How to develop problem solving skills | IIT prof's advice

[@Goat-Fusion2k8]

Things that I learnt from this video :- 1. Read by yourself to understand more deeply. 2. Do postmortem analysis - From Failures :- Try to find the mistakes and Flaws, From Success :- Analyse by what we got the answer. 3. Take questions as fun ( Higher authorities makes questions as fun for us in exams ). 4. Make your own questions 5. Find symmetry in question 6. Also don't always find symmetry in questions there can be non symmetry and irregularities in questions. 7. See the beauty of Science Happy Diwali and Thank you so much Sir❤

[@Prof_JC]

Nicely summarised! Happy Diwali to you too.

[@roshanmathew9443]

​@@Prof_JCmentors shd assess what is the core competency Nd talent a student holds and propel him to go further on those instead of holding him responsibility for his drawbacks or shd understand that every persons brain is different.... A person who can't sing can't b made to sing just coz u can make him study 12hrs a day for 20yrs😂😂😂❤❤ that's the funny part of our education..... That essentials comes with the professor himself analysing what he can mentor ❤

[@stayhungry1503]

i would add set very clear long term goals. for me its to make a certain amount of money. it reminds me constantly "if i dont learn to solve problems, i wont get this money, and if i dont get this amount of money i will be unhappy/failed." so that theres a constant connection in my mind between my long term goal and my short term goal.

[@piyush560]

Thank you very much for this summary

[@siddhantprakash.]

@@stayhungry1503 yeah basically it goes like - A carrot and a stick.

[@kuramaaaaaaaaa]

the problem is that the students in the grades 6th to 8th often are influenced by their parents and tutors to mug up the theories word to word as in textbooks, the thinking skill isn't developed in them until they get a right mentor/teacher who gives them problems that aren't on textbooks so they've got no choice but to think outside of the textbook using the same concepts but correctly and with consciousness. so unless a thinking habit and curiosity in students is created, there's so much lower chances that a 6th std student might be watching these kind of educational videos and genuinely try to improve

[@rajat23ranjan]

the problem is that you dont know about iit kharagpur mech department and wasting your time here me as well

[@Satarupa902]

Dont listen to parents and society as an Indian woman. 90% of the things they talk is utter crap and stemming from jealousy.

[@LaxmiHembram-ic8sz]

​@@rajat23ranjanhow is it a waste of time?

[@kuramaaaaaaaaa]

@@rajat23ranjan I'm a neet aspirant, i watch iit professors videos because it gives me good tips about improving my performance

[@heyiamayoutubeuser8681]

Jee toppers causally starting their preparations from 6th grade or 7th grade for iit- jee and olympaids

[@sundernarayan2643]

I am so glad that your last two videos have been for school children. It is so important to inculcate the scientific thinking early in school. Your point about exploring both the reason for success and failure is on the spot. This is a habit which will be needed not just when one goes to college or research but also in your work place. As a coach, two key questions we ask is what worked for you and what did not work for you. You also very nicely pointed out about not giving up when things do not go your way. About making questions, you gave an example which I could resonate to. I used to teach my younger sister and especially in maths, I used to make up questions for her to practice. I used to do that for myself too since the number of sample questions in a book were limited. And finally you were right on the fact that in doing what you have told you learn about yourself which is critical. Nobody knows you better than your own self. I would like to end by giving my example. I was and still am very bad at mugging up and there were times I would forget formulae. My father used to always tell me to focus on fundamentals. That made me learn the derivations of the formula. This helped me especially in exams when I forgot a formula. There were times when I derived the formula in the exam and then went on to solve the problem. I understand it could be time consuming but I practiced so much that I had enough time to derive the formula and solve it. P.S. - Even I was told about the story of Gauss when we were being taught the formula = n(n+1)/2

[@Prof_JC]

There is a limit to how much you can memorise. So deriving things when needed is an absolutely essential skill to develop. And this is not going to happen without a robust understanding.

