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Problem Solving

The document outlines a structured approach to problem-solving in math inquiries, emphasizing the importance of understanding the problem, devising a plan, and reviewing the solution. It includes steps such as stating the problem, identifying unknowns, looking for patterns, and checking results. The process encourages collaboration among group members to enhance problem-solving effectiveness.

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Problem Solving

The document outlines a structured approach to problem-solving in math inquiries, emphasizing the importance of understanding the problem, devising a plan, and reviewing the solution. It includes steps such as stating the problem, identifying unknowns, looking for patterns, and checking results. The process encourages collaboration among group members to enhance problem-solving effectiveness.

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Group members:

Problem Solving- Math Inquiry


UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM
* Can you state the problem in your own words?

* What are you trying to find or do?

* What are the unknowns?

* What information do you obtain from the problem?

* What information, if any, is missing or not needed?


Group members:

DEVISING A PLAN
* Look for a pattern.

* Examine related problems, and determine if the same technique can be applied.

* Examine a simpler or special case of the problem to gain insight into the solution of the original
problem.

* Make a table.

* Make a diagram.

* Write an equation.

* Use guess and check.

* Work backward.

* Identify a subgoal

Solve! (on separate piece of paper)


* Implement the strategy or strategies in step 2, and perform any necessary actions or
computations.

* Check each step of the plan as you proceed. This may be intuitive checking or a formal proof of
each step.

* Keep an accurate record of your work.

Review
* Check the results in the original problem. (In some cases this will require a proof.)

* Interpret the solution in terms of the original problem. Does your answer make sense? Is it
reasonable?

* Determine whether there is another method of finding the solution.

* If possible, determine other related or more general problems for which the techniques will
work.
Group members:

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