Grade 2 logic questions

Logic questions and activities for grade 2: number patterns, 4×4 sudoku, mazes and reasoning questions. Free printable PDF and teacher tips.

Which logic skills in grade 2?

At 7–8, children learn skip counting, patterns and "if… then" reasoning. Logic questions reinforce these skills and build confidence in problem solving.

Question types

• Number patterns: 5, 10, 15, … what comes next?
• 4×4 sudoku: solving by elimination. How do you solve sudoku?
• Number pyramid: addition practice + logic: Number Pyramid.
• Ordering: "Ali is taller than Ayşe, Ayşe is taller than Can; who is shortest?" Order Workshop.
• Mazes and planning: Way Home.

Solving strategy

1. Read the question: First read the question aloud and say what's being asked in your own words.
2. Find the rule: How do the numbers in the pattern change: up or down, and by how much?
3. Try it: Try the rule you found on the next number.
4. Check: Check whether the rule works for all the numbers.

Sample questions

1. 3, 6, 9, __, 15 — what goes in the gap?
2. 50, 45, 40, __, 30 — what is the rule?
3. A box holds 4 red and 2 blue balls. With your eyes closed, what is the fewest balls you must draw to be sure of two of the same colour?

Talk through the answers with your child; the answer key isn't published here.

📄 Grade 2 Number Patterns (free PDF)

Levelled next steps: packs

• Picture Sudoku 4×4 Pack — 48 puzzles, ages 6–8
• Number Sudoku 6×6 Pack — 48 puzzles, ages 9–12
• Way Home Mazes — 30 mazes, ages 6–8

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• Free activity PDFs — download and print right away.
• Puzzle of the Week — three new puzzles every Monday.
• Puzzle of the Day — one a day on screen.
• For more printable puzzle packs (A4 PDF with solutions, prices incl. VAT).