COMPONENTS

Action-based Problem Solving (AbPS)

Primary – grades K-3

AbPS, the non-competitive classroom component, explores authentic concerns in the local community and prepares students to take action.

Competitive Components

Divisions:

Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS)

Teams or individuals research up to five different topic issues annually. They apply the 6-step problem-solving model to Future Scenes.
Community Problem Solving (CmPS Teams or individuals explore local, regional, or global issues to design and implement a CmPS project relating to environmental, human services, civic/cultural, health, or education concerns.
Scenario Writing

Students develop and polish their creative writing skills as they create a futuristic 1500 word scenario based on one of the current FPSPI topics.