WATG 2024 Annual Conference

Wisconsin Future Problem Solving (FPS) is a dynamic educational program for grades 1-12. It engages students in a six-step problem solving process that develops skills essential for today’s world. With repeated application of problem solving techniques across a wide variety of important global issues, problem solving becomes a habit of mind that empowers students throughout their lives. FPS alumni often report that becoming a problem solver was the most important element of their education, and that they use the skills on a regular basis in their lives and careers. While engaging in problem solving work, students experience critical and creative thinking, decision making, effective communication, time management, and teamwork – skills that are good for all students, but particularly suited for gifted students’ great intellectual
curiosity, depth of perception, and high level of intensity. We offer both competitive and non-competitive components, with options for implementation in most classroom situations. In our session you will experience first-hand some of the skills of problem solving and learn how you can empower students to become effective problem solvers. Come discover how we engage minds and empower success in today’s youth!