Thinkertoys Chapter 14 'Phoenix' presentation

1. EdTec 700 Teaching Problem Solving Skills Thinkertoys Chapter 14: Phoenix

2. Phoenix How does Columbo solve a case?

3. Phoenix How does Columbo solve a case? “ Oh, one more thing....”

5. Phoenix CIA developed checklist of questions Having it written down eliminates need for memorization Prompts you to consider the problem from multiple perspectives

6. Phoenix CIA developed checklist of questions Blueprint: 1. Write your challenge 2. Ask questions 3. Record your answers

7. Phoenix CIA developed checklist of questions Blueprint: 1. Write your challenge 2. Ask questions 3. Record your answers info requests solutions ideas for analysis

8. Phoenix The Problem Checklist & The Plan Checklist

9. Phoenix The Problem Checklist Highlights: Why solve the problem? What is known/unknown? What cannot be changed? Info [in]sufficient, redundant, contradiction? Can you draw a diagram? Figure? Seen a related problem? How solved before? What are best, worst, probable scenarios?

10. Phoenix The Plan Checklist Highlights: Solve whole problem? Part of the problem? Why is this problem unique? What does desired solution look like? How much of unknown can you determine? Separate the steps in problem-solving process? Generate ideas with creative thinking techniques? Who, Where, When? What milestones mark progress? How will you know you are successful?