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This quiz builds advanced matrix skills. Pupils must find how several rules, such as shape, position, and colour, work together to complete each pattern.

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Fascinating Fact:

You often have to recognise more than one rule working at the same time, such as a change in colour and a shift in position.

In 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning, matrix puzzles test how well pupils can identify multiple relationships between shapes. Recognising more than one rule at once helps strengthen focus, logic, and visual reasoning.

Key Terms

Rule: A consistent change or pattern that helps explain how shapes relate to one another.
Position: The location of a shape within the grid, which may move or rotate as part of the pattern.
Combination: When two or more rules work together, such as a colour change and shape rotation.

Parents can explore which subjects are tested in the 11 Plus by visiting: What Subjects Are Tested in the 11 Plus – A Guide for Parents .

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a multi-rule matrix question?

A multi-rule matrix includes more than one change, such as rotation, shading, and position. Pupils must identify all the rules that make the pattern correct.

How do you solve complex matrix puzzles quickly?

Look for one rule at a time. Check for movement, number of shapes, shading, and rotation, then test how the rules combine in the grid.

Why do matrix questions get harder in later quizzes?

As pupils improve, questions use more variables at once. This helps build stronger visual reasoning and decision-making skills under timed conditions.