A six-stage information literacy model used to help students solve problems and make decisions using information.

• A. Big 6
• B. Collaborative Inquiry
• C. WebQuest
• D. Abstract

Answer: (A)

The main idea is recognizing a six-stage framework that guides learners through solving problems and making decisions using information. The Big6 model breaks this process into six steps: Task Definition; Information Seeking Strategies; Information Sources and Access; Use of Information; Synthesis; and Evaluation. This structure gives students a clear, repeatable method for analyzing a need, planning how to find information, locating and evaluating sources, organizing and presenting knowledge, and judging the results. The other options don’t fit because Collaborative Inquiry emphasizes teamwork and ongoing investigation rather than a fixed six-step framework; WebQuest is a specific classroom activity built around web resources; and Abstract isn’t a recognized six-stage model for information problem-solving. Therefore, the six-stage Big6 is the correct match.