# Mind Benders® Level 2 (Free)

> Deductive reasoning puzzles for children to build logic and problem-solving skills. (iPhone/iPad app by The Critical Thinking Company.)

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- Developer: [The Critical Thinking Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/882929408)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-benders-level-2-free/id1077808865/reviews.md

## What is Mind Benders® Level 2 (Free)?

Deductive Thinking Skills

Prepares your child for testing! Develops reading comprehension, logic, and problem solving.

Mind Benders®, our best-selling deductive thinking puzzles, develop the logic, reading comprehension, and mental organization skills vital to achieving higher grades and top test scores in all subjects. They’re also great for developing real-life, problem solving skills, building confidence, and improving self-esteem.

Students carefully analyze each Mind Benders® story and its clues, identifying logical associations between people, places, and things. The key is to start with the most obvious associations, then deduce less obvious associations until everything finally fits together.

This app has won the following awards: Cathy Duffy 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, Cathy Duffy Top 100 Award Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award, Learning® Magazine Recommended Resource for Successful Teaching, Mensa Recommended Materials for the Gifted, Practical Homeschooling Logic Award, Practical Homeschooling Software Award, and The Well-Trained Mind Recommended Resource for Logic and Critical Thinking!

Grades: 1-2
Subjects: Critical Thinking
Author: Michael Baker

Features
     - 42 activities (when purchase paid app)
     - Multi-user login
     - Self-tutoring
     - Self-grading
     - Detailed hints and solutions
     - Activities sequenced by difficulty
     - Answer check without showing solutions
     - Saves unfinished activities
     - Ad-free

Mind Benders® helps students succeed on standardized tests today and prepares them for future, higher-level assessments, including:
Cognitive Abilities Test® (CogAT®)
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) / Talented and Gifted (TAG)
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence™ (WPPSI™)
Otis-Lennon School Ability Test® (OLSAT®)
Primary Test of Cognitive Skills™ (PTCS)
Cornell Critical Thinking Test (CCTT)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST)
High Impact Player Assessment (HIP)
and many more!

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## Key features

- Deductive thinking puzzles
- Develops logic and reading comprehension
- Prepares for standardized tests
- Self-tutoring and self-grading
- Detailed hints and solutions
- Activities sequenced by difficulty
- Ad-free

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-benders-level-2-free/id1077808865/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Puzzle 5 needs more clues

*2021-04-26, version 4.0.0*

Puzzle 5 on this level does not give adequate clues. There are two possible correct solutions following the clues given . . .

## Frequently asked questions about Mind Benders® Level 2 (Free)

### What age range is Mind Benders Level 2 for?

Mind Benders Level 2 is designed for children in grades 1-2, with an age rating of 4+.

### Does Mind Benders Level 2 have ads?

No, Mind Benders Level 2 is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

### What skills does Mind Benders Level 2 help develop?

The app focuses on developing deductive thinking, logic, reading comprehension, mental organization, and real-life problem-solving skills.

### Can Mind Benders Level 2 be used by multiple children?

Yes, the app supports multi-user login, allowing different children to track their progress separately.

### Does Mind Benders Level 2 offer help if a child gets stuck?

Yes, the app provides detailed hints and solutions to assist children when they encounter difficulties with the puzzles.

### How are the activities in Mind Benders Level 2 organized?

The activities are sequenced by difficulty, ensuring a progressive learning curve that builds confidence and skills.

### What standardized tests does Mind Benders Level 2 help prepare students for?

The app helps prepare students for various assessments including CogAT®, GATE/TAG, WPPSI™, OLSAT®, and many others, aiding in success on standardized tests.

### Is Mind Benders Level 2 available on multiple devices?

Yes, Mind Benders Level 2 is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.0.0 — 2016-06-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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