Sets and Logic Teacher Resources

A lengthy narrative about Pythagoras and his young scholars precedes an activity in which your young mathematicians practice using the Pythagorean theorem to solve three problems about flight and distance. Answers are provided. 

Here is a set of 16 problems in which the associative property of addition must be employed to solve. Tip: Provide concrete objects or manipulatives to aid struggling learners in understanding the concept.

Introduce the concepts and skills needed to find perimeter. The slide show includes the definition of perimeter, five examples, and a link to an interactive web page.

You've just found a teaching template ready to use, all you have to do is personalize it to fit your class. It contains five number sequences or patterns for learners to complete, a place for your name, and a "prize." Tip: This template...

Provide the class with the practice they need to become proficient at determining missing angles on a line. This very well made Powerpoint contains 5 problems where a protractor is used to help determine a missing angle on a given...

Practice basic subtraction and addition with your kindergarten class. The first two sections of the worksheet feature simple addition and subtraction problems, written in the horizontal format. The last section provides the problem and...

Here are the complete set of the math practice standards and the Common Core standards for first grade. They cover operations & algebraic thinking, operations in base 10, measurement and data, and geometry. Illustrated nicely with...

Students assess informal methods to solve real-world problems that utilize simple equations that involve one variable. They incorporate concrete objects to assist them in the solving of a variety of equations. The students are actively...

Here is the first video in a three-part series on evaluating exponential expressions. Sal Khan evaluates an exponential expression, reminding students to use PEMDAS while he demonstrates and explains his algebraic reasoning.

Connect algebraic reasoning with temperature conversions. Sal expresses a conversion where he uses a formula to convert degrees in Celsius to degrees in Fahrenheit.

Sal solves a complex determinant problem from the 2010 IIT entrance test. Knowledge of determinants, the exponential form of complex numbers, trigonometric ratios, and algebraic thinking are all utilized here.

In this algebra worksheet, students solve a Sudoku puzzle through guessing and calculation. An answer key is provided. This would be a great warm up or activity for early finishers.

In this missionaries and cannibals worksheet, students read a word problem and use logic and deductive reasoning to solve the problem.  This one-page worksheet contains one problem.  Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.

In this algebraic thinking worksheet, students are provided with the challenge of finding the sum of 100 by adding up a given list of 2 digit numbers. This worksheet contains 1 problem to solve and the solution.

A geometry module connects algebraic reasoning to geometry. It challenges scholars to investigate the slope criteria for parallel and perpendicular lines, prove theorems involving coordinate geometry, and write equations for circles and...

Assume all you know is that the variable Q represents a value that is bigger than the value represented by the variable P. Which is larger P + Q or 2P? The problems in this activity get more complex than...

Mr. Anderson explains how scientists are able to date ancient objects using radiocarbon dating. He describes carbon 14, what it is, and how it can be used to date an object. This lecture provides a very clear explanation of a slightly...

The concept of percent discount is very clearly explained in this informative tutorial. Learners will work through a real life discount problem using algebraic reasoning and a clearly outlined procedure. This is a good video.

This activity gets at the heart of algebraic reasoning and setting up equations with one variable to solve real-world problems. The worksheet has only one problem, but it requires that learners first use their own reasoning...

This PowerPoint is fully animated! Learners will subtract and add the number of fish Harold catches and puts in his boat. All sums and differences are under 6 and include algebraic  reasoning to figure out. Fun, interesting, and...

How do you solve a problem when a symbol or letter is used in place of a missing number? Build algebraic reasoning and problem solving skills with this presentation that explains three methods for finding a missing variable. The guess...

The intention of the slide-show is to provide learners with the opportunity to problems solve with a peer. They work through each problem provided and discuss their strategies. This is a great way to build foundational math and algebraic...

If you like to start each day with a new math challenge or warm-up, this resource is a must have. It includes 36 slides, each containing a different math challenge that stimulates algebraic reasoning, problem solving, and basic math...

Students analyze relating a model to an algebraic equation and visa versa. Patterns are reviewed in detail and then in pairs new models are created and then translated into a word problem or equation. They illustrate their models on...