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University of Utah

University of Utah: George Polya, How to Solve It

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the problem, Devise a plan, Carry out the plan, Look back. The 4 steps by George Polya.
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Systems of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial will show you a four-step process for solving problems involving systems of linear equations. View several examples of Polya's process of problem solving and hone your own skills with practice exercises.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Polya's process to solve word problems, which involves four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back. Contains several examples of simple word problems...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Formulas and Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to solve a formula for a variable and how to solve word problems involving formulas.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Percent and Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to convert percents into decimals (and vice versa) and to solve various problems involving percents. Offers a variety of sample problems with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises for you to...
Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Further Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
You'll learn how to use Polya's four-step process to solve problems involving simple geometry concepts, distance, mixtures, and interest. This tutorial offers several example problems as well as practice exercises for you to complete.
Website
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: George Polya Quotes

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of quotes from mathematician George Polya.
Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: George Polya

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site offers a biography of George Polya. Many links are provided.
Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A guide to solving problems involving numbers, rectangles, and angles. You'll learn how to employ Polya's four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back.
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Curated OER

University of St Andrews: George Polya

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site offers a biography of George Polya. Many links are provided.