Talk:Challenge: Solving a Logic Puzzle or Riddle Grid
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Here's a shortened version of your activity that fits within 15 minutes: Challenge: Solving a Logic Puzzle or Riddle Grid (15 minutes)
Overview: Students will solve a logic puzzle that requires concentration, systematic thinking, and perseverance.
Materials Needed:
Logic grid puzzle (e.g., "Who Owns the Zebra?") or a Sudoku puzzle. Scratch paper for notes. Timer (set to 15 minutes).
Steps:
Introduction (3 minutes): Briefly explain the rules of the puzzle or riddle. Emphasize the importance of focus, attention to detail, and patience in solving it.
Engagement (10 minutes): Distribute the puzzles and allow students to work individually or in pairs. Encourage focus and quiet work; minimal guidance is given to foster productive struggle. Set a timer for 10 minutes.
Debrief and Discussion (2 minutes): At the end of 10 minutes, review the solution together. Ask students what strategies helped them focus and how they handled challenges or distractions. Highlight the importance of sustained concentration for solving complex problems.
Why It Works: