Solving Sudoku Puzzles

Solving Sudoku Puzzles

Grade Adult · Math · 30 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain how to solve Sudoku puzzles.

Warm-Up Video

Howcast · 2:57

How to Solve a Sudoku Game

Guided Notes

4 key concepts

  • 1

    Each row, column, and box in Sudoku must contain the numbers 1 through 9.

  • 2

    In Sudoku, no row, column, or box may repeat a number.

  • 3

    Use cross hatching to figure out where a number fits by eliminating possibilities.

  • 4

    If a square already has a number in the same box, column, or row, you can eliminate that number as a possibility for the empty square.

Practice Questions

4 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

In your own words, explain how to solve a Sudoku puzzle.

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
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