A well-defined problem is well stated and does not leave much room for questioning or misunderstanding on how to go about the answer and/or what an answer or solution to the problem would look like. An ill-defined problem is much more "loose" with fewer details and much more room for interpretation by the person trying to solve the problem as compared to a well-defined problem. (I agree that this is a knowing and learning question. An extension could be to ask if the question itself is ill-defined or well-defined and why.)
A geography lesson to help engaged students in upper-level thinking and creativity might include something along the lines of asking students to analyze the different cultures norms for collecting food, travel, etc based on the different types of land and topography of a variety. From there students could draw conclusions about areas/regions of the world which have similar cultural norms or practices based on their location various geographical features. (Certainly this is a "create" question as it makes you think and build on your ideas, as well as consider how your ideas would play out.)
A well-defined problem is well stated and does not leave much room for questioning or misunderstanding on how to go about the answer and/or what an answer or solution to the problem would look like. An ill-defined problem is much more "loose" with fewer details and much more room for interpretation by the person trying to solve the problem as compared to a well-defined problem. (I agree that this is a knowing and learning question. An extension could be to ask if the question itself is ill-defined or well-defined and why.)
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