Mind Benders A3 (Gr 3-6+) - NOW combined with Mind Benders A4 in the NEW Mind Benders Book 4

Mind Benders A1

Deductive Thinking Skills Logic Puzzles

NOTE: Mind Benders A2 has been combined with Mind Benders A1 in a NEW book, Mind Benders Book 3. When you order Mind Benders A2, you will receive the NEW Mind Benders Book 3 that is a combined Mind Benders A1 and A2 with twice as many puzzles for the same retail price.

Develops reading comprehension, logic, and problem solving. Prepares students for testing!

Grades: 3rd - 6th+
Subject: Critical Thinking
ISBN: 0-89455-121-3
Activities: 14
Pages: 30
License: Reproducible

Description & Features

Mind Benders®, our bestselling deductive thinking puzzles, develop the logic, reading comprehension, and mental organization skills vital to achieving high grades and top test scores in all subjects. They're also great for developing real-life problem-solving skills.

Methods

Students carefully analyze each Mind Benders® story and its clues, identifying logical associations between people, places, and things. The key is to start with the most obvious associations, then deduce less obvious associations until everything finally fits together.

Test Preparation

Mind Benders helps students succeed on standardized tests today and prepares them for future, higher-level assessments including:

Cornell Critical Thinking Test
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST)
and many more!

Teaching Support

Books and software both include step-by-step instructions and detailed answers. Levels spiral in difficulty within grade range (e.g., A1, A2, A3, A4). The software also includes many other features that allow your students to play and learn with little or no teacher time required. See below for additional software features.

Software Features

* 28 activities per CD
* On-screen detailed hints & solutions
* Activities sequenced by difficulty
* Answer check without seeing the solution
* Self-tutoring for independent play
* Self-grading
* Printable student data
* Saves unfinished games

Books or Software?

Choose one or the other. Both provide the same engaging deductive thinking activities. Review the Software Features listed above for additional benefits offered by the software.