SEM JULY 2017

CREATIVE
PROBLEM
SOLVING
(UCS1441)
Introduction
byNurul Izzaturrohmah
 WHAT IS
CREATIVITY?
Creativity is a phenomenon

whereby something new and

somehow valuable is formed.

The created item may be

intangible (such as an idea, a

scientific theory, a musical

composition, or a joke) or a

physical object (such as an

invention, a literary work, or a

painting).
Starting with nothing and ending
up with something. Interpreting
something you saw or
experienced and processing
it so it comes out different
than how it went in.

Henry Rollins
 EXAMPLE SITUATION THAT
RELATE TO CREATIVITY
Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone in the world. This
is a creative situation as he introduced the phone, which allows
communication even long distances in the world.
 WHAT IS PROBLEM
SOLVING?
Problem solving consists of using generic or

ad hoc methods, in an orderly manner, for

finding solutions to problems. Some of the

problem-solving techniques developed and

used in artificial intelligence, computer

science, engineering, mathematics, or

medicine are related to mental problem-

solving techniques studied in psychology.

 We can not solve our problems
with the same level of thinking
that created them.

Albert Einstein
 FIVE STEPS IN
PROBLEM SOLVING

1. Define the Problem

What are you trying to solve? In

addition to getting clear on what

the problem is, defining the

problem also establishes a goal

for what you want to achieve.

 2. Brainstorm Ideas

What are some ways to solve the

problem? The goal is to create a

list of possible solutions to

choose from. The harder the

problem, the more solutions you

may need.

3. Decide on a Solution

What are you going to do? The

ideal solution is effective (it will

meet the goal), efficient (is

affordable), and has the fewest

side effects (limited

consequences from

implementation).
 4. Implement the Solution

What are you doing? The

implementation of a solution requires

planning and execution. Its often

iterative, where the focus should be on

short implementation cycles with testing

and feedback, not trying to get it

perfect the first time.

5. Review the Results

What did you do? To know you

successfully solved the problem, its

important to review what worked, what

didnt and what impact the solution had.

It also helps you improve long-term

problem solving skills and keeps you

from re-inventing the wheel.

 EXAMPLE OF
PROBLEM
CASE STUDY
Bella is a SPM candidates. She is
doing Additional Mathematics exercise
for preparation before the real exam,
she is facing problems with the
question. The question is:

A football club wants to build a mini

stadium. The first row consists of 19
seats. The number of the seats of each
subsequent row is 2 more than the
preceding rows. Calculate the minimum
number of rows of seats needed to
accomodate 1500 audience.
EXAMPLE OF
SOLUTION
1) Define the problem

-How many the minimum number

of rows of seats needed to

accomodate 1500 audience?

2) Brainstorm Ideas

- Find the keywords

(information) from the question.

(Exp: a=19 , d=2)

- Identify the subtopic and

formula.

(Topic - Geometric progression

Formula - Sn=n/2[2a+(n-1)d])
3) Decide a solution

- Choose the correct formula and

make sure the keywords is correct or

else it will effect the calculation.

4) Implement the solution

-Start calculate the answer regarding

the keywords and formula.

5) Review the results

- Recheck the calculation with

teacher or the answer given behind

the exercise book.

MYEXPECTATION
I will be more proficient in solving the

problems in my daily life. Before this, I

underestimate this subject, but now I

realize that this subject is very important

because we are always surrounded by

problems.

"Normal people always have problems"

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

 CONCLUSION
In conclusion, this subject is very important in daily life. A life must

have a problem, so where there is a problem there is a solution.

So, I hope next I will use the knowledge that I get from this subject

in my life.
 REFERENCES
http://www.humorthatworks.com/learning/5-steps-

of-problem-solving/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_solving

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity

http://www.copyblogger.com/define-creativity/