Action ResearchAction ResearchCreate the PlanCreate the Plan

Develop a StrategyDevelop a Strategy

►Outline specific activities needed to Outline specific activities needed to solve the problem. solve the problem.

►Tools to use:Tools to use: Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-Share

►List problemsList problems►Identify strategies to solve problemsIdentify strategies to solve problems►Compare and discuss alternative solutionsCompare and discuss alternative solutions►Jointly develop best solutionJointly develop best solution

Identify ResourcesIdentify Resources

►What do you need to solve the problem?What do you need to solve the problem?►What resources do you have available?What resources do you have available?

MaterialsMaterials InformationInformation AssistanceAssistance

► Remember to identify materials in your plan.Remember to identify materials in your plan.

Identify ObstaclesIdentify Obstacles► Are there obstacles that would prevent your Are there obstacles that would prevent your

project from success?project from success?► It is important to identify obstacles early.It is important to identify obstacles early.► If obstacles are insurmountable, you will If obstacles are insurmountable, you will

need to select another solution.need to select another solution.

Create a TimelineCreate a Timeline

►When can you reasonably accomplish When can you reasonably accomplish the steps of the plan?the steps of the plan?

► It is important that you plan your project It is important that you plan your project so that resources will be available.so that resources will be available.

►ToolsTools Microsoft PowerPoint TimelineMicrosoft PowerPoint Timeline Microsoft Excel TimelineMicrosoft Excel Timeline Microsoft Word PlannerMicrosoft Word Planner

Gather ResourcesGather Resources

►Gather the resources you identified in your Gather the resources you identified in your plan.plan.

►Make sure that the materials will be Make sure that the materials will be available when you need them.available when you need them.

► If needed, schedule a time with those that If needed, schedule a time with those that can provide assistance.can provide assistance.

Evidence of SuccessEvidence of Success ►How will you measure success?How will you measure success?►How will you know if you have How will you know if you have

succeeded?succeeded?► Identify the evidence to be used for Identify the evidence to be used for

success.success. Assessment systemAssessment system Evaluation systemEvaluation system