How Smart Are You? Reasoning & Problem-solving

ISBN: 9789766381783

For Ages: 10 - 12

Sonia E. Bennett
BB Anders

How Smart Are You? Reasoning & Problem-solving tests and stimulates critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is mainly a supplementary educational book but can also be used recreationally - a very handy, travel-friendly product. Although primarily geared towards upper primary students (10 years and over), lower secondary students and adults will find the activities interesting and stimulating. The book comprises 25 smart tests with 20 items each. The tests are progressively challenging and cater to those at varying learning levels.

Features and Activities

Multiple choice questions
Scenario-based questions
Open-ended questions
Unscramble words
Heavy picture content

Key Features

Provides superb preparation for the Higher Order Thinking Skills Test which will be one of three elements in the new Primary Exit Profile (PEP) to be implemented in 2018. The PEP will replace The Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) which will be administered at the end of Grade Six.
Varied exercises that span different subject areas and topics, such as mathematics, geography, safety measures, road signs
Will improve users’ vocabulary, increase their knowledge and help to develop their research skills
Can be used to prepare students for quiz competitions
Will appeal to users globally
Provides good, productive leisure time activity for children and adults alike
Will develop students’ reasoning and analytical skills
Can be used strategically to stretch students at the grades 4-5 level
Provides positive reinforcement of values and attitudes
Will develop students’ ability to process information

Look Out For

Challenging exercises that stimulate the brain and will improve user’s reasoning and problem-solving skills
Interesting facts and brain teasers at the end of each smart test
Answers at the back of the book

OTHER TITLES FOR THE PRIMARY EXIT PROFILE (PEP): Mind Builders - Test Your Thinking Skills