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Using analogies in creative problem solving

• Making decisions/solving problems
• Adaptive decision-making
• Problem based learning
• Using analogies for creative problem solving ◄
• Picturing vocabulary

Use analogies to compare and contrast options in problem solving and decision making. This is a great way to brainstorm and organize new and creative solutions.

Four strategies are considered:
Work though them with lower step circles:

• Fantasy
• Close-similarity
• Suprising
• Personal

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