Problem Solving Heuristics

Problem-solving tools that can be used for solving non-

routine and challenging problems. It is a practical approach for a

short-term goal, such as solving a problem.

• Heuristics strategy

• Problem - based strategy

• Project - based strategy

• Routine problems

This is another heuristic method to problem-solving where one might try various things that are

expected to work until a solution is achieved.

• Stereotyping

• Trial and Error

• An Intuitive Judgment

• Profiling

These problems involve a higher degree of ambiguity and may allow for several correct solutions.

• Close-ended Problems

• Non-Routine Close-ended Problems

• Open-ended Problems

• Routine Close-ended Problems

Involves collecting and organizing data, looking for patterns, inferencing, and generalizing.

• Conjecturing

• Justifying conjecture

• Problem-posing

The following are the three phases in mathematical investigation EXCEPT ONE.

• Carrying out the plan

• Conjecturing

• Justifying conjecture

• Problem-posing

How many Php5 coins are needed to make Php 45?

• Close-ended Problem

• Open-Ended Problem

I have a closed handful of Php5 coins. How much do I have?

• Close-ended Problem

• Open-Ended Problem

Any approach to problem-solving that uses a practical method or various shortcuts in order to produce solutions that may not be optimal but are sufficient given a limited timeframe or deadline.

• Heuristic

• Crtical Thinking

• Explorative

• Scaffolding

It is finding a way around a difficulty, around an obstacle, and finding a solution to a problem that is unknown.

• Critical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Creative Thinking

• Reflective Thinking

when you are given the end of a problem or solution and are asked to find the beginning or starting point

• Make a Table

• Make a Graph

• Guess and Check

• Work Backwards