Generic Problem Solving

[Fred Nickols (102197.1800)]

I've not chimed in on the generic problem solving discussion because I noted
the initial reference to Polya and to teaching math problems. Nevertheless,
I've followed the discussion. Now I'm confused. If the discussion is about
teaching general strategies for solving math problems, then I understand the
reference to Polya (in fact, I even have a copy of his 1945 book, How to
Solve It; better yet, I've read it). However, the discussion seems not to
center on how to teach general or generic strategies for solving math
problems but is focusing instead on general problem solving. If that's the
case, then I have a few notions that might add value to the discussion. So,
which is it: math problems or general problems?

Regards,

Fred Nickols
The Distance Consulting Company
nickols@worldnet.att.net

[From Bruce Gregory (971021.2045) EDT)]

Fred Nickols (102197.1800)

I've not chimed in on the generic problem solving discussion because I

noted

the initial reference to Polya and to teaching math problems.

Nevertheless,

I've followed the discussion. Now I'm confused. If the discussion is

about

teaching general strategies for solving math problems, then I understand

the

reference to Polya (in fact, I even have a copy of his 1945 book, How to
Solve It; better yet, I've read it). However, the discussion seems not

to

center on how to teach general or generic strategies for solving math
problems but is focusing instead on general problem solving. If that's

the

case, then I have a few notions that might add value to the discussion.

So,

which is it: math problems or general problems?

You may understand PCT, but you've got a lot to learn about CSGNet.
Discussions "center" on whatever you feel like saying. So out with it :slight_smile:

Bruce