problem solving by sir panopio

THE NATURE OF PROBLEM SOLVING
Introduction
Problems in the Real World

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Critical and Creative Thinking g Classifications of Problems

The Nature of Problem Solving

Polya’s Heuristics
Mathematical Modeling
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 A problem is an opportunity for improvement.

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 The he impo importance tance of goals in solving a pproblem oblem  A problem is the difference between your current state and your goal state.
 A problem results from the recognition of a present imperfect and the belief in the possibility of a better future. Problem Solving Chapter 1

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 The management of a problem in a way that successfully meets the goals established for treating it.

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Two Basic Approaches to Problem Solving

 stop it

Problem solving is a process by which the learner discovers a combination of previously learned rules that he/she can apply to achieve a solution. (Holroyd 1985)

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– the cause or source of the problem is attacked

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– the effects or symptoms of the problem are attacked 5

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Stop It

Mop It
 Treat It.

 Prevent It.

 Tolerate It
It.

 Eliminate It.

 Redirect It.

 Reduce it.

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General Guidelines for Problem Solving

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General Guidelines for Problem Solving
– Clarify the Problem

 Problem Exploration

 Define the Key terms of the problem
 Articulate the assumptions
 Obtain needed information

– State the Problem
 State what the problem is
 Restate the problem
 State the problem more

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General Guidelines for Problem Solving

– Explain the Problem

– Put the Problem in Context

 Discuss the problem with someone else
 Look at the problem from different viewpoints
 Ask a series of whys.

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