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THE ART
OF
S O LV I N G
A
PROBLEM
RAMIL B. BELLEN
INSTRUCTOR
Letters Game
Letters Game
M X
C R
Why is the wheelbarrow designes this
way?
Objectives:
At the end of this module, the student should be
able to:
1. Define the meaning of a problem and problem
solving.
2. Understand the process involve in problem
solving.
Introduction:
Mathematics education has changed a lot
over a years. Advancement in research and
innovation help usher and speed up practical,
technological and pedagogical changes in
education, especially in mathematics.
Choice
A. What is a Problem?
It is a statement or a
situation where there
is an obstacle between
what we have and
what we want.
George Polya of Hungary (1965)
It is the ability to
overcome or
remove an obstacle
so that we can get
what we want.
Stephen Krulik and Jesse Rudnick (1980)
Problem Solving: A Handbook for Teachers
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
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