...Applying Problem Solving Skills In our everyday lives we face decisions that can be casual, urgent, critical, or have a strict deadline. These decisions require action and as humans we often make hasty judgments and react on impulse. The issues can involve personal, educational, or even business related decisions. To be more effective we can apply problem solving skills. Following these guidelines can save a lot of time and prevent heartache and headache. Personally, I have two examples of a problem that I encountered in my work life. Through persuasive thinking I was able to solve one, while the other was resolved through scientific thinking. Applying Persuasive Thinking Having a job in the oil field is no walk in the park. We run across different problems every minute it seems like. Recently, we have been losing mechanics left and right. As they give their two weeks’ notice, one reason that keeps popping up is the schedule. The field runs a six day on three day off schedule, which means we work six days and then have three days off. As Assistant Supervisor over Field Operations, I get to hear the grumbling and mumbling before it even hits the fan. Two of my best Field Mechanics sat down with me and got everything off their chest. They went over every single problem that the current schedule was causing. After our talk, I knew I had to do something to help these guys out (reason number one being if one more person walked out I would be forced to go back out and...
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...The benefit of creative problem solving skills Creative problem-solving skill is not just a brainstorming, but it is a distinct process that can help us from problem definition to applying new solutions to a problems or approach a problem in imaginative way. Creative problem solving skills help us to flex our minds, redefine the problems that we faced, find path-breaking ideas and take suitable solutions after that. It’s all about overcoming our mind’s conceptual blocks and finding numerous solutions to solve problems that we face. Everybody can get advantages from having creative problem solving skills whether for individual or organization. When we all facing problems on daily, some of these problems are more severe or complicated than others. It would be delightful to have the competence to solve all problems efficiently without trouble, unfortunately there is no only one way that can solved all problems. One of the most significant characteristics of the creative problem solving process is turns a problem into an occasion to improve the organization. Rather than just depend on on out-of-date ideas to overcome a problem, the creative approach inspires people to join in a dynamic setting which encourages new ideas and methods. Creative problem solving skills is very significant in an organization because it can uses for attaining excellent performance in most of the jobs. The term of “problem" simply refers to any incongruity between the current situation and a desired future...
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... MATEL, PABLO B., Reading Comprehension and Mathematical Problem-Solving Skills of Fourth Year High School Students of Tagaytay City Science National High School, SY 2013 – 2014. Master’s Thesis. Master of Arts in Education major in Mathematics Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. Octber 2013. Adviser: Dr. Constancia G. Cueno. This study determined the relation between reading comprehension skills and mathematical problem-solving skills of fourth year high school students of Tagaytay City Science National High School. Specifically, the study aimed to: describe the profile of the students in terms of age, gender, birth order, parents’ educational attainment, parents’ occupation, and monthly family income; determine the level of reading comprehension skills of the students; determine the level of mathematical problem-solving skills of the students; determine the significant differences in the students’ reading comprehension skills when grouped according to age, gender, birth order, parents’ educational attainment, parents’ occupation, and monthly family income; determine the significant differences in the students’ mathematical problem-solving skills when grouped according to age, gender, birth order, parents’ educational attainment, parents’ occupation, and monthly family income; and determine the significant relationship between students’ reading comprehension skills and mathematical problem-solving skills. The descriptive-correlational research design was used in...
