Whodunit? Murder Mystery Problem-solving

• In Event: G.I.F.T.S. Session III

Abstract

The purpose of this murder mystery activity is: (1) to teach students the quantitative and qualitative benefits of working in small groups and (2) to teach students a standard model of problem-solving that can be used to improve the efficiency and quality of decision-making when working in groups. Specifically, this “hands-on” activity is designed to supplement Galanes and Adams’ (2007) Procedural Method of Problem Solving (P-MOPS), but may be adapted to fit any problem-solving model.

Author

• Michelle Marie Maresh, Texas A&M Univ, Corpus Christi