Question One: (20 Marks] In chapter 5, you have studied the 4 creative problem-solving steps. You are requested to think about any problem you are currently facing (or you faced in the past) then do the following: 1. State the problem in your own word. 2. Gather and interpret information about the problem. 3. Develop a plan of action that will help you to solve the problem. 4. Evaluate the success of the plan using your own experience and opinion. Important Notes: You should use your own words. Make sure that the 4 steps of creative problem-solving are clearly and thoroughly shown and implemented on your own problem. The number of words in your answer should not be less than 150 words. It is recommended to refer to chapter 5 and read about creative problem-solving steps before you attempt this question. Based on the content of Tomartbook Mew t on CHAPTER 5: BECOME A CRITICAL THINKER AND CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER Learning Outcomes Identify the essentials of critical thinking Explain the problem-solving process entity critical thinking and problem-solving strategies teen a mno * Dese Explain the importance of creativity in problem solving Identify ways to enable creat ESSENTIAL CRITICAL THINKING SKILL ?what is critical thinkin Critical thinking is a logical, rational systematic thought process. ?why w need critical thinkine . Critical thinking help us in understanding, analyzing and evaluating information to woh a problem . Problem solving is creating or identifying a solution to a question or a problem * Decision making is determining or selecting the best or most effective answer or ESSENTIAL CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: BLOOM'S TAXONOMY CREATIVE PROBLEM - SOLVING STEPS e There mined 3 d Big Stage Clearly on the problem Define the problem Gother all the information you need to solve the problem e.. review the reasons and the consequences of missing a normation .dess Find a Strategy CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING STEPS Ja kai Problem Solving Steps Clearly state the problem issed 3 dense I he 3 Define the problem Gother all the information you need to solve the problem -9. review the reason and the consequences of missing Gother and interpret .dose implement a plan Find a Strategy e.. asking the odvisor, gering ved in group study etc. Think why this plan is better than other options e.. ask yours this the best solution Will you meet your goals by following this plan waste the plan . CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES Hame a positive attitude - Your attitude influences how you solve a problem. (Check the figure, next slide) : uestions Ask . . It is difficult to solve a problem without knowing all the facts and opinions - . Persistence pays off ometimes you need a second or third try .: Use creativity : Think in me and fresh w - CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES Pay attentian * .details Pay attention to - See all sides of the issue .Listen to all spiries -: Use reasonine . . Do not jump to conclusions, explore all options. Two types of reasoning inductive and deduction a scussed later . ( ) Be rested and healthy Your health effects our decision - = CHARACTERISTICS OF A CRITICAL THINKING A Critical Thinker Ba rested and healthy our health effects yar decision CHARACTERISTICS OF A CRITICAL THINKING Acnce Tant .. 9 of 27 USE REASONING" these Deductive reasoning drawing conclusions based on going from the : * COMMON ERRORS IN JUDGMENT" CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING" Strategies to unlock your mind natural creativi approach w Challenge the ne Use games, pues and - Be disciplined and the hard worker to MATH AND SCIENCE APPLICATIONS | OVERCOME MATH AND SCIENCE ANXIETY pp * Keep up and review when night before com i s for in learning : ta - Dupline yourself concentrate e r Sudy in preun cheen uponice eneme . Have a positive attitude focus on positive feelings. 44 bien the mihan toon are conne by meha = map : And for a mir tan w OVERCOMING OBSTACLES: BUILDING BETTER HABITS | Use the power of habits to make creativity routine behavior start by reflecting on what triggers your .creativity eg. If you feel to be more creative when go for an early in then: - jogging became your trigger early losing outdoor is your routine feeling relaxed is your reward CHAPTER 6 : EXCEL AT TAKING TESTS : arning Oncomes Describe strategies for taking tests identify ways to overcome test anniety and obstacles INTRODUCTION 17 of 27 a part of school, reviews are part of any job - In this chapter, we explore some test- taking strategies that help you in both : ,school and your career We will concentrate on the test-taking strategies that you need to follow before, during and after the test. TEST - TAKING STRATEGIES : BEFORE THE TEST : | 0. Start on day one attend first review schedule Know expect a large part of fans come from unknow know about what is excepted course wybus, test format i ng fint class you will : Ask questions in class any point is under ask about carication during out the end of the Keep upkeep updaily reading setting up a schedule . Reviewimmediately review before and after your 10 10 mi is an enough Review weekly spend whout an hour weekly to review TEST - TAKING STRATEGIES : BEFORE THE TEST : . Do a final review de a major review. A week or before a test. Pacient questions Use memory techniques remember kry terms Create sample tests predict questions group work can be marine . Tile in corps on a se ced Use your study team use your study team to share on and d e s - Use all be resources cases, learning centers P . Assemble what you will need pencallatoret :use technolory - : me TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES: DURING THE TEST : in we have different types of questions Multiple choic e thing ) re and