Lesson Plans SET A for Grades 9-10-PDF Lesson 4 Level 9-10 set A Logical Reasoning Class

PDF Lesson 4 Level 9-10 set A Logical Reasoning Class

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The document provides a series of logic and mathematical reasoning problems from the Math Kangaroo competition for Level 9-10 students. The problems cover various logical reasoning challenges, including the use of principles like the Pigeonhole Principle, Knights and Liars, and topics related to geometry, algebra, and combinatorics.<br /><br />1. **Problem Solving Strategy:**<br />   - Understand the problem.<br />   - Plan a solution approach.<br />   - Execute the plan.<br />   - Reflect on the solution for sense and accuracy.<br /><br />2. **Common Logic Problem Types:**<br />   - Pigeonhole Principle: Ensuring a minimum condition in scenarios (e.g., color button selection).<br />   - True/False Statements: Determining truthfulness in statements based on context.<br />   - Knights and Liars: Deduce identities among two types of people; those who always lie and those who tell the truth.<br /><br />3. **Logic and Reasoning Examples:**<br />   - Determining movement speed of clock hands.<br />   - Selecting a number of balls to ensure a pair with a sum of 18.<br />   - Identifying the number of arms of creatures based on truthful/lying behavior.<br />   - Sequence of truth-tellers and liars in line scenarios.<br />   - Calculating arrangements or selecting items based on logical conditions.<br /><br />4. **Wrap-Up Strategies:**<br />   - Read thoroughly, employ visualization tools like tables or graphs for clarity.<br />   - Use process of elimination and contradiction to draw conclusions.<br />   - Prioritize initial focus on certain clues to streamline problem-solving efforts.<br /><br />These exercises aim to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills by engaging students in mathematical and logical reasoning challenges, using a structured approach to tackle each problem.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

logic problems

mathematical reasoning

Pigeonhole Principle

Knights and Liars

geometry

algebra

combinatorics

problem-solving strategy

critical thinking