criteria
standards used to judge options
“List criteria before choosing a solution.”
Brainstorming solutions with criteria
Explain workplace problems and propose evaluated solutions in writing or speech.
Curriculum preview: original Teacher Grace draft awaiting educator approval. It is usable practice, not official school credit or placement.
Real-life model
Situation
You are an intermediate-high A learner working on brainstorming solutions with criteria in the unit "Workplace Problem Solving" for college, career, or workplace goals.
Notice the language
The problem is ___. Option one ___, but option two ___. I recommend ___.
Guided practice
Work through brainstorming solutions with criteria with extended reading, writing, or discussion tasks as modeled in class.
Apply intermediate-high A skills from Workplace Problem Solving in a workplace or academic context.
Vocabulary
recommendation
a suggested course of action
“My recommendation is to train staff.”
root cause
the basic source of a problem
“Find the root cause before fixing symptoms.”
lesson focus: Brainstorming solutions
Intermediate-high A focus for Brainstorming solutions with criteria
“Use this focus in today's extended task.”
Practice mini-check · not an official score
After studying Brainstorming solutions with criteria, what is the best practice step?
Source: Teacher Grace curriculum team — original adult-ESL intermediate-high A draft (not WVOC/DACE/CASAS packet copy).