HSPT Quantitative
A comprehensive exploration of quantitative reasoning skills tested on the HSPT, including problem-solving, number concepts, and data analysis.
Advanced Topics
Logic and Reasoning
Thinking Like a Detective
Logic and reasoning questions test your ability to use clues to solve problems. These often include puzzles, matching, or figuring out sequences.
Types of Logic Problems
- Deductive Reasoning: Using facts to reach a conclusion.
- Elimination: Ruling out impossible answers.
How to Approach
- Read carefully and underline key facts.
- Make a chart or table to organize information.
- Eliminate choices that don’t fit the clues.
Real-World Connection
Logic is used when figuring out who won a game, solving riddles, or making decisions!
Examples
If Sam is older than Alex, and Alex is older than Jamie, who is the youngest? (Jamie)
Three friends have different pets. If Lisa doesn’t have a cat or a dog, what pet does she have? (A bird, if those are the options)
In a Nutshell
Logic helps you solve tricky puzzles and make sense of complicated information.