Balance Benders Level 1

By Robert Femiano

Logic and Algebraic Reasoning Puzzles

Develop deductive logic and pre-algebraic thinking skills with these very puzzling puzzlers! Students must analyze each balance to identify the clues, and synthesize the information to solve the puzzle. Answers are provided; for the second half of the book, an upside-down hint can be used to jump-start students. 46 pages, softcover. Grades 4-12+.

Move over Sudoku, here come balance Benders! you can use these books as quick, fun logic problems or as stepping stones to success in algebra. Children develop deductive thinking and pre-algebra skills as they solve balance puzzles that are more fun and addictive than Sudoku puzzles! children must analyze each balance to identify the clues, and then synthesize the information to solve the puzzle. Try one — and then try to stop!