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2. Analyse the problem: Break the task into smaller parts:

a. What do you need for the sandwich? List the ingredients (bread, butter, cheese, ham).

b. What tools do you need? A knife to spread butter and a plate to put the sandwich on.
Determine what steps are necessary to make the sandwich.

3. Plan the solution: Think about the order in which you will do things:

a. Get the ingredients: Take two slices of bread, some butter, cheese, and ham.
b. Spread butter on the bread: Use a knife to spread butter on one slice of bread.

c. Add cheese and ham: Place a slice of cheese and a slice of ham on the bread.

d. Put the two slices together: Put the second slice of bread on top of the first one.

e. Cut the sandwich: If you want, you can cut the sandwich in half.
4. Develop the solution: Follow your plan to make the sandwich:

a. Get the bread and all the ingredients.

b. Use the knife to spread butter and add the other ingredients.

c. Put the two slices together and cut the sandwich.
5. Test the solution: Check if the sandwich is ready:

a. Look at the sandwich—does it look good and tasty?

b. Take a bite—does it taste yummy and does it fill your stomach?
6. Evaluate and Optimise (if needed): Think about ways to make your sandwich better next time:

a. Maybe next time you want to add some vegetables or a different type of cheese.

b. Or, you might try making the sandwich in a different way, like toasting it!

TECHNIQUES FOR DECONSTRUCTING A PROBLEM

Breaking a large, confusing problem into smaller, clearer parts is called problem deconstruction. It
lets you tackle each piece in turn instead of feeling overwhelmed by the whole challenge.

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