1. Open on the student drive
Problem Solving Steps
Open on the student drive

2. Steps to Solving Problems with a Computer
Analyze – Think about the problem
Propose Steps - Write the Algorithm
Test the Steps– Check the steps
Code – Tell the computer how to solve the problem
Test the Code – Check the computers answer

3. Problem Solving Steps Define and Identify the Problem
Analyze the Problem
Identifying Possible Solutions
Selecting the Best Solutions
Develop an Action Plan
Implement a Solution

4. Define and Identify the Problem
What do you know about the problem?
Write down everything you know about the problem.
Ask questions about anything you don’t know

5. Analyze the Problem What needs to be solved?
Once you know the details, think about what must be solved
Try to stay focused on things to solve the problem

6. Identifying Possible Solutions
List any options that would solve the problem
Brainstorm several options that could solve the problem
Think of more than just one so you can have a backup plan just in case

7. Selecting the Best Solutions
Which solution would be the best?
Think about all of the details from the analysis step
Decide which solution solves the problem the best

8. Develop an Action Plan List steps that would be needed
Think about the order in which you should solve the problem
Create an algorithm

9. Implement the Solution
Do you think the steps would work?
Executing the plan
Reflecting on what could have been changed to make the solution easier

10. Today’s Agenda
Problem Solving Steps #1
Problem Solving Steps #2