Logic

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Logic, and how it should influence our teaching

Providing opportunities for children to participate in group narrative in our classrooms is vital. Their contrasting views lead to a high level of revision and improvement, and through this process they become more aware of "thinking". This article looks at the way we handle these narratives.
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Logic

What does logic mean to us and is that different to mathematical logic? We will explore these questions in this article.
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An introduction to computer programming and mathematics

This article explains the concepts involved in scientific mathematical computing. It will be very useful and interesting to anyone interested in computer programming or mathematics.
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The Jabber-Notty

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

Can you invert this confusing sentence from Lewis Carrol?
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Not another NAND!

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

Prove that you can make any type of logic gate using just NAND gates.
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Tom learns to cook

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

If Tom wants to learn to cook his favourite supper, he needs to make a schedule so that everything is ready at the same time.
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Colouring curves game

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

In this game, try not to colour two adjacent regions the same colour. Can you work out a strategy?
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Flow chart

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

The flow chart requires two numbers, M and N. Select several values for M and try to establish what the flow chart does.
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Coins

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

A man has 5 coins in his pocket. Given the clues, can you work out what the coins are?
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Hmm ... when should tom have put the rice on ...

Age

11 to 16

Challenge level

Creating a schedule to cook a meal consisting of two different recipes, plus rice.