Trying a New Approach
When your first approach isn't working, try a different one — being flexible about strategies is part of being a good learner
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If your child tries one way to solve a problem and it isn't working, do they try a different approach rather than just repeating the same thing?
When your first approach isn't working, try a different one — being flexible about strategies is part of being a good learner
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- When stuck on a problem, try a completely different approach rather than repeating the same method — e.g. drawing a picture instead of writing equations
- Describe a time they changed strategy mid-task and explain why the new approach worked better
- Accept that their first idea might not work and show willingness to start over with a fresh plan
“If your child tries one way to solve a problem and it isn't working, do they try a different approach rather than just repeating the same thing?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Meta
- Subject
- Learning to Learn
- Domain
- Learning to Learn
- Age range
- Ages 7–8