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Improving Deductive Reasoning Skills
Students develop a strategy list for problem solving by working with different types of problems. They recognize problems that may be solved using deductive reasoning and solve deductive reasoning problems.
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Math Square Puzzle
In this addition puzzle worksheet, students fill in 10 blank spaces on a math puzzle grid. Students make each row and column add up to be the sum at the end of each line of the puzzle.
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It All Adds Up Math Puzzle
In this math puzzle learning exercise, students solve a 10 space addition puzzle in which the rows and columns add to be the number given at the end of each row.
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It All Adds Up- Math Square Puzzle
In this addition puzzle worksheet, students solve a math square in which rows and columns are added to equal the number provided at the end of each row. Students insert the digits in the puzzle to make correct addition sentences.
Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Made Up Math
Is there a way to connect creative thinking, logical reasoning, mathematical understanding, and humor? You bet there is! Kids begin by creating creative math quizzes, which require creative thinking to solve. For example, 1+1=24, one...
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Repeating Patterns
Pattern recognition is a very important skill to foster in younger children. It helps boost algebraic reasoning, logical reasoning, and mathematical reasoning skills. Here are 11 different shape patterns for learners to complete. They...
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Fun Math Quiz
Quizzes can be a fun way to review math concepts while building proficiency. Kids answer sixteen different problems that cover algebraic reasoning, geometry, addition, multiplication, and word problems. This is a dynamic quiz that is...
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Math computation
The lesson says it is intended for 4th grade but it is suitable for grades 1-3 as well. The class discusses what it means to add, the commutative property of addition, and mathematical reasoning. This is an exercise in number sense,...
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MS Math Multiplying Fractions
Students investigate the concept of fractions using the application of a word problem. The concept is taught by giving a word problem that needs to be solved. The lesson requires strong reading comprehension and logical thinking skills.
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A Human Number Line: Teacher Notes
Twenty-one pieces of tagboard can lead your class to a greater understanding of integers when you use them to form a human number line. After creating this math tool, two strategies for adding and subtracting will have your...
KenKen Puzzle
KenKen® Puzzle
Think inside the box with KenKen® puzzles to provide some problem solving practice. These puzzles are similar to Sudoku, but require computation inside designated boxes. There are multiple puzzles with a range of difficulties to...
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Mixed Problems- Logical Reasoning
In this mixed math problems worksheet, 3rd graders complete 8 logical thinking problems. They solve patterning problems, magic squares, mystery numbers, and geometry problems.
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Logical Thinking Skills and Comparison
In this logical thinking skills worksheet, students solve word problems involving one and two digit numbers. Students complete 20 word problems.
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Weekly Math Challenge
Young scholars solve a new math challenge every week. For this math center activity, students explain the process of solving the weekly challenge. Young scholars are assessed on what is included in their challenge notebook. Students earn...
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Math Cross-- Puzzle #33
In this math puzzle learning exercise, students solve 28 problems and insert the answers into a puzzle grid. The problems include all 4 math operations, telling time, measurement, word problems, rounding, money, order of operations and...
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Math Made Me, Glad
In this math puzzle, each letter stands for a number. Students find the numbers to substitute for each letter so the words "math made me glad" add up to "momma." Eight solutions are shown on the answer key.
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House and Holmes: A Guide to Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
Test your pupils' reasoning skills with several activities and a quick mystery to solve. Learners watch and analyze a few video clips that demonstrate reasoning in action, practice deduction with an interactive and collaborative...
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Fractions of Fun
Reinforce concepts and encourage learner engagement with a collection of math games, science experiments, and cross curricular activities. In one fun resource, learners sort objects, keep a diary of everyday fractions, play a game using...
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Bow-Wow County
In this maps and reasoning skills worksheet, students use the 8 clues provided to label the towns on the map. Students make sure the towns they have labeled on the map fit all the clues.
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Operation Spaghetti
Find the math in recipes. Young chefs will follow a recipe and investigate the total cost for materials. They measure amounts of food necessary for the recipe and compute the per person cost.
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Probability Crossword
Make probability fun and test your learners' knowledge of math probability vocabulary. Print out this crossword puzzle and see if they know enough about outcomes and experiments to fill in the blanks. The answer key is attached in...
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Number Line: Negative Numbers
For this graphing calculator worksheet for the TI-83 calculator, students first observe a demonstration for calculating negative numbers. Next, students use their graphing calculator to answer 6 thoughtful T/F and short answer...
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Logic
In this math logic puzzle worksheet, 5th graders complete 24 empty squares within a puzzle. Directions are provided and some numbers are filled in to prompt students.
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Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Introduce pupils to the two types of reasoning, inductive and deductive. Classmates work in pairs or small groups to learn the difference between the two and apply these reasonings to develop valid conclusions.