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Problem
Option
POP is a specific method for solving problems. The POP method provides structure to the process of solving problems and give you a way to approach situations where you might have acted hastily or inappropriate in the past.
Plan
What's the problem?
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If this were your problem, how might you go about solving it?
1. Idetify the Problem to address.
2. Consider the Options for the situation.
3. Research the options if possible and weigh the values of each possible outcome.
4. Make a Plan to follow through with the choice you make.
Why do you think it might be important to solve problems using these steps?
Doodlebug Activity
Role-Play
Mr. Doodlebug is an imaginary, and somewhat strange, bug. The following is a list of his capabilities and limitations in his world.
5. He can jump in only four perfectly true directions: north, south, east, and west. (He cannot jump diagonally.)
6. He likes to average about 15 feet per jump.
8. Once he starts in any direction, he must jump four times in that same direction before he can switch to another direction.
9. He is totally dependent on his owner for food.
1. His world is flat.
2. He can only jump. (He cannot crawl, walk, fly, roll, or move around otherwise)
3. He cannot turn around.
4. He can jump very long and short.
7. There are no other doodlebugs or other creatures to help him.
Mr. Doodle bug has been out jumping all over the place while getting some much-needed exercise. He has worked up a voracious appetite. Much to his pleasure, his owner appears and places a large pile of delectable food thee feet, seven inches, southwest of him. He wants the food, and he wants it fast! As soon as he sees all this wonderful food, he stops dead in his tracks. He is facing north. After all his exercise, he is very hungry and even a little weak. Therefore, he wants to get to the food as quickly as possible, making as few jumps as possible. After briefly surveying the situation, he realizes that he cannot, at this point, jump due west. Suddenly, he excaims, "Ive got it!"
Draw a picture of how Mr. Doodlebug reached his food.
Write down a hypothetical problem you might encounter at school.
Put situation slips in a cup.
Take turns drawing out situations and use the POP method to solve the problem.