How to Solve It
George Polya's How to Solve It suggests the following steps when solving a mathematical problem.
- First, you have to understand the problem.
- After understanding, then make a plan.
- Carry out the plan.
- Look back on your work. How could it be better?
His book contains a dictionary-style set of strategies, but is not a cook-book.
See also heuristic.
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