Author |
Topic: how to become better at problem-solving/riddles (Read 47456 times) |
|
diddle
Guest
|
 |
how to become better at problem-solving/riddles
« on: Dec 15th, 2002, 11:23pm » |
 Quote  Modify
 Remove
|
problem solving
- becoming better at math? doing more problems?
- how do you go about getting better at them? merely practicing?
riddles
- does knowing answers of more of them help? knowing the usual 'tricks'?
- how do you actually go about becoming better at them?
|
|
 IP Logged |
|
|
|
towr
wu::riddles Moderator
Uberpuzzler
Some people are average, some are just mean.
Gender: 
Posts: 13730
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #1 on: Dec 16th, 2002, 1:20am » |
Quote Modify
|
I think it a lot comes down to learning, and understanding, tricks and methods.. But also general knowledge is very important, because sometimes the trick is to interpret the problem in an unorthodox way.
More math (logic, algebra, probability etc) can help a lot in some cases, but also physics, biology, psychology, engineering and basicly anything else.
Also a lot of riddles and problems are just a different version of well-known riddles and problems. So knowing those, and understanding the solution helps a lot. Random walks is an example, or Nim (? not too familiar with that one myself yet).
Practicing is a good way of learning all the tricks and methods. But you could also more explicitly study the techniques themselves; study how the methods are structured, which methods there are, how other people do it, why some methods work in some cases but not in others etc.
|
| « Last Edit: Dec 16th, 2002, 1:23am by towr » |
IP Logged |
Wikipedia, Google, Mathworld, Integer sequence DB
|
|
|
jennifer sandison
Guest
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #2 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 10:47am » |
Quote Modify
Remove
|
if i send you a riddle that i know, would you be able/ try to solve it for me as i am sooo stuck and really want to know the answer.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
towr
wu::riddles Moderator
Uberpuzzler
Some people are average, some are just mean.
Gender:
Posts: 13730
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #3 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 11:15am » |
Quote Modify
|
You can post any (new) riddle in the appropriate forum on this board. Wether anyone can solve it depends on what it is (and wether it is well stated), but we'll give our best try.
(And if we can't solve it, we'll just think of additional conditions under which we can solve it  )
|
| « Last Edit: Apr 1st, 2004, 11:17am by towr » |
IP Logged |
Wikipedia, Google, Mathworld, Integer sequence DB
|
|
|
Mugwump101
Junior Member
Gender: 
Posts: 61
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #4 on: May 13th, 2004, 1:07pm » |
Quote Modify
|
I agree with Towr. To recognize and situate the problem is a very important concept. With more practice, the better you become... trust me, this is not just a mere saying but very real and true (ex. just as a writer needs to write classics and good stories, the more s/he reads, the more the writer will be able to recognize fantastic writing, and s/he will exceed in writing because she's read around the block a lot of times)
I recommend you try solving a lot of riddles and problem solving work either online, ask a liberian for mathemathics books, or ask a teacher for extra work.
Good luck!
|
|
IP Logged |
"When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge. "~ Albert Einstein
|
|
|
Icarus
wu::riddles Moderator
Uberpuzzler
Boldly going where even angels fear to tread.
Gender:
Posts: 4863
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #5 on: May 13th, 2004, 4:56pm » |
Quote Modify
|
on May 13th, 2004, 1:07pm, Mugwump101 wrote:| ask a liberian for mathemathics books, |
|
I wasn't aware that Liberia was so well known for mathematics! 
|
|
IP Logged |
"Pi goes on and on and on ...
And e is just as cursed.
I wonder: Which is larger
When their digits are reversed? " - Anonymous
|
|
|
ThudnBlunder
wu::riddles Moderator
Uberpuzzler
The dewdrop slides into the shining Sea
Gender:
Posts: 4489
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #6 on: May 13th, 2004, 10:00pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Quote:| I wasn't aware that Liberia was so well known for mathematics! |
|
...nor was I. Well, except for Taylor's theorem.
|
|
IP Logged |
THE MEEK SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH.....................................................................er, if that's all right with the rest of you.
|
|
|
J. Casino
Guest
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #7 on: Jul 27th, 2004, 10:42am » |
Quote Modify
Remove
|
Like a compass, this inside name, pointing in the direction, from whence it came.
Not the kind of place, you'd want to stay, unless of course, you can't pay your way.
The hiding place, may lead to work, but just where, that's the perk.
It's oh so famous, and part of our nation, but not a place, to stay on vacation.
Last year's search, went to Neverland, this time around, the food's more bland.
Cathedrals and museums, filled with history, but take a pass, it won't solve the mystery.
Something temporary, will take you far, to solve the mystery.
Don't expect to find, many a post card, as for an address, that's way too hard.
To save you time, no water fountains, while you're at it, forget the mountains.
Let's be clear, with this clue, it's not a church, not a statue.
Italy and France, both are fine, but find a place, not known for wine.
A trip to the capital, tempting to do, it's a starting point, but it's not for you.
