Effective Problem-Solving Steps Guide
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ScribdTranslationsPROBLEM SOLUTION SHEET
STEP 1 Stop and think: How do you plan to solve the problem?
First, be aware that you are in a situation where you do not know the
what to do. Stop and think about how to proceed. Then decide to use the
problem-solving method.
STEP2 What is the problem?
Define the problem. Be specific.
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STEP3 What are the different ways to solve the problem?
Make a list of all possible alternatives, even those that
consider more, that they can solve the problem. Do not evaluate yet the
alternatives.
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STEP4 Evaluate the alternatives
Are the alternatives viable and will they solve the problem? Write them down.
advantages and disadvantages of the alternatives listed in STEP 3.
Advantages Disadvantages
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For each alternative, do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
STEP5 Choose and plan how to implement one or more alternatives.
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STEP6 What are the necessary resources?
List the resources you will need to solve the problems.
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STEP7 Define the date and time to implement the chosen solution and
DO IT!
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