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Problem-Solving Strategies
3.
determining a series of
examples is the best way to
use this method. All
mathematical problems
have some sort of pattern.
Example:
10, 9, __, __, __, 5
12, 24, 36, __, __, 72, 84
Make a table
Creating a table can help to organize information, enabling a
Decimal
Percent
1/2
0.5
50%
3/4
0.75
75%
26/65
0.2
20%
3.25
325%
3/10
o.3
30%
9/20
0.45
45%
5/4
1.25
125%
Identify a sub-goal.
Cut the original problem into small segments that will
Work backwards.
Usually after solving a problem,
(x+2)(x+3)
Use factors
of 6 that
are equal
to sum of 5
The sum
must be
equal to 5
1x6=6
1+6=7
2x3=6
2+3=5
Draw a diagram
Drawing diagrams help display an image to be
Draw a diagram
The population growth of the Cayman Islands
70,000
60,000
50,000
Bermuda
64,237 (2010)
40,000
30,000
Cayman Islands
56,230 (2010)
20,000
10,000
0
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
P= 2W + 2L
288 = 2W + 2(44+W)
288 = 2W + 88 +2W
288 88 = 2W + 2W
200 = 4W
4W4 = 2004
W = 50cm
L = 44 + W
L = 44 + 50
L = 94cm
W
L = 44 + W
P = Perimeter
W = Width
L = Length
Conclusion
The usage of all these helpful steps and strategies
Conclusion
The usage of all the helpful steps and strategies of