A perfect spot, there's much unknown.
The golden arches, there's a connection here, but there aren't as many, and that is clear.
People are so polite, the best time to look, is day not night.
Jump in your car, explore the Mid-west, but don't stay long, and don't be a guest.
You can forget the orient, the Philippines too, they don't speak your language, and that's a clue.
Hand out of pocket, don't pay a fare, this time around, see it from the air.
You found the Chunnel, on the heels of a star, now you must think bigger.
The reason to visit, may be to talk, not after hours, or around the clock.
The place you seek, is on the ground, you need to know, it's not a town.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Justin Overdorf
Guest
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #8 on: Sep 21st, 2004, 7:34am » |
Quote Modify
Remove
|
hows about this one its a play on words some where in here if you have any questions you can email me at justinoverdorf@yahoo.com as to what i found on some of this stuff
#1. 5 feet north, 10 feet east, follow this closely and you’ll pass the test.
#2. Where the keys are hidden you do not know, but we promise they are somewhere inNew Mexico.
#3. Buried, but not too deep. Into the Earth you will have to creep.
#4. In the city the lights are bright, but you’ll have to leave it to find this site.
#5. To find the keys you must go, not to California, but San Francisco.
#6. Don’t be discouraged, you’ve come too far to bail. The keys can be found along the Turquoise Trail.
#7. Turn the page to April and you will finally see, a white church, mountains, and a cemetery.
#8. It’s not the church, it’s up the road. Five miles North to break the code.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
devin klein
Guest
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #9 on: Dec 6th, 2005, 7:43pm » |
Quote Modify
Remove
|
im looking for a rock hidden somewhere in vegas. they give out clues but they are really mis- leading.
1) you must only search high then low all through the town for the rock to be found.
2) go far but let the boundaries contain you
3) the rock is not gone, its just father than you think
4) even if in las vegas, north las vegas, henderson or boulder city you have easy access to the rock
5) on the correct trail youll never get lost
6) listen and dont speak to loudly when ordering your chinese take out, for the rock hears all.
7) dare to beware the journey may lead you over hill over dale and onto a dusty trail.
they give clues out everyday thats all i have, maybe you can help figure the different meaning these clues may hold .. thanks
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Grimbal
wu::riddles Moderator
Uberpuzzler
Gender:
Posts: 7526
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #10 on: Sep 28th, 2009, 1:16am » |
Quote Modify
|
I have heard of that riddle a couple of year ago. Whatever was hidden there must be gone.
Why are you looking for that rock?
If you find it, how will you know it is the correct one?
[edit]Maybe the one I heard about was about another rock.[/edit]
|
| « Last Edit: Sep 28th, 2009, 1:19am by Grimbal » |
IP Logged |
|
|
|
fizyka
Junior Member
Physics&Informa tics <3
Gender:
Posts: 54
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #11 on: Sep 30th, 2011, 3:28pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Ok, but what about me.
I am generally good at math, I am very good at physics, I think. But most of Your riddles (from forum and from site) are impossible to solve by me.
Of course when I look to the answer I think that was easy sometimes, but it's so hard to solve riddle alone.
What can I do to impre my riddle solving skills ?
|
| « Last Edit: Sep 30th, 2011, 3:30pm by fizyka » |
IP Logged |
fizyka , karta wzorów fizyka , książki z fizyki
|
|
|
alisdiar
Newbie
Allied Isurance
Gender:
Posts: 3
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #12 on: Jul 10th, 2012, 6:26am » |
Quote Modify
|
I think the understanding of maths is very important and you concentrate on the logic of question.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Edward_E
Newbie
Posts: 10
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #13 on: Nov 12th, 2012, 8:25am » |
Quote Modify
|
Alot of the riddles I can't solve immediately, however, I write one down, and think about that one. Eventually I solve it.
So, none of them are impossible. To improve riddle solving skills requires paitence. Like most things.
Besides, no matter how good you are at math, etc... you can always get better. Eventually the riddle will be solved.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
jsam
Newbie
Posts: 3
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #14 on: Aug 28th, 2013, 6:47am » |
Quote Modify
|
k, i understand,but we have be good at maths.even we have be quick in solving. Sorry but i am weak at maths.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
JaneBD
Junior Member
Gender:
Posts: 57
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #15 on: Aug 4th, 2014, 2:57am » |
Quote Modify
|
For me it's always been practice and a bit of maths (:
|
|
IP Logged |
"Do or Do not, there is no try" - Yoda
A Work in Progress
|
|
|
movie4fun
Newbie
Gender:
Posts: 49
|
|
Re: how to become better at problem-solving/riddle
« Reply #16 on: Aug 18th, 2014, 6:44pm » |
Quote Modify
|
practice practice and then some more practice+ plus a sharp mind.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
|
RIDDLES SITE
WRITE MATH!
Home 
Help 
Search 
Members 
Login 
Register
Reply
Notify of replies
Send Topic
Print