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Case 13 of 20 ยท Logic & Reasoning

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Logic & Reasoning โ€” Evidence Gathering

๐Ÿ”ŽCase Brief #13

Your class is having a discussion about evidence gathering.

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Unlock the thinking move.

โšก The twist

You can only use the clues you are given โ€” no guessing.

What You'll Learn

๐Ÿ’ช Develop your evidence gathering skills with guided practice and real examples. This lesson builds logic & reasoning abilities step by step, helping you become a stronger, more independent thinker. To use this skill, follow these steps: First, understand the problem. Read it again if you need to. What is it really asking? Next, think about what you know. Have you seen something like this before? What worked last time? Then, come up with ideas. Try to think of at least TWO possible answers before picking one. The first idea isn't always the best! Finally, check your work. Does your answer make sense? Can you explain WHY you chose it? If you can explain your thinking, you really understand it. Remember: smart thinkers aren't people who never make mistakes โ€” they're people who LEARN from mistakes!

Key Concept: Evidence Gathering

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Think About This

Your class is having a discussion about evidence gathering. One student says one thing, another says something different. How would you figure out who has the stronger point?

Thinking Steps

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๐Ÿ” Understand

Read carefully. What is the question about evidence gathering really asking?

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๐Ÿ“‹ Gather Info

What facts and clues do you have? List what you know.

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๐Ÿ’ก Think of Options

Come up with at least 2 possible answers. Don't pick the first one yet!

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โœ… Choose & Explain

Pick the best option. Say: 'I chose this because...'

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๐Ÿชž Reflect

Was your reasoning solid? What would you do differently next time?

Key Points

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Understand evidence gathering

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Practice logic & reasoning daily

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Apply thinking skills to real-world situations

Key Vocabulary

Pattern

A repeated sequence that follows a rule

Inference

A smart guess based on clues you have

Evidence

Facts that help prove something is true

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Why This Matters in Real Life

Scientists use this exact kind of thinking to make discoveries. When you find a pattern or figure out a rule, you're thinking like a scientist!

Talk About It

Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.

  • 1How could you use evidence gathering outside of school this week?
  • 2What would happen if everyone was really good at this skill?
  • 3What question do you still have? Write it down and try to find the answer.

Solve the Case

Case 1

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What is the main idea of evidence gathering?

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Stretch Challenge

Try this in real life this week.

Find one real-world pattern in your house and write it down.

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For the dinner table

โ€œWhat's the difference between 'feels true' and 'is true'?โ€

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