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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 oldest?

Hugo is older than Milo.

Dev is older than Hugo.

  • A: Dev (the answer)
  • B: Hugo
  • C: Milo

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

Your turn

Your turn 1 of 3

Who is the youngest?

Ben is younger than Ella.

Nora is older than Ella.

Your turn 2 of 3

Who is the youngest?

Cleo is younger than Ivy.

Ivy is younger than Dev.

Your turn 3 of 3

Who is the fastest?

Jay is faster than Gia.

Jay is slower than Ivy.

Keep practicing

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

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