Module 5 Problem Solving
At the end of this module, you are expected t0:
1. Apply inductive and deductive reasoning in solving problems.
2. Use patterns in problem solving.
Inductive reasoning
The type of reasoning where a conclusion is made by means of specific examples.
Conjecture is the conclusion formed using inductive reasoning.
Deductive reasoning
The type of reasoning where a conclusion is made by applying assumptions, procedures
or principles.
Problem Solving with patterns
Sequence –an ordered list of numbers
Term-the numbers in a sequence separated by commas
Polygonal Numbers
Geometric shapes associated with numbers.
Triangular numbers= n(n+1)/2
Square numbers=n2
Pentagonal numbers=n(3n-1)/2
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Course Module
References and Supplementary Materials
Books and Journals
1. Richard Aufmann ,Joanne Lockwood ,Richard Nation ,Daniel Clegg ,Susanna S.
Epp;2018;Mathematics in the Modern World;Manila ,Philippines;Rex Bookstore,Inc
2. Susana S. Epp;2011;Discrete Mathematics:An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
;Brooks/Cole ;Cengage Learning
Supplementary Links to Learning Materials Inductive
Reasoning in Mathematics
• https://www.sparknotes.com/math/geometry3/inductiveanddeductivereasoning
/section1/
• https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home/alg-series-
andinduction/alg-deductive-and-inductive-reasoning/v/u12-l1-t3-we1-
inductivereasoning-1
• https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home/alg-series-
andinduction/alg-deductive-and-inductive-reasoning/v/inductive-reasoning-2
Deductive Reasoning in Mathematics
• https://www.sparknotes.com/math/geometry3/inductiveanddeductivereasoning
/section1/
• https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home/alg-series-
andinduction/alg-deductive-and-inductive-reasoning/v/deductive-reasoning-1
• https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home/alg-series-
andinduction/alg-deductive-and-inductive-reasoning/v/deductive-reasoning-2
Problem Solving with Patterns
• https://www.teachervision.com/problem-solving/problem-solving-find-pattern
• https://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Algebra-I-Second-Edition/section/1.8/
• https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/find -patterns.html
• https://mathgeekmama.com/problem-solving-by-finding-a-pattern/
• https://study.com/academy/lesson/using-patterns-to-solve-math-problems.html
• https://mangomath.com/patterns-solve-problems/
• https://fcit.usf.edu/math/resource/fcat/strat.htm Polygonal Numbers
• http://mathworld.wolfram.com/PolygonalNumber.html
• https://math.tutorvista.com/number-system/polygon-numbers.html
• http://math.bu.edu/people/kost/teaching/MA341/PolyNums.pdf
• http://www.maths.surrey.ac.uk/hosted-sites/R.Knott/Figurate/figurate.html
