World Around Me Themes Fabulous Families

Family Problem-Solving Logic

Name _____________________________________ Date _________________
Dad, Mom, Christina, Jenna, and Baroness the puppy each want to do
something different on a Sunday afternoon. No two family members want to do
the same thing. This is a problem. First, find out which family member wants to
do each choice. Then decide how they can spend the afternoon together and
each still enjoy the afternoon. They might need to compromise!

Use the clues below to determine which choice belongs to each person. Use
the grid to guide your thinking. Put an “O” in the box of the choice you know to
be correct for each family member. Put an “X” in the boxes of choices you
eliminate. Once a choice has been determined as one family member’s favorite,
it is no longer a possibility as another family member’s choice and should be
eliminated. (Note: Family members’ names are arranged in the grid list in order
of age, from oldest at the top to youngest at the bottom.)

1. This four-legged family member wants to go for a walk.

2. This male family member wants to watch sports on TV.
3. The youngest daughter wants to practice shooting baskets.
4. The oldest female family member wants to have a picnic.
5. The oldest daughter wants to shop at the mall.

basketball TV picnic shopping walk

Dad

Mom

Christina

Jenna

Baroness

What do you think they could do to spend the afternoon together and still enjoy
the afternoon?_____________________________________________________

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 Answer Key
The following show “O” on the chart:
Dad—TV
Mom—Picnic
Christina—Shopping
Jenna—Basketball
Baroness—Walk

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