WGU D459 Task 3 With Complete Verified Solutions
WGU's Four-Step Tool (based on "Six Steps to Thinking Systemically" by Michael Goodman
and Richard Karash)
The Iceberg Tool is a way to see how the structure (that is, the background of the case) ties together the individual
events and the patterns and trends that emerge from recurring events. Using the Iceberg Tool allows you to see
the basic facts and interconnections, an important first step.
STEP 1: Complete an Iceberg Tool for this case study.
Iceberg Tool to Understand Patterns and Structure
Questions to Ask
1. What are the key events in this case study? Click or tap here to enter text.
Ms. Jackson created a classroom environment where children could freely explore
their creativity. At the beginning of the school year, she had purchased art
materials.
However, as the year went on, some students began to make more
elaborate art projects that used materials quickly. The class, including Ms.
Jackson, became frustrated as the materials depleted. Due to the shortage of
supplies, students began to argue over popular materials, and their ability to
express themselves creatively became limited.
2. What patterns do you notice in the key events of this case study? Click or tap here to
enter text.
I noticed a pattern: the more Ms. Jackson bought for her students, the more materials
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, WGU D459 Task 3 With Complete Verified Solutions
they used to create elaborate projects to impress their teacher and receive higher
grades. This caused a shortage of supplies, resulting in arguments, fights, and bad
behavior, negatively impacting the children's ability to express their creativity freely.
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WGU's Four-Step Tool (based on "Six Steps to Thinking Systemically" by Michael Goodman
and Richard Karash)
The Iceberg Tool is a way to see how the structure (that is, the background of the case) ties together the individual
events and the patterns and trends that emerge from recurring events. Using the Iceberg Tool allows you to see
the basic facts and interconnections, an important first step.
STEP 1: Complete an Iceberg Tool for this case study.
Iceberg Tool to Understand Patterns and Structure
Questions to Ask
1. What are the key events in this case study? Click or tap here to enter text.
Ms. Jackson created a classroom environment where children could freely explore
their creativity. At the beginning of the school year, she had purchased art
materials.
However, as the year went on, some students began to make more
elaborate art projects that used materials quickly. The class, including Ms.
Jackson, became frustrated as the materials depleted. Due to the shortage of
supplies, students began to argue over popular materials, and their ability to
express themselves creatively became limited.
2. What patterns do you notice in the key events of this case study? Click or tap here to
enter text.
I noticed a pattern: the more Ms. Jackson bought for her students, the more materials
®™
, WGU D459 Task 3 With Complete Verified Solutions
they used to create elaborate projects to impress their teacher and receive higher
grades. This caused a shortage of supplies, resulting in arguments, fights, and bad
behavior, negatively impacting the children's ability to express their creativity freely.
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