men to an area = Scan the entire test TEST - TAKING STRATEGIES : AFTER THE TEST | 21 of 27 follow these strategies after the test when you receive the grade: Analyse and asses Confirm waar made Determine commen types of mistakes .Learn what to do differently next time - ,Review with your instructor = . Review the test with your study team OVERCOME OBSTACLES: BUILD BETTER TEST : HABITS A peak performer learns to manage anxiety and knows that being prepared is the road to test- taking success eg. consider the case when you think about :upcoming tests , then ,the tritrer is the emotion of amiety your new routine should include preparing for the test your reward is a good grade : OVERCOME OBSTACLES : CHEATING There is no excuse for cheating, cheating :only hurts you because it : Violates your integrity = Erodes confidence - - Creates academic problems. Increase stress - . Brings high risks - PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is when you use someone else's ideas in your writing without acknowledner wource :r ism has many forms * es, and internet - Copying in part or full from anyone, including friends class spaces ?HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM .1 :Whe oting word - for - wond Quoting means copying parts of the text for the purpose of presenting the author's stual words To avoid plaanimeuse quotation marks to frame the quoted text and cite the source in the text after the quote, using standard format of author's surname initial date of publication title of the work name and location of publishers page numbers of the material you are borrowing - Failure to provide citation will be interpreted as plagiarism, even the source is in .wur bbiography HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM? 2 When paraphrasine Paraphrasing should not include the words of the original text nor follow the .mme serience structure To avoid plagiarism: use your own words to produce the ideas that you read and avoid using statements in the original form without putting them in : .te Paraphrased information should be accompanied by citation in the text after the paraphrased section, otherwise it will be interpreted as plagiarism even if .the source is in your blography HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM? :When citing Websites .3 Use the following structure: Website name, (Year published). Page title. Jonline] Available at: URL ) : [Accessed Day Ma , Year ( ). . . Example: Mms.com, (2019). M&M'S Official Website. (online] Available at: http://www.mms.com/[Accessed 20 Apr. 2019. 2 PENALTIES OF PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is an act of theft of intellectual property and academic institutions are applying severe penalties to students whose works are iarised Penalties can range from discounting the work to failing the course. . Refer to the following link to learn how to create a bibliography. the : citations and reference - : 15 Question One: (20 Marks] In chapter 5, you have studied the 4 creative problem-solving steps. You are requested to think about any problem you are currently facing (or you faced in the past) then do the following: 1. State the problem in your own word. 2. Gather and interpret information about the problem. 3. Develop a plan of action that will help you to solve the problem. 4. Evaluate the success of the plan using your own experience and opinion. Important Notes: You should use your own words. Make sure that the 4 steps of creative problem-solving are clearly and thoroughly shown and implemented on your own problem. The number of words in your answer should not be less than 150 words. It is recommended to refer to chapter 5 and read about creative problem-solving steps before you attempt this question. Based on the content of Tomartbook Mew t on CHAPTER 5: BECOME A CRITICAL THINKER AND CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER Learning Outcomes Identify the essentials of critical thinking Explain the problem-solving process entity critical thinking and problem-solving strategies teen a mno * Dese Explain the importance of creativity in problem solving Identify ways to enable creat ESSENTIAL CRITICAL THINKING SKILL ?what is critical thinkin Critical thinking is a logical, rational systematic thought process. ?why w need critical thinkine . Critical thinking help us in understanding, analyzing and evaluating information to woh a problem . Problem solving is creating or identifying a solution to a question or a problem * Decision making is determining or selecting the best or most effective answer or ESSENTIAL CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: BLOOM'S TAXONOMY CREATIVE PROBLEM - SOLVING STEPS e There mined 3 d Big Stage Clearly on the problem Define the problem Gother all the information you need to solve the problem e.. review the reasons and the consequences of missing a normation .dess Find a Strategy CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING STEPS Ja kai Problem Solving Steps Clearly state the problem issed 3 dense I he 3 Define the problem Gother all the information you need to solve the problem -9. review the reason and the consequences of missing Gother and interpret .dose implement a plan Find a Strategy e.. asking the odvisor, gering ved in group study etc. Think why this plan is better than other options e.. ask yours this the best solution Will you meet your goals by following this plan waste the plan . CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES Hame a positive attitude - Your attitude influences how you solve a problem. (Check the figure, next slide) : uestions Ask . . It is difficult to solve a problem without knowing all the facts and opinions - . Persistence pays off ometimes you need a second or third try .: Use creativity : Think in me and fresh w - CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES Pay attentian * .details Pay attention to - See all sides of the issue .Listen to all spiries -: Use reasonine . . Do not jump to conclusions, explore all options. Two types of reasoning inductive and deduction a scussed later . ( ) Be rested and healthy Your health effects our decision - = CHARACTERISTICS OF A CRITICAL THINKING A Critical Thinker Ba rested and healthy our health effects yar decision CHARACTERISTICS OF A CRITICAL THINKING Acnce Tant .. 