USING TIMSS – FORMAT TASKS TO DEVELOP INDUCTIVE AND DEDUCTIVE REASONING

Abstract

This article addresses the issue of developing inductive and

deductive reasoning skills in primary school students. Induction is analyzed as a

form of thinking that leads students to general conclusions based on observations,

while deduction is presented as the application of general rules and patterns to

specific situations. The use of these methods in primary mathematics education is

shown to have a positive impact on the formation of logical thinking, the ability to

justify one’s opinion, analyze evidence, and draw accurate conclusions.