| Problem Solving Technique | Read the problem |
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| Draw a picture or diagram | Making cuts across a diameter, a lumberjack can cut a log into 4 pieces in 12 minutes. How long would it take to cut a log into 6 pieces? |
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| Find a pattern | TBD |
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| Make an organized list | How many different codewords can you make using three letters - P, Q, and R - if repetitions are allowed? |
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| Make a table or chart | TBD
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| Solve a simpler/smaller problem | TBD |
TBD |
| Trial and error | TBD |
TBD |
| Experimenting | TBD |
TBD |
| Acting out the problem | A girl bought a monkey for $10. She sold it for $15, bought it back for $20, and sold it again for $25. Did the girl make or lose money, and how much did she make or lose? |
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| Working backwards | TBD |
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| Writing an equation | TBD |
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| Using deduction | TBD |
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