Balance Benders™ Level 3 - Logic and Algebraic Reasoning Puzzles

Balance Benders™ Level 3 (Grades 8th-12th+)

Logic and Algebraic Reasoning Puzzles

Move over Sudoku, here come Balance Benders!

Grades: 8th-12th+ Subject: Critical Thinking Item#: 06704BBP Type: Student Content w/Answer Guide Media: Paperback Book License: Reproducible

Author: Robert Femiano Publisher: The Critical Thinking Company ISBN-10: 1-60144-228-9 ISBN: 978-1-60144-228-4 Pages: 48, perforated

Description & Features

Move over Sudoku, here come Balance Benders! You can use these books as quick, fun logic problems or as stepping stones to success in algebra. Children develop deductive thinking and pre-algebra skills as they solve balance puzzles that are more fun and addictive than Sudoku puzzles! Children must analyze each balance to identify the clues, and then synthesize the information to solve the puzzle. Try one—and then try to stop!

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Test preparation available for the following:

Balance Benders™ helps your students to succeed on standardized tests and prepares them for higher-level assessments including:

• Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children® (WISC®)
• Cognitive Abilities Test™ (CogAT®)
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) / Talented and Gifted (TAG)
• California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST)
• Cornell Critical Thinking Tests (CCTT)
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
• and many more!

Awards

• The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
• iParenting Media Award
• Dr. Toy Best Smart Play/Smart Toy Product
• AEP Distinguished Achievement Awards Finalist
• iParenting Media Excellent Products

Product Reviews

"My 9th grade boy is dyslexic and struggles in math, but is a 'Mr. Fix It.' He is hands-on type of guy. He picked it up in 30 seconds and did them all. Then he flipped through to the next page and did all of them, and then laughed that we could not figure it out." -Tricia, The Old Schoolhouse

"Balance Benders™ meets a great need of building deductive reasoning as well as building the understanding of balancing equations." -Charlene, NCTM's "Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School"

"Used as a supplement to whatever math program is being used, this book definitely provides exposure to a greater variety of math problems than endless pages of math drills." -Marissa, The Old Schoolhouse Reviewer

"This book of reproducible worksheets provides hours of logic and algebraic reasoning fun! We love, love, loved, these activities!" -Dawn, The Old Schoolhouse Reviewer

"I've seen improvement in my daughter's overall-math lessons as she has worked through the book." -Dawn, Homeschool Mom

"The beginning book just gets them hooked and wanting more." -Shauna, Illinois

"Wow, does it make you think!" -Angela, Homeschool Mom

"As the mom and teacher, I LOVE that these books really make my children think hard and stretch them to think about things and problems they have never encountered before." -Danielle, Homeschool Mom

"The kids enjoyed the challenge of these puzzles and I enjoyed each aha moment they had when a puzzle was solved. It was really awesome when they asked me if they can do more 'school work.' If you are a homeschooling family wondering how to introduce algebraic concepts, I highly recommend the workbooks." -Kristy, Nevada

Table of Contents/Skills

Introduction

The Value of This Book

Teaching Suggestions

About the Author

Puzzles, Puzzles, and More Puzzles

Balance Tips

Algebra Concepts

Solutions