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  1. 12.4: The 5-Step Method of Solving Applied Problems

    Check this result by substituting it into the original statement of the problem. Write a conclusion. This page titled 12.4: The 5-Step Method of Solving Applied Problems is shared under a CC BY 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Denny Burzynski & Wade Ellis, Jr. ( OpenStax CNX ) .

  2. Problem Analysis in Math: Using the 5-Step Problem-Solving Approach

    The goal of problem analysis is to determine the significance of a problem and to develop a hypothesis about why a problem has occurred. The information gathered during the problem analysis stage is then used to inform the third step of the 5-step problem-solving approach: plan development. References

  3. PDF Five-Step Strategy to Solving Word Problems

    Learning Resource Center - Math Center Five-Step Strategy to Solving Word Problems 1) Familiarizeyourself with the problem a. Readthe problem completely. b. Determinewhat type of problem it is: time/rate/distance,work, mixture, consecutiveintegers, area of a shape, etc. (sometimes you may want to usea table or a picture to categorize the data).

  4. PDF A 5 Stage Model for Problem Solving

    solution (formulas, equations, math knowledge, etc.). c. Draw a visual representation of the problem in the form of a flow chart, factor labeling, diagram, or table. Stage 3: Plan & Monitor a Solution As a solution is developed step-by-step, check to see if each step is reasonable and in the units asked for.

  5. 5.2: George Pólya's Strategy

    Problem Solving Strategy 5 (Make a List or a Table) Example \(\PageIndex{8}\) Example \(\PageIndex{9}\) Problem Solving Strategy 6 (Process of Elimination) Example \(\PageIndex{10}\) Reference; George Pólya was a great champion in the field of teaching effective problem-solving skills. He was born in Hungary in 1887, received his Ph.D. at the ...

  6. Module 1: Problem Solving Strategies

    In 1945, Pólya published the short book How to Solve It, which gave a four-step method for solving mathematical problems: First, you have to understand the problem. ... Problem Solving Strategy 5 (Looking for a Pattern) ... Problem Solving Strategy 8 (Process of Elimination)

  7. PDF 5-Step Process for Solving Problems

    Lessons 5 and 6, Section 1.4 5-Step Process for Solving Problems 1. Evaluate the Problem • Draw a Picture • Fill in information in a table • Identify comparisons, totals, equals, etc. 2. Define Variable(s) and Unknowns • x = ? • Represent other unknowns using x 3. Develop a Plan • Write a Formula • Write a Word Sentence 4.

  8. PDF Strategies for Problem Solving

    the problem solving process. Step 3: Solve the Problem Once they understand the question and have a plan in place, they simply follow the plan. This is the part where they actually do the math. Step 4: Check the Solution After working through the plan and coming up with a solution, it is important to see first of all if the solution makes sense.

  9. PDF The 5 Step Problem Solving Process for Beginners

    The 5 Step Problem Solving Process for Beginners Step 1: Define & Drill Step 2: Develop Step 3: Select Step 4: Implement Step 5: Evaluate Created by: De'Paul Murray

  10. 5 Step Problem Solving Process Model for Students

    Two Rivers Charter School's simple 5 step problem solving process helps students solve issues across the curriculum and throughout life. Learn more! ... For example, in the math problem above students identify that they know there are nine people and each person must shake hands with each other person. Second, the student needs to activate ...