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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Instant Insanity

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Excellent interactive challenge working with cube nets to stack them in a specific order. Manipulate the cubes online to solve the problem.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 2

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
NZMaths is a New Zealand teacher resource that provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 5

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 6

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Statistics, and Logic and Reasoning.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Introducing Metaphors Through Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is designed to help students begin to engage with metaphors on a deeper and more abstract level. The lesson will begin with a poem containing metaphors accessible at all levels, and with each poem, the lesson will progress in...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Recognizing Similes: Fast as a Whip

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson is designed to help students review what they have learned in earlier classes and to begin to engage with similes on a deeper and more abstract level. Students will define similes and identify examples; read and analyze the...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Logic Ladder App

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As students work with two great activities - Factor and Classic, they learn how to use logic and reasoning skills.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Geo Logic: How Much of the State Is Wet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using investigation and inquiry skills, students match classmates with their home state, and their states with the area and percentage of area of surface water that they contain, as well as where each of the states rank nationally in...
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Math Slice

Math Slice: True False Slice Special Test

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test student knowledge of basic logic with this short test. Assessment is scored immediately online. Could be used as an assessment tool.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Mathline: Bead Dazzling (Proportional Reasoning) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A comprehensive lesson plan on algebraic thinking where students create and identify patterns using proportional reasoning. Research based, this lesson plan includes technology connections, items for discussion, and extension activities.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Mathline Lesson: Mix It Up [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson based on the story, "Oliver's Fruit Salad," where young scholars explore the concept of proportional reasoning through modeling, student sharing, and questioning. A great introductory lesson for this concept that is sure to...
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Graphic
Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Mathematics: The Science of Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
A book excerpt, this page discusses John Venn's "simple, geometric method for checking the validity of syllogisms," with diagrams, examples, and related links.
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Lesson Plan
Microsoft

Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Candy Is Dandy

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore color distribution of M&M candies using this detailed lesson plan. An engaging integrated lesson that requires understanding of spreadsheets and formulas, and logical reasoning. Links to related websites.
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Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Logical Reasoning

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how logic and reasoning play a part in everyday thinking, and how deductive and inductive reasoning leads investigators to conclusions.
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Thirteen? Oh No! (Pdf)

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you're superstitious you may want to try this math challenge. Test your reasoning and number sense skills by finding out if there is a Friday the 13th every year. Discover how understanding number patterns and reasoning can be helpful...
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Don't Fall In

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you ever wondered why manhole covers are round? Believe it or not, there is a logical, mathematical reason. See if you can figure it out in this NCTM Math Challenge for Families activity. A one-page activity with suggested life...
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Interactive
Math Slice

Math Slice: Smart Guess Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Can you guess the correct number between 1 and 99 in less than 30 tries? Play this fast paced, interactive game that tests your number sense and reasoning skills. If your are a great guesser, your name will be posted.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Triangles to Tetrahedra

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Given an unlimited number of a specific type of equilateral, isosceles, and right triangles create as many tetrahedra as are possible. Includes printout.
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Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Net Cuts

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this enrichment game, the nets for nine solids are displayed. The twist is that each net has been cut into two pieces. The challenge is find the pieces that go together.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Konigsberg Plus

For Students 9th - 10th
See if you can solve this classic problem that Leonhard Euler first presented in 1736. Use the interactive section of this website to help you.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Seating Arrangements Plus!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Using your reasoning skills and the clues provided, try to figure out who is sitting where at this table of six. Check the solution and see if you are correct. You can choose similar games and math problems on this page, or choose math...
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Read This Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this one page website sharpen your logic and problem solving skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Online Mathematics Practice (Mock) Tests for Grades 4 Through 5

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
A collection of mock math tests, designed for grades 3-5, modeled after portions of standardized tests.