Good Problem Solving
What kind of attitude do you need to be a good problem solver?
Positive
Is it an error in reasoning to think outloud?
No
What is the first phase of problem solving?
Understand the problem
What was the first strategy we covered?
Guess and Test
What should you be concerned about as a good problem solver?
Accuracy
What might you be lacking if you have an error in reasoning as a problem solver?
Confidence
Perseverance
What is the second phase of problem solving?
Devise a plan
What was the second strategy we covered?
Use a variable
What should you avoid to be a good problem solver?
Guessing
What is one inaccuracy in errors in reasoning?
Inaccuracy in thinking
Inaccuracy in reading
What is the third phase of problem solving?
Carry out the plan
What was the third strategy we covered?
Look for a Pattern
What should you do to a problem as a good problem solver?
Break it down into manageable parts
What is one way that you might have an inaccuracy in reading?
Not reading the whole problem
What is the last phase of problem solving?
Look back
What are the three types of Guess and Test?
Random
Systematic
Inferential
What are two ways to be an active problem solver?
Create a mental picture
Make a table or figure
Ask yourself questions
Should you consult with others to solve problems?
Yes (unless you are taking a quiz or exam)
What are two parts of understanding a problem?
Understanding what is unknown
Understanding the conditions of the problem
Drawing a figure
What are the steps in using a variable?
1. Understand the problem
2. Pick a variable
3. Write the equation
4. Solve the problem
5. Test for accuracy