This document provides information on decision making and forming decisions through examples. It begins by defining what a decision is and listing factors to consider like advantages, disadvantages, goals, and options. Examples are then given of forming decisions by identifying problems, listing options, and considering the pros and cons of each to make a choice. The last part matches definitions to descriptions and arranges steps in the decision making process.

1. 9th Grade

2. 1. Identify what a decision is.
2. Form decisions based on
the ideas mentioned.
Through several process, you are
expected to:

3. A
1. The conclusion reached after
consideration
2. The alternatives or solutions
under consideration
3. The advantage of something
4. The disadvantage of
something
5. The aim for a desired result.
Match the following definition or description in Column A to
Column B. Write the letter of your choice in a piece of paper.
B
A. Goal
B. Pros
C. Consideration
D. Cons
E. Decisions
F. Options

4. Forming
Decision
Decision
Making
Is the process of selecting a wise
choice from the available
options. It is the act of choosing
between two or more courses of
action.
or

5. Decisions = Problem + Options +
Pros ( the advantages) and Cons
(the disadvantages)
In forming decisions, we need
to remember that:

6. To better understand how to form
decisions, take a look at this example
followed by a diagram.

7. To better understand how to form decisions, take a look at this
example followed by a diagram.
Remuel was the only cleaner left in the classroom
because the rest escaped and went home. His
classmate, Jericho, told him to do the same and just
come up with an excuse the next day if their adviser
gets angry. He added that if Remuel goes home, he
will not get tired of cleaning and will enjoy his lunch
at home and relax right away.

8. The problem is should Remuel clean
the classroom or not.
The first option is to
clean the classroom.
The second option
Remuel has is to
lunch and relax.

9. Pros
1. The adviser will not be
angry.
2. He can be a responsible.
Cons
1. He will tired alone.
2. Its unfair

10. Pros
1. He can enjoy his lunch
right away.
2. He can relax.
Cons
1. His adviser will be
angry.
2. He will be punished.

11. The decision is:
Option 1 which is to clean
the classroom

13. Problem: Buying and selling of wildlife
without the necessary permit and proper
documentation

14. Option 1. Stop
buying and selling
wildlife without
permit.
Option 2. Secretly
buy and sell
wildlife.

15. Pros
1. Wildlife protection
2. Balanced ecosystem
Cons
1. The loss of livelihood
2. Reduction of scientific
studies.
Pros
1. Livelihood
2. Aesthetic products
creation
Cons
1. Extinction of
wildlife
2. Imprisonment

16. Decision: People should stop the illegal buying
and selling of wildlife and look for a lawful source of
income instead.

17. Problem: The improper waste disposal in
drainages leads to severe flooding in Metro
Manila

18. Option 1. Lessen
throwing of waste in
drainages.
Option 2. Totally
stop throwing
waste in drainages.

19. Pros
1. The ease in throwing
waste
2. A job for those who will
take them out
Cons
1. A continues flooding
2. The bad impact on
human health.
Pros
1. The reduction of flood
2. Saved budget for the
maintenance
Cons
1. The added effort in
proper waste disposal
2. The time consumed in
throwing garbage.

20. Decision: The law on proper waste disposal by
giving fines and imprisonment sentence, relocation
of the people living in near drainages to a safer
place must be intensified; and a proper education on
waste management must be given.

21. Problem: Problem is products bought in
plastics takes many years to decompose.

22. Option 1. Continue
buying products in
plastics regardless if
they are
biodegradable or not.
Option 2. Lessen
buying products in
non-biodegradable
plastics and
biodegradable.

23. Pros
1. The convenience in
buying products sold in
plastics
2. Low cost
Cons
1. Long decomposition of
non biodegradable
plastics.
Pros
1. The reduction of waste
2. A healthy environment
Cons
1. The higher cost of non
biodegradable plastics.
2. The inconvenience in
looking.

24. Decision: To ease problem in plastics, re-use
plastic containers, lessen the consumption of
products using plastic biodegradable plastics and
opt to use non-biodegradable.

31. ___1. Illegal cutting of
trees
___2. Overpopulation
___3. Thinning out of
ozone layer
___4. Dynamite fishing
___5. Overuse of
freshwater
A. Participate in campaigns
in that support marine
conservation.
B. Fix the faulty faucet at
home.
C. Eliminate cutting of trees
and replant.
D. Post on social media.
E. Promote family planning.
F. Avoid buying and using
ozone-depleting
products.

32. Arrange the following steps in forming decisions by
writing letters A to E on the blank where A being the
first step.
_______1. Consider the pros and cons of each
solution.
_______2. Choose the best solution.
_______3. Identify the problem.
_______4. Think of possible solutions.
_______5. Gather relevant information about the
problem.