Practice and check
Worked example
Start at ★. Each arrow moves one cell on the page. Write the number of the final cell.
13 → ↑ → → 9 → 9
- Read one problem and its conditions before starting. Work without a timer, and keep the key visible where the task requires it.
- Begin at the printed star. Follow every arrow in order and write the final cell number.
- ★ → ↑ → → · Step 1: 2 moves · Step 2: 3 moves · Step 3: 5 moves
Check answers after trying
1: 9 2: 17 3: 10 4: 12 5: 18 6: 12
Start at ★. Each arrow moves one cell on the page. Write the number of the final cell.
Why this answer
- 1. 13 → ↑ → → 9 → 9
- 2. 13 → ↓ ← → 17 → 17
- 3. 13 → ↑ → → → 10 → 10
- 4. 13 → ↓ ← ↑ → 12 → 12
- 5. 13 → ↑ ← ↓ ↓ → → 18 → 18
- 6. 13 → → ↑ ← ← ↓ → 12 → 12
- 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 ★. Each arrow moves one cell on the page. Write the number of the final cell. ★ → ↑ → → · Step 1: 2 moves · Step 2: 3 moves · Step 3: 5 moves Original practice activities, not a standardized test or IQ score. Steps describe the task, not an age or ability grade. Try one example Start at ★. Each arrow moves one cell on the page. Write the number of the final cell. 13 → ↑ → → 9 → 9. 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 Begin at the printed star. Follow every arrow in order and write the final cell number. 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 ★ → ↑ → → · Step 1: 2 moves · Step 2: 3 moves · Step 3: 5 moves 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
Start at ★. Each arrow moves one cell on the page. Write the number of the final cell. Begin at the printed star. Follow every arrow in order and write the final cell number.
Next Step
★ → ↑ → → · Step 1: 2 moves · Step 2: 3 moves · Step 3: 5 moves Try the next step when the current method feels manageable. You may repeat a problem, use a paper marker, or stop and return later.