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Problem Solving: Draw a Diagram
This problem solving PowerPoint presents a detailed, logical sequence of steps to follow in order to solve a story problem. The thinking processes described are given in text and represented by a visual model. After discussing the...
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Lesson: Urs Fischer: Controlling our Logic, Metaphors, and Semantics
Kids use poetry and contemporary art to start thinking about logic and personal expression. They read Sylvia Plath's poem "Metaphor," and critically examine the art of Urs Fischer. After working though a few logic problems they write...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning
In this problem solving worksheet, students use logical reasoning to solve each of 4 problems. The word problems pertain to the position of people in line, theater seating and identification of who plays what instrument in a talent show.
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Argumentation and Logic
Students recognize inductive and deductive reasoning and analyze common fallacies in critical thinking. In this argumentation and logic lesson plan, students use role playing activities and specific instances of inductive and...
Perkins School for the Blind
Silly or Sensible?
Is it silly or sensible? That's a great question, and it's the question that will drive this entire lesson. Learners with special needs and visual impairments work together to analyze verbal information. The instructor makes a statement,...
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Friends Sharing
In this problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders solve 2 word problems and then draw how they solved each problem in the space provided.
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Digital Logic Signals
In this electronics worksheet, students interpret schematic diagrams and analyze circuit components to answer 9 short answer and problem solving questions.
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Travel Problems
This worksheet is actually an entire chapter focused on math problems involving, shortest path, minimum connector, traveling salesman, and Chinese postman problems. There are multiple activities, exercises, and examples to get students...
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Stone Soup
First graders examine the use of logic, deduction, and inference to determine the answers to riddles. They listen to a teacher read aloud of Heather Forest's, Stone Soup before discussing the story which gauges their comprehension....
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It's A Mystery!: Drawing Conclusions
Using a unique approach, this resource provides clues and a logic problem for learners to solve in order to have them draw conclusions. This would be an interesting and fun way for students to practice reading, and critical thinking skills.
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The House on Haunted Hill
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.
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Making and Using a Graphic Organizer for Solving a Mystery
Students create tables in a word processing program which helps them organize their text clues when reading a mystery story. They develop reading comprehension strategies while using a computer based graphic organizer in order to solve...
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Antonyms 4: Level 7
A dynamic way to build vocabulary is to find the perfect antonym for a word under study. This worksheet, whether used for individual practice or for group work, is sure to enrich the vocabulary of your pupils. Of particular value is the...
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Brain Teaser - Mail
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about sending a letter without the mailman opening the box. Students complete 1 problem.
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Problem Solving: Use Logical Reasoning challenge
In this sorting activity, students use logical reasoning to identify a sorting rule for each set of two pictures and draw a third item that belongs in each group. Students draw four pictures.
Savvas Learning
Putting Shapes in Order
Challenge math scholars with polygon word problems that require logical reasoning. They answer two word problems about geometric shapes and their arrangement in a column based on clues given. Next, learners draw a robot made of...
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Comparing Themes Across Texts
Read various texts to compare the themes across each text. Learners write a journal entry describing the most beautiful scenery they've seen and use a map of the United States to locate the Sequoia National Park and Muir Woods. They then...
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Brain Teaser - Friends
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about friends also being siblings. Students complete 1 problem on this worksheet.
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Brain Teaser - Snack
In this logic instructional activity, students solve a word problem using logic about different people having different snacks. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - Medics
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about doctors and lawyers having brothers. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - the Glove
In this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about the material of a glove touching the palm of hands. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - Eggs
For this logic worksheet, students solve a word problem using logic about eating eggs when there is no chicken or no eggs bought. Students complete 1 problem.
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Brain Teaser - Crime
In this logic activity, students solve a word problem using logic about committing a crime and no one going to jail. Students complete 1 problem.
