mps chapter 5

1. Chapter 8
Creative Problem Solving
Technique
It is always in our hands how
we interpret a concept or an
idea and make it original

2. Creative Problem Solving
 It’s a mental process of creating a solution
to a problem n always involves creativity.
 Problem solving is a combination of
experience, knowledge, process and art
 A problem is a situation, quantitative or
otherwise, that confronts an individual or
group of individuals, that requires
resolution, and for which the individual sees
no apparent path to the solution.

3. Problem Solving; cont’
Problem solving is a process, an
activity whereby a best value is
determined for an unknown, subject to a
specific set of conditions. It is a means
by which an individual uses previously
acquired knowledge, skills and
understanding to satisfy the demands of
an unfamiliar situation.

4. What skills must be used when
solving a problem?
Knowledge
Motivation
Experience
Communication Skills
Learning Skills
Group Skills

5. Creative Problem solving
Techniques
 Brainstorming: Less time, Spontaneous contribution
 Reverse Brainstorming: Finding faults by asking question.
 Brain writing: Silent
 Gordon Method: No preconceived idea
 Checklist Method: Through a list of questions related to issues
 Free Association: A word or a phrase related to problem, chain
 Forced Relationships: By looking at product combinations
 Collective Notebook Method: Stmt of a problem, blank
pages and any pertinent background data is given
 Attribute Listing: Listing attributes, looking from a variety of
viewpoints
 Big Dream Approach: Thinking Big
 Parameter Analysis

6. The Invention Process
Technology
Observation
1
Need Analysis
2
Parameter
Identification
3
Creative
Synthesis
4
Realization
5
Market Need
Parameter Analysis
Invention
which meets
the need

7. Creative Problem Solving
 The nine dots shown
are arranged in equally
spaced rows and
columns. Connect all
nine points with four
straight lines without
lifting the pencil from
the paper and without
retracing any line.
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9. Algebraic Riddle

10. Creative Problem Solving
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