Student's Key Takeaways on Problem Solving
Student's Key Takeaways on Problem Solving
1. The elimination grid should be used wisely.
The elimination grid is a simple but amazing tool for solving the puzzle. However, one must be careful not to waste time adding or eliminating something that is not relevant or potentially incorrect.
2. Always try to detect and see patterns and relationships between everything.
These puzzles were both about noticing patterns and relationships between things. This is an important skill for solving logic puzzles, and it is very useful to use it in life.
3. Help each other.
Team-based problem-solving is very effective. Together, you can focus on the main thing, send it to another member of the team, find mistakes, and learn from another’s strengths and weaknesses.
4. Think creatively.
In order to solve the patchwork puzzle, we had to think creatively so that we could draw relationships with pieces that may be entirely different. This is a skill that is required in solving puzzles, and it is prevalent across all types of problems.
5. Practice.
After a time of solving logic puzzles, one is likely to be familiar with the methods and techniques to use. Hence, practice makes perfect, which is why we have to keep trying.