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...ENHANCING POOR PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS IN MATHEMATICS I. INTRODUCTION Excellence in Mathematics is necessary for effective living and participation in a world that is increasingly becoming more Mathematics-oriented. Schools both private and public, struggle to provide quality education for their pupils by adopting innovations made possible by the fast changing technology. For the past long years, Mathematics has been always noted as low in problem solving among pupils of Gen.Luna Integrated Schools, Camanggahan, Abebeg and Binbin particularly for grade six. Test result by quarter showed that pupils did not perform well in problem solving. Moreover, it is in these schools where there is a need to look into possible ways and means on how the pupils of the above mentioned schools can acquire skills, knowledge, technique and information that will enhance their performance in problem solving. II. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Specifically this research will answer the ff. questions: 1. What are the possible ways on enhancing the Grade VI pupil’s performance in problem solving? 2. How do the following factors contribute enhancing Grade VI pupils in problem-solving skills of Gen. Luna Integrated Skills, Camanggahan, Abebeg and Binbin? 2.1. Pupils factors 2.2. Teacher factors 2.3 Parents factors 2.4 School factors 2.5 Environmental factors 3. What measures are needed to enhance the problem solving skills of Grade VI pupils of Gen. Luna Integrated Schools...
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...Cooperative Problem Solving in Physics A User’s Manual Why? What? How? STEP 1 Recognize the Problem What's going on? STEP 2 Describe the problem in terms of the field What does this have to do with ...... ? STEP 3 Plan a solution How do I get out of this? STEP 4 Execute the plan Let's get an answer STEP 5 Evaluate the solution Can this be true? Kenneth Heller Patricia Heller University of Minnesota With support from the National Science Foundation, University of Minnesota, and U.S. Department of Education © Kenneth & Patricia Heller, 2010 Acknowledgments In reaching this stage in this work, we gratefully acknowledge the support of the University of Minnesota, the U.S. Department of Education FIPSE program, and the National Science Foundation. This work would not have existed without the close cooperation of the University of Minnesota School of Physics and Astronomy and Department of Curriculum and Instruction. We have incorporated the suggestions of many faculty members from both Physics and Education at the University of Minnesota and other institutions that have communicated with us at workshops, meetings, and by e-mail. This work has depended on the efforts and feedback of many graduate student teaching assistants in the School of Physics and Astronomy over the years. Much of this development is directly based on the research of the graduate students in the University of Minnesota Physics Education Program: Jennifer...
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...RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEVELS OF READING COMPREHENSION AND MATHEMATICS WORD PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS OF SELECTED FRESHMEN STUDENTS OF LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY LOS BAÑOS CAMPUS, A.Y.2013-2014 A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Applied Research-Laguna State Polytechnic University Los Baǹos Campus In Partial fulfillment of the Course Requirements for the Degree of MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Major in Mathematics VICTORIA ELIP TAMBAN APRIL 2014 APPROVAL SHEET This thesis entitled, “RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEVELS OF READING COMPREHENSION AND MATHEMATICS WORD PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS OF SELECTED FRESHMEN STUDENTS OF LAGUNA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY LOS BAÑOS CAMPUS, A.Y.2013-2014,” prepared and submitted by VICTORIA E.TAMBAN, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree, Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in Mathematics, has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval. MARGARITA A.GALANG Adviser PANEL OF EXAMINERS Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of ______. NESTOR M.DE VERA, Ph.D. Chairman CONSORCIA S.TAN, Ed.D. LUSTINA P.LAPIE, Ed.D. Member Member ALBERT D.YAZON Member Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Teaching , Major in Mathematics. LUCILA A. PERIA CONSORCIA S...
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...Creative Thinking Skills Creativity is essentially not a knowledge or a science branch. Instead it is a skill that may be improved through various methods. Amabile (1983) has reserved studies showing that the same factor that stimulate intrinsic motivation also simulate creativity. Brownd Walter (1983- 1993) discuss problem posing strategies for determining what a problem really is or presenting problem succinctly for solution as a basis for creative-problem solving. The very act of generating solutions to problems requires the creative process of going beyond previously learned concepts and rules. Creativity involves divergent and convergent thinking to produce new ideas (Crowl et al., 1997). Its place in the network of higher order thinking...
