Deductive Logical Reasoning

No consistent evidence of deductive logical reasoning in daily contexts

• Does not demonstrate deductive logical reasoning behaviours
• Relies entirely on adult direction for related tasks

Beginning to show deductive logical reasoning with significant support

• Inconsistent deductive logical reasoning; needs adult prompting
• Partial performance in familiar, structured settings

Demonstrates deductive logical reasoning consistently in familiar contexts

• Applies deductive logical reasoning reliably in routine situations
• Requires prompting to transfer to new or demanding contexts

Applies formal deductive logic — if-then, syllogistic — to reach valid conclusions from given premises.

• Demonstrates deductive logical reasoning independently across varied contexts
• Sustains performance without adult support or reminders

Applies deductive logical reasoning flexibly; can articulate and model it for others

• Articulates own process when applying deductive logical reasoning
• Transfers skill spontaneously to novel domains