Logic & Critical Thinking

This required 64-page guide must be used by the teacher to lead students through the lessons and activities in the student workbook-sold separately. This guide includes answers with helpful explanations. In the process of learning and practicing these thinking skills, students will have the opportunity to practice listening and following directions. They will also discuss answers so you can assess their thinking and assure them that they're thinking carefully. This book also teaches them to answer questions even when their answer is uncertain or the question is difficult. This practice can build confidence, reduce anxiety, and remove obstacles that can hinder students from performing their best on tests. Unlike most practice tests that lack vital instruction in test-taking skills, Thinking Skills for Tests presents these essential thinking skills that form the base of both verbal and nonverbal reasoning and logic:

• Listen

• Classify Objects and Concepts

• Build Vocabulary Through the Process of Elimination

• Relate Concepts

• Verbal Reasoning

• Reason with Analogies

• Arithmetic Reasoning

• Sequence

• Recognize Patterns

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All standardized tests measure the ability to think carefully and critically. This easy-to-use, fun product teaches students how to use nine, highly-effective critical thinking skills and other strategic test-taking skills to improve their test scores. Parents or teachers lead students through the student book using a scripted, easy-to-follow lesson guide (required and sold separately). The lesson guide also includes answers with helpful explanations. In the process of learning and practicing these thinking skills, students will have the opportunity to practice listening and following directions. They will also discuss answers so you can assess their thinking and assure them that they’re thinking carefully. This book also teaches them to answer questions even when their answer is uncertain or the question is difficult. This practice can build confidence, reduce anxiety, and remove obstacles that can hinder students from performing their best on tests. The colorful, 64-page student book uses engaging, step-by-step lessons and activities to teach these skills:

• Listen

• Classify Objects and Concepts

• Build Vocabulary Through the Process of Elimination

• Relate Concepts

• Verbal Reasoning

• Reason With Analogies

• Arithmetic Reasoning

• Sequence

• Recognize Patterns

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 ThinkFun is the world's leader in brain and logic games.

 Connect the same-colored dots by creating same-colored paths of Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty without crossing different colored Thinking Putty paths.

It's unique play experience makes it one of the best gifts.  

The Thinking Putty Puzzle includes 6 colors of the popular Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty, a puzzle grid, a base with storage, 3 bridge pieces, 3 blocker pieces, and 60 challenge cards with solutions.

Clear instructions – Easy to learn with a clear, high quality instruction manual.

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Comes with multi-level challenges - Thinking Putty Puzzle comes with 60 beginner to expert challenges that become increasingly difficult as you play through them.

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Think Analogies® clearly, easily, and effectively teaches students how to analyze and classify analogies by relationship, category, and structure. Begins with an exploration of word relationships. Students classify word groups, form pairs of related items, then identify and classify types of analogous relationships. Finally, they select and supply words and word pairs to complete analogies. Book B1 also teaches students how to read and understand analogy structures, describe analogous relationships, and make analogies from word lists. Learn More

It’s not what you think, but how you think it. This fun, fastpaced interactive game challenges the mind, creates outbursts of creativity and causes the player to “Think out of the Box”. Players are challenged to take unlike words or situations and create similarities, as one playing example. It causes the players to spontaneously think and shout out responses to the questions rapidly to beat the clock. A mentally and intellectually stimulating, educational and fun game all at the same time! “Right brain” activity is stimulated as players generate ideas, use their imaginations, and work out patterns and relationships. At the same time, the “left brain” quickly structures responses using language, logic, sequences and details. Great for families, parties, schools and anyone that dares to think differently. Ages: 13 and up No. of Players: 2 or more Learn More

Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman from the first century B.C., was convinced that the upright moral life was the happier life. The Republic became the blueprint of the U.S. government almost 2,000 years after it was written. In The Laws, Cicero defends his understanding of the upright moral life and becomes the foundation for the West’s philosophical discussion on the natural law. Studying such perennial works is a boon to everyone. From the publisher: Cicero’s dialogue The Republic was written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic. Drawing on Greek political theory, it embodies the mature reflections of a Roman ex-consul on the nature of political organization, on justice in society, and on the qualities needed in a statesman. Its sequel, The Laws, expounds the influential doctrine of Natural Law, which applies to all mankind, setting out an ideal code for a reformed Roman Republic, already half in the realm of Utopia. This is the finest complete English translation of either work for over sixty years. The Teacher Guide includes the following: answers to questions contained in the Student Guide, quizzes, tests, exams, and the answer key. Learn More

Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman from the first century B.C., was convinced that the upright moral life was the happier life. The Republic became the blueprint of the U.S. government almost 2,000 years after it was written. In The Laws, Cicero defends his understanding of the upright moral life and becomes the foundation for the West’s philosophical discussion on the natural law. Studying such perennial works is a boon to everyone.

From the publisher: Cicero’s dialogue The Republic was written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic. Drawing on Greek political theory, it embodies the mature reflections of a Roman ex-consul on the nature of political organization, on justice in society, and on the qualities needed in a statesman.

Its sequel, The Laws, expounds the influential doctrine of Natural Law, which applies to all mankind, setting out an ideal code for a reformed Roman Republic, already half in the realm of Utopia.

This is the finest complete English translation of either work for over sixty years.

The Student Guide provides questions corresponding with the text and also provides an in-depth study that will aid the student in gaining a better understanding of classical studies.

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by Cicero (Author), Jonathan Powell (Introduction), Niall Rudd (Introduction, Translator)

Cicero's The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible governement written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic in a dialogue following Plato. Drawing on Greek political theory, the work embodies the mature reflections of a Roman ex-consul on the nature of political organization, on justice in society, and on the qualities needed in a statesman. Its sequel, The Laws, expounds the influential doctrine of Natural Law, which applies to all mankind, and sets out an ideal code for a reformed Roman Republic, already half in the realm of utopia.

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The Essays By MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE

Introduction by John M. Cohen

Translated by John M. Cohen

Reflections by the creator of the essay form display the humane, skeptical, humorous, and honest views of Montaigne, revealing his thoughts on sexuality, religion, cannibals, intellectuals, and other unexpected themes. Included are such celebrated works as “On Solitude,” “To Philosophize Is to Learn How to Die,” and “On Experience.”

Paperback | Published by Penguin Books | 416 Pages

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This engaging, colorful 152-page book teaches the most important critical thinking concepts every student should know.

Many workbooks claim to teach or develop critical thinking skills, but most of these products never define critical thinking or try to teach the meaning to students.

This book defines and teaches critical thinking in a way all students can understand through simple explanations, diagrams, and short, engaging activities.

In addition to being a course in critical thinking, the activities in this book can be used to supplement lessons in all subjects.

Although this book teaches common argument forms, its primary focus is identifying and evaluating evidence-the very basis of critical thinking.

Most propaganda, advertising schemes, legal trickery, and bad science are not the result of complex arguments; they are the result of half-truths and simple arguments.

Students who successfully complete this book will have a fundamental set of critical thinking skills they can use their entire lives.

Recommended for grades 4 and up.

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The Art of Argument Teacher's Edition includes answer keys and reproducible quizzes corresponding to The Art of Argument student text.

The greatly expanded Art of Argument Teacher's Edition now includes the entire student text, answers to all exercises, and new chapter and unit tests.

This course teaches students to recognize and identify twenty-eight informal fallacies, and now this eye-catching text includes over sixty slick and clever, ''phony advertisements'' for items from blue jeans to pick-up trucks, which apply the fallacies to a myriad of real life situations.

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Students will enjoy using The Art of Argument Streaming Video (or 5-DVD Set).

As 3 experienced logic teachers and 4 capable, enthusiastic students discuss the 28 fallacies presented in The Art of Argument Student Edition.

This video series is a valuable resource for every student and teacher using The Art of Argument.

