Sophia: Deductive Reasoning and the Laws of Logic: Lesson 3

Introduce pupils to the two types of reasoning, inductive and deductive. Classmates work in pairs or small groups to learn the difference between the two and apply these reasonings to develop valid conclusions. 

It is elementary, my dear Watson. A segment in a playlist on geometry introduces the idea of deductive reasoning. The video goes over three rules that apply to deductive reasoning and conditional statements.

Challenge your students to explain why this interesting mathematical law works! Sal, accompanied by Vi Hart, demonstrates BenfordÕs Law. They challenge the listeners to see if they can give an intuitive reason why this law fairly...

This lesson introduces deductive reasoning and the laws of logic. It is 1 of 7 in the series titled "Deductive Reasoning and the Laws of Logic."

This lesson introduces deductive reasoning and the laws of logic. It is 4 of 7 in the series titled "Deductive Reasoning and the Laws of Logic."

This lesson introduces deductive reasoning and the laws of logic. It is 6 of 7 in the series titled "Deductive Reasoning and the Laws of Logic."

This lesson introduces deductive reasoning and the laws of logic. It is 7 of 7 in the series titled "Deductive Reasoning and the Laws of Logic."

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept introduces students to deductive reasoning using the laws of detachment, contrapositive, and syllogism. Students examine guided notes, review guided...

Students use logical arguments and inductive reasoning to make or disprove conjectures. After observing a teacher led demonstration, students discover that the deductive process narrows facts to a few possible conclusions. In groups,...

This OFCN lesson plan offers ideas for incorporating deductive reasoning problems into the classroom.