1. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES Forming opinions and ideas: Logic Trees

2. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES It’s a good habit to ask yourself “why?” and “how?” about things in the news as much as you can. Logic Trees are a great way to help you work out what you think.

3. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES WHY trees There are two types of trees HOW trees and

4. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES Why tree Put problem in this circle With a Why Tree you start with a news story or a problem in the news in the first box, then just keep asking yourself “why?” about everything you write down. Why? Answer CAnswer DAnswer EAnswer F Why? Answer A Answer B

5. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES Why tree example Put a problem in this circle Children in the UK are not healthy enough

6. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES Why tree example Why? Ask why Put in an answer Not doing enough exercise Not eating healthy food

7. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES Why tree example Ask why Put in two answers Ask why Why? Not enough outdoor space to play, outside space isn’t safe Too many parents allowing computer games and telly instead of playing outside School dinners not healthy enough Junk food adverts are deliberately designed to appeal to young people

8. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES Why tree example Each new section might give you a new idea for a question to ask or a solution to the problem. You can make your trees as big as you like by adding more and more layers!

9. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES How tree Put question in this circle With a How Tree, you put a question into the first box, then keep putting down your ideas for “how”. Answer CAnswer DAnswer EAnswer F How?

10. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES How tree example Put a problem in this circle How could teachers help more pupils enjoy maths?

11. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES How tree example Ask how Put in an answer Help pupils that struggle with maths Make maths lessons more fun How?

12. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES How tree example Ask how Put in two answers Ask how How? Run an after school club on maths for pupils that find it particularly hard Spend extra time on maths in class Include maths games in lessons Invite visitors to the school to talk about exciting jobs that use maths

13. The Burnet News Club LOGIC TREES How tree example This helps you to think of more ideas, and improve your ideas, as you go across the tree. Each new section might give you a new idea for a question to ask or a solution to the problem.