Practice and check
Worked example
Trace the visible moves, try one direction in the gap, then finish all remaining moves.
8 → ↑ [→] → 4 → →
- Read one problem and its conditions before starting. Work without a timer, and keep the key visible where the task requires it.
- The destination is fixed. Keep the order and stay inside the grid; the gap may be at any position.
- Steps contain two, three, then four moves. Everything needed is printed; no hiding or helper is required.
Check answers after trying
1: → 2: ← 3: ↑ 4: ↓ 5: ↓ 6: ←
Trace the visible moves, try one direction in the gap, then finish all remaining moves.
Why this answer
- 1. 8 → ↑ [→] → 4 → →
- 2. 8 → ↓ [←] → 12 → ←
- 3. 8 → → [↑] ← → 3 → ↑
- 4. 8 → ← [↓] → → 13 → ↓
- 5. 8 → ↑ → → [↓] → 10 → ↓
- 6. 8 → ↓ ← [←] ↑ → 6 → ←
- If an answer differs, return to the first step that differs and explain the choice. Change the answer after checking rather than guessing a new rule.
- Try the next step when the current method feels manageable. You may repeat a problem, use a paper marker, or stop and return later.
- Original practice activities, not a standardized test or IQ score. Steps describe the task, not an age or ability grade.
Tips for Parents
What is on the sheet Start at ★ and reach ◎. Each arrow moves one cell on the page. Circle the direction that replaces ?. Steps contain two, three, then four moves. Everything needed is printed; no hiding or helper is required. Original practice activities, not a standardized test or IQ score. Steps describe the task, not an age or ability grade. Try one example Trace the visible moves, try one direction in the gap, then finish all remaining moves. 8 → ↑ [→] → 4 → →. Read one problem and its conditions before starting. Work without a timer, and keep the key visible where the task requires it. Check a difficulty The destination is fixed. Keep the order and stay inside the grid; the gap may be at any position. If an answer differs, return to the first step that differs and explain the choice. Change the answer after checking rather than guessing a new rule. Choose the next step Steps contain two, three, then four moves. Everything needed is printed; no hiding or helper is required. Try the next step when the current method feels manageable. You may repeat a problem, use a paper marker, or stop and return later.
What This Worksheet Builds
Trace the visible moves, try one direction in the gap, then finish all remaining moves. The destination is fixed. Keep the order and stay inside the grid; the gap may be at any position.
Next Step
Steps contain two, three, then four moves. Everything needed is printed; no hiding or helper is required. Try the next step when the current method feels manageable. You may repeat a problem, use a paper marker, or stop and return later.