Logic & Critical Thinking

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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

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

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

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+

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+

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

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+

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.