Standard 1 : The student will identify and investigate a problem and generate supportive arguments from multiple perspectives of a complex issue.



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General Information

Number: G.K12.4.1
Title: The student will identify and investigate a problem and generate supportive arguments from multiple perspectives of a complex issue.
Type: Objective
Subject: Gifted
Grade: K12
Goal: Student Outcomes Program Goal 4: By graduation, the student identified as gifted will be able to think creatively and critically to identify and solve real-world problems.

Related Traits/Markers

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
G.K12.4.1.1a: Problem Investigation - Know: Recognize multiple problems within a complex issue; poses research questions.
G.K12.4.1.1b: Problem Investigation - Understand: Categorize and prioritize identified problems within a complex issue; generate hypotheses.
G.K12.4.1.1c: Problem Investigation - Perform: Use established criteria to focus the problem statement and generate solutions.
G.K12.4.1.1d: Problem Investigation - Accomplish: Propose new avenues for research of existing and future related problems.
G.K12.4.1.2a: Multiple Perspectives - Know: Acknowledge diverse viewpoints of a problem.
G.K12.4.1.2b: Multiple Perspectives - Understand: Compare and contrast multiple perspectives of a problem.
G.K12.4.1.2c: Multiple Perspectives - Perform: Integrate multiple points of view into a problem statement.
G.K12.4.1.2d: Multiple Perspectives - Accomplish: Restructure the problem statement to reflect new perspectives.
G.K12.4.1.3a: Supportive Constructs - Know: Generate an effective argument on each side of a problem.
G.K12.4.1.3b: Supportive Constructs - Understand: Develop multiple supporting statements from different perspectives.
G.K12.4.1.3c: Supportive Constructs - Perform: Communicate supportive evidence convincingly in multiple formats.
G.K12.4.1.3d: Supportive Constructs - Accomplish: Defend, challenge, and articulate points of view using available resources; develop effective rebuttals.
G.K12.4.1.4a: Solution Finding - Know: Propose multiple solutions to a problem within varied categories (i.e., social, technological, educational, environmental, political).
G.K12.4.1.4b: Solution Finding - Understand: Establish and apply criteria for evaluation of solutions.
G.K12.4.1.4c: Solution Finding - Perform: Create original solutions and products based on evaluated criteria; analyze possible consequences and impacts; test conclusions to improve ideas.
G.K12.4.1.4d: Solution Finding - Accomplish: Extend solutions to aid in solving future problems; seek alternative innovative outcomes or solutions.
G.K12.4.1.5a: Creative Thinking - Know: Generate numerous and varied ideas to solve a real- world problem (fluency and flexibility).
G.K12.4.1.5b: Creative Thinking - Understand: Synthesize unique alternatives to solve a problem (originality).
G.K12.4.1.5c: Creative Thinking - Perform: Elaborate ideas through collaborative processes with colleagues.
G.K12.4.1.5d: Creative Thinking - Accomplish: Evaluate and modify ideas and products to improve usefulness.


Related Resources

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Case Study: Teamwork Makes Our Dreams Work:

Using this case study, students can discuss, "How can we solve problems that arise when we work in teams?"