Logic Puzzle: Band Practice
Logic Puzzle: Band Practice: free printable logic grid puzzle with an answer key. Put an X in a box when a clue tells you something is false, and a circle when it is true. Each row and column has exactly one circle. Great for ages 8 to 10, early finishers and math centers.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- 2 pages: the puzzle and its answer key
- Level
- Medium
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this puzzle
Free printable logic grid puzzle with an answer key. Put an X in a box when a clue tells you something is false, and a circle when it is true. Each row and column has exactly one circle. Medium puzzles need a little planning, but no guessing. Mark every X from the clues first, then look for rows with only one empty box.
On this sheet
Each row and column has exactly one circle. Ella, Nora, Ava and Finn are in the school band. Each plays a different instrument and has a different pet. Can you match them up? The kid who plays the flute does not have the fish. The kid who plays the piano also has the turtle. Finn does not play the piano. Nora does not have the parrot. Ella does not play the drums. Nora does not have the turtle. Ella does not play the flute. Ella does not have the turtle.
Tips for using it
- Use a pencil so you can erase if you change your mind.
- Start with the easiest clue or the fullest row, column or box.
- Never guess: if you are stuck, look for one more thing you know for sure.
- Use a pencil and keep an eraser handy.
Printing tips
Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the puzzle and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.
