Math Perplexors: Deductive Logic Puzzles, Level C, Grades 5-6

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Learning logic helps students think in all subject areas and even helps with the 'logic' of standardized tests; these "math perplexors" provides students with an additional (fun!) level of mathematical practice! A word problem sets up the situation, and clues provide the information necessary to solve the puzzle; students sort out information and use the process of elimination to come to a conclusion----using brain power every step of the way! This Level C book is appropriate for grades 5-7. 55 reproducible (up to 100 copies) pages, answers included. Softcover consumable. Answer key included.