[Free] Introduction To Problem-Solving
Learn the essential problem-solving concepts and techniques
What you’ll learn
- Become Better At Problem Solving
- Become More Confident In Math Classes
- Become A Better Math Student
- Increase In Basic Math Knowledge
Requirements
- One should be roughly at the Secondary / High School level or higher.
Description
You will see Polya’s 4-step method applied to 2 problems. Both problems use mathematics at about the High School level. The first problem will use some basic geometry and the Pythagorean theorem. The second problem uses some basic counting principles. Both problems use some basic arithmetic and algebra. Thus this course should be accessible to most people. The Polya 4-step method is basically to (1) UNDERSTAND the problem (2) to PLAN your solution (3) to DO your Plan and (4) to EXAMINE and look back at what you did.
The two problems I will use to illustrate the Polya 4-step method can be called “The Diagonal Problem” and “The Handshake Problem.”
Do you want to be more confident when solving math problems? Then this course is for you!
Do you want to get better at problem solving? Then this course is for you!
Are you stuck on a problem and don’t know where to start? Then start with this course!
If you want to learn more about Polya’s method then I suggest you read “How To Solve It” by G. Polya. The book has over 20 problems where you can practice his 4-step proven method.
Author(s): Damon Gang
