Instructional Video5:48
CK-12 Foundation

Deductive Reasoning: Lesson

For Students 6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video8:44
PBS

5 Unusual Proofs

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
A fast-paced video offers examples of proof techniques. It covers logic, bijections, applying previous math results, mathematical induction, and proofs with pictures.
Instructional Video3:11
CK-12 Foundation

Two-Column Proofs: Lesson

For Students 9th - 12th
Why is it a two-column proof? A video introduces the class to the concept of a two-column proof and how to set one up. The segment of a playlist on basic geometry highlights the types of reasons that can be in a proof.
Instructional Video6:01
TED-Ed

Can You Solve the Seven Planets Riddle?

For Students 6th - 12th
Can you use math and logic to beat the bad guys? You can in space! Take an intergalactic trip into a seedy and speedy crime syndicate with the Seven Planets Riddle, which challenges two interstellar police officers to use deductive...
Instructional Video3:40
CK-12 Foundation

Indirect Proofs in Algebra and Geometry: Lesson

For Students 7th - 12th
Indirectly, it is a good proof method. A segment of a playlist on geometry introduces a way to prove geometric and algebraic statements. Using a general examples, the video shows how to develop an indirect proof.
Instructional Video3:20
Khan Academy

Dividing Polynomials 1, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Algebra II

For Students 9th - 11th
Divide two polynomial expressions by writing the problem as a fraction or as long division. Sal shows how to use long division to divide polynomials. A solid understanding of polynomial operations is necessary to grasp this video.
Instructional Video4:45
Khan Academy

Polynomial Divided by Monomial, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Algebra I

For Students 9th - 11th
Let's think about how a person could simplify an expression where a polynomial is divided by a monomial. Sal shares three different modes he could use to simplify, then uses each way to solve the same problem.
Instructional Video4:53
TED-Ed

Can You Solve the Three Gods Riddle?

For Students 7th - 12th
The Three Gods Riddle has been called the "hardest logic puzzle ever." Introduce viewers to the problem with a video that challenges scholars to find the solution.
Instructional Video3:24
TED-Ed

Can You Solve the Jail Break Riddle?

For Students 6th - 12th
How can you accurately measure 45 seconds with two 60-second fuses and a lighter? A video takes learners through a logic puzzle that helps a bank robber break out of jail before the electric fence comes on.
Instructional Video13:04
Khan Academy

Singapore Math: Grade 3a, Unit 2 (Part 4)

For Students 3rd
Use the Singapore math methods to work through simple problems. Visual representations of word problems allow viewers to start making predictions and estimating the answers. This is a good way for class members to use various methods to...
Instructional Video4:34
TED-Ed

Can You Solve the Counterfeit Coin Riddle?

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Math enthusiasts and riddle gurus are sure to love a mind-bending puzzle involving a king, a scale, and a counterfeit coin. Middle and high schoolers work through a video that describes a mathematician's challenge to find a false coin in...
Instructional Video4:58
TED-Ed

Game Theory Challenge: Can You Predict Human Behavior?

For Students 9th - 12th
Game theorists will love the challenge proposed in this video. Every player has the same information (common knowledge) and must guess the closest whole number that represents 2/3 of the average of all numbers other players guessed.
Instructional Video8:05
Khan Academy

Vi and Sal Talk About the Mysteries of Benford's Law, Logarithms, Algebra II

For Students 10th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video2:58
Khan Academy

Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius, Pre-Algebra

For Students 6th - 8th
Sal teaches students how to convert a temperature in Fahrenheit to its equivalent temperature in Celsius. He is explicit and very clear, which is suitable for those needing additional assistance or exposure to a particular topic.
Instructional Video13:04
Crash Course

The Medieval Islamicate World: Crash Course History of Science #7

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The Medieval Islamicate World was truly a world of wonders! Clocks with gears, armillary spheres ... and robots that played music? Journey to ancient Baghdad, the center of science and math with the seventh video in a History of Science...
Instructional Video5:03
TED-Ed

Can You Solve the Dragon Jousting Riddle?

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Oops, you overslept! The jousting tournament among the elves, goblins, and tree folk has started, and it's your job to record the scores for each round. Since the first round of the tournament is already completed, how do you figure out...
Instructional Video8:05
Khan Academy

Vi and Sal Talk About the Mysteries of Benford's Law, Logarithms, Algebra II

For Students 10th - 12th
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 intuitively explain why this law fairly accurately...
Instructional Video2:05
Curated OER

What's a Venn Diagram, and How Do You Find the Intersection and Union of a Set?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A straightforward illustration of a Venn diagram. Intersection is what the sets have in common, and the union is all the elements of the sets. The diagram certainly helps you see what this means.
Instructional Video
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Get the Math: Get the Math in Music Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Manny Dominguez and Luis Lopez of DobleFlo talk about how their duo got started, how they use math in producing hip-hop music, and set up a music-related algebra challenge. Use music to solve mathematical word problems.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Brain Teasers: Forehead Numbers Brain Teaser

For Students 9th - 10th
Video sets up and solves the following brain teaser: Three people with infallible logic are in a room together. Each has a number painted on their forehead. The numbers are unique, greater than zero, and one number is the sum of the...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Brain Teasers: Light Bulb Switching Brain Teaser

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explains how to solve the following brain teaser: One hundred light bulbs are arranged in a row. Each light bulb can be either on or off. On the first pass of the row, each bulb is switched on. On the second pass, every other bulb...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Brain Teasers: 3 D Path Counting Brain Teaser

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explains how to solve the following brain teaser: Starting in the upper left rear block of a 3x3 cube, how many different ways are there to get to the bottom right front block of the cube, with movement restricted to moving to the...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Brain Teasers: Blue Forehead Room Solution

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explains the solution to the following brain teaser: One-hundred perfect logicians are blindfolded and each has their forehead painted blue. They all enter a room with the lights off, sit in a circle, and the lights are turned on....
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Brain Teasers: Path Counting Brain Teaser

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explains how to solve the following brain teaser: Starting in the upper left hand corner of a 6x6 grid, how many different ways are there to get to the bottom right corner of the grid, with movement restricted to moving to the...