Mathematics Quote by Denise Gaskins
““Problem Solving Toolbox • Draw a diagram or picture. • Act the problem out, step by step. • Make a systematic list, chart, or table. • Look for a pattern. • Simplify the problem. (Try it with smaller numbers.) • Restate the problem in another way, or look for a related problem. • Think about “Before” and “After” situations. • Work backwards. • Guess and check. (Try something to see if it works.)””
About This Quote
Source Book: Problem Solving Toolbox, 2020
Use visual, procedural, and analytical techniques to break down and solve problems systematically.
In simple terms: Break problems into visual, stepwise, and list-based methods.
Key Takeaway
Apply multiple strategies to find solutions.
Themes
problem solving
creativity
analysis
Mood
practical
instructive
Type
how
instructional
When to use this quote
- education
- engineering
- daily decision making
- project planning
- debugging software
Key Concepts
visualization
pattern recognition
simplification
Questions to Reflect On
- Which technique would you try first on a new problem?
- How does visualizing help you see hidden relationships?
A Different Perspective
Some problems may resist simple patterns and need deeper insight.
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