by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 11, 2021 | Blog, General, Logic/Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Teaching Strategies
What skills are most important, and how do you build them? “Top U.S. Companies: These are the Skills Students Need in a Post-Pandemic World” was published by EducationWeek last week. The entire article is worth reading, but here is a quote: McKinsey & Company...
by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 8, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General
In “How Many Squares”, students learned new strategies and were given an additional square challenge! In this episode, we will build on the strategies discussed in episode 2 to solve the last square challenge. We’ll then apply those strategies to a...
by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog, General, Logic/Critical Thinking, Teaching Strategies
What do a great math class and a daffodil have in common? I am always excited to see daffodils! Not only are they beautiful, but they are one of the first signs of spring! A few are blooming in my yard, and I think of each one as an exciting ‘first impression’ of...
by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 1, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General
DId you love the Chinese match puzzles from episode 1? These fun, engaging puzzles are a great way to build visual thinking skills! This episode builds on episode 1 by using logical and mathematical strategies to solve additional puzzles! Do you want ideas on how...
by Leanne Luttrell | Feb 25, 2021 | General, Logic/Critical Thinking, Strategy Games
Are you familiar with logic mazes? Robert Abbott was a computer programmer, a game designer, and the inventor of logic mazes. Theseus and the Minotaur is one of his most popular mazes. I was introduced to his work through GAMES magazine years ago, and I have some...
by Leanne Luttrell | Feb 15, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General
Have you tried Chinese match puzzles? These fun, engaging puzzles are a great way to build visual thinking skills! This episode focuses on puzzles involving squares. If students do not see the answer, how can we question them in a way that builds visual thinking...
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