Concept · Problem Solving

Problem State

The current situation that must be understood before a reasonable plan can be formed, including what is known, what is unknown, and what has already been tried.

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Good problem solving starts with describing the present situation accurately rather than racing to a solution.

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Logic of Problem Solving: Goals, Constraints, and StrategyStudents learn to formalize practical problems, identify goals and constraints, compare candidate strategies, and justify a plan of actio…

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Building a Structured Problem MapLogic of Problem Solving: Goals, Constraints, and Strategy Capstone: Running the Full Problem-Solving LoopLogic of Problem Solving: Goals, Constraints, and Strategy Understanding the Problem Before Solving ItLogic of Problem Solving: Goals, Constraints, and Strategy

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