Big+6+Information+Problem+Solving

=Teaching Students to Become Proficient Information Problem Solvers=


 * What is the Big 6?**

What is my task? What information do I need?
 * 1. Task Definition**

This is possibly the most important step. Why? How can a student successfully solve the problem if they do not understand what the task or problem is? Successful task definition requires an understanding of the task. Identifying the important or relevant information from a sea of information is better facilitated when the task has been correctly identified and the student can comprehend the nature of the needed information. Increased achievement is more likely when students are engaged. Being able to restate the task in their own words allows students to take ownership and become engaged in finding answers.

Tools for helping students to organize their thoughts and questions edHelper edHelper Eduplace Use MS Office Smart Art or Drawing tools to create these Reading Rockets [|Bubbl.us] Use Kidspiration or Inspiration software Concept map to help brainstorm keywords
 * KWL Charts**
 * Graphic organizers**
 * Concept mapping **
 * Keywords **
 * Vocabulary**

Determine all possible sources and select the best ones
 * 2. Information seeking-**

Tools: Using Parts of a Book Using an Index for Information Using a Table of Contents

Online Resources: [|NC Wise Owl] -database of articles from major periodicals, two online encyclopedias List of resources for NC Wise Owl [|Fact Monster] KidsClick Websites from librarians ALA Reference Desk Collection of resources Google Safe Search Kids How Stuff Works Middle school

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