Summary of George Polya - Estrategias de Resolucion de Problemas

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George Polya's video on problem solving strategies is mainly concerned with the idea that one must understand the problem before trying to solve it. He offers four steps for solving problems: first understanding the problem, then configuring a plan, executing the plan, and evaluating progress. If you feel stuck, take a break and let your subconscious take over; analyze the problem from several angles; and review your strategy list to see if one or more has worked before trying something new.

• 00:00:00 In this video, George Polya discusses strategies for resolving problems. He discusses how one understands a theory through the process of discovery, and how his teaching emphasizes the process of discovery more than just developing appropriate exercises. He provides four steps for solving problems: first understanding the problem, then configuring a plan, executing the plan, and evaluating progress. Finally, he provides some tips for problem solving.
• 00:05:00 This video by George Polya discusses strategies for resolving problems. The main points are that if you feel frustrated, take a break; the subconscious will take over later; analyze the problem from several angles; and review your strategy list to see if one or more has worked before trying something new. If progress is not being made, do not hesitate to go back to the beginning and make sure you really understand the problem. This process of revisiting the problem multiple times often leads to greater understanding.