Question

Check all of the steps in problem solving.

Identify the problem.

Collect problems.

Analyze the problem.

Add up the numbers.

Produce possible solutions.

Choose a plan and solution.

Put the solution into practice.

Answer 1

You have the right idea overall, but a few items are unclear or out of order. Below I check each of your steps, point out issues, and give a clearer, commonly used sequence you can follow.

Your list (checked)
- Identify the problem. — Correct and should be first. Define the problem clearly (who/what, scope, desired outcome).
- Collect problems. — Unclear/wrong wording. Likely you meant "collect information" or "gather data" about the problem, not collect other problems.
- Analyze the problem. — Good, but expands to include root‑cause analysis, breaking the problem into parts, and identifying constraints.
- Add up the numbers. — Too specific. For quantitative problems this is part of analysis or "perform calculations/data analysis"; for other problems this step may involve modeling, cost/benefit estimates, or other evaluations.
- Produce possible solutions. — Good (brainstorm/generate alternatives).
- Choose a plan and solution. — Good but better separated into (a) evaluate alternatives and choose a solution and (b) make an implementation plan.
- Put the solution into practice. — Good, but add monitoring and review after implementation.

Recommended, clearer step sequence (with short notes)
1. Identify and define the problem — state it precisely, set success criteria.
2. Gather information and constraints — collect data, stakeholder needs, resources, and assumptions.
3. Analyze the problem — find root causes, break into subproblems, perform necessary calculations or modeling.
4. Generate possible solutions — brainstorm multiple alternatives without early judgment.
5. Evaluate alternatives and choose a solution — weigh pros/cons, risks, costs, feasibility; pick best option.
6. Plan the implementation — assign tasks, timeline, resources, and success metrics.
7. Implement the solution — execute the plan.
8. Monitor, evaluate, and adjust — measure results against criteria, fix issues, and document lessons learned.

If you want, I can rewrite your original list using these corrections or give a short example applying the steps to a specific problem.