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...Problem-Solving Mary Callaway, Bridgett Jones, Diane Redmond, and Sandra Solis PSYCH/560 March 19, 2012 Isabelle Ragsdale Problem-Solving Problem-solving requires many components to achieve the result such as identifying the problem, what the problem represents creativity, approach, and many more. A few of the approaches of problem-solving, which aid in uncovering a solution are a few of the following, such as unidentified assessment, procedure, technique, and the arrangement of the problem. Problem-solving occurs in every area of life because problems occur in daily life. Insight and creativity in problem-solving allow the person to use imagination, critical thinking skills, and creativity to develop a solution to his or her problem. Therefore, insight and creativity are two important factors in problem-solving. The constraints of a problem depend upon problem representation to uncover ways to solve the problem. In addition, problem representation forces a person to empower his or her cognitive skills to investigate problems. Analyzing the abilities and functions of reasoning, judgment, and decision-making in problem-solving process occurs to determine the existence of new measures in the decision and reasoning approaches in the search for ethical solutions. The ethical solutions in problem-solving guarantee the results are trustworthy and accurate. Therefore, the need for accurate problem-solving skills is a necessity to find solutions to problems people experience. Approaches...
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...psychological research has made towards our understanding of how children from birth to five learn and develop competencies in the processes of observation, problem solving, exploration, experimentation and prediction, thinking and decision making. Introduction The aim of this essay is to evaluate the developmental theories of ‘Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy’ (PSRN) and an ‘Exploration and Investigation’ aspect of ‘Knowledge and Understanding of the World’ (KUW) in Foundation stage children. This essay will explore Piaget and Vygotsky and their points of view on PSRN and issues which arise from development and it will consider current research and documents relevant to practice and the implications and recommendations for early years practice. Furthermore key concepts of emergent numeracy, mark making, counting and number development will be explored. The skills of observation, problem solving, exploration, experimentation and prediction, thinking and decision making fall into all six aspects of children’s learning and development and these skills led themselves to science and teaching as well as PSRN on which this essay is going to focus on. Theoretical approaches Piaget’s constructivist theory saw children as actively constructing their knowledge of the world, for themselves, and as being active seekers of solutions to problems (Martin 2007). It could be agreed as practitioners acknowledge the importance of child-led activity as being essential for meaningful learning and...
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...The problems managers have to face when managing team and the solutions. Currently, business has changed into a global-competition. The competition between organizations became more competitive because there is no longer competition within a country. It is a duty for the leaders of each organization to survive in this environment. David Maister (1997) mentioned that a great manager is expected to lead the team or a firm through complex situations and must influence the whole organization rather than use power to control members. Moreover, manager supposed to motivate, encourage enthusiasm and create the participation environment for team members. Brian Dive (2008) stated that manager should ensure all members of a team meet all theirs needs, and if not, find the solutions to meet all the requirements. In the same way, manager should secure the relevant commitments toward a goal from team members. More importantly, manager is expected to be able to provide the solutions to difficult and complex circumstances. However, being an effective manager has to handle with a problems during a job such as a relation between manager and subordinate, some manager might fail to do what they are expected to do. Famous business leaders, and academic professor in management science are putting efforts through the experiments and experiences to find out the causes of the management failure and the solution to prevent the problems occur in the future. Although those management theories might be...
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...Analyzing the Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Processes Suman Shreshta Byanju BSAD 320 Professor: James young Date: 11/16/2013 In my opinion, decision-making is the process of selecting the right course of action from different alternatives. Decision-making is the final choice and output can be action or an opinion of choice. Problem solving is the process of eradicating problems that are a hindrance to the company objective by finding proper solutions. In other word, problem solving is to eliminate the problem space between the current state and desired state of a company. When there is a gap between desired state and current state in companies, problem exists. Problem solving involves defining the problem and creating solutions for it where as decision-making is selecting a course of action from among available alternatives. Problem solving always involves the decision-making. However, there are many situations where we have to take decision even there is no problem, for example, the relocation of employees or the promotion situation. In my finding, below are the most important steps of problem solving skills, which involves decision-making: 1. Identify and define the problems: First of all, it should be analyzed that it is a problem or just an effects of problems. Diagnose a situation so that the focus is on the real problem, not just on its symptoms. Symptoms become evident before the problem does. This process separate fact from opinion and speculation,...
