The document discusses strategies for solving mathematical problems. It recommends that students first understand the problem by identifying what is known and unknown, drawing figures if helpful, and separating different parts of the conditions. Students should then devise a plan of solution, considering related problems and theorems that could help. Finally, students should carry out their plan step-by-step, checking each step, and look back to verify the result and argument or see if the method could be applied to other problems. The document emphasizes stimulating students' curiosity to solve problems through their own means.