“Problem solving is related to other terms such as thinking, reasoning, decision making, critical thinking, and creative thinking” (Mayer, 2009). That reason alone defines the use and reasoning behind problem- solving methods during learning in the classroom. Most people utilize problem- solving methods in day to day life as well as in educational situations. As a life- long student I have always found it very effective and useful. Rather it be math or spelling the ability to solve a problem is based off of one’s skillset. This blog is very informative for an individual that may need a breakdown of the tools required and the background behind effectively solving problems. ”Human beings are storytelling primates. We are curious, and we love to learn. The challenge for each teacher is to find ways to engage the child and take advantage of the novelty-seeking property of the human brain to facilitate learning” (Perry, 2013). As Dr. Perry stated humans are curious and we definitely love to and encourage learning. This website introduces people to the ideology behind humans and the need to learn, as well as the brains ability to retain and reinforce information they have learned. In the classroom many children have subjects that they prefer over others and it is shown through their energy and participation during the activities related to the subject. I believe sites such as this one assist teachers with understanding how the child’s brain works during the instruction and how the attention span is longer or shorter from one subject to the next. Perry, B. (2013). How the Brain Learns Best. Scholastic. Retrieved from http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/brainlearns.htm. Mayer, R. (2009, December 23). Problem Solving. Education.com. Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/problem-solving1/