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Type Study Solving Directly
A turtle is trying to stop by the pond to get water and go to
the rabbit. How many ways can he get to the rabbit? Draw all
possible paths.
turtle pond rabbit turtle pond rabbit
turtle ppoonndd rraabbbbiitt turtle ppoonndd rraabbbbiitt
turtle pond rabbit turtle pond rabbit
Polya’s 4-step Problem Solving Method
An important goal in studying mathematics is to develop problem solving skills. George Polya saw the
importance of problem solving and presented the following 4 steps.
Understanding the problem: Understand what needs to be found and what the given conditions are.
Devising a plan: Plan out how to solve the problem by using various methods such as writing an equation,
drawing a table or drawing a picture.
Carrying out the plan: Solve the problem by using the devised plan.
Looking back: Check the answer and solution, and find if there are other ways to solve the problem.
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A turtle is trying to stop by the pond to get water and go to
the rabbit. How many ways can he get to the rabbit? Draw all
possible paths.
turtle pond rabbit turtle pond rabbit
turtle ppoonndd rraabbbbiitt turtle ppoonndd rraabbbbiitt
turtle pond rabbit turtle pond rabbit
Polya’s 4-step Problem Solving Method
An important goal in studying mathematics is to develop problem solving skills. George Polya saw the
importance of problem solving and presented the following 4 steps.
Understanding the problem: Understand what needs to be found and what the given conditions are.
Devising a plan: Plan out how to solve the problem by using various methods such as writing an equation,
drawing a table or drawing a picture.
Carrying out the plan: Solve the problem by using the devised plan.
Looking back: Check the answer and solution, and find if there are other ways to solve the problem.
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