Introduction

Have you tried turning a plain sheet of paper into an airplane, a boat, or a flower? If you have, then you have actually practiced the art of origami or paper folding. Below are some examples of such artworks. Have you ever followed patterns when folding sheets of paper?

Recognizing patterns and making generalizations about these patterns involve inductive reasoning. This type of reasoning is helpful in investigations and making discoveries. On the other hand, arguments involving logical chains of statements involve deductive reasoning. This type of reasoning is helpful in writing formal arguments and proofs.