2) Lack of prior knowledge – without the necessary concepts or skills, they struggle to find solutions.

3) Poor problem-solving strategies – they may jump to answers without planning, or fail to break problems into smaller steps.

4) Fear of making mistakes – anxiety or lack of confidence can stop them from trying different approaches.

5) Time management issues – spending too long on one step or rushing without checking.

6) Low perseverance – giving up quickly when the problem seems too complex.

Developing high-level problem-solving skill is critical to successfully perform a variety of tasks in both formal (e.g., school and work) and informal (e.g., home) settings. (Nokes, 2010)

● Restate your problem using your own words like:

Ask: What exactly is the issue

2) Analyze the root of couse

● You can use tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone diagram and SWOT.

3) Select the proper skill

● Critical thinking skills, communication skills or data analyze.

4) Develop a plan for action

● Break your plan in to steps by steps

5) Apply the skill

● Now, you can apply the skill to your problem to se whether it solve or not