1. Solving Problems

2. Try the Four “P”s Solving Problems Start with what you have
Define the problem
Start with what you have
Describe what you want
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3. Generate possibilities
Solving Problems
Try the
Four “P”s
Define the problem
Generate possibilities
Be creative
Open up
Brainstorm solutions
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4. Generate possibilities
Solving Problems
Try the
Four “P”s
Define the problem
Generate possibilities
Create a plan
Choose the most workable solutions
Put your plan in writing
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5. Generate possibilities
Solving Problems
Try the
Four “P”s
Define the problem
Generate possibilities
Create a plan
Perform your plan
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6. Generate possibilities: Create a plan: Perform your plan:
Note that the 4 “P”s closely parallel the four key questions from the modes of learning
Define the problem:
What is the problem?
Generate possibilities:
What if there are several possible solutions?
Create a plan:
How would this possible solution work?
Perform your plan:
Why is one solution more workable than another?
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