aReading Problem Solving 2

Question 1

A student reads a story where the main character cannot find her lost homework. Which step should the character take FIRST to solve this problem?

Accepted Answer

Retrace her steps to remember where she last had it

Answer

Retracing steps is the logical first action when something is lost because it narrows down where the item could be.

Question 2

In a passage about a broken bicycle, the rider decides to fix the flat tire himself. What type of problem-solving approach is this?

Accepted Answer

Taking direct action to resolve the issue

Answer

Taking direct action to fix the flat tire shows independent problem-solving rather than avoidance or delegation.

Question 3

A reading passage describes two friends who disagree about which game to play. They decide to play one friend's choice today and the other's choice tomorrow. What problem-solving strategy did they use?

Accepted Answer

Compromise

Answer

Taking turns so each friend gets their preference is a classic compromise strategy.

Question 4

After reading a nonfiction article, a student needs to answer a question but cannot find the answer on the page she read. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Reread earlier sections or check the index

Answer

Rereading earlier sections or using the index are effective strategies for locating information within a text.

Question 5

A character in a story faces a math problem she cannot solve. She draws a picture to represent the problem. This is an example of which strategy?

Accepted Answer

Making a visual model to understand the problem

Answer

Drawing a picture or diagram is a recognized problem-solving strategy that makes abstract problems more concrete.

(aReading) FastBridge Reading Assessment Practice Test

(aReading) FastBridge Reading Assessment Practice Test

aReading Problem Solving 2