Solution Fluency is a structured process for solving problems. We are going to look at a problem and see if we can use the Solution Fluency steps to gather good quality information.
Vocabulary in this lesson:
- Structured process – steps to do something
- Define – put in your own words
- Fluency – being so good at something that it is automatic
- Debrief – think back to what you did and consider what you learned, what you did well, and how you could have improved.
What is Solution Fluency?
What do you believe are the most urgent problems in the world that need solving?
What is Solution Fluency
Your impressions of this video? In your groups, share about a time that you did something similar. Have one person prepared to share out.
Here are the steps
In your group Define/Discover:
Restate the problem (problem in your own words)
Do some research (e.g. What are the current issues? What is happening with that problem right now?)
In your group Dream:
What would the world look like if the problem was solved?
In your group Design/Deliver:
What steps might lead to a solution?
MICROBITS LESSON
A: Visit makecode.microbit.org
2) Click Blocks – okay and begin coding
3) When your code is finished, get a micro:bit and download the code
B: Grab a MonkMake kit and choose a device to make
1) Follow the setup instructions and create the code
2) Download the code and test your device
C: Try coding an output accessory
D: Try coding an input accessory
Teamwork
In your group Debrief:
How could you have improved your plan?
Here is Lee Crocket talking about Solution Fluency
Here is the criteria sheet: