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Unit Plan
University of Utah

University of Utah: George Polya, How to Solve It

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the problem, Devise a plan, Carry out the plan, Look back. The 4 steps by George Polya.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Systems of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial will show you a four-step process for solving problems involving systems of linear equations. View several examples of Polya's process of problem solving and hone your own skills with practice exercises.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Polya's process to solve word problems, which involves four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back. Contains several examples of simple word problems...
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Formulas and Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to solve a formula for a variable and how to solve word problems involving formulas.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Percent and Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to convert percents into decimals (and vice versa) and to solve various problems involving percents. Offers a variety of sample problems with step-by-step solutions and practice exercises for you to...
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Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Further Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
You'll learn how to use Polya's four-step process to solve problems involving simple geometry concepts, distance, mixtures, and interest. This tutorial offers several example problems as well as practice exercises for you to complete.
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Website
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: George Polya Quotes

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of quotes from mathematician George Polya.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: George Polya

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site offers a biography of George Polya. Many links are provided.
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Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Introduction to Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A guide to solving problems involving numbers, rectangles, and angles. You'll learn how to employ Polya's four steps: understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, and look back.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of St Andrews: George Polya

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site offers a biography of George Polya. Many links are provided.