Non-Verbal Reasoning

Cracking the Code: Three Features

Pupils crack three-letter codes in which each position records one of direction, marker position, shading or dot count, working out which position records which feature before building the test code.

Non-Verbal ReasoningAge 10+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Work out which feature each of the three letter positions records by comparing references.
  • Build a key for each position from references that differ in only one feature.
  • Build the test figure's three-letter code and eliminate copied or jumbled options.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsWhich Position Records What?Building Your KeyBuilding the Test Code

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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