This document outlines the Big6/Super3 research model, which is a six step process for problem solving and research in the classroom: 1) define the task and information needed, 2) determine possible information sources, 3) locate and access sources, 4) extract relevant information from sources, 5) organize information from multiple sources, and 6) evaluate the process and results. The document also groups the six steps into three main phases - Plan, Do, and Review - to provide a simplified overview of the model.

1. A Research and Problem-Solving Model

2. Learning About You
 Name and Position
 Share something you did or learned this
summer.
 How do you use research and problem-
solving in your classroom?

3. Objectives
 Gain an understanding of the
Big6/Super3 Research Model
 Develop a plan for implementing the
Big6 school-wide

4. Why a Research Model?
 Benefits
 Making the Standards Connection
 Real-life Application

5. Vacation
 With your group, list the steps you take
when planning a vacation.

6. Step 1: Task Definition
 Define the problem
 Identify information needed

7. Step 2: Information Seeking
Strategies
 Determine all possible sources
 Select the best sources

8. Step 3: Location and Access
 Locate sources (intellectually and
physically)
 Find information within sources

9. Step 4: Use of Information
 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
 Extract relevant information

10. Step 5: Synthesis
 Organize from multiple sources
 Present the information

11. Step 6: Evaluation
 Judge the product (effectiveness)
 Judge the process (efficiency)

12. Super3
 Plan (Beginning)
1. Task Definition
2. Information Seeking Strategies
 Do (Middle)
1. Location and Access
2. Use of Information
3. Synthesis
 Review (End)
1. Evaluation