Problem situations are the driving force that arouses students’ interest in exploration. With the continuous deepening of the core competency concept in physics, the requirements for students’ abilities are becoming increasingly comprehensive. Under the exam oriented education model, students’ abilities cannot be fundamentally improved. Problem based teaching is an effective way to implement the core competencies of physics, which helps students develop a sense of responsibility for sustainable development. Therefore, based on the historical background, this article proposes several strategies for situational creation from three aspects: pre physics concepts, physics models, and real-life situations.