Lesson Plans SET A for Grades 7-8-PDF Lesson 9 Level 7-8 Logic-Class Teacher

PDF Lesson 9 Level 7-8 Logic-Class Teacher

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The document outlines a logic curriculum for the Math Kangaroo competition, focusing on students in levels 7-8. It introduces concepts and problem-solving strategies, splits the lesson into various segments, and provides detailed examples of logic problems with solutions.<br /><br /><strong>Lesson Details</strong>:<br />- <strong>Segments:</strong> Include a warm-up, instruction, solving problems, a Genius Hour for discussion and review, and a wrap-up session.<br />- <strong>Topics Covered:</strong> Deductive reasoning, the pigeonhole principle, cryptarithms, knights and knaves, and logic puzzles.<br />  <br /><strong>Problem-Solving Strategies</strong>:<br />- <strong>4-Step Method:</strong> Understand the problem, plan the solution approach, execute the plan, and review the answer for reliability.<br />- <strong>Logic Concepts</strong>:<br />  - <strong>Deductive Reasoning:</strong> Drawing conclusions from given premises.<br />  - <strong>Pigeonhole Principle:</strong> Ensures certainty in selecting items.<br />  - <strong>Cryptarithms:</strong> Puzzles involving substituting letters for numbers.<br />  - <strong>Knights and Knaves:</strong> Determines truth based on character behavior (true or false statements).<br />  - <strong>Logic Puzzles:</strong> Using deduction to find associations and conclusions.<br /><br /><strong>Sample Problem Discussions</strong>:<br />- Problems exemplify diverse logical situations, such as deducing the correct sequence of actions, determining quantities, resolving statements, and assigning values.<br />- Solutions use logical deduction, pattern recognition, and organization of information with techniques like charts to analyze complex scenarios.<br /><br /><strong>Bonus Problem Examples</strong>:<br />- Topics focus closely on nuanced scenarios requiring deep understanding of logical reasoning, such as deduction in pairings and sequence of events.<br /><br /><strong>Genius Hour</strong>:<br />Encourages project-based learning where students present logical problems and their solutions, enhancing critical thinking and presentation skills.<br /><br /><strong>Wrap-Up Tips</strong>:<br />- Highlight the importance of organization, like using charts or diagrams.<br />- Applying proof techniques, such as contradiction and elimination, can be crucial in solving intricate logic problems.<br /><br />The document offers a comprehensive lesson structure with real-world applications, preparing students to tackle logic problems efficiently in competitive settings.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

logic curriculum

deductive reasoning

pigeonhole principle

cryptarithms

knights and knaves

logic puzzles

problem-solving strategies

Genius Hour

competitive settings