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  1. In a story, two children argue over the last orange. One needs the peel for baking and the other wants the juice. They split the orange so each gets what they need. This is best described as:

    Answer: A creative solution that meets both needs

    Understanding each person's actual need led to a creative solution where neither person had to give anything up.

  2. A reading passage states that a town's road is flooded each spring. Engineers study the water flow and build a drainage system. What problem-solving phase did they complete FIRST?

    Answer: Identifying and understanding the root cause

    Understanding the root cause of a problem—how the water flows—is the essential first phase before designing any solution.

  3. A student reads a persuasive essay and finds two conflicting facts. What is the best problem-solving approach?

    Answer: Check a reliable source to determine which fact is accurate

    Consulting a reliable source is the correct way to resolve conflicting information in a text.

  4. In a passage, a farmer's crops keep dying in one section of the field. She tests the soil and finds it lacks nutrients, then adds fertilizer. What problem-solving method did she use?

    Answer: Diagnosing the cause through evidence before acting

    Testing the soil to find the specific cause before taking action is a diagnostic, evidence-based problem-solving approach.

  5. A character in a story feels overwhelmed by a long reading assignment. She decides to read two pages before every meal. Which strategy is she using?

    Answer: Breaking the task into small, scheduled chunks

    Scheduling small, regular reading sessions breaks an overwhelming task into manageable pieces.

  6. A passage describes a city that reduces traffic problems by opening a new bus route. Which type of solution did the city choose?

    Answer: A broad solution addressing the needs of many people

    Creating public transportation serves many commuters at once, making it a broad, community-level solution.

  7. A student finishes a reading test and has time left over. What is the BEST use of that remaining time from a problem-solving perspective?

    Answer: Review answers and check for errors

    Reviewing answers to find and correct errors is an effective strategy for improving accuracy on any assessment.