POLYA Problem Solving

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• UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM
• Talk it through-what do we really need to figure out?
• Be clear on what the problem is asking

DEVISE A PLAN

• How can we solve this problem?
• What strategy would work for this kind of problem?
• Have I seen other similar problems before?
• How did I solve those?

CARRY OUT THE PLAN

• If the plan doesn't work, that's ok
• Try another plan if needed

LOOK BACK

• Reflect on your work
• Does it answer the question?
• Can you justify your answer?
• Does it make sense?