The 2D views of 3D shapes question type requires you to select the correct top down view of the 3D shape given to you. This seems fairly straightforward, all you have to do is work out what the 3D shape looks like from the top. You will be given a 3D shape with multiple blocks […]
The 3D cubes and nets question types requires you to look at a 2D net, which is basically the sides of a cube laid flat. What you need to work out here is if all the sides of the net were joined or put together, which of the cubes from the answer options would it […]
The find the figure most like question type requires you to look at 2 to 3 shapes or figures and, after identifying the most consistent qualities and characteristics, match the answer option which is closest and shares the same qualities or characteristics. Usually you will be presented with 2 or 3 shapes on the left […]
The Complete the Grid question type, also known as the Missing Square question, requires you to fill in the empty square based on the patterns that you identify in the other squares. These patterns are not just based on how shapes transform and rotate, but also what order the shapes are in. Always remember that […]
The missing sequence question type requires you to study a sequence of shapes and the changes that are happening in each step. For one of the steps there will be a gap. What you need to do is to understand the order and way the changes are happening and from there, select the right answer […]
The code breaker question type requires you to work out the code of the unknown shape by studying the previous shapes. When looking at the previous shapes you will see that each one has a specific code either next to or underneath it. This code can be made up of 2 or 3 letters, what […]
The Shape Rotations and Reflections question type requires you to work out which of the answer options, when either rotated or reflected, would bring you back to the original shape. You will be told which of the two you need to do, so for example, on the question sheet you will be instructed to either […]
The Odd One Out question type requires you to identify the shape that does not follow the same rules as the other shapes. In order to solve this question you must review what is consistent across the shapes that are given in the question and decide a rule. This rule will not be followed by […]
The Like Shapes question type requires you to select an answer for the shape on the right side of the vertical line or 2 dots based on the relationship / rule formed by the shapes on the left side. On the left side of the vertical line or 2 dots you will see one shape […]
Non verbal reasoning or NVR for 11 plus will test your child’s ability to understand, analyse and solve problems using visual information. What this means is that they will be given shapes, patterns, diagrams and images which they would need to analyse to identify relationships, similarities, differences and sequences between objects. Always keep in mind […]