PROBLEM SOLVING

IVAN SANTIANA
QUOTES
“Imagination is more important than
knowledge”
-Albert Eisntein
“Originality is simply a pair of fresh
eyes”
-Thomas W.Higginson
DEFINITIONS
PROBLEM SOLVING.
• A systematic approach to defining the
problem (question or situation that
presents uncertainty, perplexity or
difficult) and creating a vast number of
possible solutions without judging these
solutions.
DEFINITIONS
DECISION MAKING.
• The act of narrowing down the
possibilities, choosing a course of action,
and determining the action’s potential
consequences.
DEFINITIONS
CRITICAL THINKING DEFINED.
• Purposeful mental activity that helps
formulate , solve problems, make
decisions or fulfill a desire to understand.
¿WHAT SKILLS DO YOU USE IN
PROBLEM SOLVING?
• Making judgements
• Analytical Skills
• Decision Making
• Collecting Information
• Planning
PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
Identify

Evaluate Explore

Implemen
Set Goals
t

Select the
Look for
correct
alternative
alternative
ADVANTAGES

• This approach is most effective in developing skills in employing

the science processes.
• Problem-solving develops higher level thinking skills.
• Critical thinking, open-mindedness and wise judgement are among
scientific attitudes and values inculcated trough competence in
the scientific method.
DISADVANTAGES

• Generally speaking problem – solving involves mental activity only.

• It is a time consuming process.
• People may not have adequate reference and sources books.