MMW Problem Solving

Inductive Reasoning

specific instances to general conclusion

Deductive Reasoning

general true principles to specific conclusion

Conjecture

conclusion that may or may not be true

Counterexample

a case for which a statement is not true

mathematician to make a study about problem solving

George Polya

Polya’s Four-Step Strategy

understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, review the solution

Kenken Puzzle or MathDoku

Arithmetic-based logic puzzle.

Tetsuya Miyamoto, 2004

inventor of kenken puzzle