13 – 15 years: Solving complex problems

Imagine that your team has to solve a mysterious message written in an unknown language. How would you approach the solution? First, I will try to find patterns and similarities with other languages.
Involve others and we will divide the tasks so we can solve it together.
I will try to guess based on intuition and the context of the message.
First, I will check if there are any tools or codes that could help.
I will ask someone more experienced who might have the answer.

You are in a situation where you have only 24 hours to come up with a solution for a big problem. How do you start? First, I will write down all possible solutions and then I will start testing them.
I will quickly find out who can help me and start working with them.
I will focus on the simplest solution, even though it is not ideal.
I will start researching the available information and make a decision based on that.
I will try to develop a completely new approach, even though it will be risky.

Imagine you are solving a problem, but it seems that no solution is working. What will you do? I'll take a break and try to look at it later with a fresh mind.
I am looking for inspiration in completely unrelated fields.
I'll tell myself that maybe the problem is not in the solution, but in the question itself.
I will try a radically different approach, even though it seems unlikely.
I will ask someone who has a different perspective on the matter.

You have a project assigned at school that seems too complicated. How will you deal with it? I will divide it into smaller parts and solve them gradually.
First, I will ask the teacher if he could explain to me what is the most important.
I will find a way to simplify the project and make it more efficient.
I see it as a challenge and I will try to come up with a creative solution.
First, I will look at how others have solved similar things and let myself be inspired.

Your friend has a problem, but doesn't want to accept any of your solutions. How do you react? I will let him find his own way, even if it doesn't seem right to me.
I will try to ask him questions that will lead him to the answer by himself.
I will find another way to help him, perhaps indirectly.
I will give him time and be ready to help when he wants.
I will try to convince him with logical arguments.

Imagine you are faced with a problem and have two solutions to choose from: one is quick but of lower quality, while the other is slower but better. Which one would you choose? It depends on the situation; if time is critical, I will choose a quick solution.
I would rather choose a higher quality solution, even if it takes me more time.
I will try to find a compromise between speed and quality.
I will ask others for their opinion, and based on that, I will decide.
I will try both options on a smaller sample and see which one works better.

In school, you are faced with an unexpected problem that you were not prepared for. How do you react? I will try to improvise and do my best.
First, I will take a moment to think, then I will start to act.
I will try to use all available resources to find a solution.
I will ask my classmates if they have any ideas.
I will accept the situation as an experience and learn from it.

You are tasked with coming up with an original idea for a school project. How do you approach it? I am looking for inspiration in books, movies, or games.
I am thinking about what personally interests and fascinates me the most.
First, I brainstorm a lot of ideas and then I choose the best one.
I will ask my friends what they are interested in, and I will work with that.
I will try to come up with something completely unusual, even if it sounds crazy.

The team you work with can't agree on a solution. What will you do? I will propose a vote and we will decide based on the majority.
I will try to combine several ideas into one solution.
I will give everyone a chance to express themselves, and we will find a compromise.
I suggest that we first try one solution and see if it works.
I will let the discussion run and wait for the best direction to become clear.

Imagine that you are inventing a new way to solve traffic jams. How would you approach the problem? First, I will explore what already exists and try to improve it.
I will try to come up with something completely new and unexpected.
I'm thinking about how nature would handle it (e.g. animal behavior).
I will focus on technologies and I am looking for digital solutions.
I am looking for ways to motivate people to use alternative transportation more.