INDUCTIVE AND DEDUCTIVE REASONING

Using the statements:
If it is Friday, then I will get paid.
It is Friday.
Write the conclusion.

• It is not Friday
• It is Friday
• I will not get paid
• I will get paid

How many cubes would be in the 10th figure?

• 18
• 16
• 17
• 41

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day.  
If it is a beautiful day, then we will have a picnic.

• If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day.
• If it is a beautiful day, then the sun is shining.
• If the sun is shining, then we will go on a picnic.
• If we go on a picnic, then the sun is shining.

What conclusion can be drawn from the following statements?
If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud.  
If the volume of the stereo is loud, then the neighbors will complain.

• If the neighbors complain, then the stereo will be loud.
• If the stereo is on, then the neighbors will complain.
• If the stereo is volume is loud, then the stereo is on.
• If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud.

How would you describe this pattern's rule?
65, 62, 59, 56, 53, 50

• Subtract 2
• Subtract 3
• Subtract 4
• Add 3

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

What are the missing numbers in this pattern?
12, 15, ___, 21, ____, 27

• 18,23
• 18, 24
• 17, 25
• 17, 24

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CCSS.2.NBT.A.2

Complete the conjecture.  Think of examples to help.
The product of any two odd numbers is _____________

• even
• odd
• zero
• positive

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

CCSS.3.OA.D.9

Complete the conjecture.  Think of examples to help.
The sum of an odd number and an even number is ________________

• even
• odd
• zero
• positive

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Write the if-then statement that follows from the pair of true statements. If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day.  If it is a beautiful day, then we will have a picnic.

• If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day.
• If it is a beautiful day, then the sun is shining.
• If the sun is shining, then we will go on a picnic.
• If we go on a picnic, then the sun is shining.

What can be concluded from the following statements?
If Tom goes fishing then he brings a pole.
If Tom brings his pole then he catches a fish.

• If Tom goes fishing then he catches a fish.
• If Tom brings his pole then he goes fishing
•  If Tom catches a fish then he brought his pole.
• If Tom brings his pole then he catches a fish.