What Liar Sudoku helps students practice
Liar Sudoku: Find the one false given, then complete a 4×4, 6×6, or 9×9 Sudoku grid
| Name | Liar Sudoku |
|---|---|
| Catalog grade suggestions | Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 |
| Actual task | Find the one false given, then complete a 4×4, 6×6, or 9×9 Sudoku grid |
| Practice objective | Practice the following task: Find the one false given, then complete a 4×4, 6×6, or 9×9 Sudoku grid |
| Optional curriculum references | CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1 (Common Core State Standards); CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP3 (Common Core State Standards); CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP7 (Common Core State Standards) |
Grades are catalog suggestions. Curriculum entries are references, not certification. Choose a practice length that fits your session.
Description
Find the one false given, then complete a 4×4, 6×6, or 9×9 Sudoku grid
Learning Points
- logical elimination
- candidate tracking
- row and column constraints
- pattern validation
Teacher / Parent Note
When students get stuck, ask which placement is impossible and why instead of revealing the answer. Continue from that elimination.