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Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
  • 60 Zebra Puzzles (PDFs)
  • 30 medium + 15 hard + 15 very hard puzzles
  • Answers included

Famous Models Zebra Puzzle

Five models are side by side waiting their turn to walk on the catwalk. Follow the clues to find out which model was born in the Netherlands.

Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
Print-At-Home Zebra Puzzles
  • 60 Zebra Puzzles (PDFs)
  • 30 medium + 15 hard + 15 very hard puzzles
  • Answers included
 
  • Dress
  • Nationality
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Age
  • Hobby
Model #1 #1
Model #2 #2
Model #3 #3
Model #4 #4
Model #5 #5
  • The model wearing the Black dress is somewhere to the left of the 22-year-old model.
  • At the third position is the 125 lbs model.
  • The South American model is exactly to the left of the model who likes Reading.
  • At the four position is the woman who likes Gardening.
  • The 23-year-old model likes Gardening.
  • The 110 lbs model is somewhere to the right of the model wearing the Purple dress.
  • The model born in New York is exactly to the right of the Dutch.
  • The model who likes Singing is somewhere between the model who likes Cooking and the model wearing the White dress, in that order.
  • The 5'9" woman is next to the 130 lbs woman.
  • The model wearing the Blue dress weighs 115 lbs.
  • At one of the ends is the 120 lbs model.
  • The woman wearing the White dress is somewhere to the left of the 24-year-old woman.
  • The 5'8" model is exactly to the right of the Brazilian model.
  • The 24-year-old model is 5'7".
  • The American is somewhere between the 25-year-old woman and the woman who likes Gardening, in that order.
  • The model from Kiev is at the fourth position.
  • At one of the ends is the 5'10" woman.
  • The oldest model is exactly to the left of the model who likes Reading.
  • The woman wearing the White dress is next to the 115 lbs woman.
  • The Ukrainian is next to the 115 lbs model.
  • The model wearing the Black dress is somewhere between the model who likes Cooking and the model wearing the Purple dress, in that order.

How to play

  • Start by reading all the clues;
  • Find all the "basic" clues and mark them. The most basic clue is the one that states that something is in a determined house/position. Example:
    • The German lives in house three.
  • Sometimes you are going to need to deduce some information using two or more clues;
  • All the clues must be used;
  • The game ends when all the clues are correctly checked and everything is filled.

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Answer keys

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Cognitive Benefits of Zebra Puzzles

Zebra puzzles engage the brain in critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Solving these puzzles often requires the individual to interpret clues, make connections, and eliminate possibilities to arrive at the correct solution. This mental exercise not only sharpens logical reasoning skills but also improves focus, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.

Various studies on cognition and puzzles suggest that regular engagement with challenges like Zebra puzzles can have longer-term benefits. They can potentially aid in the enhancement of problem-solving skills and may even contribute to improved memory and information retention. In summary, Zebra puzzles offer an effective way to engage cognitive functions and foster intellectual growth.

Zebra Puzzles in Education

Zebra puzzles are increasingly being incorporated into educational settings as a tool for teaching logic and reasoning skills. Teachers and educators find these puzzles to be useful in engaging students in active learning, as they require students to apply critical thinking to solve complex problems. The puzzles can be adapted to various difficulty levels, making them accessible for students of different ages and abilities. They can be used as stand-alone exercises or integrated into a broader curriculum focused on mathematics, logic, or computer science.

Beyond the classroom, Zebra puzzles are also used in educational competitions and extracurricular activities to challenge students and encourage teamwork. The process of solving these puzzles collaboratively can help students learn to communicate effectively, delegate tasks, and think systematically. This hands-on approach to learning can make complex concepts more understandable and engaging, thereby enriching the educational experience.

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