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Curated OER

House and Holmes: A Guide to Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Test your pupils' reasoning skills with several activities and a quick mystery to solve. Learners watch and analyze a few video clips that demonstrate reasoning in action, practice deduction with an interactive and collaborative...
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Curated OER

Proof by Induction

For Students 9th - 12th
In this induction worksheet, high schoolers read word problems.  They determine the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning.  Students solve the given problem through inductive reasoning.  This one-page worksheet contains 1...
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Flipped Math

Unit 2 Review: Reasoning and Proofs

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The proof is in the review. Individuals watch a short review of the content from the unit to prepare for the unit exam. The review covers inductive reasoning, conditional and related statements, and two-column algebraic and geometric...
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Curated OER

Inductive Reasoning and Conjecturing

For Students 10th
In this inductive reasoning and conjecturing activity, 10th graders solve 4 problems that include applying inductive reasoning and conjecturing to each problem. First, they determine if each conjecture is true or false based on the given...
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Curated OER

Inductive Reasoning and Conjecturing

For Students 10th
In this inductive reasoning and conjecturing learning exercise, 10th graders solve 8 different problems that are related to using inductive reasoning and conjecturing. First, they determine if the conjecture is true or false based on the...
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Curated OER

Count on Me

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use inductive reasoning to find algebraic patterns in geometric figures. They use technology (i.e., calculators, computers) and manipulatives to discover number patterns involving geometric concepts. They solve concrete...
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Curated OER

Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers 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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Inductive Reasoning from Patterns: Greeting with Handshakes

For Students 6th - 9th
Greet this resource like an old friend. An interactive has users investigate the number of handshakes required for a group to greet each member. A set of challenge questions ensures that learners have a solid understanding of the...
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Virginia Department of Education

Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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. 
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Curated OER

The Right Stuff

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Studentsare introduced to the Pythagorean Theorem by exploring right triangles and the squares built on each side. They apply the Pythagorean Theorem to real-world problems. Students u se informal and nonformal arguments of proof (i.e.,...
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Curated OER

Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning. In this geometry activity, students identify congruent figures and examine logos for congruency.
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K20 LEARN

Simply Elementary, Watson!

For Students 10th
Explore the process of inductive and deductive reasoning. A collaborative lesson has some groups apply an inductive approach and others a deductive approach. Through class discussion, scholars compare their processes and discuss...
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Curated OER

Inductive Reasoning

For Students 10th
In this algebra worksheet, 10th graders apply inductive reasoning as they figure out the next number in the sequence or pattern. There are 53 problems.
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Flipped Math

Reasoning and Proof

For Students 9th - 12th
Make sure the conditions are right. Pupils watch a video introducing conditional statements and their related statements. Learners find out how to identify the hypothesis and conclusion as well as write the converse, inverse, and...
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Curated OER

Proof by Induction

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders define and prove theorems using induction. In this calculus instructional activity, 12th graders differentiate between inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning. They review sigma notations and work proofs by induction.
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Curated OER

Deductive Reasoning

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate deductive reasoning.  In this geometry activity, 10th graders compare and contrast inductive ns deductive reasoning.  Students use deductive reasoning to investigate algebraic proof and explore deductive...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mathematical Induction

For Students 9th - 10th
In this induction worksheet, students determine if a statement is true or false through induction, axioms, and reasoning. Most statement include sequences or divisibility questions. This three-page worksheet contains three problems,...
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Curated OER

Geometry, Measurement & Reasoning

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students construct two-column proofs. In this geometry activity, students use deductive reasoning and geometric properties to justify given geometric statements. Students compare and contrast proofs.
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Curated OER

Arithmetic Chains

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students complete a chain of numbers given the outcome. In this geometry lesson, student use deductive and inductive reasoning to solve problems. They create a formula and ways to predict numbers in the chain without starting over.
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Curated OER

Patterns and Possibilitiies

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners gain an understanding of the value and importance of patterns in mathematics. Through video, interaction and hands-on activities, students identify concrete and abstract patterns incorporating logic and deductive and inductive...
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Curated OER

Preparation and Transition to Two-Column Proofs

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate proofs used to solve geometric problems. For this geometry lesson, students read about the history behind early geometry and learn how to write proofs correctly using two columns. The define terminology valuable to...
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Curated OER

Get Your Numbers in Shape - TI-83

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers use the TI-83 calculator to produce a sequence, explore patterns and find a linear or quadratic equation for a given pattern. They use inductive reasoning to make conjectures about patterns. They find the Y-value of a...
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Noyce Foundation

The Shape of Things

For Students K - 12th Standards
Investigate the attributes of polygons. A thorough set of lessons presents problem scenarios for elementary through high school classes. The first lessons focus on basic characteristics of polygons, including the line of symmetry. As the...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Using Logical Reasoning

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders analyze and solve logic puzzles.  The one page interactive worksheet contains five multiple choice questions, provides a hint, and is self checking.

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