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Non-Verbal Reasoning

Combining Shapes: Remove the Overlap

Pupils overlay two three-by-three grids without turning them and keep only the squares shaded in exactly one grid, removing any square shaded in both.

Non-Verbal ReasoningAge 9+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Overlay two grids without turning them, keeping them aligned.
  • Keep squares shaded in exactly one grid and clear squares shaded in both or neither.
  • Recognise common wrong answers: a copy of one grid, only the shared squares, or all shaded squares.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsThe RuleWorking Square by SquareThe Four Traps

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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