A maze branch can point towards the exit and still fail

Trace the actual connections before committing to a route. The most promising-looking direction may lead into a dead end, giving children a reason to plan through the path rather than judge it by appearance.

A branch pointing toward the exit can still end in a dead end.

Follow the line to its destination

Locate start and exit. Trace possible branches. Mark a chosen path.

Follow each line to its actual connection rather than judging its direction. A seemingly promising branch may stop or loop away.

Visual direction alone does not prove connectivity.

Where does the branch actually lead? Trace with a removable token.

Resources

• Puzzle Day Maze — Offer the maze for route planning and optional strategy discussion.

Further reading

• Australian Curriculum Version 9 — Critical and Creative Thinking

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