9 of 27 USE REASONING" these Deductive reasoning drawing conclusions based on going from the : * COMMON ERRORS IN JUDGMENT" CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING" Strategies to unlock your mind natural creativi approach w Challenge the ne Use games, pues and - Be disciplined and the hard worker to MATH AND SCIENCE APPLICATIONS | OVERCOME MATH AND SCIENCE ANXIETY pp * Keep up and review when night before com i s for in learning : ta - Dupline yourself concentrate e r Sudy in preun cheen uponice eneme . Have a positive attitude focus on positive feelings. 44 bien the mihan toon are conne by meha = map : And for a mir tan w OVERCOMING OBSTACLES: BUILDING BETTER HABITS | Use the power of habits to make creativity routine behavior start by reflecting on what triggers your .creativity eg. If you feel to be more creative when go for an early in then: - jogging became your trigger early losing outdoor is your routine feeling relaxed is your reward CHAPTER 6 : EXCEL AT TAKING TESTS : arning Oncomes Describe strategies for taking tests identify ways to overcome test anniety and obstacles INTRODUCTION 17 of 27 a part of school, reviews are part of any job - In this chapter, we explore some test- taking strategies that help you in both : ,school and your career We will concentrate on the test-taking strategies that you need to follow before, during and after the test. TEST - TAKING STRATEGIES : BEFORE THE TEST : | 0. Start on day one attend first review schedule Know expect a large part of fans come from unknow know about what is excepted course wybus, test format i ng fint class you will : Ask questions in class any point is under ask about carication during out the end of the Keep upkeep updaily reading setting up a schedule . Reviewimmediately review before and after your 10 10 mi is an enough Review weekly spend whout an hour weekly to review TEST - TAKING STRATEGIES : BEFORE THE TEST : . Do a final review de a major review. A week or before a test. Pacient questions Use memory techniques remember kry terms Create sample tests predict questions group work can be marine . Tile in corps on a se ced Use your study team use your study team to share on and d e s - Use all be resources cases, learning centers P . Assemble what you will need pencallatoret :use technolory - : me TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES: DURING THE TEST : in we have different types of questions Multiple choic e thing ) re and men to an area = Scan the entire test TEST - TAKING STRATEGIES : AFTER THE TEST | 21 of 27 follow these strategies after the test when you receive the grade: Analyse and asses Confirm waar made Determine commen types of mistakes .Learn what to do differently next time - ,Review with your instructor = . Review the test with your study team OVERCOME OBSTACLES: BUILD BETTER TEST : HABITS A peak performer learns to manage anxiety and knows that being prepared is the road to test- taking success eg. consider the case when you think about :upcoming tests , then ,the tritrer is the emotion of amiety your new routine should include preparing for the test your reward is a good grade : OVERCOME OBSTACLES : CHEATING There is no excuse for cheating, cheating :only hurts you because it : Violates your integrity = Erodes confidence - - Creates academic problems. Increase stress - . Brings high risks - PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is when you use someone else's ideas in your writing without acknowledner wource :r ism has many forms * es, and internet - Copying in part or full from anyone, including friends class spaces ?HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM .1 :Whe oting word - for - wond Quoting means copying parts of the text for the purpose of presenting the author's stual words To avoid plaanimeuse quotation marks to frame the quoted text and cite the source in the text after the quote, using standard format of author's surname initial date of publication title of the work name and location of publishers page numbers of the material you are borrowing - Failure to provide citation will be interpreted as plagiarism, even the source is in .wur bbiography HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM? 2 When paraphrasine Paraphrasing should not include the words of the original text nor follow the .mme serience structure To avoid plagiarism: use your own words to produce the ideas that you read and avoid using statements in the original form without putting them in : .te Paraphrased information should be accompanied by citation in the text after the paraphrased section, otherwise it will be interpreted as plagiarism even if .the source is in your blography HOW TO AVOID PLAGIARISM? :When citing Websites .3 Use the following structure: Website name, (Year published). Page title. Jonline] Available at: URL ) : [Accessed Day Ma , Year ( ). . . Example: Mms.com, (2019). M&M'S Official Website. (online] Available at: http://www.mms.com/[Accessed 20 Apr. 2019. 2 PENALTIES OF PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is an act of theft of intellectual property and academic institutions are applying severe penalties to students whose works are iarised Penalties can range from discounting the work to failing the course. . Refer to the following link to learn how to create a bibliography. the : citations and reference - : 15