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Understanding Problem Sizes

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Hunter Tuck

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Understanding Problem Sizes

Size of the problem

This lesson helps 1st grade students understand the concept of the 'size of the problem' by categorizing problems as small, medium, or large. This understanding is crucial for developing emotional regulation and problem-solving skills. By learning to assess the size of a problem, students can better manage their reactions and seek appropriate solutions.

Audience

1st grade behavioral students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Problem Size Sorting, Video: Story: A Good Deed Can Grow, Exit Ticket: Problem Size Reflection, Discussion: Problem Size Scenarios, and Answer Key: Problem Size Sorting

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what a problem is and how it can vary in size.
  • Introduce the concept of small, medium, and large problems with examples (e.g., losing a pencil vs. losing a pet).

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Watch the video Story: A Good Deed Can Grow.
  • Discuss how small actions can lead to big changes, relating it to problem-solving.

Step 3

Activity: Problem Size Sorting

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Problem Size Sorting' worksheet.
  • Have students work in pairs to categorize different scenarios as small, medium, or large problems.
  • Encourage discussion and reasoning for their choices.

Step 4

Discussion: Problem Size Scenarios

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to explore different scenarios and their problem sizes.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and how they handled them.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Recap the lesson by highlighting the importance of identifying problem sizes.
  • Distribute the 'Problem Size Reflection' exit ticket for students to complete.
  • Collect exit tickets to assess understanding.
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Discussion

Problem Size Scenarios

A discussion to help students identify and categorize problems by size.

What makes a problem small, medium, or large?

Guide students to think about the impact and how it affects them or others.







Can you think of a time when you had a small problem? How did you solve it?

Encourage sharing of personal experiences and solutions.







Why is it important to know the size of a problem?

Discuss how it helps in managing emotions and finding solutions.







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Worksheet

Problem Size Sorting

A worksheet to help students categorize problems as small, medium, or large.

Draw a line to match each problem with its size: small, medium, or large.








Circle the problems you think are small.








Put a star next to the problems you think are large.








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Quiz

Problem Size Reflection

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Answer Key

Problem Size Sorting

Answer key for the Problem Size Sorting worksheet.

Draw a line to match each problem with its size: small, medium, or large.

Small: Losing a pencil, Medium: Forgetting homework, Large: Losing a pet.
Consider the impact and how it affects daily life.

Circle the problems you think are small.

Losing a pencil, Missing a snack.
Small problems have minimal impact and are easily resolved.

Put a star next to the problems you think are large.

Losing a pet, Moving to a new house.
Large problems have significant impact and may require adult help.

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