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Module 3. Problem Solving

This document introduces Polya's four-step process for problem solving: 1) understanding the problem, 2) devising a plan, 3) carrying out the plan, and 4) looking back. It provides examples of problems to solve using this approach and discusses various problem solving strategies. The document aims to help students use different types of reasoning, organize their problem solving methods, and solve pattern-finding and recreational math problems following Polya's four steps.

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Module 3. Problem Solving

This document introduces Polya's four-step process for problem solving: 1) understanding the problem, 2) devising a plan, 3) carrying out the plan, and 4) looking back. It provides examples of problems to solve using this approach and discusses various problem solving strategies. The document aims to help students use different types of reasoning, organize their problem solving methods, and solve pattern-finding and recreational math problems following Polya's four steps.

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Module 3.

Problem Solving

“The definition of a good mathematical problem is the mathematics it generates rather than the problem
itself.”- Andrew Wiles

Welcome to this adventure!

LEARNING COMPASS

At the end of the unit, the students will be able to:

1. use different types of reasoning to justify statements and arguments made about mathematics and
mathematical concepts;
2. organize one’s methods and procedures for proving and solving problems; and
3. solve problems involving patterns and recreational problems following Polya’s four steps.

Watch a short video on Polya’s 4-step in Problem Solving

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMlVcGEn7EE

Enumerate Polya’s 4-step in Problem Solving.

1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________
3. __________________________________________
4. __________________________________________

Apply Polya’s 4-step process in solving the following problem.

1. The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 27. Find the three integers.
2. The length of a rectangular piece of property is 1 foot less than twice the width. The perimeter of the
property is 748 feet. Find the length and the width.
3. Julia framed an oil painting that her uncle gave her. The painting was 4 inches longer than it was wide,
and it took 176 inches of frame molding. What were the dimensions of the picture?
4. If the perimeter of a tennis court is 228 feet and the length is 6 feet longer than twice the width, then
what are the length and the width?

Discuss the following PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES

1. Draw a picture / Diagram / Model

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2. Guessing and Checking

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3. Making an organized List/ Table

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4. Using a Logical Reasoning

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5. Working Backwards

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6. Look for Patterns

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7. Act it out

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1. Think and compose an argument or a statement about mathematics or using mathematical concepts
for the following logical reasoning.
a. Deductive Reasoning

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b. Inductive Reasoning

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2. Explore the 2048 puzzle game. Observe and use Polya’s problem solving method to find the patterns.

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3. Cut out at least two (2) latest recreational problems found in any magazines or newspaper. Solve and paste
it below.
1. Often in solving problems, we ignore the first and last step of Polya’s problem-solving method. Why is
this so?

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2. How does the technique of considering simpler examples of a problem relate to the technique of
looking for patterns in solving a problem?

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3. What is the next term in the sequence 1, 2, 3, 8, 16, ________? Did you use inductive or deductive
reasoning? Explain.

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4. The definition of vertical angles says, “If two angles are vertical, then they are congruent.” 1 and 2 are
vertical. What can you conclude? What type of reasoning did you use?

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REFERENCES

Offline Source: Sirug, Winston S. Mathematics in the Modern World: A CHED General Education Curriculum
Compliant, Mindshapers Company, Incorporated; 2018

Online Sources:

(n.d.). Retrieved October 03, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMlVcGEn7EE

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