roommate was upset and said some unkind words to you, which put a crimp in the relationship. You try to see through the angry behaviors to determine how you might best support the roommate and help bring the relationship back to a comfortable spot.<\/li>\n<li>Your campus club has been languishing on account of\u00a0lack of participation and funds. The new club president, though, is a marketing major and has identified some strategies to interest students in joining and supporting the club. Implementation is forthcoming.<\/li>\n<li>Your final art class project challenges you to conceptualize form in new ways. On the last day of class when students present their projects, you describe the techniques you used to fulfill the assignment. You explain why and how you selected that approach.<\/li>\n<li>Your math teacher sees that the class is not quite grasping a concept. She uses clever questioning to dispel anxiety and guide you to new understanding of the concept.<\/li>\n<li>You have a job interview for a position that you feel you are only partially qualified for, although you really want the job and you are excited about the prospects. You analyze how you will explain your skills and experiences in a way to show that you are a good match for the prospective employer.<\/li>\n<li>You are doing well in college, and most of your college and living expenses are covered. But there are some gaps between what you want and what you feel you can afford. You analyze your income, savings, and budget to better calculate what you will need to stay in college and maintain your desired\u00a0level of spending.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/23225359\/25798280315_7f2c92498b_c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3883 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/23225359\/25798280315_7f2c92498b_c.jpg\" alt=\"A woman presents ideas from a poster\" width=\"799\" height=\"534\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Problem-Solving Activity<\/h2>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s practice problem solving by working through the following activity.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oppia.org\/explore\/M4fUuWRy79Zn?iframed=true\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"problem-solving-text-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read a text-only version of the activity here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/155LbCFcjFjEEaJBD6bV-bI3_OZ43EgQXIvhPFIE-1aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-1601\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>College Success. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Linda Bruce. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY: Attribution<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Shared previously<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li> wocintech stock - 178. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: WOCinTech Chat. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/FiGVWt\">https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/FiGVWt<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/section>","protected":false},"author":19,"menu_order":6,"template":"","meta":{"_candela_citation":"[{\"type\":\"original\",\"description\":\"College Success\",\"author\":\"Linda Bruce\",\"organization\":\"Lumen Learning\",\"url\":\"\",\"project\":\"\",\"license\":\"cc-by\",\"license_terms\":\"\"},{\"type\":\"cc\",\"description\":\" wocintech stock - 178\",\"author\":\"WOCinTech Chat\",\"organization\":\"\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/FiGVWt\",\"project\":\"\",\"license\":\"cc-by-sa\",\"license_terms\":\"\"}]","CANDELA_OUTCOMES_GUID":"f5142078-75fa-46ac-b08f-ff3665749400, 6c413c89-b2fd-4e4d-93e3-dbec4546ec8c","pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-1601","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"part":131,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3884,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1601\/revisions\/3884"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/131"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/1601\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=1601"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=1601"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=1601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}