Problem Solving Stimulation

Problem-Solving Simulation

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Problem-Solving Simulation

How did you interpret the problem?

First I read over it and evaluated the issue at hand. The man needed to cross the river with his 3 animals. Then I looked deeper and saw the issues with crossing the river, the raft only could carry himself and one other animal at a time. In this, the 3 animals had issues with being left with one another, only the mouse and the dog could be left alone together without causing harm to one another. I had to take into consideration getting all three animals and the man safely across the river without jeopardizing a fellow pet’s life.

What strategy did you use and how did you evaluate your progress?

I first brought the cat over. Then I brought the raft back and grabbed the mouse. When I got the mouse to the other end, I brought the cat back to the right side and switched him out for the dog. Once I had the mouse and dog safely together on the left side of the river, I was able to go back and save the cat. It was a pretty easy strategy, and evaluating my progress was as simple as knowing that I was doing well keeping each enemy separated, and not losing any pets as I got to the other side of the river.

Did you encounter any problems while solving the problem?

No, I did not encounter any problems while solving this problem. By evaluating the problem prior to actually putting a plan into motion, I was able to swiftly and safely solve the issue at hand. It would have caused an issue if I had just skimmed through the brief overview as then I wouldn’t have known that the cat and mouse could not be left alone, and the cat and dog could not be left alone. I would have just brought them over one at a time only to find myself pet-less for not paying attention. It’s a good thing that there was no designated limit on how many trips the raft could take!

Were you aware of this thought process as you worked through the problem?

At the...