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The Treasure Hunt
In this treasure hunt learning exercise, students determine a combination of events that satisfies given conditions. This one-page learning exercise contains 1 logic problem. The answer is provideed at the bottom of the page.
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Problem-Solving Methods in Biology
In this problem-solving worksheet, students will read a biologist's observations about elephant communication. Students will write down what the biologist observed, what facts she knew about elephants, and her hypothesis. Students will...
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Deductiva Deductions (Deductive Reasoning)
Third graders apply deductive reasoning and make predictions. In this language arts lesson, 3rd graders discuss questions and use deductive reasoning to make a prediction. Students look for patterns and prior knowledge to make predictions.
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Tricky Track Problem
In this problem solving worksheet, students find the results of a track meet. Students are given clues in the problem, and challenged to determine the winner of the high jump.
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Answer the Questions Based on the Venn Diagram: Deductive Reasoning
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, students answer 5 questions about a Venn diagram. Students use deductive reasoning to answer each question.
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Mr. P's Life Problem
In this life problem instructional activity, students read given facts. Afterward, they use logic and deductive reasoning to determine answers to given questions. This one-page instructional activity contains 11 problems. Answers are...
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The Harry Potter Problem
In this Harry Potter activity, students read a portion of an inscription from the book. Students use logic to determine the contents of the seven bottles described in the paragraph. This one-page activity contains 1 logic problem. The...
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Brothers and Sisters
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, students use 7 clues to determine the ages and relationships of 8 people. The page opens to the answer sheet.
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Handley 75th Anniversary Football Problem
In this football worksheet, students read clues and use logic to determine the names of football players. This one-page worksheet contains 16 problems. Answers are provided.
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Aging Problem
In this aging problem, students read a word problem, write an equation, and determine the current age of specified persons. This one-page instructional activity contains 1 multi-step problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the...
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The Five Houses
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, students use clues to tell the nationality, beverage, snack, house color and pet of five people.
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The Face Card Problem
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, students arrange cards to they fit the clues given in the puzzle.
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Deductive Reasoning
Tenth graders investigate deductive reasoning. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders compare and contrast inductive ns deductive reasoning. Students use deductive reasoning to investigate algebraic proof and explore deductive geometric...
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Geometry, Measurement & Reasoning
Students construct two-column proofs. In this geometry activity, students use deductive reasoning and geometric properties to justify given geometric statements. Students compare and contrast proofs.
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Scientific Methods in Biology
In this scientific methods activity, students will review the steps necessary in testing a hypothesis including the types of reasoning and variables involved. This activity has 6 terms in a crossword puzzle and 4 fill in the blank...
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Deductive Reasoning
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 various problems applying deductive reasoning to each. First, they determine if a valid conclusion can be reached from the 2 true statements using the Law of Detachment or the...
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Deductive Reasoning
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, students solve ten different problems by applying deductive reasoning to each one. First, they determine if a valid conclusion can be reached from each of the 2 true statements given using the Law...
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With Detective Fiction in the Urban Classroom
Students listen to a verbal explanation of the function of deductive reasoning and problem solving. They read one of Donald Sobol's 'Two-Minute Mysteries' and complete a worksheet requiring them to write out the information which is...
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Up, Up and Away with the Scientific Method
Students utilize the scientific method to design a way for a balloon to be suspended between the floor and the ceiling.
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Idioms
Young scholars explore the use of common idioms and deduce the correct meanings of idioms.
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Dogs and Turnips
Students attempt to assemble a meaningful sentence by successively turning over cards with words on them. They try to deduce the meaning of a selection while having access to only a limited selection of words.
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Archaeological "Dig"
Students examine a mummy covered in volcanic ash and deduce facts about the mummy. They deduce how archaeologists are able to learn so much from the remains of those from earlier civilizations.