Library Research--The Big Six

Research completed in the library with the cooperation of the classroom teacher follows the Big Six Problem Solving Model selected by the Carrollton-Farmers Branch I.S.D. for students in K-12 developed by Michael Eisenberg and Robert Berkowitz.  This model used in Kindergarten through fifth grade follows six steps guiding students through the research process to a completed product along with a self-evaluation of their final product.  Below you will find the six steps of the Big Six Problem Solving Model.

Step 1  What is my question?

Step 2  How can I get my information?

Step 3  Where can I find the information?

Step 4  How can I use the information?

Step 5  What can I make to show what I have   learned?

Step 6  How will I know if I did my job well?

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