Non-Verbal Reasoning

Combining Shapes: Take One Away

Pupils keep the squares shaded in the first grid but not the second, understanding that the order matters and that squares shaded only in the second grid never appear.

Non-Verbal ReasoningAge 10+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Explain that subtracting keeps squares shaded in the first grid but not the second.
  • Recognise that squares shaded only in the second grid never appear in the result.
  • Check the result square by square against the first grid, rejecting near misses.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsSubtracting a GridOrder MattersSquare by Square

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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