Webinars SET B - Grades 9-10 - Sunday@5:45pm EST-Webinar 7 Recording

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The lesson focused on logical reasoning and problem-solving strategies, illustrating these through various mathematical logic problems, emphasizing how to organize information and apply different methods effectively. The first problem involved determining whether the number of students who solved a problem was larger compared to the total number of girls, using a table and assigning variables to unknowns to systematically evaluate scenarios. The session explored logic puzzle strategies, including the Pigeonhole Principle, logic grid puzzles, and identifying patterns in statements. Various exercises such as Knights and Liars puzzles—where statements are either consistent or contradictory—and larger scale problems requiring attention to detail illustrated the application of these strategies.<br /><br />The lesson also covered strategies like proof by contradiction, casework, and simplifying complex problems by considering smaller versions. For example, in a scenario with participants labeled from P1 to P2016, graphing tools help visualize connections and apply logical deductions based on symmetry or repetitive patterns. Techniques such as drawing diagrams for visual clarity, identifying critical paths in logic puzzles, and using algebra for expression simplification were highlighted, promoting a systematic approach suitable for both competition math and general problem-solving contexts.<br /><br />In summary, by practicing the organization of information, strategic assumption, drawing representations, and analyzing cases step-by-step, students can enhance their logical reasoning skills for both examinations and real-world applications.

Keywords

logical reasoning

problem-solving

mathematical logic

Pigeonhole Principle

Knights and Liars puzzles

proof by contradiction

casework

graphing tools

critical paths

algebra simplification