Problem Solving Tasks

Class - IX

TASK 1

Every year at least 50 classroom desks are damaged because of irresponsible behaviour towards school
property. How could this problem be tackled?

Prompts

a) Do you think your (solution) will be effective enough? Why/Why not?

b) How will you get to the root of the problem?

c) What will ______________ have to do to make this idea work?

d) What other things do you think you should consider when trying to solve this problem?

TASK 2

A friend of yours sits for hours chatting on Facebook instead of finishing important assignments. They
are falling behind with their school work. Discuss how to help your friend.

Prompts

a) Would you agree with what your partner has said about ______? Why/Why not?

b) How do you think ___________ can solve this problem?

c) What will ______________ have to do to make this idea work?

d) In what other ways will you be able to help your friend?

TASK 3

My friend has not been doing well in science classes lately. He is scared of asking his science teacher for
help because he feels that the teacher will consider him foolish for having such problems. Discuss how
you can help your friend.

Prompts

a) Do you think your (solution) will be effective enough? Why/Why not?

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 b) __________________ sounds interesting. Could you expand on this?

c) What do you think the problems could be with ____________?

d) What will happen if this problem isn’t solved?

TASK 4

You see that a classmate of yours is always struggling to complete his English homework. How can you
help him? Discuss with your partner.

Prompts

a) What will-----------------have to do to make this idea work?

b) Would you agree with what your partner has said about -----------------? Why? /Why not?

c) Do you think your solution would be acceptable to.......? Why/ Why not?

d) What will happen if your solution does not work?

TASK 5

Often when students leave their class to go to library or playground, they do not switch off lights or fans.
The taps are left on in washrooms. Discuss how you can convince your classmates that they should be
more responsible about this.

Prompts

a) What other things do you think you should consider when trying to solve this problem?

b) Do you think your solution would be acceptable to .......? Why/ Why not?

c) What do you think the problems could be with the ....? Why?

d) What will-----------------have to do to make this idea work?