This document outlines a 4-step problem solving method: 1) Explore the problem by gathering important information; 2) Plan potential options for solving the problem such as making a table, list, drawing or computation; 3) Solve the problem by selecting a method from the plan; 4) Examine the answer to determine if it makes sense and addresses all aspects of the original problem. It then provides a word problem as an example, asking what color Amy's house is and her relation to Ben and Charlie based on given house color and location clues.