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...Healthcare Communication Healthcare Communication In any organization whether it is the health care field or not effective communication is key to most success in any aspect of management. As a manager it is important to have a good relationship with employees, because their feedback and problem solving abilities are important to know and it is a very useful resource to a mangers ability to make the business run smoothly and efficiently. Effective communication in health care contains information sharing and including employees in articulating solutions to problems. Through having effective communication health care organizations can reduce revenue, escalade productivity, and improve the environment of the office. Presently many methods are accessible to use to improve the information sharing and problem-solving skills midst the employees of an organization. Information technology has also had a constructive effect on stimulating these things. Effective communication is important in every organization, especially in the health care industry and can be attained through executing new techniques to promote information sharing and problem solving skills(Victorian Government, 2010).. In my mother’s most recent place of work, and where I volunteer at times only one technique had been endeavored to promote sharing information and ideas. This technique was periodical scheduled meetings. Throughout the meetings every piece of the job was deliberated plus areas that needed...
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...up to one person or sometimes a team of people, these people are called managers. All managers must have various traits to be successful, but the most important three are; leadership skills, problem solving skills, and honesty. It was hard for me to pick which three skills where the most important, because they are all so important. I decided to do a survey and asked five people that I knew where managers and five people who where sales associates what they thought where the three most important traits of a manager (see figure 1.1.). Seven out of the ten said leadership skills, and I also agree with leadership being one of the most important. Organization came next with four votes, and honesty came after with three votes each. Problem solving skills came next with two votes then there where a lot of traits with one vote each like; responsibility, prioritizing, understanding, fairness, flexibility, time management, and loyalty. This survey didn't help sway my opinion in which three traits are most important and I actually was surprised in one of my findings. What does leadership mean to you? What comes to my mind is hard work, responsibility, experience, knowledge, compassion, and taking charge. Not everyone has these traits to be a leader. A successful Manager needs to have good leadership skills. If a staff can't look up to the...
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...productivity. Step 2) Major Abilities Skills: * Effective communication skills; to be able to communicate with others actively. * Good Leadership skills; to be able to guide or direct others. * Diverse departmental skills in accounting and finance; to have various mathematical skills in order to manage banking work. * Negotiating and problem solving skills; to have the ability to handle situations and discuss things in your workplace. * Team management skills; to have a group of individuals working towards a common goal using different tools and processes. Step 3) Development Technique: * Effective communication skills: For developing communication skills, one needs to interact with others. Small group discussions technique will be very helpful. It allows participants to discuss and solve different situations by interacting with each other’s and exchanging knowledge. It is beneficial because it makes trainees more receptive to new information; on the other hand, group discussions consume time and can leave necessary information uncovered. • Good leadership skills: We have learnt that a manager can be taught to be a good manager but a leader has to have it in him to be a good leader, yet we still can develop his leadership skills by many techniques. The best method for developing leadership skills is to engage into situations and gain experiences. Role playing technique can develop leadership skills because it allows...
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...class is to actually understand the material because in high school I did not and I barely passed my math classes. This year I actually want to understand what is going on. I was able to achieved my goal by the helped of my classmate and also our instructor. Learn creative problem-solving skills and techniques. Also, a discussion on the process and theory behind powerful problem solving and creative thinking. When you are problem solving you are doing one of two things. Either you are fixing something that is broken, or you are building something. If you are building something, it could be a completely new something, or it could be an improved something. Read on to discover how to do these effectively. Some people are naturally good at problem solving. Others are not (yet). Most are somewhere in between. A lot of people underestimate just how good they are at problem solving. Many don't realize just how much problem solving they actually do. Problems are all around us and we solve them all the time, be it something as simple...
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