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This document discusses problem solving. It defines problem solving as identifying an existing problem, determining the root cause, deciding the best course of action to solve it, and implementing the solution. An example given is fixing a flat tire. The importance of problem solving is that it allows one to identify opportunities, exert some control over the future, and is a critical life skill. Merits include better thinking and communication, while demerits include being time-consuming.

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Problem Solving Assignment

This document discusses problem solving. It defines problem solving as identifying an existing problem, determining the root cause, deciding the best course of action to solve it, and implementing the solution. An example given is fixing a flat tire. The importance of problem solving is that it allows one to identify opportunities, exert some control over the future, and is a critical life skill. Merits include better thinking and communication, while demerits include being time-consuming.

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GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY FAISALABAD

Subject

Teaching of General Science

Topic

Problem Solving

Submitted To

Ms Asma Ishtiaq

Submitted By

Munaza Zulfiqar

Roll Number

513412

Class

B.Ed (H) Elementry

Department

Education

Semester

3rd (Morning)

Date

___/___/______
Topic

Problem Solving

What is Problem Solving?


Problem solving is the process of identifying an existing problem, determining the root cause or
causes of the problem, deciding the best course of action in order to solve the problem, and then
finally implementing it to solve the problem.

Meaning of Problem Solving:


Problem solving is the act of defining a problem;

determining the cause of the problem; identifying, prioritizing

, and selecting alternatives for a solution;

and implementing a solution.

Concept of Problem Solving Method:


A problem is generally considered to be a task, a situation, or person which is difficult to deal
with or control due to complexity and intransparency. In everyday language, a problem is a
question proposed for solution, a matter stated for examination or proof.

Example of Problem Solving:

A good example of problem-solving is when an individual gets a flat tire on their car in the
morning and decides to fix it. They take the old tire off, put a new one on, and then they go about
their day as normal.

Example # 2

if you need to get from the street to the inside of your home, you might have to:

 Unlock the gate


 Swing open the gate
 Walk to the house
 Unlock the house
 Open the door
 Enter your home
Importance of Problem Solving Method:
Problem-solving enables us to:

 Identify and exploit opportunities in the environment


 Exert (some level of) control over the future.
 Problem solving skills and the problem-solving process are a critical part of daily life
both as individuals and organizations.

Merits of Problem Solving:


 Better Thinking
 Better Risk Handling
 Better Communication
 Increase Understanding
 Increase number of Solutions
 Help to increase the potentiol of team
 Encourage creative ideas
 Improve Performance

DeMerits of Problem Solving:


 Students unpreparedness
 Teacher unpreparedness
 Time-Consuming Assessment
 Generally Speaking Problem
 Involves a lot of time

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