Useful Problem Solving Lists

4 Steps for Problem Solvers

1. Find Out
2. Choose a Strategy
3. Solve
4. Look Back

10 Strategies for Problem Solvers

1. Use or Make a Table
2. Act Out or Use Objects
3. Make a Picture or Diagram
4. Look for a Pattern
5. Make an Organized List
6. Guess and Check
7. Make it Simpler
8. Work Backwards
9. Use Logical Reasoning
10. Brainstorm