"Solving problems is a practical skill like, let……" — George Polya

Solving problems is a practical skill like, let us say, swimming. We… - George Polya

"Solving problems is a practical skill like, let us say, swimming. We acquire any practical skill by imitation and practice. Trying to swim, you imitate what other people do with their hands and feet to keep their heads above water, and, finally, you learn to swim by practicing swimming. Trying to solve problems, you have to observe and to imitate what other people do when solving problems, and, finally, you learn to do problems by doing them."

— George Polya

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