Pattern matching is a big part of computational thinking. It is part of generalising solutions. Here are some pattern matching puzzles suitable for primary pre-coders (UK KS1, KS2) .

Circle a cat or group of cats that does NOT fit the pattern in each row of cats.

• Puzzle Sheet: Odd Cat Out 1 Puzzle Sheet [pdf] TO PRINT
• Puzzle Sheet: Odd Cat Out 1 Puzzle Sheet [pdf form] TO DO ON COMPUTER
• Solution Sheet: Odd Cat Out 1 Solution Sheet [pdf]

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