[@vaibhavnarayankar752]

​@@Prof_JCsir I have some queries about jee advanced eligibility.sir I give jee advanced 2021 I qealified in jee advanced but low category rank .can I give jee advanced 2024 repeating 12 again as fresh candidate ?what is am I eligible? Please respond me

[@ashokkumar-hh4qp]

​. Hi bro where fron you doing your class12 as fresher

[@Avegeania]

This is absolute gold, especially treating problems as a trove of knowledge waiting to be unlocked.

[@kavitham2294]

Extraordinary input sir for the School Children. Like a plant seeding, till the fruit yielding. This is about their way of life at Science and Maths. Hat's off to your effort for the Children Sir.

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you!

[@sohansingh2022]

Break the problem into isolated modules and use them as weapons to tackle something new. Each module has a reason to be applied. Try to break the new problem into the pre-existing modules. If you have solved sufficient good questions you will find out all the problems are simply the amalgamation of your pre-learnt modules. This is how I ended up at IIT Kanpur!

[@achievableworld4494]

Iitian❤

[@reachspring2067]

Aka First principles

[@vadalaachyutha5667]

1)know urself-wheather problem right or wrong know the key what made u solve or not able to solve problem 2)try to look at symmetry but think what happens if its not symmetrical 3) after class,try to learn concepts by own from books,them try basic questions and move to advance 4)try to make own questions from text or problems,combine multiple concepts in a questions means me: teach concepts to urself after reading textbook in a blank paper Thankyou so much sir

[@Prof_JC]

Nicely highlighted points.

[@mohitdhakad7392]

this is called knowledge without any hidden motive. thankyou sir..

[@dilipvedula6648]

Sir ji , totally appreciate your noble intentions but I differ with what you are saying. Only 2 things are needed.1) pay attention to what you are doing 2) be at it and not give up , everything takes time . Everyone’s life experiences are different and learns different things. No need to overcomplicate and create self doubt in school

[@RajeevKumar-mk1sg]

You are talking the juice that lies below the stiff skin of a delicious fruit. As a guardian of my son , preparing for these exams, I myself got much inspired for guiding him.

[@tanishkhandal4759]

I am in my final year of engineering this year, I have always been looking to articulate all of what sir said together. This video will really help me to upskill myself by bridging the gap between my life problems and the actual engineering level problems. I will not get deceived and demotivated looking at challenges after this video for sure. Thank you sir.

[@zykid60]

I watched jc sir's video at the start of this month and approached his style of problem solving method, honestly my level of problem solving skill is improving day by day, but now i am not the highest level but i will attain it one day for sure. I am always been afraid of problems and now love the art of problem solving. Once again Thank u very much jc sir. You are a genius.

[@Question-Research-wj5wr]

Process which you are teaching I can see your effort and even you too is heading towards perfection... through your techniques...👍🏻

[@kumarsubhambili3]

Although this video is meant for school students, particularly between Standard 6 and 10. I am finding it very useful after graduating.

[@SaurabhShukla-mz1mt]

Thank you so much sir only by your suggestion I am able to solve my mathematics problem you are God 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@eternal456]

I am watching this video in my drop year ( I didn't prepare in 10 + 2, because my parents didn't want to admit me to an offline coaching and I thought it was impossible to prepare on my own, I regret this a little but okay). I feel so sad that , I was part of this education system,it killed my curiosity. Believe me when I say this,as a kid I was very bright and curious,I used to watch space documentaries at the age of watching cartoons. But like majority of the schools i was forced to do rot learning again and again which completely changed my opinion about studies, I lost all of my interest. Now I am sitting here thinking what would have happened if I didn't lose my old self. So my only advice to my little brothers and sisters out there watching this video just like me, dont let your interests die, explore while you can. Dont get overpowered by the system. Search for wonderful videos like this which can actually help you do better both academically and mentally. Great video Sir!!

[@Headstriker_2006]

I am Literally in the same situation. My school sucked the passion out of me. Now i am confused on what to do and where to start. But overcomming these challenges will be crucial for my future self. Good luck to you

[@eternal456]

@@Headstriker_2006 For real dude, it's so hard for kids like us who have no interest in memorizing facts but are actually interested in the subject but due to score oriented mentality, we wasted most of our time running after top scores losing the innate creativity along the way. Good luck man ,I hope we can recover 🙏🏼.

[@16mb76]

If you are truly a curious kid get yourself reading habit of books if u failed you are pseudo curious kid.

[@eternal456]

@@16mb76 I actually read books. I am very fond of stories of different cultures. But you know mate this whole "Internet" plus the environment at school killed me. I fell for instant gratification as I kept losing my interest in academics. I have stopped all the scrolling now , but I am not sure if I will recover or not but no harm in trying right.

[@Headstriker_2006]

@@eternal456 Bro i cannot convey how much i relate to you. I am trying, though it takes time and a lot of effort, i am improving.

[@pastelteaaniiii]

9:27 this point absolutely holds true for me. In class I understand everything and that leads me to think I have been taught everything by the teachers and I become very complacent. Come exam time, I am totally wrecked because they skip half the syllabus and advanced numericals. I also have do not focus on one topic and hop around multiple topics leaving no time for revision or deep understanding.

[@shubhamrajpallu997]

This is something really important to be known by a good student. Many students join tutions when school teaching isn't enough for them. That may help achieve good marks but their is no development in their skills. Same happened to me also. I wish I had got this type of guidance atleast in my JEE prearation stage. This video needs to be seen by all the students who are really seeing forward to study at higher levels.

[@ashtag1495]

I'm grateful that there is some PPL to talk about issues like this. But it's a shame it has not reached to those who need still or maybe not in right time we should help to share this msg to All students around india❤❤

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you.

[@smitj5404]

I was first thinking like: this is for DSA problem solving, and seen almost 75% video, and it helped a lot!

[@anandnarayanan3810]

You speak like God... Like a saint.... If I had a teacher like you, I would have studied science amd maths and became a scientist. Love and respect to u sir

[@boring20]

Sir, i have seen your blog articles. We readers will love it if you write more often. About your problem and life learnings

[@Prof_JC]

Yes, I'd like to write more often too.

[@workinprogress0123]

I think the fundamental takeaway from this video would be to observe and analyse. Analyse the pitfalls, wrongs and mistakes to avoid them. And Analyse the successes to repeat them. Thank you prof. I'm looking for your more videoes on genuine advices for students. Even for students who are not in the engineer sector.

[@bleedphysics117]

Sir again an extremely fundamental video! The extremely minute details are absolutely true for all problem solving skills on Earth!! 🙏🙏🙏A lot of regards for you Sir! Please help all of us young people with the superb advices that you give from your experience. Thanks a lot Sir and wish you a very happy Diwali to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you, Snigdho! A Very Happy Diwali to you too.

[@TheGuruNetOn]

See "How to Solve it" by George Polya. 1) Introspection (post mortem analysis) helps one to identify what works and what doesn't and most importantly WHY. Over time this builds up a library of common pitfalls or cognitive biases to avoid in future. 2) Brainstorming helps one to generate different options or approaches to a problem. Also creating hybrid combinations when straightforward methods don't work. 2) Evaluating each option/branch : Trial and error helps one to unearth and learn more about your opponent ie the problem. 3) Backtracking to other options/branches. 4) Comparing branches tried out and organising the feedback gained by grappling with the problem. Using this gained knowledge to prune/eliminate dead end or irrelevant branches drastically filters and reduces wasted effort. 5) Look deeper into mundane things. Why do they work? Is there a better way to do things ie improve your technique? 6) Turn it into a game or puzzle that you're trying to work out. Make up your own questions or modify the question to make it different or harder or easier. Many of the above methods are used in the field of AI heuristics.

[@CIMA-vs5kq]

Basically have a growth mindset. Be curious.

[@omkar-il5bo5ok2x]

Thank your very much...sir ... I used to stuck in maths ...but when I saw this video i applied your all tips now... It's really working and I gained confidence 😄❤❤ #dreamBanker

[@shobhitverma2478]

Sir, You're right for problem 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 10 Total sum = 10+10+10+10+ 10+ 5= 55 Here I tried out what you've said and I can see results

[@JitendriyaSamanta-wl7nu]

I don't know why... But I feel you are explaining my point of view of dealing with different things.... My main problem is i always try to do things actively(using my brain heavily) due to which I donot last long.... Which makes me inconsistent... And before a few days I felt that I am good at those things which had enjoyed while doing them... So I feel I should enjoy doing things in my life which will make me good at everything ❤️

[@MrBEYOND-wi4fh]

❤I am so happy after finding you and h c verma sir on youtube. Thank you so much sir 🙏

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you. I am honoured beyond words that at least in some context I am being mentioned in the same sentence as Prof. H. C. Verma. A lot of my basic understanding in Physics is due to his Concepts of Physics books. I still keep them in my office!

[@MrBEYOND-wi4fh]

@@Prof_JC Teachers like you, are blessing for us sir again thank you so much sir for such videos and suggestions.

[@itachu.]

@@Prof_JC wow the book has came a long way

[@kamleshmaurya3599]

Professor You are doing great thing. Great respect for you🙏🙏 Everyone tells that for problem solving just solve problem but that's not at all. But also what should be correct minset of problem solving and how to improve with efficiently You explained it very well....

[@reachspring2067]

Can see your effort in verbalizing problem solving techniques.. your own original ideas.. clarity of thought is awesome n therapeutic

[@unconsciouslyconscious4415]

This stuff is gold. Thank you very much sir, this will boost my prep by a huge magnitude(and also correct the direction)

[@siddhantprakash.]

Woah, this is one of the life changing video for me. Thanks for the beautiful knowledge. Even though I've graduated from my engg. I will try to develop my problem solving skills even more by these methods in my coding journey.

[@Nilpotent1]

Professor this video was truly appreciating for me I was also wandering thro same issue from the jun 2023. I have noted all the things you have served and i will also try my best to be stuck with this ideas. Truly thanks sir,meet you soon ❤

[@rahuldwivedi4758]

Sir this is not only applicable to students but can very well be extended to professionals as well. Valuable lessons.

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you.

[@MrHuntervad]

So in very short try to understand everything from the problem, it's solution, it's fails, yourself thinking about it, and the patience to be there. Appreciate knowledge as anything can help you solve a problem, solve both lower adn higher level of problems. Take up a mindset where everything you solve or learn is interconnect to an existing possibilty or something that existed, so you know, just like working out is something like doing construction work, remeber when you were a child and you imagined a "life"? Cool vid thanks for the PoV, it is indeed helpful.

[@boring20]

I am in college now i am persuing my bsc. And now i am scratching my head why haven't this video came out few years back.

[@rihanshaikh2888]

Thankyou Sir, this is great advice from an expert academic. I am sure this will surely help so many students. Keep sharing such beautiful and meaning full messages. Thanks again

[@HellRaiZOR13]

I completely get what you were trying to say regarding the changing of symmetry which is usually done at the higher level of PhD or above research works. Recently I published a research paper in a reputed international journal for my PhD study in which I did this and I found an interesting perspective which previous studies missed. The editors and reviewers were quite impressed by it and said that my paper brings some fresh perspective to the table in that field. I completely agree with your points in this video and a great effort initiated by you to inspire our indian youth to be much better.

[@Prof_JC]

Congratulations on the paper!

[@HellRaiZOR13]

@@Prof_JC thanks Professor for your well wishes 🙏 happy Diwali to you and your family.

[@mighty_potato]

Thanks sir for your realistic insights on how to approach problems. ❤

[@unanimatereactor5014]

sir i was feeling really frustrated about not being able to solve a problem i feel better now thank you

[@helfireraj17]

First of all , thank you for the special gift for our Diwali that you provided us this video. I'll definitely try to implement all the facts that you've talked in this video and I don't know I'll be successful or not but I'll try to give my best. Happy Diwali Sir ❤

[@rashmikoiri8860]

Thank u so much sir for the tips .Hope i would be able to improvise my problem solving skill for physics.The postmortem tip is the thing which i think will help me in physics .Thank u once more sir

[@mysterio9876]

See you at college Sir, I m gonna clear jee mains and advanced this year no matter how difficult that goes, Thank you so much for guidence

[@physicskipaathshala9708]

Sir your videos are good...idealistic talks which studious students may follow only. Kindly give suggestions on how to study for a school student of 2024...

[@satyampratap1382]

Sir make a video on ' how is masters program in iits ' and who should pursue them Thankyou

[@saini_vishesh_26]

Me who watching as a neet dropper, still find this video very helpful 😇

[@jalindarshinde6628]

Thank you so much Guidance 🌸

[@shobhitverma2478]

Persue challenges in active way i.e seek out challenge which isn't at your current level. Doing routine work in challenging way. Post mortem of problem even if it's solved and if not solved. Problem posing - asking questions to yourself while solving problems

[@chandrabhushansingh5561]

Hello sir good morning. You're doing amazing job Sharing your experience. When I found your vedio I can not stopped watching continuously even though I am working IT professional. The more vedio I am watching the more I am getting enlighten. Thank you sir

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Jeemate9]

Thank you sir this video changed my perspective of looking at problems and also gave me a reality check

[@NavkrithAnand]

Sir can you break down in steps how to approach maths as well as physics questions by applying steps one after another..

[@premprasad3511]

This is excellent advice on learning problem solving skills , but I think students still need coaching . Some might be able to coach themselevs, some need a coach but everybody needs to workout for speed and accuracy and to avoid missteps while solving a problem in the test. The only way one can do that is by repetition of the exercises just like in physical exercises.

[@amansingh-lo1or]

Happy Diwali sir thank to give knowledge of problems solving skills.

[@algebraabhi9228]

Sir hats off to you you are great

[@Debottro]

Happy diwali sir. Ami class 11 e pori. Aapnar advice ta khubi helpful laglo

[@shobhitverma2478]

Please make a video on how to develop conceptual understanding of any topic in engineering so that no matter how difficult problem comes one can easily solve it Sir, please make video on it so that it help for GATE aspirants.

[@gamerdracwound]

Happy Diwali Sir . Meet you soon

[@SOUMYARANJANGURU]

Thank you sir for solving my biggest ever problem...wishing to meet you soon at IIT sir 🙏. A very Happy Diwali...

[@menonplayzzz5486]

Thank you so much sir for this video. It helps someone like me to improve my problem solving skills which have been bad since the beginning. Sir kindly make video for 11th wasted students and how can we save it as 11th class is going to end in 3 months.

[@sudhanshubehera7046]

Best Diwali gift for me 😇

[@sohamm20]

I would recommend starting Competitive Programming

[@yyuss]

Thank you so much sir for giving such a marvelous advice 😊.I will try my level best and not disappoint you. Hope everyone pass will flying colours 🪔

[@AvikGupta-ch7oh]

Sir i am feeling blessed while listening you

[@Abhishek-ti5er]

Sir it really is helpful and I enjoyed every bit of it dhanyawad.❤

[@AbirHossain-k6d]

Love you sir from bangladesh . Currently preparing for Dhaka university IBA.

[@Prof_JC]

All the best.

[@realkhanjanchoudhury1776]

Thank you for the helpful steps sir ...🎉happy diwali 🎇

[@BizVerseTv]

I learned you mentioned hc verma is the best book to understand physics … I can declare with confidence that it is no where near the best book to build initial grasp or understanding in physics coming form 10th … it’s a good book for problem solving only .. for starters students first should completely understand their board level NCERT book … then try their hands on he Verma .. but I would recommend Dinesh series books as all the problems have very good explanation and solutions… please guide students in the right path.. starting with hc Verma can cause adverse effect and losing interest in the subject …

[@user_2007-unbeatable]

I don't understand why did u say that, that's absolutely a good book with a good theory..!

[@boring20]

I have became an great fan of you sir

[@jyotijha2472]

Sir, i am really thankful to you for this. I am very very late but will follow this . CLASS 12

[@Prof_JC]

All the best.

[@karnikarathore5137]

Happy diwali sir g

[@SiddharthGautam-ry5wt]

Thank you sir I'm in 10th currently and will apply these tips

[@Prof_JC]

All the best!

[@nocringe8286]

Thanks for this direction.Happy diwali sir 🎉

[@phenomenal4647]

Very deep understanding video thanks for this kind of video Happy Diwali

[@cumulusmusic100]

Thank you Sir , this is surely going to help me develop my problem-solving skills.

[@Version2.0-t2e]

Thank you sir for such a wonderful gift on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.😊

[@AkashPrasannaVenkatesh]

Happy Diwali sir, thank you very much for the wonderful advice!

[@surendarpc6007]

00:02 Approach problem solving like a game 02:09 Level up your problem-solving skills by mastering routine concepts and actively pursuing challenges. 04:28 Actively pursue challenging things to develop problem-solving skills 06:48 Postmortem analysis is essential for identifying weaknesses in problem solving 09:22 Perform a postmortem analysis for both failures and successes to identify the steps that led to the solution. 12:00 Developing problem solving skills is a way of getting to know yourself better. 14:29 Develop problem-solving skills by posing questions and appreciating symmetries 16:54 Develop problem-solving skills by flipping routine math problems on their head 18:54 Develop problem solving skills by appreciating the beauty of certain problems and being adaptable. 21:03 Develop an appreciation for the innate construction of problem-solving in math and related subjects. 23:33 Developing problem-solving skills is achievable at any age

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you so much for the time-stamps!

[@jalindarshinde6628]

Happy Diwali Sir 🌸✨✨

[@manonmission4827]

Sir please make a video on How to learn physics and Math of Collage level sir i am currently in collage i have physics major but iam struggling to understand sir please i need that please help me out 🙏❤

[@Dasスビーエージット]

THANK YOU SIR FOR THIS PRECIOUS TIPS ❤❤

[@SushilKumar-ht3sk]

Much awaited video sir thankyou 🙏 Happy Diwali sir 🪔

[@Study-v7j]

Sir I please request you to make a video on how a serious jee aspirant should have his attitude and does isolating oneself from everyone during a drop will benefit ?...

[@jitendratiwari6886]

everything is available on the Internet and things are moving very fast this is not the time to solve all the questions in copy instead make sure that we try to build things. this is what we are missing, try to make a society where students build projects. we are still wasting a lot of time memorizing things, this way we will never be able to form a society where good products would be made. Learn from other civilization.

[@DHWANIL19]

Usain has already made a record of sprinting 100m in

[@rishabhmaurya5439]

Sir please do make video on complete process of PMRF

[@Haffun8]

Sir, You should time your chapters in mm:ss format in the video. That will help students navigate to the points easily.

[@Prof_JC]

Right.

[@SBIMNTSI]

Respected Sir🙏🏻Thank you very much.

[@bhavyajha5865]

23:33 Late? m starting in ug 2nd year. I am currently persuing my degree in quantitative economics and data science. I love economics and I want to level up. I want to do more hands on stuff....i want to mix what I learn instead of studying math, stats, eco and comp sci as seperate subjects...lets see how this helps

[@gauravvvvvvvvvvvvvv]

From where you are pursuing this degree?

[@ShivamMishra-oi5xg]

How to make maths strong please sir guide 🙏🙏🙏

[@golukumar8851]

Happy diwali sir🎉🎉

[@RvVx7]

If you want my advice on this. Then I'll give my few cents, say if you want to learn something or solve a problem, first learn how it became a problem in the first place or in learning something first find out what was the need of that something that you're learning, how it came to be, who derived it , discovered it and why. Go into that rabbit hole and nothing, like literally nothing in this world will be impossible for you to learn.

[@adarshvashist8365]

SIR PLEASE MAKE NEXT VEDIO ON PAPER ATTEMPTING STRATEGY

[@indukumarigupta5039]

Sir cheenta courses are very good for learning problem solving.

[@vikasyadav1709]

Sir please make video for msc students

[@swarupchatterjee9721]

thank you sir for making this video in detail ..

[@luckyroy9714]

Happy Diwali sir 🎇🎆

[@luizbaite3506]

THANKYOU SIR.... 👌👌👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌👏👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🙏🙏🙏🫡🎉🎉💯💯💯🤝🤝🤝

[@rahulbarik6347]

Thank you sir for your help

[@rishabhnarula1999]

thanks sir, really great lessons.😅😊👍