Each video segment (approximately 15 minutes per lesson) features one fallacy, which is presented, defined, and then discussed and explored using a blend of enthusiasm, contemplation, and humor.

Each discussion seeks to make a practical application of the fallacy to student life, advertisements, political speech, or various kinds of ethical and philosophical debates.

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Junior high aged students will argue (and sometimes quarrel), but they won't argue well without good training.

Young teens are also targeted by advertisers with a vengeance.

From billboards to commercials to a walk down the mall, fallacious arguments are everywhere you look.

The Art of Argument was designed to teach the argumentative adolescent how to reason with clarity, relevance and purpose at a time when he has a penchant for the why and how.

It is designed to equip and sharpen young minds as they live, play, and grow in this highly commercial culture.

This course teaches students to recognize and identify twenty-eight informal fallacies, and the eye-catching text includes over sixty slick and clever, phony advertisements for items from blue jeans to pick-up trucks, which apply the fallacies to a myriad of real life situations.

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 Type: Student Book

Media: Paperback

Book License: Reproducible 

Pages: 112, Color

Grades PreK-K

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Develop your first grade students creative problem-solving skills with STEM Lessons and Challenges. Students apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to solve real-world problems. Every grade 1 unit is focused on a hands-on challenge and guides students to work together as engineers to design, prototype, test, and refine their creations. o The 15 grade-appropriate STEM challenges target life, Earth, and physical science concepts. o Every unit is focused on a hands-on challenge in which students apply the STEM process of plan, create, test, and redesign. o No-prep lessons and easy-to-find materials help you fit STEM learning into the busy school day. Each unit provides everything you need to guide your students in completing the hands-on challenge, including: Teacher overview pages Tips and directions for preparing students to complete a STEM challenge, as well as a materials list that suggests readily available items to gather. Reading selections for background knowledge Ages 5+ Learn More

Two identical-looking color reproductions of a masterpiece appear side by side — but a careful search reveals a variety of subtle differences. In addition to providing hours of challenging fun and sharpening observational skills, this book encourages art appreciation and offers fun facts about paintings and artists. Featured works include Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, plus paintings by van Gogh, Degas, and Rousseau.

Dover Original.

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The Spectrum® Critical Thinking for Math Workbook for eighth grade features 128 pages of grade-specific activities to help students think critically while building and applying math skills both in and out of the classroom. Aligned with current state standards, this workbook helps extend learning to real-world scenarios and reinforces concepts such as rational and irrational numbers, integers and exponents, functions in linear equations, geometry in the coordinate plane, the Pythagorean Theorem, probability and statistics, and more. Testing sections throughout help students review and retain knowledge, while an answer key provides insight into different problem-solving methods and strategies. The best-selling Spectrum series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging––the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning. By Carson Dellosa

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Improve critical thinking and problem solving skills with this Spectrum® math workbook.

Spectrum Critical Thinking for Math for fifth grade provides practice in applying math to the real world. Skills covered include: equations measurement place value fractions multiplication and division This Spectrum Critical Thinking for Math workbook aligns to current state standards. Help your child learn how to apply math skills in everyday situations with Spectrum Critical Thinking for Math.

This workbook includes problem-solving instructions, math reasoning questions, and word problems to strengthen critical thinking while guiding children to demonstrate understanding of the concepts that support their answers. This workbook also features an answer key and a testing section. Supporting your child’s educational journey every step of the way, Spectrum provides comprehensive, grade-specific titles to support the skills and standards children learn in today’s classroom.

Spectrum offers a variety of subject-specific practice to reinforce classroom learning, skill-specific titles to enhance educational concepts, and test prep titles to improve test-taking skills. With the help of Spectrum, your child will build the skills and confidence for success—both in and out of the classroom.

