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Problem Solving Quiz #1

10th - university, mathematics.

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It is the act of defining a problem; determining the cause of the problem; identifying, prioritizing, and selecting alternatives for a solution; and implementing a solution.

Problem Solving

Intervention

A famous mathematician whose major contribution is what has become known as the executive problem

solving process. He is considered as the father of modern problem solving

Paulo Freire

George Polya

Carl Friedrich Gauss

Albert Durer

Which of the following statements below that describes the third step of Polya’s problem solving process?

This phase may involve analyzing the relationship between the given data and the unknown quantity.

It involves in determining what the problem is seeking and what information and conditions are provided.

It involves in following the solution procedure.

If the initial plan is not correct, it may have to be modified or discarded and a new plan may have

to be developed.

Devise a plan means to ______

Be successful in solving a problem, you must understand it well.

Analyze the problem with the goal of identifying a systematic method for solving the problem.

Implement the plan of attack.

Decide if the solution is reasonable.

When you check the reasonableness of an answer, you _________

redo all of your calculations with a calculator.

determine if the answer makes sense

always draw a diagram

always rework the problem from the beginning

Name Polya's 4-step process for problem solving.

What is 25% of 200

Which of the following strategies may be appropriate to use when the problem involved visual representation.

Draw a picture

Look for a pattern

Use a variable

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Adam wants to make three waffles. He has a griddle iron that can hold at most two waffles at a time, and each side of a waffle takes three minutes to get cooked. What is the minimum amount of time that will take to cook all three waffles?

In three years, Chad will be three times my present age. I will then be half as old as he. How old I am now?

Sarah got on the school bus. At the stop after Sarah’s, 7 students got on. Five students got on the bus at the next stop. At the last stop before the school, 9 students got on. When the bus arrived at school, 38 students got off. How many students were already on the bus when Sarah got on? Show solution.

Find the pattern.

3, 4, 7, 11, 18, 29, __, __, __

Peter is outside looking at the pigs and chickens in the yard. Nadia is indoors and cannot see the animals. Peter gives her a puzzle He tells her that he counts 13 heads and 36 feet and asks her how many pigs and how many chickens are in the yard. Help Nadia find the answer. Show solution

This strategy can be used to help you sort out the information you have been given in the problem.

Numeric Problem

Working backward

Gemma has two red balls, two blue balls, a green shoe box and a brown shoe box. She can place the balls in the boxes any way she likes. Make a list of all the different arrangements of balls in the boxes Gemma can make. Show solution.

You have two jugs marked 3 L and 7 L. They have no other markings. How would you use the two jugs to measure 4 L of water, exactly? Explain what you could do.

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• Q 1 / 8 Score 0 What does the acronym 'SMART' stand for in problem solving? 29 Simple, Magical, Amazing, Realistic, Terrific Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound Structured, Motivated, Accurate, Responsive, Targeted Speedy, Meaningful, Action-oriented, Reliable, Teamwork

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• Q 1 What does the acronym 'SMART' stand for in problem solving? Simple, Magical, Amazing, Realistic, Terrific Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound Structured, Motivated, Accurate, Responsive, Targeted Speedy, Meaningful, Action-oriented, Reliable, Teamwork 30 s
• Q 2 What is the first step in problem solving? Implementing the solution Avoiding the problem Ignoring the problem Identifying the problem 30 s
• Q 3 What is a common problem solving technique that involves listing all possible options and then systematically evaluating each one? Random selection approach Intuitive guessing Decision matrix analysis Trial and error method 30 s
• Q 4 What is the '5 Whys' technique used for in problem solving? Conducting market research Identifying root causes of a problem Setting SMART goals Creating multiple solutions 30 s
• Q 5 What is the purpose of brainstorming in problem solving? To criticize other team members' ideas To generate multiple ideas or solutions To immediately implement the first idea that comes to mind To work individually without input from others 30 s
• Q 6 What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning in problem solving? Deductive reasoning is based on intuition, while inductive reasoning is based on facts. Deductive reasoning starts with a general principle and applies it to a specific case, while inductive reasoning starts with specific observations and draws a general conclusion. Deductive reasoning is only used in scientific research, while inductive reasoning is used for everyday problem solving. Deductive reasoning is used in creative problem solving, while inductive reasoning is used in analytical problem solving. 30 s
• Q 7 What is the difference between critical thinking and creative thinking in problem solving? Critical thinking relies on intuition, while creative thinking relies on logic. Critical thinking involves analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions, while creative thinking involves generating new ideas and solutions. Critical thinking focuses on following established rules, while creative thinking encourages breaking rules. Critical thinking is only used in scientific fields, while creative thinking is used in artistic endeavors. 30 s
• Q 8 What is the purpose of a 'SWOT analysis' in problem solving? To organize team-building activities for a company To assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to a specific situation or project To conduct market research for a new product To analyze financial data for a business venture 30 s

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Saira went to the stationary shop to buy some pens and pencils. She bought 2 times as many pens as pencils. She spent Rs 52 in all. If a pen costs rs. 12 and a pencil rs. 2, how many pens did Saira buy?

Which of these equations is equivalent to 14 p+ 4 = 74, if -2m=4,what is -12m, rashi measured two of the sides of a triangle and found them to be 4cm and 9cm.which of the following could be the length of the third side, what is 25% of  ⅛ , if n equals 1000 million,which of the following will have the greatest value.

10000n-10000

If 42108 ÷ 33=1276,what will be 4210.8÷0.33?

A merchant sold an item for rs1200 to earn a profit of a little less than 50% over its cost price .what could the cost price be  .

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