Inductive Reasoning Worksheet

Being able to reason inductively is an important and powerful skill, but when not done correctly this process can go off the rails. In this video and accompanying worksheet, I discuss some of the ways that scientists approach the process of inductive reasoning to make better predictions and draw better conclusions.
The worksheet includes:
  • Space for students to take notes with prompts based on Harvard's Project Zero thinking routine 'Take Note'.
  • Simple recall question to reinforce the concepts.
  • Four examples of when inductive reasoning has gone wrong that challenge students to apply their understanding.
  • An answer key for questions that are not specific to individual students.

​Click below to download the worksheet from Google Drive.
© Luke Scholtes February 2023