After discussing the artistic elements and design process needed to construct the modern sculpture, Lao Tzu, kids get logical. They consider the purposeful use of space in the sculpture, design a modern piece for a specific space at...

Let's think about the ways in which a person could simplify an expression where a polynomial is divided by a monomial. Sal shares 3 different modes he could use to simplify, then uses each way to solve the same problem.

Constructing a well-organized argument is the focus of this tutorial, originally created for the Purdue University writing program. The slides can be adapted for any composition course or writing unit. 

You can write some music scores using images rather than musical notation. Kids learn how they can become musical composers by using graphics or images in place of musical notation. An interesting slide-show, but a more interesting...

What kind of food does a monkey eat? If you know, then you'll be able to complete this instructional activity. To practice drawing a straight line, learners draw to connect the animal to its food. A total of five lines will be drawn from...

Super cool and totally fun math awaits your class. They are the code breakers, and their job is to identify and locate the secret agent by breaking two different codes. They use all their skills to solve a series of double-digit addition...

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...

Use this presentation as a means to spark discussion and promote critical-thinking skills in your classroom. Learners read and discuss a series of questions such as whether animals can talk. This presentation provides a good way to have...

Divide two polynomial expressions by writing the problem as a fraction or as long division. Sal shows how to use long division to divide polynomials. A solid understanding of polynomial operations is necessary to grasp this video.

Have your class practice problem solving and critical-thinking skills. Learners read a long story about an adventure involving a haunted house, make decisions about what the character should do, and evaluate the storytelling process.

Helping students develop strategies for solving problems can be a difficult task. Using visual representations and diagrams, this presentation takes learners from problem to solution. By first providing an overview of the different...

Students listen and discuss word problems that promote students to demonstrate logical reasoning. In this logical reasoning lesson plan, students discuss 10 word problems.

In this logical reasoning worksheet, students complete logic charts in five multiple choice problems.  The solutions are available by clicking on the "Check It" button found on the bottom of the page.

Second graders investigate logical reasoning. In this math vocabulary lesson plan, 2nd graders explore the words: always and sometimes while evaluating story problems. Students create images on KidPix to illustrate their understanding of...

In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders calculate a path taken without repeating and crossing the same path more than once. They are given clues to help-them find the right answer. There is a solution key with his word problem.

In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders are given a scenario and asked to solve using algebraic symbols and equations. They have to figure out how the boss knew what state would be Jack's last state to visit. A solution is provided.

In this logical and creative reasoning worksheet, student solve 20 'wacky' words puzzles. Each puzzle contains a mathematical equation that can be translated into a 'wacky' word. An answer key is provided.

In this online worksheet, students solve 1 creative thinking problem, where they determine who a man's father is given specific information. A solution is available.

In this online math challenge, learners determine how many students are in a classroom considering a total number of jellybeans and how many each student received. A solution is available.

In this algebra worksheet, learners solve a word problem using algebraic expressions. An answer key is provided.

Tenth graders investigate if-then statements. In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders identify the hypotheses and the conclusions of if then statements. The identify the "if" part and the "then" part using logical reasoning.

For this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem by playing a game of Solomon, where they capture their opponents piece and remove them from the game. There is one problem with answer key.

In this word puzzle worksheet, students find the pattern in two word lists (likes/dislikes).

First graders solve one problem per day regarding the story of Three Little Pigs. In this math journals lesson, 1st graders solve problems on a daily basis using the story of the Three Little Pigs.