Problem Solving and Problem Representation

     Below is presented what is referred to as the mutilated checkerboard problem. An illustration of the starting state of this problem is also presented to help think about the problem solution. Read the problem statement and solve the problem.

   

 

 

     Were you able to solve this problem? If so, did it take awhile to get on track? Now move on and try the matchmaker problem.

 Matchmaker Problem

 Productive Thinking...the Gestalt Emphasis

 © Charles F. Schmidt