Problem Solving

Problem Solving in Grade 10 teaches students how to approach challenges with logic, creativity, and persistence. Learners practice identifying problems, analyzing causes, generating solutions, and testing outcomes across academic and real-world situations. This subject emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork, and adaptability, showing how Problem Solving prepares students to handle uncertainty and make effective decisions. By working on puzzles, projects, and case studies, learners build confidence in their ability to solve problems independently and collaboratively.

🟢 Starter

  • Explore how asking clear questions defines a problem.
  • Investigate how brainstorming generates ideas.
  • Research how breaking problems into steps makes them manageable.
  • Practice solving simple puzzles.
  • Reflect on why persistence is important in problem-solving.
  • Explore how teamwork creates more solutions.
  • Investigate how mistakes provide learning opportunities.
  • Research how diagrams help visualize problems.
  • Practice identifying main issues in a scenario.
  • Reflect on how problem-solving applies in daily life.
  • Explore how creativity supports solutions.
  • Investigate how prioritizing tasks solves challenges.
  • Research how planning prevents errors.
  • Practice solving word problems.
  • Reflect on how problem-solving connects to math.
  • Explore how logic puzzles strengthen thinking.
  • Investigate how collaboration supports solutions.
  • Research how trial and error can be effective.
  • Practice analyzing cause-and-effect.
  • Reflect on how curiosity sparks solutions.

🟡 Practice

  • Analyze how critical thinking improves decision-making.
  • Explore how data supports effective solutions.
  • Investigate how simulations test ideas.
  • Research how case studies provide real examples.
  • Analyze how problem-solving applies in science labs.
  • Explore how role play models problem situations.
  • Investigate how technology assists in finding solutions.
  • Research how algorithms solve complex tasks.
  • Analyze how group projects encourage collaboration.
  • Explore how design thinking creates innovations.
  • Investigate how decision trees map choices.
  • Research how problem-solving builds leadership.
  • Analyze how resource management affects outcomes.
  • Explore how trial scenarios reduce risks.
  • Investigate how feedback improves solutions.
  • Research how engineers approach design challenges.
  • Analyze how problem-solving supports entrepreneurship.
  • Explore how experiments test hypotheses.
  • Investigate how reflection improves future problem-solving.
  • Research how problem-solving skills apply in careers.

🔴 Challenge

  • Debate whether logic or creativity is more important in problem-solving.
  • Research how problem-solving influences global innovation.
  • Analyze how leaders solve crises.
  • Investigate how problem-solving reduces conflict.
  • Explore how cultural perspectives affect solutions.
  • Debate whether technology solves more problems than it creates.
  • Research how scientists solve environmental issues.
  • Analyze how problem-solving shapes political decisions.
  • Investigate how problem-solving supports social justice.
  • Explore how businesses adapt through problem-solving.
  • Debate whether failure is necessary for solutions.
  • Research how problem-solving drives space exploration.
  • Analyze how communities solve public challenges.
  • Investigate how negotiation solves international disputes.
  • Explore how design challenges inspire creativity.
  • Debate whether intuition is part of problem-solving.
  • Research how artificial intelligence tackles problems.
  • Analyze how economics influences problem choices.
  • Investigate how ethical issues complicate solutions.
  • Propose how problem-solving can prepare for future global challenges.

💡 Reflection Question
How can studying Problem Solving in Grade 10 help you face challenges with confidence and adaptability in both school and life?

Your Questions 🟣

  • Algebraic Word Problem:
    A retail store is selling two types of headphones. They sold 40 pairs of headphones and 50 headphones and made a total of $2600 in revenue on Monday. On Tuesday, they sold 30 pairs of headphones and 20 headphones and made a total of $1900 in revenue. How much does each type of headphone cost?

  • Geometric Problem:
    A rectangle has a length that is 3 cm more than its width. If the area of the rectangle is 54 square centimeters, what are the dimensions (length and width) of the rectangle?

  • Rates and Ratios:
    Two pipes are filling a tank. The first pipe can fill the tank in 4 hours, and the second pipe can fill the same tank in 6 hours. How long will it take for both pipes to fill the tank if they are working together?

  • Percentage Problem:
    A department store is having a sale where all items are 20% off. After the discount, a customer pays $152 for a shirt. What was the original price of the shirt before the discount?

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