Logic & Critical Thinking

With You Decide! court is in session. The honorable judges, your children, will be asked to decide cases based on the first eight amendments to the Constitution. Your children will sharpen their critical thinking skills and their legal and historical knowledge as they analyze the amendments, discover their origins, and rule on actual cases presented before the U.S. Supreme Court. Each unit explores: The language, meaning, and history of an amendment. How the amendment was applied in various cases. Classic and contemporary cases children must decide based on what they've learned about the amendments. Instruction/Answer Guide - Sold Separately (Item #0396) Includes objectives, suggestions, a graphic organizer to keep track of facts in each case, and the Supreme Court decisions. Because the student book does not contain the court decisions, use of the guide is essential. From The Critical Thinking Company. 144 pages. Grades 6-12+

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Instruction/answer guide to "You Decide: Applying the Bill of Rights to Real Cases". The honorable "judges," your students will be asked to decide cases based on the first eight amendments to the Constitution. Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills and their legal and historical knowledge as they analyze the Amendments, discover their origins, and rule on actual cases presented before the U.S. Supreme Court. Grades 6-12+. From the Critical Thinking Company.

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The fun, mystery-based activities in this colorful 64-page book develop writing, reading, higher-order thinking, and organization skills.

Students act as investigative reporters writing articles for a local newspaper.

To write the article, students must use higher-order thinking skills to synthesize clues they identify in the story to solve the mystery.

Every activity requires students to put clues together, and then evaluate the evidence to infer or deduce what happened in the story.

The high-interest stories make it easy to motivate students to do the analytical work needed to piece together the evidence and write the article.

Before writing, students complete an outline detailing When, Who, What, Where, and How or Why.

Sample answers and a simple scoring rubric are provided to making grading easier.

If you believe you need to think clearly to write so readers can understand what you have written, you'll find that Writing Detective® is a very helpful set of supplemental writing activities.

Recommended for grades 3 and up.

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Visual Perceptual Skill Building® develops students' recognition of letters, words, numbers, and similar/dissimilar objects.

It also improves sequencing and visual memory skills.

These quick, engaging activities are designed specifically for shorter attention spans.

No reading is required.

Directions may be read aloud as needed.

Each book includes eight progressively challenging skill sections with pretests and post-tests to evaluate students' beginning and ending skill levels.

Includes brief instructions, definitions of terms, and answers.

Recommended for grades 2 and up.

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Visual Perceptual Skill Building® develops students' recognition of letters, words, numbers, and similar/dissimilar objects.

It also improves sequencing and visual memory skills.

These quick, engaging activities are designed specifically for shorter attention spans.

No reading is required.

Directions may be read aloud as needed.

Each book includes eight progressively challenging skill sections with pretests and post-tests to evaluate students' beginning and ending skill levels.

Includes brief instructions, definitions of terms, and answers.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

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Understanding Geometry Successful completion of this middle school geometry course will virtually guarantee a students's success in high school geometry. Although the geometric concepts of perimeter, area, and voume are taught piecemeal from elementary school through middle school, too many students enter high school without the skills and knowledge to succeed in high school geometry. Unfortunately, middle school students get very little education on the properties of parallelograms and the tools needed to succeed at doing geometric proofs. The result is a high number of students who struggle with high school geometry and standardized testing. Geometry is a fundamental subject in high school standardized testing. This book teaches students an understanding of the reasoning behind the properites taught in geometry-instead of merely asking them to memorize them. Students are also taught the basics of geometric proofs and coordinate geometry in a way middle school students can understand. A glossary of terms that every student in high school must master is included. This book can be used as a classroom textbook in grades 7, 8, and 9 (usually over a two-year period). In many high schools this book can also be used as a one year high school geometry course. This book follows the National Math Standards in mathematics but it goes further. Grades 7-9+ Published by The Critical Thinking Company Learn More

Get critical thinking skills rolling! Create your own unique marble run with long, short, and curved magnetic pieces—then, drop the marble from the highest point to see your design come to life! Take the challenge to the next level by building the designs pictured on the Activity Cards. Can you make the marbles speed up, slow down, stop, or change direction by rearranging the pieces? Engineering and problem solving have never been this fun! Endless combinations of designs provide multiple levels of learning. Includes 14 magnetic foam pieces, 4 marbles, and 10 Activity Cards. Longest pieces measure 10”L x 2”H. Ages 5+. From Learning Resources. Learn More

A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as seventh grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the Christian theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways in which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter, in approximately five pages of text, explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language. The Traditional Logic II Student Workbook contains all of the exercises for the course with space for students to answer. Learn More

Traditional Logic II covers the figures of the traditional syllogism, forms of rhetorical arguments, kinds of hypothetical syllogisms, as well as relational arguments. The book also includes a wealth of famous arguments throughout history.

By the end of Traditional Logic II, the student will be able to analyze a variety of argument forms, including enthymemes, sorites, and epicheirema, as well as recognize and respond to dilemmas.

