L4

Elimination Logic

排除法

Logic / 逻辑
Grades G5 - G8
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What It Looks Like

Recognition signals — when you see these, think of this structure:

  • 1Multiple constraints or clues
  • 2Logic puzzles (who lives where, etc.)
  • 3Questions best solved by ruling out options
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What It Really Tests

The core mathematical idea behind this structure:

Use constraints to systematically eliminate impossible options until only the answer remains.

使用约束系统地排除不可能的选项,直到只剩下答案。

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Why Students Get Stuck

Common mistakes to watch out for:

  • Not tracking eliminated options systematically
  • Missing some constraints
  • Stopping before only one option remains
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Your First Step

How to begin thinking about problems with this structure:

List all possibilities, then cross out those that violate any constraint.

列出所有可能性,然后划掉违反任何约束的选项。

Related Structures

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