what is the best way to figure out how to solve a question you have no idea of solving

Question: what is the best way to figure out how to solve a question you have no idea of solving
- Keywords:
  challenge,
  problem solving
Asked by peds534send69 to Sebastian J, Laura B, Fiona B, eleanoryates, Chon I Kam, Caroline, Amy on 9 Apr 2026.
- Caroline Roche answered on 9 Apr 2026:
  
  I use two methods depending on the type of problem, either I break it down into smaller pieces or make it as simple as possible (a starting block) and build it up from there.
  I also keep in mind that if something doesn’t work, that’s still a positive as I know to record that for the future.

Question: what is the best way to figure out how to solve a question you have no idea of solving