L12: Polya’s 4-Step Problem Solving Strategies Flashcards
1
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was a Hungarian mathematician and is known to be the “Father of Problem Solving”.
A
GEORGE POLYA
2
Q
GEORGE POLYA known for his
work in __________ and
________.
A
HEURISTICS & MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
3
Q
Heuristic means ____ & ____
A
“FIND” or “DISCOVER”
3
Q
refers to experience based techniques for problem solving, learning, and discovery that gives a solution which is not guaranteed to be optimal.
- Where an exhaustive search is impractical, heuristic methods
are used to speed up the process of finding a satisfactory
solution via mental shortcuts. - Examples of this method include using a rule of thumb, an educated guess, an intuitive judgment, stereotyping, or
common sense.
A
HEURISTIC
4
Q
POLYA’S PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES
A
- UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM
- DEVISE A PLAN
- CARRY OUT THE PLAN
- LOOK BACK
5
Q
The words “is”, “was”, “are”, “were” all mean ____
A
EQUAL SIGN “=”
6
Q
The word “at least” means ____
A
“≥“
7
Q
The words “at most”, “some or all”, “no more than” means ________
A
“≤“
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