11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning
Non-verbal reasoning, just like verbal reasoning, is aimed at giving a more accurate picture of a child's potential. It also includes assessing a child's spatial awareness. Questions to assess non-verbal reasoning will include:
- Understanding data presented in pictures
- Applying logical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Analysing relationshiops between shapes and objects
- Identifying patterns to determin how a pattern should continue
- Applying mathematical skills - rotation, reflection and symmetry
Not all of the local authority or grammar school assess children's non-verbal reasoning.
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Example Question
There are many different types of verbal reasoning questions that will be asked in the 11+ test. Try our free sample verbal reasoning questions by clicking here. A sample question of a 11+ verbal reasoning questions is below:
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Example Question - Missing Series
Look at the jug below which is filled with water. How 60 ml glasses can you fill using the water in the jug?
The answer is B - 7
The jug contains 450 ml of water. 7 glasses would need 420 ml of water, leaving the jug with 30 ml after filling the glasses.