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Reflect and Refine

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Tier 1
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Lesson Plan

Post-Problem Reflection

Students will reflect on their problem-solving process and identify areas for growth in responsible decision-making.

Reflecting on past decisions helps students learn from experiences, understand the impact of their choices, and develop stronger problem-solving skills for future challenges.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Individual reflection followed by group discussion.

Materials

My Problem-Solving Growth (Slide Deck), and Decision-Making Self-Assessment (Cool Down)

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

  • Review the My Problem-Solving Growth (Slide Deck) to familiarize yourself with the reflection prompts.
    - Print or prepare for digital distribution the Decision-Making Self-Assessment (Cool Down).

Step 1

Introduction (1 Minute)

1 minute

Begin by explaining the purpose of the cool-down: to reflect on a recent problem-solving experience and learn from it.

Step 2

Individual Reflection (5 Minutes)

5 minutes

Display the My Problem-Solving Growth (Slide Deck) with reflection prompts. Ask students to complete the Decision-Making Self-Assessment (Cool Down) individually.
- Encourage honest self-assessment regarding their decision-making process.

Step 3

Share and Discuss (3 Minutes)

3 minutes

Invite students to briefly share one insight or area for growth they identified during their reflection (optional, encourage volunteers).
- Emphasize that growth comes from reflecting on both successes and challenges.

Step 4

Wrap-up (1 Minute)

1 minute

Thank students for their thoughtful reflections and reiterate the importance of continuous improvement in responsible decision-making.

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Slide Deck

Reflect & Refine: My Problem-Solving Journey

Taking a moment to look back helps us grow forward!

Welcome students to the reflection activity. Explain that today's cool-down is about thinking back on how they solved a problem recently.

Why Reflect?

  • Learn from Experience: Understand what went well and what could be improved.
  • Strengthen Skills: Identify specific areas to work on for future challenges.
  • Become a Better Problem-Solver: Grow your ability to make responsible decisions.

Introduce the idea of self-assessment as a tool for personal growth. Encourage them to be honest with themselves.

Problem-Solving Prompt 1: The Challenge

Think about a recent time you faced a problem or had to make a decision.

  • What was the problem or decision you faced?
  • What was the situation?

Present the first reflection prompt. Give students a moment to think about a recent problem they faced. This could be big or small.

Problem-Solving Prompt 2: My Approach

How did you go about solving it or making that decision?

  • What steps did you take?
  • Who did you talk to or what resources did you use?

Move to the second prompt. Ask them to recall the steps they took, even if they weren't formal steps.

Problem-Solving Prompt 3: The Outcome

What was the result or outcome of your actions?

  • Were you happy with the result? Why or why not?
  • What impact did your decision have?

Focus on the outcome and the feelings associated with it. This helps them connect actions to results.

Problem-Solving Prompt 4: What I Learned

Now, let's think about what you learned.

  • What did you do well?
  • What could you have done differently?
  • What will you try next time you face a problem?

We will use the Decision-Making Self-Assessment (Cool Down) to help us reflect further.

This is the core of the cool-down – identifying personal growth areas. Link this directly to the Decision-Making Self-Assessment (Cool Down) they will be completing.

Keep Reflecting, Keep Growing!

Every problem solved, every decision made, is a chance to learn and improve. Your journey to becoming a responsible decision-maker is ongoing!

Conclude by reiterating the value of reflection for continuous improvement.

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Cool Down

Decision-Making Self-Assessment: Reflect and Refine

Instructions: Think about a recent problem you solved or a decision you made. Use the prompts below to reflect on your process.

1. The Problem/Decision:

Briefly describe the situation you reflected on during the slides.











2. My Process:

What steps did you take to address the problem or make the decision?











3. What Went Well?

Identify at least two things you did effectively during your problem-solving or decision-making process.






4. Areas for Growth:

What is one thing you would do differently if you faced a similar situation again? Why?











5. My Learning:

What is the most important lesson you learned about responsible decision-making from this experience?






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