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Logic clues

Strategy card

Clues let you figure out the order or answer step by step.

  1. Step 1: Read every clue.
  2. Step 2: Draw a line or quick picture to show the order.
  3. Step 3: Put in the sure facts first.
  4. Step 4: Check that your answer fits every clue.

Tip: Drawing is allowed! A quick sketch beats remembering.

Worked example

Who is the youngest?

Ivy is older than Dev.

Cleo is older than Ivy.

  • A: Dev (the answer)
  • B: Ivy
  • C: Cleo

Why: Put them in order from oldest to youngest: Cleo, Ivy, Dev. So the answer is Dev.

Your turn

Your turn 1 of 3

Who is the tallest?

Pia is shorter than Dev.

Omar is taller than Dev.

Your turn 2 of 3

Who is the heaviest?

Pia is heavier than Jay.

Nora is heavier than Pia.

Your turn 3 of 3

Who is the oldest?

Ivy is younger than Milo.

Finn is older than Milo.

Keep practicing

Grown-ups: Make up "who is tallest?" puzzles about the family. Parent guide

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