Problem-Solving Strategies in Exams

The video tutorial introduces a structured approach to problem-solving, emphasizing the importance of following specific steps to ensure accuracy and completeness. It outlines four main steps: identifying the problem, developing a solution, evaluating the solution, and applying these steps to a real-world example. The tutorial highlights the significance of understanding key words in problems to determine the correct operations and encourages double-checking solutions for accuracy.

Why is problem-solving emphasized in exams?

• It is the only way to pass exams.

• It is not important for exams.

• It helps in understanding the question paper.

• It is a common question type in exams.

What is the first step in problem-solving?

• Develop a solution

• Identify the problem

• Evaluate the solution

• Check the answer

What should you do after reading the problem?

• Ask for help

• Guess the answer

• Highlight key words

• Ignore the question

What is the purpose of highlighting key words?

• To skip the problem

• To make the text colorful

• To identify the operation needed

• To confuse the reader

What is the first thing to do in problem-solving?

• Develop a solution

• Check the answer

• Identify the problem

• Evaluate the solution

Which key word indicates addition?

• Decrease

• Subtract

• Combine

• Divide

What does the key word 'in all' suggest?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

What should you do if you see the word 'combine'?

• Divide

• Add

• Multiply

• Subtract

What is the role of key words in problem-solving?

• To make the text colorful

• To skip the problem

• To identify the operation needed

• To confuse the reader

What should you do if you see the word 'increase'?

• Divide

• Add

• Multiply

• Subtract