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    This document outlines the steps for successful problem solving: 1) Understand the problem thoroughly by checking definitions, restating the problem, drawing diagrams, and using appropriate notation; 2) Devise a plan by looking for patterns in data, constructing examples, solving simpler problems, approximating, and reasoning backwards; 3) Carry out the plan while checking for errors; 4) Review the completed solution by looking for ways to simplify and generalize the problem and solution.

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    This document outlines the steps for successful problem solving: 1) Understand the problem thoroughly by checking definitions, restating the problem, drawing diagrams, and using appropriate notation; 2) Devise a plan by looking for patterns in data, constructing examples, solving simpler problems, approximating, and reasoning backwards; 3) Carry out the plan while checking for errors; 4) Review the completed solution by looking for ways to simplify and generalize the problem and solution.

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    Steps For Succesful Problem Solving

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    This document outlines the steps for successful problem solving: 1) Understand the problem thoroughly by checking definitions, restating the problem, drawing diagrams, and using appropriate notation; 2) Devise a plan by looking for patterns in data, constructing examples, solving simpler problems, approximating, and reasoning backwards; 3) Carry out the plan while checking for errors; 4) Review the completed solution by looking for ways to simplify and generalize the problem and solution.

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    STEPS FOR SUCCESFUL PROBLEM SOLVING

    A. Understand the Prohl~m


    Al. Check all defintions thoroughly
    A2. Restate problem In different forms
    A3 Draw a diagram or other visualization of problem
    A4. Introduce appropriate notation or symbolism
    B. Devise a Plan
    Bi.
    B2.
    B3.
    B4.

    B5.
    B6.
    B7.
    Look for a pattern in the available data

    Construct examples to generate data


    Argue by analogy
    Solve a simpler problem and try solution
    Approximate the answer
    Reason backwards from desired
    Ensure all data is used

    to generalize the conclusion


    C. Carrv Out the Plan
    Cl. Check each step carefully CIa. Reaso~i~g errors
    Cib. Introduction of unjustified assumptions
    D. Review ComDieted Solution
    Dl Look for simplified ways to comprehend problem
    D2 Attempt to generalize the solution
    D3 Examine new questions raised by solution

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