11 Plus Non-verbal Reasoning
11 Plus Non-verbal reasoning is often used to test aptitude levels in children. Although it is not taught separately as part of the primary curriculum, the understanding and skills that underpin non-verbal reasoning are integral to teaching and learning in a range of subjects, particularly maths, science, and design and technology.
Success in non-verbal reasoning does not rely on having strong literacy skills. As a result, it is often used to gauge a child’s ability to:
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process graphic or pictorial information
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apply logical thinking and problem-solving skills
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understand how objects relate to each other in space (spatial awareness)
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find and follow patterns and rules
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apply maths skills – rotation, reflection, symmetry