Problem solving

Problem solving is a system used to get to an answer. It could be used for many subjects; however, it is especially displayed in math for the early grades. Problem solving has many branches and avenues that stream from it; there are many ways to define it. In my math for educator’s class we spent multiple days fine-tuning what it means to problem solve. We added more terms to our concept map as we used problem-solving skills in our lessons. The main theme in defining problem solving is that…

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Processes Decision making and problem solving is selecting the most logical choice to a problem from the variety of solutions. Decision making is completed by members of management need. Problem solving can be done by non-management. To make a good decision and to solve a problem, you first have to analyze the positives and negatives of each solution and evaluate the alternatives. When making an effective decision you must be able to forecast the outcome of…

Whenever we are faced with an ethical problem or challenge, we oftentimes tend to believe that there are only two options, either this or that and nothing in between. Creative problem solving in ethics tells us that this is not true in most cases, nearly nothing is only black or white. Creative problem solving is defined as a technique used to address an ethical issue in an innovative or original way. It is looking at a problem or challenge from different angles and thinking of creative…

Nowadays, the issue of whether the benefits players gain from chess are only math-problem-solving is discussed intensely. As chess is admittedly a wise game, the players are generally considered good at problem-solving. Additionally, people are concerned about what else chess can bring to us. Those are the reasons why this issue is of vital importance. Depending on some researches, many social scientists concentrate on math skills instead of humane qualities which includes social contact and…

non-routine problems from which teachers can choose. This rather affects teachers’ use of problem solving approach in mathematics teaching since they mostly rely on the prescribed textbooks as their source of information (McIntosh, Jarret, & Peixotto, 2000). Such phenomenon is similar in most Ethiopian universities. Moreover, textbooks and assessments regimes used in the school and the time schedule for mathematics lessons are hindrances to the teaching of mathematics through problem solving…

In the video, Problem Solving under Pressure, Mr. Santos mentioned that in the future the United States will be a country filled with entrepreneurs and innovators (Fulton & Pepe, 2011). I agree with this statement because in today’s society, we are constantly developing new technology and innovative ideas. Therefore, like Mr. Santos mentioned, there will be more entrepreneurs and innovators emerging from today’s generation, who will contribute more modern ideas (Fulton & Pepe, 2011). After…

include many of the same steps as the army problem solving process, with a few important and significant additions. The army problem solving process includes the following seven steps: Gathering information and knowledge, identifying the problem, developing the criteria, generating possible solutions, analyzing possible solutions, comparing possible solutions, and making and implementing the decision . When utilized in conjunction with the problem solving process, the elements of thought…

Figure 1. D’Zurilla and Nezu’s (2007) Relational/Problem-Solving Model conceptual and relationship between variables. One strength of this theory is its flexibility to application across many fields. Researchers have applied D’Zurilla and Nezu’s Problem-Solving Model (PSM) to a wide variety of patient populations including caregivers. PSM has been tested and found effective when delivered to caregivers of older adults with both chronic and terminal illnesses. In 2007, D’Zurilla and Nezu…

Looking at the problem solving process we will take some time to break it down into known steps. Also I would like to share how I have personally used them in past problems and why this was more difficult to do, whether it be an individual or team setting. Provided are three different problem solving approaches. All three can be used within a team or individual setting, thou the second process I feel would be better suited to be used in the individual setting. This problem solving process is…

these problems, ranging from an unintended insult to a supremely awkward comment to causing my mother to pin me due to a panic attack from being punched in the face. I don’t like bothering others with things I know I can solve, and, with my inflated ego, I “know” I can solve any problem. This, combined with a short temper and a very rash decision-making process, means I deny anyone access to my problems, and therefore my innermost inhibitions. I don’t like to be told how to solve a problem,…