Tuesday 12 June 2012

Problem solving strategies

To become a better problem solver you need to analyze the problem in deep first and it require a systematic approach. Problem solving strategies requires practice, the more you practice, the better you get.
 Strategies of problem solving are:
1.      Look for the clues: In problem solving strategies, first read the problem carefully and underline the clue words. Look for the facts given and what do you need to find out.

2.      Make a plan: In strategies of problem solving, firstly set a plan. Or if you have done any problem like this before then do what you did.  You can use formulae, sketches, tables or any pattern.

3.      Now solve: In problem solving strategies, whatever plan you have thought of, just solve the problem according to it.

4.      Checking your answer: In strategies of problem solving, look over the solution. Check if it is the probable answer and also check for the units to be used in the answer.

In problem solving strategies, the first thing you do is looking for a clue, for which you need to a skills in solving problems and practice is most important here.
For example: In strategies of problem solving, if we are looking for clues in addition.
Then clues can be total, sum, in all, perimeter and so on.
Now in problem solving strategies, if you are looking for the subtraction clues, then they can be difference, exceed or how much more.
Similarly, in strategies of problem solving, if we are looking for the clues of multiplication, then you should look for the words: total, area, times, product, etc.
And in problem solving strategies, if you are looking for the clues related to division, then you should look for the words: distribute, quotient, average, share, divide,etc.


In strategies of problem solving, after all of the above points , one point which you need to remember is practice as much as you can to become a good problem solver.
In The Next Session We Are Going To Discuss Grade VI, Tools To Solve Problems.

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