Big 6 Problem Solving Model
Step 1: Task Definition
What do I need to do?
What questions do I need to answer?
What will my end product look like?
How will it be graded?
Step 2: Information Seeking Strategies
How will I find the information I need?
Step 3: Location & Access
What resources will I need?
How will I decide if my sources are valid?
Step 4: Use of Information
Read, listen, view
Pull out the information that will work for you.
Take NOTES!
Using your own words, write down the information on a notecard or notebook.
Cite your sources!
Remember to site your sources as you go.
Citations forms for your sources.
Step 5: Synthesis
Organize your information
- Write a rough draft
- Create an outline
- Create a storyboard
- Make a sketch
Put your information together into a final product. Include a bibliography.
Present your final product.
Step 6: Evaluation
If your teacher gave you a rubric or grading checklist, use it to make sure you’ve included everything before submitting your final product.
What did I learn?
What worked well?