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There are 50 interactive Non-verbal Reasoning quizzes in this section of our website that provide excellent exam practice and preparation for the 11 Plus. The quizzes are listed below and each one has a descriptive title explaining what to expect.
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Non Verbal Reasoning 11-Plus Subjects
These quizzes will help you learn about the subjects you will need in the 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning exam (incidentally, please be aware that this is often referred to as 11 Plus NVR). Subjects like Analogies, Code Breaker, Complete the Series, Matrices, Odd One Out, Shapes and Letters and Similar Shapes will become much easier to understand.
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Non-Verbal Reasoning Overview
The non-verbal reasoning segment of the 11 Plus exam evaluates a student's problem-solving ability, logical thinking, and pattern recognition without relying on language or words. Unlike verbal reasoning, which employs words to present questions.
Students are presented with a series of abstract shapes, figures, or patterns and must discern relationships, complete sequences, and solve puzzles based solely on visual cues.
The Significance of Non-Verbal Reasoning
Out of 163 grammar schools in the UK, 121 include Non-verbal Reasoning as a section of their entrance exam. Notably, Lincolnshire and Kent, known for their support of selective education, incorporate Non-verbal Reasoning as a fundamental component in all their schools.
Non-Verbal Reasoning Test
This section of the website offers 500 questions to refine your skills. Initially, the questions may appear challenging or even insurmountable, but with practice, you'll begin to notice patterns emerging, making them progressively more manageable.
Here is a brief overview of the types of questions to anticipate:
- Analogies: Identifying relationships between pairs of shapes or patterns and applying the same relationship to a new pair.
- Code Breaker: Deciphering a code or set of symbols to determine the correct answer based on coding rules.
- Complete the Series: Identifying the next shape or pattern in a sequence based on an established pattern or rule.
- Matrices: Determining the relationship between elements in a grid or matrix to find the missing element.
- Odd One Out: Identifying the shape or pattern that does not belong in a set and explaining the reason for the choice.
- Shapes and Letters: Analyzing relationships between shapes and letters to identify missing elements or patterns.
- Similar Shapes: Comparing two sets of shapes to identify which shapes in the second set are similar to those in the first set.
