Activity
Noyce Foundation

Measuring Mammals

For Students K - 12th Standards
Explore the meaning of scale and proportion with a set of five activities that examines the topic from elementary through high school. The first lessons explore ratio by examining pictures of different sizes. The next three activities...
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Noyce Foundation

Through the Grapevine

For Students K - 12th Standards
Teach statistics by analyzing raisins. A thorough activity provides lesson resources for five levels to include all grades. Younger pupils work on counting and estimation, mid-level learners build on their understanding of the measures...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Between the Lines

For Students K - 12th Standards
Explore linear and square dimensions by comparing areas of similar figures. A creative set of five activities designed for elementary through high school classes asks young scholars to compare areas of specific polygons. The first two...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Tri-Triangles

For Students K - 12th Standards
Develop an understanding of algebraic sequences through an exploration of patterns. Five leveled problems target grade levels from elementary through high school. Each problem asks young mathematicians to recognize a geometric pattern....
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Movin 'n Groovin

For Students K - 12th Standards
Examine the consequences of varying speed.  An engaging set of five problem sets challenges young mathematicians by targeting a different grade level from K-12. In the initial lesson, scholars make conclusions about the time it...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Diminishing Return

For Students K - 12th Standards
Challenge individuals to compete as many tasks as possible. Lower-level tasks have pupils apply costs and rates to solve problems. Upper-level tasks add algebraic reasoning and conditional probability to the tasks.
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Fractured Numbers

For Students K - 12th Standards
Don't use use a fraction of the resource — use it all! Scholars attempt a set of five problem-of-the-month challenges on fractions. Levels A and B focus on creating fractions and equivalent fractions, while Levels C, D, and E touch on...
Lesson Plan
Ohio State University

Exploration Activities with Electrostatic Interactions

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Step out of the 21st century and discover protons and electrons through observation. Using common materials, participants continually adjust their explanation of charges. The final assessment requires pupils to design their own...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Lines and Spaces

For Students 1st
In this reasoning worksheet, 1st graders complete the directions provided using reasoning skills for each. Students focus on 4 problems following the given criteria to complete each.
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Curated OER

Proof by Induction

For Students 9th - 12th
In this induction worksheet, students read word problems.  They determine the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning.  Students solve the given problem through inductive reasoning.  This one-page worksheet...
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Curated OER

The Treasure Hunt

For Students 7th - 10th
In this treasure hunt worksheet, learners determine a combination of events that satisfies given conditions.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 logic problem.  The answer is provideed at the bottom of the page.
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Curated OER

All Aboard

For Students 3rd
For this mathematical reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders create a catalog page for a toy-train supply store. They list items in order of price (greatest to least amounts). Students are given clues to assist. They answer three comprehension...
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Curated OER

Story Time

For Students 2nd
In this number sentences worksheet, 2nd graders look at 4 number sentences and tell a story about each one. Students draw a picture about each of their stories.
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Curated OER

Smart Shopping

For Students 3rd
In this exact change worksheet, 3rd graders look over a price list and circle each item that Danielle can buy with 3 quarters, 2 dimes, a nickel and a penny. Students find five groups of items that Danielle can buy together with the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning: Reteach

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math tables worksheet, students review the word problem to gain an understanding of the information in the table. Students then review the use of the model to solve the word problem. Students then use the same steps to solve the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Numbers and Operations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem using algebraic expressions. An answer key is provided.
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Curated OER

Use Logical Reasoning

For Students 4th - 5th
In this logical reasoning, students figure out in what order to place four different shapes by reading the clues. Students solve the problem by drawing the shapes in the correct order.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Critical Thinking - Week 11

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
For this critical thinking worksheet, students complete problems which require abstract reasoning and logic. They complete logic puzzles involving sums of an array, finding the maximum number of integers under given conditions, and card...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Jellybeans

For Students 9th - 11th
In this online math challenge, students determine how many students are in a classroom considering a total number of jellybeans and how many each student received. A solution is available.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Before, After, Between

For Students K - 1st
In this logical reasoning activity, students view 3 rows of pictures that show children in action. They follow directions that are listed at the bottom of the page to show before, after, and between.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Harry Potter Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Harry Potter worksheet, students read a portion of an inscription from the book.  Students use logic to determine the contents of the seven bottles described in the paragraph.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 logic...
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Curated OER

Trip Around the US

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders are given a scenario and asked to solve using algebraic symbols and equations. They have to figure out how the boss knew what state would be Jack's last state to visit. A solution is provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

True or False?

For Students 3rd
In this whole numbers reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders read, analyze and circle true or false to 8 math statements as they figure out if the statements are correctly stated or not.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solomon's Game

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem by playing a game of Solomon, where they capture their opponents piece and remove them from the game. There is one problem with answer key.