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Be a Problem Solving Star

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Encourage scholars to problem solve everyday frustrations using the STAR method. Using the acronym, learners remember to stop, think, act, and review. Participants begin with a math analogy in which they problem-solve to find the correct answer then discuss situations the technique would be most helpful.

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Concepts

Problem Solving, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques, social awareness, responsibility, respect, accountability, peers, friendship, differences, similarities and differences

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

Create a STAR-themed bulletin board, display the meaning of each letter alongside stars decorated by participants
Direct pupils to attach the STAR worksheet to their interactive notebook for easy reference while they work
Send a copy of the worksheet home for parents and guardians to display in their home

Classroom Considerations

This is the third lesson in a series of three that encourage social awareness
A classroom teacher or counselor can plan the lesson

Pros

Any math works to introduce the lesson
Heightens accountability and personal responsibility

Cons

None

Common Core

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