{"product_id":"critical-thinking-and-logical-reasoning-primer-9781494832360","title":"Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning Primer","description":"The Gift Of Logic (tm) Critical Thinking \u0026amp; Logical Reasoning Series is a set of twelve workbooks written with the goal of establishing a basic standard in cognitive thinking for K-12 students. These workbooks will help the students develop cognitive skills in three strands - Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, and Pictorial Reasoning. Each workbook has a variety of exercises in these three strands. These workbooks can be used by college students and working professionals as well for a quick and easy introduction to logic and reasoning. Visit the Gift Of Logic website for more information. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ideal for use during the school day to keep the students challenged, and during winter and summer breaks to maintain strong thinking skills. \u003cbr\u003e Gifted and Talented students and Homeschoolers can use it as a comprehensive curriculum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ************************************************************************************************************************ \u003cbr\u003e Recommended Reading Plan: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kindergarten: Workbook-0 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Grade 1: Workbook-0, Workbook-1 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Grade 2: Workbook-0, Workbook-1, Workbook 2 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Grade 3: Workbook-3 \u003cbr\u003e Optional: Workbook-0, Workbook-1, Workbook-2 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Grade 4: Workbook-3, Workbook-4 \u003cbr\u003e Optional: Workbook-0, Workbook-1, Workbook-2 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Grade 5: Workbook-3, Workbook-4, Workbook-5 \u003cbr\u003e Optional: Workbook-0, Workbook-1, Workbook-2 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Middle School\/High School\/Adults: Primer, Workbook-6, Workbook-7, Workbook-8, Workbook-9, Workbook-10. \u003cbr\u003e Optional: Workbook-0, Workbook-1, Workbook-2, Workbook-3, Workbook-4, Workbook-5. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Read all 12 workbooks to gain the benefits of a comprehensive curriculum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ************************************************************************************************************************ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book (Primer) is a prerequisite for Workbooks 6-10. Critical thinking and Logical reasoning concepts are presented in a concise manner in this book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There are three sections in this book - Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, and Pictorial Reasoning. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Verbal Reasoning section topics: argument structure, different types of arguments, deductive and inductive reasoning, finding flaws in reasoning and other topics involving arguments, easy to understand examples. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Analytical Reasoning section topics: representing positioning and grouping problems using symbolic notation, sample positioning problem, sample grouping problem, symbolic notation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pictorial Reasoning section topics: Mazes, Connecting the dots with jump rules, Picture sequence, Picture analogy, Pattern matching, Picture Difference, Pattern perception, Figure formation, Paper cutting and folding, Figure matrix, Rule detection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After reading this book, the student can proceed to do the exercises in Workbooks-6-10.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRanga Raghuram has co-authored several books in computer programming. He authored the Gift Of Logic (tm) Critical thinking and Logical reasoning Series with the goal of establishing a basic standard in Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning abilities for K-12 students\/Adults and to create a comprehensive resource kit on this subject. His interests are in Software, Logic, and Algorithms. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Engineering.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50853288902930,"sku":"9781494832360","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b5cc2eeb-b199-4d37-acef-ea09a85fe841.jpg?v=1737447288","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/critical-thinking-and-logical-reasoning-primer-9781494832360","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}