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Heart Mind Online: 5 Step Problem Solving for Young Children

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Even young children can be taught to solve their problems peacefully with this 5 step process. A lesson plan is included that allows learners to practice this skill.
Website
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Problem Solving Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Problem solving skills are important in many situations whether they be in school, work or life. This article offers good ideas for developing your problem solving skills.
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PBS

Pbs: In the Mix Lesson Plan on Peer Mediation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS In The Mix offers a lesson plan on peer mediation, which is a formalized way of presenting problem solving.
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PBS

Pbs: In the Mix Lesson Plan on Peer Mediation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
PBS In The Mix offers a lesson plan on peer mediation, which is a formalized way of presenting problem solving.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Financial Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn these financial strategies to help reach your goals.
Interactive
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Problem Solving and Decision Making

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn strategies for solving everyday problems and making thoughtful, well-informed decisions.
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Naeyc: The "Make a Plan" Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The "Make a Plan" plan is a strategy for helping a teacher and a child find the solution to a challenge together. When they make a plan together, they are on the same team, working together and committing to trusting each other. It works...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Alma's Way: Think It Through

For Students Pre-K - 1st
As Alma learns about families, friendships, and communities, she discovers that sometimes challenges and conflicts arise. In those moments, Alma stops and "thinks through" the situation. Then, she knows what to do! Support critical...
Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Counter Roundup

For Students K - 1st
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this interactive game, Counter Roundup. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top...
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Nearpod: Addition & Subtraction Strategies

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this lesson, students will relate counting to addition and subtraction and will learn several strategies for solving addition and subtraction problems.
Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Daisy Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills by playing this interactive game. The game's rules are simple, but play requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. You can change the settings and see if your strategy works...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: What Are You Plotting?

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This one page website is for practicing graphing ordered pairs. It lets you know right away if your choice is incorrect. At the bottom of the page their is a challenge with the solution just a click away.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Games Frogs

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Use this interactive game to improve your knowledge and understanding of patterns and algebra. Can you describe a rule to follow where you make the least moves? Just follow the instructions below it.
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University of Nottingham

Mathematics Assessment Project: Modeling Population Growth: Having Kittens

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson unit guides students in developing strategies for modeling problems. The task focuses on investigating a cat shelter's claims about the rate of cat population growth. The unit includes a full lesson plan, examples of student...
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Harvard Business School: The Path to Critical Thinking by Stever Robbins

For Students 9th - 10th
An article written by Stever Robbins discussing how to become a critical thinker. This is written from a business perspective but the ideas can easily be applied to education.
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PBS

Sesame Street: Breathe, Think, Do

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Frustration is a normal part of life, but it can overwhelm kids and bring up a lot of big feelings. You can help them to use the "Breathe, Think, Do" strategy to calm down, identify their feelings, and work to solve their problem.
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Nea Today: Your Computer Isn't Broken: Quick Tech Fixes for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
Read and display sixteen solutions for common quick technology fixes.

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