Train Your Brain: Fun Creating Logic Puzzles With Deductive Reasoning
In this 4 week course, students will be introduced to solving and creating logic puzzles to foster deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Mrs. Wilson
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5.0
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1 hour per week. Every class asks the student to attempt creating their own logic puzzle project. These are low-pressure and meant to be fun as the student can use their creativity designing puzzles for family and friends. If the puzzle is shared with me, I look forward to solving and providing feedback.Certificate of Completion
Complete the class to become a "Logic Puzzle Pro" and earn a certificate.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Logic puzzles utilize table graphs and clues to foster deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills. In this class, students will be introduced to the features of these tables, solve a variety of puzzles, and even begin creating their own. These skills help in a variety of subjects, especially math. The class topics are structured to build so that even beginner students that have never seen a logic puzzle can learn the joy and fun of solving them. We first introduce the basic concepts with very small, simple puzzles before building to intermediate and complex puzzles in later lessons. This class is about having fun! My teaching style will mirror this in a low pressure setting where I model the joys of learning. I will provide instructional slides, videos, and examples. I look forward to students sharing their puzzle creations with me so that I can solve them!
Learning Goals
Students will utilize deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills to solve logic puzzles. They will then apply this practice to create their own.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Logic Puzzles
My lesson is about what logic puzzles are, their features, and how to solve them. We will begin by solving small, simple puzzles. 2 assignments
Lesson 2:
Build a Simple Logic Puzzle
My lesson is about applying the foundational knowledge about logic puzzles to begin creating simple puzzles. 3 assignments
Lesson 3:
Intermediate Logic Puzzle Skills
My lesson is about moving from beginner puzzles to solving and creating intermediate logic puzzles that are larger and require more clues. 2 assignments
Lesson 4:
Advanced Logic Puzzle Skills
My lesson is about creating and solving complex multi-step logic puzzles. 3 assignments
Other Details
Supply List
Provided puzzle worksheets will need to be printed for every lesson.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Armstrong State University
I have personally loved solving logic puzzles since I was a student myself. As an educator, they were also a favorite of my pupils. While my degree is in Middle Grades Education, I've worked with students in a variety of subjects from preschool to high school ages both virtually and in-person.Reviews
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$8
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Ages: 8-12
