Unlocking the Power of Logical Reasoning

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• Computing
• Primary Education
• Age 8,9

Unlocking the Power of Logical

YEAR 3

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand logical reasoning and apply it to problem-solving.

What do you already know about logical reasoning?

What is Logical Reasoning?

Logical reasoning means using rules and facts to reach conclusions.

It helps solve problems efficiently.

Recognising Patterns

Patterns are regular arrangements of numbers or shapes.

Spotting them is key to logical reasoning.

Understanding Sequences

A sequence is an ordered list of numbers.

Identifying the rule helps solve the sequence.

Applying Logical Reasoning

Use logical reasoning to connect information and solve basic problems step by step.

What is the conclusion of this argument? All dogs bark. Rover is a dog.

A

Only some dogs bark.

B

Rover barks.

C

All dogs are friendly.

D

Rover is a cat.

Which statement is logically valid? If it rains, the ground is wet.

A

It is raining, so the ground is wet.

B

It is sunny, the ground is wet.

C

The ground is dry, it rained.

D

The ground must be wet.

Identify the flaw in this reasoning: If A equals B, and B equals C, then A equals D.

A

A equals C.

B

B equals A.

C

C equals D.

D

A does not equal D.

Interactive Exercise: Find the Pattern

Examine the sequence: 2, 4, 6, 8... What comes next?

Problem-Solving Activity

Work in pairs to solve the logic puzzle: What has keys but can't open locks?

Review and Reflect

What did you learn about logical reasoning today? How can it help you in real life?

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.