Tiny Blueprints, Big Towers: Pre-K Steps to Solving Problems Quiz (Medium) Worksheet β’ Free PDF Download with Answer Key
Young learners construction-test their logical thinking by sequencing daily routines and fixing broken patterns through hands-on algorithmic play.
Pedagogical Overview
This worksheet assesses foundational computational thinking skills in early childhood through the identification of logical sequences and error detection. The pedagogical approach uses scaffolded algorithmic play, translating complex computer science concepts like debugging and decomposition into relatable daily routines and building tasks. It is ideal for pre-k circle time or as a formative assessment to check for cognitive development in logical reasoning and problem-solving readiness.
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- Identify the correct chronological sequence for multi-step daily tasks and building projects.
- Apply basic debugging strategies to fix broken logical patterns or incorrect instructions.
- Recognize the concept of decomposition by understanding how large jobs are broken into smaller pieces.
All 10 Questions
- If you want to feed a hungry stuffed bear, which step must you do FIRST?A) Wash the bear's faceB) Find a plate and some play foodC) Clean up the kitchenD) Put the bear to bed
- An 'algorithm' is like a recipe that tells you exactly which step comes next.A) TrueB) False
- You are building a block tower. If you put the roof on before the base, the tower will ____.A) Fly awayB) Fall downC) Turn purpleD) Grow taller
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- Your pretend robot is stuck in a corner. What is the best way to help it get out?A) Tell it to walk into the wallB) Give it a new step to 'Turn Around'C) Leave it there foreverD) Cover it with a blanket
- When we break a big job into tiny pieces, it makes the job harder to do.A) TrueB) False
- To draw a happy face, first you draw a circle, then two dots for eyes, and lastly a ____.A) SquareB) FrownC) SmileD) Shoe
- You see a pattern of beads: Red, Blue, Red, Blue. What comes NEXT?A) GreenB) YellowC) RedD) Purple
- If you want to plant a flower seed, you need a pot, some soil, and ____.A) WaterB) A sandwichC) A pillowD) A toy car
- Which of these is a 'broken' step for putting on shoes?A) Put on socks firstB) Tie the laces lastC) Put the shoe on over your mittenD) Stick your foot inside
- Following steps in the right order helps us finish a puzzle.A) TrueB) False
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Frequently Asked Questions
This Problem Solving Quiz is an excellent no-prep resource for substitute teachers because it uses relatable scenarios like feeding a bear and building blocks that require no prior technical knowledge to facilitate.
Most Pre-K students can complete this 10-question Problem Solving Quiz in approximately 15 to 20 minutes when guided by an instructor who reads the prompts aloud.
Yes, this Problem Solving Quiz supports differentiated instruction by allowing teachers to use the visual metaphors in the questions to support verbal learners while challenging advanced students with the technical vocabulary like algorithm and debugging.
This Problem Solving Quiz is specifically designed for the Pre-K grade level, using simplified language and concrete examples that align with early childhood developmental milestones.
Teachers can use this Problem Solving Quiz as a quick formative assessment during a logic or science unit to gauge how well students understand the importance of sequence and order in completing a task.
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