Guess and Check |
This strategy means that you guess the answer;
test it in the problem to see if it is correct; then adjust your next guess
from what you learned. Revise as needed until you find the solution. |
Look for a Pattern |
This strategy means looking for repetitions
that are numerical, visual, or behavioral. From the pattern discovered,
you can predict the outcome or continue the pattern. |
Make
an Organized List |
This strategy helps you organize your thinking
and provides a systematic way of checking data. |
Draw
a Picture or a
Diagram |
This strategy is a way to visualize the
parts of the problem. Use the data to draw a picture or diagram that represents
the problem. The visualization helps a complex seem simpler. |
Work Backwards |
This strategy is helpful when you must make
a series of computations and you know how the problem ends but not how
it starts. |
Make it Simpler |
This strategy works well when you have a
problem with large numbers that seems overwhelming. Reduce the larger
numbers to simpler ones or solve a simpler problem. Then apply it to the
original problem. |
Use Logical Reasoning |
This strategy is one that gets applied with
many of the other strategies. Problems need to be worked through one step
at a time and clues need to be analyzed to solve the problem. |
Make
a Table or Chart |
This strategy is another way to organize
the data, especially numbers. It aids in spotting missed data and helps
to see the data more clearly. |