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1. Briefly define what you think makes something a "problem".
2. What thinking skills are most often required of elementary and secondary students in solving problems in school settings?
3. Given that the computer is a problem-solving tool, how do you see it being used as such in your school?
4. Is problem solving emphasized in schools?
5. Can problem-solving strategies be taught? If so, give an example.
6. How do you think good problem solvers approach problems?
7. Consider the research one might do today within the realm of problem solving, might this research be relevant in five to ten years?
8. Is there a structure to problem solving? Explain briefly.
9. As teachers teach problem solving, are they adding to the curriculum in such a way as to neglect other skills?