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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Chocs, Mints, Jellies

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this one page website, logic and other problem solving skills will help you find a variety of solutions to this sweet dilemma. The University of Cambridge provides possible solutions to aid you in your decision making.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Briefcase Lock

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use logic and reason to figure out what the correct combination of numbers are for the locked briefcase. At this one page website you can also check the solution.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Whose Sandwich?

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this one page website logic and reason will help you figure out who ordered which sandwich. Check your results against the solution they provide at this website.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Zargon Glasses

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this one page website using logic you can help Zump figure out which combination of glasses go to which members of the 9 families who ordered glasses one day. Check your answer against the solution provided by the website.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Train Timetable

For Students 3rd - 8th
Reasoning will help you figure out the timetable for the trains in this problem. Construct a table and see if it matches the solution this one page website provides.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Home Time

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use the clues and logic to solve this car pool problem. The solution provided allows you to check your results.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Three Block Tower

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this one page website you have to use your logic. Then you can figure out how many towers can be built using three different colored blocks without repeating any color sequence.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Mixed Up Socks

For Students K - 1st
Your reasoning skills will come in handy as you find solutions to these "sock" problems. Solutions are available on this one page website.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Snails' Trails

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow the guidelines and figure out the logic needed to bring these two snails together! A solution is available to check your results.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Calendar Cubes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Solve this problem using your reasoning problem solving skills. The solution is available on this one page website.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Team Scream

For Students 3rd - 8th
This logic problem will require you to figure out a variety of combinations. The solution is available on this one page NRich website.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Magic Squares

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
In a Magic Square all the rows, columns and diagonals add to the same number. This number is called the Magic Constant. Learn math fundamentals visually and have fun at the same time.
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Math Aids

Math Aids: Logic Worksheets

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Great resource to practice and strengthen math skills pertaining to logic. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Got It

For Students 1st - 8th
Sharpen your logical thinking and see if you can figure out the strategy to get to the target number before the computer.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Keeping Cool

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Is it better to by block ice or crushed ice? Use your logical reasoning and measurement skills to solve this challenge that compares surface area of block ice and the same block cut into three cubes. A one page activity from the NCTM...
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University of Toronto (Canada)

Question Corner: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A simple discussion of the differences between inductive and deductive reasoning. Helpful to anyone who is having difficulty differentiating between the two.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: The Race [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A challenge that combines skills in problem solving and logical reasoning. See if you can figure out who will win the race by determining the rate of speed of each runner. A one page activity from NCTM Math Challenges for Families...
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Disfruta Las Matematicas

Disfruta Las Matematicas: Puzzles De Logica

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains many logic puzzles. It could be used as fun supplementary materials. Solutions are also provided.
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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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Other

Epsilones: Problemas Pi

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use logic or your knowledge of mathematics to solve this collection of math problems. Solutions are provided. [In Spanish]
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Tan, Don't Burn

For Students 3rd - 8th
How about a math challenge for a sunny day at the beach? Apply your problem solving, number sense, and logical reasoning skills to find out how long it would take Helix to get sunburned using SPF 10 lotion. Discover why understanding...
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Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: The Value of Two Column Proofs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains why we prove things. The explanation gives real world scenarios and an everyday example of why we should learn how to prove things.
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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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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Brain Boosters

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Discovery School offers a terrific "categorized archive of challenging Brain Boosters." Choose from hundreds of engaging activities pertaining to Categorization, Lateral Thinking, Reasoning, Logic, Word and Letter Play, Spatial...

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