The level of understanding attained in this course would be more than that typically attained in a college course.

Advanced Concepts and Argument Forms:

• Figure and mood in syllogisms
• Syllogism reduction
• Hypothetical reasoning
• Chain arguments
• The dilemma
• The oblique syllogism

A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as seventh grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways in which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter, in approximately five pages of text, explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

Includes the Traditional Logic II Student Text only.

See also #s8830, 8831, 8832, 8833.

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A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as seventh grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the Christian theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways in which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter, in approximately five pages of text, explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language. Learn More

The Traditional Logic II Teacher Key contains the answers to the Traditional Logic II Student Workbook and the Traditional Logic II Quizzes & Final Exam. Learn More

A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as seventh grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways in which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter, in approximately five pages of text, explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

The Teacher Key contains the answers to the Student Book and the Quizzes and Final Exam.

See also #s 8830, 8831, 8832, 8833.

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Traditional Logic II covers the figures of the traditional syllogism, forms of rhetorical arguments, kinds of hypothetical syllogisms, as well as relational arguments. The book also includes a wealth of famous arguments throughout history.

By the end of Traditional Logic II, the student will be able to analyze a variety of argument forms, including enthymemes, sorites, and epicheirema, as well as recognize and respond to dilemmas.

The level of understanding attained in this course would be more than that typically attained in a college course.

Advanced Concepts and Argument Forms:

• Figure and mood in syllogisms
• Syllogism reduction
• Hypothetical reasoning
• Chain arguments
• The dilemma
• The oblique syllogism

A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as seventh grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways in which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter, in approximately five pages of text, explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

The Traditional Logic II Student Workbook contains all of the exercises for the course with space for students to answer.

See also #s8830, 8831, 8832, 8833.

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Traditional Logic II covers the figures of the traditional syllogism, forms of rhetorical arguments, kinds of hypothetical syllogisms, as well as relational arguments. The book also includes a wealth of famous arguments throughout history.

By the end of Traditional Logic II, the student will be able to analyze a variety of argument forms, including enthymemes, sorites, and epicheirema, as well as recognize and respond to dilemmas.

The level of understanding attained in this course would be more than that typically attained in a college course.

Advanced Concepts and Argument Forms:

• Figure and mood in syllogisms
• Syllogism reduction
• Hypothetical reasoning
• Chain arguments
• The dilemma
• The oblique syllogism

A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as seventh grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways in which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter, in approximately five pages of text, explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

Traditional Logic II Quizzes & Tests contains 15 quizzes and a final exam.

See also #s8830, 8831, 8832, 8833.

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These are the quizzes and final exam for Traditional Logic II.

This sequel to Traditional Logic I, which can be used as early as 7th grade, is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the Christian theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways in which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for validity of syllogisms. Each chapter, in approximately five pages of text, explains challenging concepts in clear concise language. 

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Used along with the Traditional Logic text, your new DVD course will enable you to bring a master logic teacher into your home. Mr. Cothran covers every important aspect of the book—explaining difficult concepts and illustrating important ideas along the way.

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Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. The Traditional Logic I Text provides students with a basic understanding of the Christian theory of knowledge, the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

This text is compatible with the second edition of the Traditional Logic I Workbook.

The Traditional Logic I Text includes a note to the teacher, a general introduction, 13 chapters, a review chapter, a glossary of terms, and a list of important people to remember.

Grades 7 & up

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A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as 7th grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the Christian theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language. The Teacher Key ensures you have the answers for the workbook, quizzes, and tests.

The Traditional Logic I Teacher Key, Third Edition contains the answers to the exercises in the Traditional Logic I Student Book and the Quizzes & Tests.

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Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. The Traditional Logic I text provides students with a basic understanding of the theory of knowledge, the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

This text is compatible with the second edition of the Student Workbook.

See also #s 8827, 8828, 8829.

Grades 7+

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The Traditional Logic I Workbook, Third Edition provides daily exercises to practice and master the concepts laid out in the Traditional Logic I Student Text.

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A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as 7th grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the Christian theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

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Ages 7 & up

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Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. The Traditional Logic I text provides students with a basic understanding of the theory of knowledge, the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

This text is compatible with the second edition of the Student Workbook.

See also #s 8827, 8828, 8829.

Grades 7+

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Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. The Traditional Logic I text provides students with a basic understanding of the theory of knowledge, the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

This text is compatible with the second edition of the Student Workbook.

See also #s 8827, 8828, 8829.

Grades 7+

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This book contains Quizzes and Tests for Traditional Logic I by Martin Cothran. The answers are contained in the Teacher Key.

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Used along with the Traditional Logic text, your new DVD course will enable you to bring a master logic teacher into your home. Mr. Cothran covers every important aspect of the book—explaining difficult concepts and illustrating important ideas along the way. Learn More