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SOLVING

1. Discuss the effectiveness of problem solving techniques that maximizes the pe fo mance of
students in problem solving.

2. Discuss the differences between problem solving skills, problem solving techniques and
problem solving strategies. Give examples.

3. Discuss the Polya’s four stages of problem solving. Give examples 

4. Discuss each of the following investigations. 
1. Explore the investigation
2. Gather and record data
3. Look for patte ns
4. Make conjectures (guesses)
5. Test the conjecture and then refine it and test it again
6. Explain or prove results
7. Make generalizations
8. Extend the problem
9. Communicate findings