These tools from College Physics: Explore and Apply (2nd Edition) by Eugenia Etkina et al. shows the sequence of steps necessary to master a specific physics skill, such as drawing a force diagram or a bar chart. They serve as bridges between real phenomena and mathematics. If you learn to use these tools effectively, problem solving will be much easier.
Reference: Etkina, E., Planinšič, G., & Van Heuvelen, A. (2018). College physics: Explore and apply (2nd ed.). Pearson.