Description: Students learn the processes of effective problem solving with this research-based resource. Systematic instruction gives struggling learners a framework for problem solving and helps them generalize their learning for lifelong results. The units and tasks within the units are arranged in increasing complexity. Specific targeted skills are: • identifying and stating problems • identifying causes and solutions • predicting results of solutions • choosing good solutions • evaluating problem solving • giving suggestions and advice • solving problems Age-appropriate problem-solving scenario(s) are presented with a short story and a picture. Students hone their skills in specific problem-solving strategies by answering multiple choice questions, evaluating solutions, explaining their answers, ranking choices, and making predictions. Learners with language and cognitive impairments learn workable, step-by-step problem-solving methods.

Publisher: Linguisystems

Grade: Age 6 - 11

Keywords: problem solving