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Why do this
problem?
This problem encourages children to work systematically and use
trial and improvement. You could print off
this sheet for learners to work
on.
Key questions
Can you find a way to the middle?
Which stations did you visit more than once?
Can you find another way?
Can you find a way which only visits each station once?
Possible extension
Pupils could try
Paw Prints as a follow-up to this problem.
Possible support
This sheet will allow
children to record their different routes.