Developing Logical Thinking and Reasoning

1. Dr. Priti Sonar,
Educationalist,Author,Trainer,Writer, MotivationalSpeaker
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2. Points of Discussion
1. What is logical thinking and reasoning?
2. How we can promote it?
3. What are advantages of it?
4. Let’s solve some questions as well….

3. What is logical thinking and reasoning
Playing chess involves working through a sequence of individual steps which take you
closer to victory.
A perfect
example of
logical
thinking and
reasoning

4. Concept
Logical thinking is a skill that involves using reasoning in a way that allows an individual to come
to a viable solution.
Logical thinking requires several reasoning skills and the ability to look at a situation objectively
and work towards a solution based on the facts at hand.
Example-
7, 14, 21, __, ____, ____, ______, _____, _____, 70.
We know that as per the logical thinking this is a table of seven and thus we can solve it easily.

5. Logical thinking and reasoning are part of syllabus
and evaluation in all the classes?
You must have found a question like this
16, 30, 54, 88, 132, ___?
A. 186
B. 188
C. 190
D. 206
Difference is 14, 24, 34, 44, 54…..
Next term should be 132+54= 186

6. Our education system demands LOGICAL
THINKING AND REASONING
Our education system and competitive exams are shaped in such a way that we have logical
thinking question as a part of competitive exams and CCE.
It is a part of day to day life too…
Decisions – Family budget to school budget..
Investments- Small or big

7. An emotional story of Thomas Edison’s Letter
Let’s watch a video-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS1rcVv3NlI

8. We use logical thinking and reasoning in our day to
day life?
Using turmeric powder at the time for cooking.
A pinch of salt in water when boiling eggs

9. Let’s have some questions
Sham’s mother has three children.
One son’s name is Ram and the other child’s name is Laxman what will be the name of the third
child?

10. Imagine yourself as a manager of a company/
Principal of a school
Will you take decision logically or emotionally?
Of course Logically.
logic is better than emotion. The more you can think critically and objectively about a decision
before you make it, the more likely the decision will be the best for you. The less you are drive
only by emotion and instinct, the fewer impulsive or irrational decisions you should make.

11. We train students right from beginning tricks and
techniques to think logically
Games like
Jigsaw Puzzles

12. Video of Logical reasoning
Let’s watch the video and answer the questions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oOkldIqhDg

13. How to develop Logical thinking and Reasoning
1. Always focus on why aspect.
2. Let child construct knowledge on his own.
3. Give him freedom to ask questions
4. Ponder him with lot of questions
5. Provide them with problem situations
6. Play with them different puzzles/ brain based games like business games….
7. Let children play with mud…open environment and let them interact with nature and with people around
8. Focus on practical knowledge
9. Stop Spoon feeding
10. Challenge your students
11. Encourage Reading skills

14. Advantages of Logical thinking and Reasoning
1. Encourages Independence
2. Improves Self Evaluation
3. Promotes good language and presentation skills
4. Encourages inventions and discoveries
5. Keeps up to date
6. Think practically
7. Become problem solver
8. Builds confidence

15. There are many Indians who have used logical
thinking and become successful
Let’s watch an interesting video of Shankuntala Devi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj9TbqqHLuI