Problem Solving Worksheet

One way to overcome a problem is to step back and break it down into chunks that are more manageable. Use the
following worksheet to help you solve a problem.

Step 1: The problem is:

Identify the problem.

Step 2: Step 3: Step 4:

Brainstorm Possible Solutions
(Aim for a minimum of three).
What are the pros (positives) and cons Rate the pros and cons
(negatives) of the solutions? Try to find three 1 = Not feasible
of each. 2 = Somewhat feasible
3 = Debatable
4 = Likely successful
5 = Best chance for success
Pros

Cons

Pros

Cons

Pros

Based on the document, “Problem Solving Worksheet” fromraisingchildren.net.au, 2012.

 Cons

Problem Solving Worksheet…page 2

Step 5:
Given the choices, the best
solution is ____because____:

Step 6: General Plan

The plan to implement the
solution is:
(It may help to break this down
into steps using the SMART
system: Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant, and Time
Bounded).

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Relevant

Time Bounded
Based on the document, “Problem Solving Worksheet” fromraisingchildren.net.au, 2012.
Step 7:
Follow-up:
(Indicate how you will know the
problem has been solved).

Based on the document, “Problem Solving Worksheet” fromraisingchildren.net.au, 2012.