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Puzzle Boxes
In this addition puzzle worksheet, students complete 4 puzzles in which five numbers are placed so that the sum is a specified number in the down and across directions.
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Shoomoos
In this reasoning worksheet, students are shown 2 pictures that are shoomoos, and 2 that are not. Students circle the shoomoo in each of 4 groups. Note: A shoomoo has 3 eyes and 3 legs.
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Coin Combos
In this combination of coins worksheet, students make the specified amount using the number of coins indicated. Example: Make 35 cents with 2 coins. (1 quarter, 1 dime).
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Ten Baskets
In this multiplication worksheet, students read a story about a girl who is making fruit baskets. Students solve 5 word problems that will involve multiplying by ten.
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Plant the Beans
In this reasoning learning exercise, students draw pictures of beans in empty jigsaw puzzles. Students use the number of beans specified; every part must have at least one bean and parts that touch can't have the same number of beans....
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Add or Subtract
In this problem solving activity, students solve 4 problems in which a story problem is analyzed; there are shapes instead of numbers. Students choose from 2 choices the correct operation which should be used to solve the problem.
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Lines and Spaces
In this reasoning worksheet, 1st graders complete the directions provided using reasoning skills for each. Students focus on 4 problems following the given criteria to complete each.
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Box Mystery
In this math reasoning worksheet, students read 4 clues that describe the capacity of 4 boxes. Students use reasoning to number the boxes from 1 to 4 as the clues are analyzed.
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Shopping Spree- How Many Outfits Can You Make?
In this shopping spree, reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders list the outfits that can be made from 4 pairs of jeans and 4 t-shirts. They examine their list for patterns, and extend the reasoning to different numbers of pants and shirts.
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Analogies-Valentine's Day
In this Valentine's Day analogy worksheet, learners respond to 7 questions by writing the most appropriate word in the blank to complete the analogy.
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Geometry and Spatial Reasoning 2
In this math worksheet, students use pictures of hands, bears, and cartoon characters to review geometrical terms including reflections and rotations.
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Everything You Know Is Wrong 1: Us and Them
Learners explore rational, irrational, analytical and non-analytical methods of reasoning. They participate in numerous exercises and hands-on activities to understand assumptions and how most people think. Students establish the...
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Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
High schoolers analyze and distinguish between deductive and inductive arguments. They produce, construct and evaluate deductive and inductive arguments. Each student reviews a list of key terms dealing with both types of arguments and...
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Improving Deductive Reasoning Skills
Students recognize problems that may be solved using deductive reasoning, and develop aids to help them in solving these problems. They produce their own deductive reasoning puzzles for other students to solve.
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Using Combinations to Solve a Puzzle
Students use combinations to help solve a puzzle. In this math combinations lesson, students use combinations to help them solve a puzzle presented in video clips. Students compare and share their results with classmates, discussing...
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Top of the Jobs
Students write reasons for liking a certain job. In this jobs lesson plan, students identify the top 3 jobs they would like to have. They then fill out a worksheet explaining why they would like to have that job.
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Poor Little U, Poor Little I !
For this counting vowels worksheet, students count how many of each vowel is seen on the page between the two arrows. Students record their findings on a chart.
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Solving Problems
Students, in groups, use logic and mathematical reasoning to solve given problems. Afterwards, they summarize strategies used to solve the problem and discuss a variety of ways to solve the situation. Individually, students complete...
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Lines and Dots
Students develop a strategy to win the game. Charlie Taylor is trying to get his engine built for the Wright Brothers before Charles Manly gets his done for Samuel Langley. The person who completes the most boxes is the person who gets...
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Which Age?
Students recall time and place of objects. The National Aviation Hall of Fame is set up in six ages: The Early Years, WWI, the Golden Years, WWII, the Jet Age, and the Space Age. Use this activity for a review of the NAHF after the tour....
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Triangular Numbers
Students are introduced to the problem and brainstorm ideas for approaching the problem and keeping track of what has been done. They work in pairs and share their answers, explaining their reasoning.
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No-Three-In-A-Line Game
Students use logic and reasoning to answer problems. Through interpreting information and results in the context to examine patterns. They examine how to solve the problems using strategy in mathematics.
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Math: Reasoning and Problem Solving using Voyages
Young scholars plan a voyage as the captain of a tall ship in the early days of exploration and merchant trading. They choose 2 ships and 3 voyages for a total of 6 possibilities. They calculate the number of days and distance of their...
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Easter Egg Math
First graders apply logic and reasoning skills to solve math word problems. Using four colored paper eggs and four names, they try to soilve the logic puzzle by matching a name with a favorite color. Students check their answers on the...