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EngageNY

TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 15

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What do a cheetah, Audi commercial, and air have in common? They're all topics of an engaging inquiry-based, hands-on workshop for educators about background knowledge, reading strategies, the CER model, and argumentative writing. The...
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US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math for the Fun of It

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This compilation of math activities engages parents and children in the use of math whenever they are at home. Packed with concise, high interest activities, related illustrations, detailed "parent pointers," and easy to following...
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Other

Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 2

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
NZMaths is a New Zealand teacher resource that provides lesson plans for students in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Other

Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for students in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a University of Toronto website, this page defines and describes deductive and inductive reasoning in solving mathematical problems.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Logic

For Students 6th - 8th
Understanding mathematical language in problem solving can be a difficult concept to grasp. Sharpen your logical reasoning skills at this test prep site that explains the terms: if, and, or, implies, and only if, as they relate to math....
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Deductive Reasoning

For Students 6th - 8th
An explanation and description of deductive reasoning in solving problems at this site from The Math Forum. Simple and helpful information.
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Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Right Angle Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A geometry problem for students to use their mathematical reasoning skills to explain a right triangle property.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Don't Fall In

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you ever wondered why manhole covers are round? Believe it or not, there is a logical, mathematical reason. See if you can figure it out in this NCTM Math Challenge for Families activity. A one-page activity with suggested life...
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Smart Guess Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Can you guess the correct number between 1 and 99 in less than 30 tries? Play this fast paced, interactive game that tests your number sense and reasoning skills. If your are a great guesser, your name will be posted.
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Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Counting Triangles Again

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
A "one star" geometry problem that requires finding the visual pattern and applying logic with basic math skills to find triangles in a pattern.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Instant Insanity

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Excellent interactive challenge working with cube nets to stack them in a specific order. Manipulate the cubes online to solve the problem.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street

For Students Pre-K - K
Do you know how to get to Sesame Street? This collection is designed to engage preschoolers in everyday learning by teaching core skills in Math, Literacy, STEM, and Social and Emotional Development. Here you'll find hundreds of videos,...
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Quia

Quia: Story Problems With Mixed Practice

For Students 3rd - 8th
Your problem-solving skills are put to the test in this interactive word problem game on this site. Employ a variety of mathematical skills and strategies including logical reasoning and computation. Multiple choice problems created for...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Self Check Quiz on Reasoning & Proof

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of concepts utilized in Geometry. The multiple choice questions test students on mathematical reasoning and proof.
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Iowa State University

Math Night Resources: Pencil and Paper Games

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play these pencil and paper games to engage learners in critical thinking and reasoning. Written directions are provided along with colorful animation to explain in detail how each game is played and possible strategies needed to win.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Working With Logic

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your logic and knowledge of conditionals, biconditionals, negations, conjunctions, and disjunctions in this twelve-question quiz. Answer each question on your own, then see what the answer and the reasoning behind the answer are.
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Iowa State University

Math Jeopardy

For Students Pre-K - 1st
It's time for Jeopardy. Detailed directions and suggested game questions are given for Math Jeopardy. Questions are attached in a PDF file that can be downloaded and printed.
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Other

Nz Maths: Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 3 Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This New Zealand Problems website is an excellent resource for lesson plans in problem-solving. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Net Cuts

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this enrichment game, the nets for nine solids are displayed. The twist is that each net has been cut into two pieces. The challenge is find the pieces that go together.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Logical Leaps: Rational Numbers on the Number Line

For Students 6th - 8th
In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving a wallaby jumping contest.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Logical Leaps: Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals on the Number Line

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this interactive, students use logic to solve three riddles involving a frog jumping contest and then place the contestants' jumps at the correct points on the number line. Numbers are randomized so that the frogs' placements on the...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Logical Leaps: Rational Numbers on the Number Line

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving a wallaby jumping contest. Then, place each contestant's jump -- a fraction, mixed number, or decimal between -5 and +5 -- at the correct point on the number line. Backward jumps...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Logical Leaps: Fractions and Decimals From 0 to 1 on the Vertical Number Line

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving a flea-jumping contest. Place each contestant's jump, represented by either a fraction or a decimal in both feet and inches, at the correct point on the vertical number line....