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Shapes, mazes and logic puzzles. 35 skills from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6, each a short lesson in Star Steps that explains the idea first, then practises it.

Senior Kindergarten

5 skills · ages 5 to 6. Everything in Senior Kindergarten

  • Same and DifferentSpotting what changed
  • Odd One OutWhich does not belong
  • Finding PairsThings that go together
  • Counting PuzzlesHow many altogether
  • Shapes That FitFinding the right hole
Try a question

A cat and a dog are the same because both are?

  • toys
  • birds
  • animals
  • plants

Answer: animals

Grade 1

5 skills · ages 6 to 7. Everything in Grade 1

  • Odd One OutWhich one does not belong
  • What Comes NextPatterns that keep going
  • Same and DifferentSorting by what matters
  • Shape PatternsRepeating shapes
  • Finding a WayRoutes and dead ends
Try a question

Out of circle, square, triangle and yellow, the odd one out is?

  • triangle
  • square
  • yellow
  • circle

Answer: yellow

Grade 2

5 skills · ages 7 to 8. Everything in Grade 2

  • Sorting RulesOne rule at a time
  • Trickier SequencesPatterns with a bigger jump
  • Matching PairsThings that go together
  • Secret CodesSwapping symbols
  • Balance PuzzlesWhich side is heavier
Try a question

A good sorting rule gives an answer that is?

  • confusing
  • clear
  • secret
  • random

Answer: clear

Grade 3

5 skills · ages 8 to 9. Everything in Grade 3

  • Riddles with RulesClues that narrow it down
  • Grid PuzzlesRows, columns and rules
  • True or FalseTesting a statement
  • Number PuzzlesClues about numbers
  • Shape PuzzlesCutting and fitting
Try a question

I am a number between 10 and 20, and I am even and end in 4. I am?

  • 16
  • 14
  • 12
  • 24

Answer: 14

Grade 4

5 skills · ages 9 to 10. Everything in Grade 4

  • If-Then PuzzlesFollowing a chain of rules
  • Weighing and BalancingPuzzles with a set of scales
  • Number RiddlesClues about a hidden number
  • Logic GridsMatching with clues
  • Thinking AheadPlanning your moves
Try a question

If A leads to B and B leads to C, then A leads to?

  • C
  • nothing
  • B backwards
  • A only

Answer: C

Grade 5

5 skills · ages 10 to 11. Everything in Grade 5

  • Logic GridsMatching sets with clues
  • Working BackwardsStart at the end
  • Guess and CheckA sensible first attempt
  • ChanceHow likely is it
  • Counting WaysHow many combinations
Try a question

In a logic grid puzzle, each item from one set matches exactly?

  • three
  • one
  • none
  • two

Answer: one

Grade 6

5 skills · ages 11 to 12. Everything in Grade 6

  • DeductionCertainty from clues
  • Counting PossibilitiesHow many ways?
  • Fair GamesWhen is a game even?
  • Odd and Even TricksParity puzzles
  • Sets and OverlapsGrouping with logic
Try a question

If a conclusion follows from false premises, the conclusion may still be?

  • false
  • true
  • proved
  • certain

Answer: false

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