Mathematics A-Level
Adaptive problem solving
What Adaptive problem solving means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Adaptive problem solving
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Adjusting the chosen route when an intermediate result shows the original plan needs revision, rather than expecting a single remembered procedure to finish the job.
Topics that use Adaptive problem solving
- Overarching theme 2: Mathematical problem solving (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Contextual meaning
- Diagram construction
- Error bounds
- Feasibility checking
- Free-body diagrams in mechanics
- Iterative refinement
- Limitations of numerical methods
- Modelling assumptions
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