No-Glamour Problem Solving LinguiSystems

Description Ages: 6-11 Grades: 1-6 Students learn the processes of effective problem solving with this research-based resource. Systematic instruction gives struggling learners a framework for problem solving and helps them generalize their learning for lifelong results. The units and tasks within the units are arranged in increasing complexity. Specific targeted skills are: identifying and stating problems identifying causes and solutions predicting results of solutions choosing good solutions evaluating problem solving giving suggestions and advice solving problems Age-appropriate problem-solving scenario(s) are presented with a short story and a picture. Students hone their skills in specific problem-solving strategies by answering multiple choice questions, evaluating solutions, explaining their answers, ranking choices, and making predictions. Learners with language and cognitive impairments learn workable, step-by-step problem-solving methods. 244 pages • 8.5 x 11, softcover • ©2009