CASE STUDY
BICYCLE CASE STUDY: THE STRATEGIC REPAIR
In this case study, you will explore how problem-solving works step by step in real life. You will follow a simple bicycle problem and see how each step helps fix it. At the end, you will try a fun drag-and-drop question where you match each step to what happened in the story.
🚲 SAMPLE CASE:
Imagine your bicycle tyre is flat, and it makes you late for school. We will use this “Flat Tyre” case to show how each step works in real life.
🚲 Step 1: Identifying and Defining the Problem
Step 01You check the tyre and figure out if it is just low on air or if a sharp thorn has made a hole. You clearly name the problem so you do not waste time fixing the wrong thing. (Reminder: This step is about clearly naming the problem. You must know exactly what is wrong before you try to fix it.)
🚲 Step 2: Analysing the Problem
Step 02To find the cause, you look closely at the tyre and listen for a hissing sound. You can put the inner tube in a bucket of water to see where the bubbles come from. (Reminder: This step helps you find the cause of the problem. You look closely to understand why it happened.)
🚲 Step 3: Generating Solutions
Step 03You think of three ways to fix the flat: using a sticky patch kit, buying a new tube, or using special repair foam. Each idea is a possible path to getting your bike back on the road. (Reminder: This step is for thinking of many different solutions. At this stage, you do not decide yet.)
🚲 Step 4: Evaluating the Solutions
Step 04You check what you have at home and what you can do quickly before school. You notice you have no money for a new tube right now, but you do have a patch kit in the garage, so you compare which option is most realistic today. (Reminder: In this step, you compare your ideas. You think about time, tools, and what will work best.)
🚲 Step 5: Picking the Best Solution
Step 05You choose the patch kit as your best option for today. Then you make a simple plan: remove the tyre, find the hole, clean the area, add glue, and press on the patch, and you ask your brother to hold the bike steady. (Reminder: This step is about choosing one plan and deciding the order of actions.)
🚲 Step 6: Implementing the Solution
Step 06You use the sandpaper to roughen the tube, apply the patch, and press down hard for two minutes. You follow the kit instructions carefully so the air stays inside. (Reminder: This step is where you do the plan in real life. Careful steps help the repair work properly.)
🚲 Step 7: Measuring Results
Step 07After the repair, you pump the tyre and ride the bike around the block. If the tyre stays firm until you reach school, you know your problem solving mission was a success. (Reminder: This step is about checking if your solution really worked. It helps you see what to improve next time.)