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The Spectrum® Critical Thinking for Math Workbook for second grade features 128 pages of grade-specific activities to help students think critically while building and applying math skills both in and out of the classroom. Aligned with current state standards, this workbook helps extend learning to real-world scenarios and reinforces concepts such as adding and subtracting through 3-digit numbers, metric and customary measurement, components of 3-D shapes, working with graphs, fractions, and more. Testing sections throughout help students review and retain knowledge, while an answer key provides insight into different problem-solving methods and strategies. The best-selling Spectrum series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging––the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

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The Spectrum® Critical Thinking for Math Workbook for first grade features 128 pages of grade-specific activities to help students think critically while building and applying math skills both in and out of the classroom. Aligned with current state standards, this workbook helps extend learning to real-world scenarios and reinforces concepts such as adding and subtracting through 100, writing and comparing numbers, composing 2-D and 3-D shapes, place value, measurement, and more. Testing sections throughout help students review and retain knowledge, while an answer key provides insight into different problem-solving methods and strategies.

The best-selling Spectrum series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging––the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning. By Carson Dellosa

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Students work individually or in small teams as police detectives to solve this fun and engaging crime mystery. Students begin by learning about different types of forensic evidence such as fingerprints, ballistics, handwriting, and more. Using witnesses' statements, police reports, and forensic evidence lab reports, students must apply their critical thinking skills and forensic knowledge to solve this case. As with any investigation, students will need to make inferences and deal with the reality that not all loose ends can always be answered. Students determine the path of their investigation. Will they ask their police supervisor (teacher or parent) to see a specific witness statement? If so, they will need to determine which information from the statement will be helpful to the investigation. Does the information lead them to another clue? Could the witness really be a suspect? Does this person have an alibi? Do they ask for a Ballistics, Fingerprint, or Handwriting Report? These preliminary reports require students to use their forensic knowledge to analyze the information in the report, draw conclusions based on the content in the preliminary report, and record their findings in a final lab report. Their conclusions on the final reports will point them in the direction of the guilty parties. 144 pages. Grades 5-12. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Smarty Pants Puzzles are fun, quick, and engaging and best of all they develop a host of critical thinking skills. Students must read the puzzle and analyze the pictures looking for evidence needed to answer the questions. This depth of analysis produces strong reading comprehension skills and teaches students how to find and evaluate evidence. These puzzles can be solved independently or used for educational fun at home or in a classroom. Learn More

he Evan-Moor Smart Start STEM Grade 1 Activity Book introduces scientific concepts to first graders using a mixture of hands-on activities, stories and problem solving tasks that are sure to keep kids entertained while theyre gaining invaluable skills. When working on physical science concepts, gr. 1 students will focus on the differences between solids, liquids and gases. The life science sections discuss the things animals eat and how they take care of their babies, all in language that grade one kids can comprehend. And, in the earth science lessons, well introduce concepts about the moon, bodies of water and weather. Creative Thinking Challenges Children can use the activities in our workbook to develop better critical thinking and problem solving skills Learning to Solve Problems The lessons in our activity book for first graders will help them develop critical thinking skills that lead to better success with problem solving Learn More

Sherlock Holmes The Complete Novels and Stories Volume I

Since his first appearance in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes has been one of the most beloved fictional characters ever created. Now, in two paperback volumes, Bantam presents all fifty-six short stories and four novels featuring Conan Doyle’s classic hero--a truly complete collection of Sherlock Holmes’s adventures in crime!

Volume I includes the early novel A Study in Scarlet, which introduced the eccentric genius of Sherlock Holmes to the world. This baffling murder mystery, with the cryptic word Rache written in blood, first brought Holmes together with Dr. John Watson. Next, The Sign of Four presents Holmes’s famous “seven percent solution” and the strange puzzle of Mary Morstan in the quintessential locked-room mystery.

Also included are Holmes’s feats of extraordinary detection in such famous cases as the chilling “ The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” the baffling riddle of “The Musgrave Ritual,” and the ingeniously plotted “The Five Orange Pips,” tales that bring to life a Victorian England of horse-drawn cabs, fogs, and the famous lodgings at 221B Baker Street, where Sherlock Holmes earned his undisputed reputation as the greatest fictional detective of all time.

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