SAS 1-4

Question 1

A technique generally used in a group setting, to quickly generate a large number of ideas about a specific problem or topic.

Answer 1

Brainstorming

Question 2

Most of the best ideas in brainstorming occur during the last part

Answer 2

Yes, based on research

Question 3

Don’t quit at the first lull

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Choose a person from history or fiction with whom everyone is familiar - Mirriam Defensor Santiago, for example, or Mother Theresa. What would that individual do to manage the challenge or opportunity you’re discussing? How might that figure’s approach work well or poorly?

Answer 4

Figure Storming

Question 5

Start with a statement of where you are. Then write a statement of where you’d like to be. How canyou fill in the gap to get to your goal? Your participants will respond with a wide range of answers from the general to the particular. Collect them all, and then organize them to develop a vision for action.

Answer 5

Gap Filling

Question 6

Another tool that’s often used outside of brainstorming, that can also be effective for getting thought processes moving forward. Simply start with a problem you’re addressing and ask “why is this happening?” Once you have some answers, ask “why does this happen?” Continue the process five times (or more), digging deeper each time until you’ve come to the root of the issue.

Answer 6

The 5 Whys

Question 7

This process involves having each participant anonymously write down ideas on index cards. The ideas can then be randomly shared with other participants who add to or critique the ideas. Alternatively, the ideas can be collected and sifted by the leader of the team.

Answer 7

Brain writing

Question 8

This creative approach asks, “what would someone else do in our situation?” Then imagine doing the opposite. Would it work? Why or why not? Does the “usual” approach really work well, or are there better options.

Answer 8

Reverse Thinking

Question 9

This is a visual tool for enhancing the brainstorming process. In essence, you’re drawing a pictureof the relationships among and between ideas. You can start by writing down your goal or challenge, and ask participants to think of related issues. Layer by layer, add content to your map so that you can visually see how, for example, a problem with the telephone system is contributing to issues with quarterly income.

Answer 9

Mind mapping

Question 10

This simple technique can be surprisingly fruitful. Ask the individuals in your group to write down as many ideas as they can in a given period. Then either have them share the ideas aloud or collect responses.

Answer 10

Rapid ideation

Question 11

A type of compare/contrast organizer:

Answer 11

Venn diagram

Question 12

graphic organizers are always subject specific

Answer 12

NOT TRUE

Question 13

A visual representation of knowledge that structures information by arranging important aspects of a concept or topic into a pattern using labels.

Answer 13

Graphic organizers

Question 14

Their main function is to help present information in concise ways that highlight the organization and relationships of concepts

Answer 14

Graphic Organizers

Question 15

reasons for using graphic organizers

Answer 15

• Tools for critical and creative thinking
• Tools for organizing information
• Tools for understanding information and relationships
• Tools for self-learning

Question 16

shows a hierarchical relationship between major concepts and their subordinate elements

Answer 16

Main idea and details chart

Question 17

is a general organizer that shows a central idea with its corresponding characteristics. It can take many different shapes and can be used to show any type of relationship that can be labeled.

Answer 17

Concept Map

Question 18

Shows a series of steps or events in the order in which they take place. Any concept that has a distinct order can be displayed in this type of organizer.

Answer 18

Flow Diagram or Sequence Chart

Question 19

Is used to identify the similarities and differences between two or more concepts. The most commonly used organizer.

Answer 19

Compare/Contrast or Venn Diagram

Question 20

Highlights the direct relationship between different events or concepts. This tool is one of the most beneficial organizers because of its many applications in all subject areas.

Answer 20

Cause and Effect Diagram

Question 21

difference between topic and sentence outline:

Answer 21

The major difference between the two is simply that while the headings in a topic outline are only a word or phrase, the headings in a sentence outline are complete sentences.

Question 22

It arranges your ideas hierarchically (showing which are main and which are sub-points), in the sequence you want, and shows what you will talk about.

Answer 22

Topic outline

Question 23

Instead of using words/phrases, you complete the thought or idea by using complete sentences.

Answer 23

Sentence outline

Question 24

This is the pattern of development which goes into details about a specific object, person, or location, in order to firmly set its appearance.

Answer 24

Description

Question 25

This is the most basic pattern of development - describes how, when, and where and event or occurrence actually happened.

Answer 25

Narration

Question 26

The purpose of it is to tell a story or relate an event. It is an especially useful tool for sequencing or putting details and information into some kind of logical order, usually chronological.

Answer 26

Narration

Question 27

The purpose of this is to recreate, invent or visually present a person, place, event or action so that the reader can picture that which is being described. It is heavily based on sensory details.

Answer 27

Description

Question 28

8

Answer 28

• Mind mapping
• The 5 Whys
• Figure Storming
• Reverse Brainstorming
• Brain Writing
• Rapid Ideation
• Gap Filling
• Reverse Thinking

Question 29

Ordinary brainstorming asks participants to solve problems. THIS asks participants to come up with great ways to cause a problem. Start with the problem and ask “how could we cause this?” Once you have a list of great ways to create problems, you’re ready to start solving them.

Answer 29

Reverse Brainstorming

Question 30

In a spider map, what is placed at the center of the diagram?

Answer 30

Main idea