Practice Problem-solving Strategies (7.5) - Thinking, Problem Solving, and Creativity

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Question 1.
What is trial and error?
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Think about how you would try to unlock a door.
Question 2.
Define working backwards.
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Visualize navigating a maze.
3Question 3.
What is the main idea of trial and error?
- Sequentially executing a plan
- Repeatedly attempting different solutions
- Using a formula
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Think about testing multiple methods.
4Question 4.
True or False: Working backwards requires you to start from the problem to find a solution.
- True
- False
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Consider the direction of your problem-solving process.
Question 5.
You are trying to assemble a new piece of furniture from instructions that are incomplete. How could you apply trial and error to successfully complete the assembly?
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Think of it as experimenting with different combinations.
Question 6.
You are lost in a city you don't know. How could using the working backwards method help you get back to a known location?
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Start from your destination and think of how to reach it back.

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