Problem-Solving Strategies: Heuristics
Exploring practical, approximate methods for solving problems when exact solutions are too complex or time-consuming.
Key Questions
- Explain the concept of a heuristic and its role in problem-solving.
- Analyze scenarios where a heuristic approach is more appropriate than an exact algorithm.
- Design a simple heuristic to find a 'good enough' solution for a given problem.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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