The document discusses three types of problem solving: mental, symbolic, and real. Mental problem solving involves contemplation and reflection without physical manipulation. Symbolic problem solving uses tools like language, drawings, or models to represent problems. Real problem solving deals with practical, physical problems in the real world. The document also lists benefits of problem solving, such as developing reasoning skills and teaching learners how to act in new situations. It outlines the problem solving process as recognizing issues, suggesting hypotheses, evaluating solutions, and verifying the best solution.

1. TIME – TESTED
METHODS
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2.  Similar to the Inductive
method
 Study a typical case
thoroughly and in detail
 Aims to organize into a
coherent whole all necessary
and related details

3. PROBLEM – SOLVING
removes difficulty or
perplexity in learning through
a process of reasoning or
reflective thinking.

4. 3 TYPES
1. Mental
2. Symbolic
3. Real

5.  contemplative
 reflective
 academic
 reconstructive
 imaginative in
character
1. Mental

6. 2. Symbolic
 written language
 drawing
 modelling
 constructing
solutions

7. 3. Real
 material
 physical
 practical problems

8. 1. It train the learner in reasoning.
2. It provides practical knowledge
and skills.
3. It develops proper thought habits
enabling the learner to meet the
exigencies of life.
4. It teaches a learner how to act in a
new situation.

9. 5. It enables learner to solve puzzling
mental problems .
6. It teaches the learners how to
suspend judgment.
7. It stimulates learners to find
solutions and create new ideas.
8. It encourages learners to help
others solve problems.

10. 1. Recognition and statement of
the problem, originating in a
situation
2. Statement of hypothesis
3. Critical evaluation of suggested
solutions
4. Verification of accepted solution