When presented with a problem of any kind, whether it be
             mathematical, scientific, literary, or one of the myriad possibilities of
             general life, it is important to employ the principles of "problem solving
             There are specific steps involved in the process of problem solvingâ€"a
             strategy, if you will, that one can employ to break down any problem into a
             The first step is always understanding the problem.
             John Dewey stated that, "A problem well stated is a problem half
             solved." This simply means that it is always important to understand the
             problem based on five basic points that one must determine:
             2. What do I already know about this problem already'
             3. How can I represent this problem'
             4. What are the possible solutions'
             5. How can I decide which solution(s) are correct'
             Once the problem has been accurately identified, one must apply the
             Namely, one must learn about the problem, and the issues and steps involved
             1. What information do I need to acquire about this problem'
             2. Will I, or someone else, be responsible for finding this
             3. Where can I find the information'
             4. What can I do to learn the required information'
             5. What can others teach me that will help me solve the problem'
             Finally, after completing the following steps, on must progress to the
             "problem solving" stage, where one must ask oneself:
             1. How do I apply the information I have gathered and learned to
             2. How do I document the process and its solution'
             3. Do I need to identify any similar problems that I might solve in
             The use of a problem solving strategy, su
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