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W6-7 Module 006 Problem Solving Strategies

The document discusses Polya's problem solving strategy which includes four steps: understanding the problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan, and reviewing the solution. It also lists several techniques that can be used when devising a plan such as guessing and checking, solving a similar simpler problem, making an organized list, making a table to look for patterns, and working backwards.

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W6-7 Module 006 Problem Solving Strategies

The document discusses Polya's problem solving strategy which includes four steps: understanding the problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan, and reviewing the solution. It also lists several techniques that can be used when devising a plan such as guessing and checking, solving a similar simpler problem, making an organized list, making a table to look for patterns, and working backwards.

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Module 6 Problem Solving Strategies

At the end of this module, you are expected t0:


1. Apply Polya’s strategy in solving problems.
2. Use different techniques in problem solving.

Polya’s Problem Solving Strategy


1. Understand the problem
2. Devise a plan
3. Carry out the plan
4. Review the solution

1. Understand the problem


To be able to solve a problem, understanding what the problem asks for is very important.
2. Devise a plan
Successful problems solvers uses a variety of techniques when they attempt to solve a
problem. The following techniques are most useful:

Techniques
1. Guess and check.
2. Solve a similar but simpler problem.
3. Make an organized list.
4. Make a table and look for a pattern.
5. Work backwards.
6. Draw a diagram.
3. Carry out the plan
Once a plan has been devised it must be carried out.

4. Review the solution.


It is very important that once an answer was arrived it must be verified with regards to the given
problem. Solutions must ensure that answers are consistent.
Course Module

References and Supplementary Materials


Books and Journals
1. Richard Aufmann ,Joanne Lockwood ,Richard Nation ,Daniel Clegg ,Susanna S.
Epp;2018;Mathematics in the Modern World;Manila ,Philippines;Rex Bookstore,Inc
2. Susana S. Epp;2011;Discrete Mathematics:An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
;Brooks/Cole ;Cengage Learning

Supplementary Links to Learning Materials Problem


Solving Strategies
• https://nzmaths.co.nz/problem-solving-strategies
• https://www.mathinaction.org/problem-solving-strategies.html
• https://blog.une.edu.au/usingpsychology/2018/10/15/over -fifty-
problemsolving-strategies-explained/
• https://fcit.usf.edu/math/resource/fcat/strat.htm
• https://course.oeru.org/ipsy102/learning-pathways/cognition-language-
andproblem-solving/problem-solving-strategies/
• https://www.projectmaths.ie/workshops/workshop3/ProblemSolvingPosters.pd
f
• https://www.teachervision.com/problem-solving/problem-solving
• https://garyhall.org.uk/maths-problem-solving-strategies.html

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