Make a table showing mental operations involved in solving a problem.

Mental Operation

Nature of Problem

1. Identify the problem

1. A week is left for teachers’ day and you are given the task of organising a play.

2. Represent the problem

2. Organising a play would involve identification of an appropriate theme, screening of actors, actresses, arranging money, etc.

3. Plan the solution: Set sub-goals

3. Search and survey various available themes for a play, and consult teachers and friends who have the expertise. The play to be decided, based on such considerations as cost, duration, suitability for the occasion, etc.

4. Evaluate all solutions (plays)

4. Collect all the information/stage rehearsals.

5. Select one solution and execute it

5. Compare and verify the various options to get the best solution (the play).

6. Evaluate the outcome

6. If the play (solution) is appreciated, think about the steps you have followed for future reference for yourself as well as for your friends.

7. Rethink and redefine problems and solutions.

7. After this special occasion you can still think about ways to plan a better play in future.