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i + REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Reasoning and problem solving are used in the stepwise process to do any task.
Reasoning is the process of thinking about the task in a logical or sensible way. It helps
you to choose the correct option from the available options.
Problem solving is the process of finding solutions to a difficult task.
For example, suppose this evening you want to go to your cousin’s birthday party and
you also have an exam tomorrow morning.
In this situation, you have two options: attending cousin’s birthday party and preparing
for the exam. Now you will think and try to choose one option. This process is called
Reasoning. After that, you must reason and decide which option is more important to
you. This process is called Problem Solving.
i + STEPWISE THINKING
Every task, from cooking to making rockets, has a sequence of steps that need to be
followed. To do any task follow the given steps:
• List the main steps of the task.
• Each main step is further divided into smaller steps.
• Follow the sequence of steps.
Let us take an example to make a fruit salad.
First list the main steps.
Step 1: Arrange fruits.
Step 2: Cut fruits.
Step 3: Add ingredients.
Step 4: Serve the salad.
Now divide these steps and list smaller steps:
Step 1: Arrange fruits.
Step 1a: Choose the fruits you want to eat.
Step 1b: Sort and keep them on a plate.
Step 2: Cut fruits.
Step 2a: Wash the fruits with clean water.
Step 2b: Peel the fruits that need to be peeled.
Step 2c: Pick a knife and cut them into cubes.
Step 3: Add ingredients.
Step 3a: Add salt to taste.
Step 3b: Squeeze half a spoon of lemon juice.
Step 4: Serve the salad.
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