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Non-verbal reasoning challenges you to think visually. It tests how well you can spot patterns, relationships, and changes between different shapes and designs.

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Fascinating Fact:

Jigsaw puzzles, Lego models, and Rubik’s Cubes all train your non-verbal reasoning skills by encouraging logical thinking through shapes.

In the 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning section, pupils learn to solve problems that use pictures instead of words. These exercises develop spatial awareness, logic, and pattern recognition – vital skills for academic learning and real-life problem-solving.

Key Terms

Analogy: A question where you find relationships between pairs of shapes or patterns.
Sequence: A logical order of shapes where each follows a consistent rule or pattern.
Matrix: A grid of shapes where you deduce the missing piece using reasoning and observation.

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What is non-verbal reasoning in the 11 Plus?

Non-verbal reasoning involves solving visual problems using shapes and patterns. It tests logic and spatial awareness rather than reading or vocabulary skills.

How can I improve my non-verbal reasoning skills?

Practise regularly with puzzles, pattern games, and 11 Plus quizzes. Building Lego, completing jigsaws, and using practice papers also help improve logical thinking.

Why is non-verbal reasoning included in the 11 Plus?

It measures how well pupils can reason and spot relationships without using words, helping schools assess thinking skills beyond reading and maths.