Understanding the problem
refers to the process necessary to reach a goal
what is problem solving?
translating the elements of a problem into a different format
what is problem representation?
a method that will always provide a solution to the problem although inefficient
what is an algorithm?
a set of problems that have the same underlying structures but different details
what is a problem isomorph?
describes the situation at the beginning
What is the initial state?
effective way to represent an abstract problem
what are symbols?
trying out all possible answers using a specific system
what is an exhaustive search?
specific objects and terms used in the question
what are surface features?
is reached when you solve the problem
what is the goal state?
grid consisting of rows and columns
what is a matrix?
employing a solution to similar, earlier problem
what is the analog approach?
the underlying core
what are structural feautures?
describes the restrictions that make it difficult to proceed
what is the obstacles state?
figure that uses a tree like structure to show various possible options
what is a hierarchal tree diagram?
constructing a well organized mental representation of the problem
what is understanding?