<p>I would go back through old copies of GAMES magazine (libraries may have a stash somewhere).  They go the whole way back to something like 1977 and generally have lots of puzzles of various levels.  Apparently they merged together with another company back a couple of years ago.</p>

<p><a href="https://gamesmagazine-online.com/product/vintage-games-packs/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://gamesmagazine-online.com/product/vintage-games-packs/</a></p>

<p>In particular, I'm thinking of some puzzles where you are given a bunch of statements about a group of people and then have to derive all the information about them from logical inferences.  Generally, you'd have to lay out a diagram of some form and use that to either associate or block particular combinations until you figured everything out (much like sudoku but with logical constructions of words--this stuff predated sudoku by a long way).</p>

<p>As the teacher, you can "run the diagram" while the students can try to discuss the various implications of the statements.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

<p>(Edit: I just remembered a book I had a <em>long</em> time ago called "Puzzles for Pleasure" by E. R. Emmet--also a good source).</p>

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Andrew Lentvorski
<p>I am currently researching some good content/problems to teach my students. I am referring to Mensa's Book on Logical thinking, which has a good amount of puzzles for all age groups. Is there any other site I should refer to? And what are your suggestions on teaching methodology through online session?</p>

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Say more about how you communicate with the students and they with you and each other. "online" doesn't give a clear enough picture.
Buffy
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It will be my first time. I've thought of solving reasoning problems through powerpoint on zoom software. Is there any activity which children can do as a group that can enhance their problem solving skills?
UnbreakableMystic
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There may be legal issues with Zoom around privacy with youngsters. I don't know the law in India, however. You should look into that.
Buffy
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Hi, as an 18 year old student (sorry for being here in the educators stack exchange), I can say that most children would prefer video games of physical or mental puzzles.
Instead of viewing this as a bad thing, think of it as a new tool to use. Even though it might seem weird, there are a bunch of problem solving and puzzler games out there - encourage your students to play them in their free time!
nir shahar
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@nirshahar you are welcome: we sometimes have "how do I teach my-self ...?" questions, so definitely not just for teachers. We are about teaching and learning. And getting feedback from the students is **very** helpful.
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How do I teach problem solving and logical thinking to students of age group 12-18yrs through online session
# How do I teach problem solving and logical thinking to students of age group 12-18yrs through online session

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-05-13)

I am currently researching some good content/problems to teach my students. I am referring to Mensa's Book on Logical thinking, which has a good amount of puzzles for all age groups. Is there any other site I should refer to? And what are your suggestions on teaching methodology through online session?

**Tags:** lesson-ideas, teaching-analogy, problem-structure

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Say more about how you communicate with the students and they with you and each other. "online" doesn't give a clear enough picture.  
> **username_0**: It will be my first time. I've thought of solving reasoning problems through powerpoint on zoom software. Is there any activity which children can do as a group that can enhance their problem solving skills?  
> **username_1**: There may be legal issues with Zoom around privacy with youngsters. I don't know the law in India, however. You should look into that.  
> **username_2**: Hi, as an 18 year old student (sorry for being here in the educators stack exchange), I can say that most children would prefer video games of physical or mental puzzles. Instead of viewing this as a bad thing, think of it as a new tool to use. Even though it might seem weird, there are a bunch of problem solving and puzzler games out there - encourage your students to play them in their free time!  
> **username_3**: @nirshahar you are welcome: we sometimes have "how do I teach my-self ...?" questions, so definitely not just for teachers. We are about teaching and learning. And getting feedback from the students is **very** helpful.  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2020-05-25. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

I would go back through old copies of GAMES magazine (libraries may have a stash somewhere). They go the whole way back to something like 1977 and generally have lots of puzzles of various levels. Apparently they merged together with another company back a couple of years ago.

<https://gamesmagazine-online.com/product/vintage-games-packs/>

In particular, I'm thinking of some puzzles where you are given a bunch of statements about a group of people and then have to derive all the information about them from logical inferences. Generally, you'd have to lay out a diagram of some form and use that to either associate or block particular combinations until you figured everything out (much like sudoku but with logical constructions of words--this stuff predated sudoku by a long way).

As the teacher, you can "run the diagram" while the students can try to discuss the various implications of the statements.

Good luck.

(Edit: I just remembered a book I had a *long* time ago called "Puzzles for Pleasure" by E. R. Emmet--also a good source).


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