The Ideal Problem Solver: A Guide for Improving Thinking, Learning, and Creativity

by Barry S. Stein and John D. Bransford

Book Overview

Provocative, challenging, and fun, The Ideal Problem Solver offers a sound, methodical approach for resolving problems based on the IDEAL (Identify, Define, Explore, Act, Look) model. The authors... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716716690
• ISBN13: 9780716716693
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

This Book is GREATTT!!!

I am now finishing my thesis about collaborative problem solving and the IDEAL Method is the central methodology behind it. This book has also improved my day to day problem solving, at the beginning it may sound like a waste of time; but the bottom line is: IT REALLY WORKS!!!! So I recommend this book to ANYONE who wishes to improve it's ability to solve problems, critically analyze arguments and improve it's memory

An IDEAL Approach

Over the years and the editions, the authors have honed their ideas into an exceptionally useful tool. The first section describes a clear and logical method for solving problems and for evaluating the results. The second part touches on applied logic and indicates a few of the major logical errors and pitfalls which some might encounter. In all, this is a superb book on how to think about problem-solving, a book which provides a handy and continuing reference, one which can be referred to time after time. It's a keeper which belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in solving problems.

The IDEAL book for Thinkers, Learners, and Problem Solvers

Certianly the best text I've read in years. The book is concise. A tool for all who manage, supervise, and simply want to be a more creative thinker