Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Assessment of Professional Knowledge Practice Exam

To effectively monitor a problem solution, which step is necessary after implementation?

1. Identify the problem

2. Create an action plan

3. Decide if the problem has been solved

4. Choose a solution

The correct answer is: Decide if the problem has been solved

After implementing a solution to a problem, it is essential to decide if the problem has been solved to effectively monitor the outcome of that implementation. This step involves assessing the results of the action taken to determine if the desired outcomes have been achieved. By conducting this evaluation, educators or problem solvers can identify if the solution worked as intended, if adjustments need to be made, or if further action is necessary. This ongoing assessment is crucial in any problem-solving process, as it allows for reflection and adaptation based on real-world results. Monitoring and deciding the effectiveness of the solution ensures that the selected approach is appropriate and meets the needs of the situation. The other options focus on earlier stages of the problem-solving process, such as identifying the problem, creating an action plan, and choosing a solution, which are all important but do not address the monitoring aspect that follows implementation.