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F4
Problem solving skills
1. One way to manage risk is to use the following method:
a. Identify what the risks might be
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b. Assess each risk. Is it high, medium or low? How likely is the risk? Be realistic and take into
account any measures that may already be in place.
c. Control the risk. Reduce the risk where possible. Identify the cause of the risk and work out
what may be needed to lower the risk.
d. Implement solution/s. Work out what you will do, out of the available solutions. Trial a
solution if possible, before implementing.
Test the strategy above by managing risks involved in one of the following:
– Trying a skateboarding trick for the first time
– Selling home made jewelry to raise money for new sports equipment
– Taking food away on a camping trip
– Your own idea (check with your teacher first)
2. One solution when something is risky is just to say ‘no’. When thinking about saying no,
consider what you will or could give up by saying no and what you will or could gain. Work
with a partner.
a) Imagine that you have a little sister who is worried about something at school; her friends
want her to play a game that she really does not want to play and they have said that they
won’t be her friend anymore unless she plays the game.
What is your advice to her?
b) Imagine that you took some photos at a party and when you and your friend had a look at
them you noticed some potentially embarrassing ones of other friends. Your friend really
wants you to put them up on the internet and you don’t want to at all. Your friend thinks
you are weak and is pressuring you to put them up.
What could you say to your friend?
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