Polya's Problem Solving Professional Learning

Who created Polya's Problem Solving Steps?

• George Clooney

• George Jefferson

• George Polya

• George Foreman

What problem solving step comes first?

• Look Back-Check

• Solve the Problem

• Devise a Plan

• Understand the Problem

What problem solving steps comes second?

• Devise a Plan

• Look Back-Check

• Carry Out a Plan-Solve

• Understand the Problem

Which is NOT a strategy to solve a problem?

• Draw a picture

• Use the inverse operation (work backwards)

• Model with manipulatives/tools

• Ask Siri

What problem solving step comes third?

• Understand the Problem

• Look back-Check

• Devise a Plan

• Carry Out a Plan-Solve

What should you do if you are struggling to solve a problem?

• Copy from my neighbor

• Give up and take a ZERO

• Solve a simpler problem

• Google the answer

What problem solving step is last?

• Understand the Problem

• Devise a Plan

• Look Back-Check

• Carry Out the Plan-Solve

Why should you understand the problem before trying to solve it?

• Because I can't solve a problem that I don't understand

• Because my teacher said it

• Because my friend was talking about it

• Because I saw it on YouTube

Which equation is correct? Evan wants a bike that costs $126 and a coat for $51. How much do the two cost?

• $51 + B = $126

• $126 - $51 = B

• $126 + $51 = B

• B + $126 = $51

Are you going to implement Polya's Problem Solving Process (UPS Check) in your class to assist your students with solving word problems?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe