Given, Required, Analysis, Solution, and Paraphrase
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GRASP corresponds to the mathematical or physical means to solving a problem or scientific investigation. GRASP refers to the Given, Required, Analysis, Solution or Solve, and Paraphrase
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The instructions of GRASP are as follow:
G/ Given: state the given entities of the problem.
R/ Required: state the unknown entity
or entities of the problem.
A/ Analysis: state the formulas used to solve the problem. The equation
must be valid and should be commonly accepted.
S/ Solution or Solve: use the formula
to calculate the unknown variable
. Seek the Required.
P/ Paraphrase: Use the results in a sentence corresponding to the question asked.
GRASP is typically used for problems that have only quantitative
results.
It was formerly known as the Kaufman Theory, named for its creator.
Paraphrase
Paraphrase is restatement of a text or passages, using other words. The term "paraphrase" derives via the Latin "paraphrasis" from the Greek , meaning "additional manner of expression". The act of paraphrasing is also called "paraphrasis."...
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The instructions of GRASP are as follow:
G/ Given: state the given entities of the problem.
R/ Required: state the unknown entity
Entity
An entity is something that has a distinct, separate existence, although it need not be a material existence. In particular, abstractions and legal fictions are usually regarded as entities. In general, there is also no presumption that an entity is animate.An entity could be viewed as a set...
or entities of the problem.
A/ Analysis: state the formulas used to solve the problem. The equation
Equation
An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions. In modern notation, this is written by placing the expressions on either side of an equals sign , for examplex + 3 = 5\,asserts that x+3 is equal to 5...
must be valid and should be commonly accepted.
S/ Solution or Solve: use the formula
Formula
In mathematics, a formula is an entity constructed using the symbols and formation rules of a given logical language....
to calculate the unknown variable
Variable (mathematics)
In mathematics, a variable is a value that may change within the scope of a given problem or set of operations. In contrast, a constant is a value that remains unchanged, though often unknown or undetermined. The concepts of constants and variables are fundamental to many areas of mathematics and...
. Seek the Required.
P/ Paraphrase: Use the results in a sentence corresponding to the question asked.
GRASP is typically used for problems that have only quantitative
Quantity
Quantity is a property that can exist as a magnitude or multitude. Quantities can be compared in terms of "more" or "less" or "equal", or by assigning a numerical value in terms of a unit of measurement. Quantity is among the basic classes of things along with quality, substance, change, and relation...
results.
It was formerly known as the Kaufman Theory, named for its creator.