Non-Verbal Reasoning

Hidden Shapes: Dense Line Networks

Pupils find long outlines hidden in dense networks with many extra lines, using a distinctive starting point and a careful edge count to separate the real outline from near misses.

Non-Verbal ReasoningAge 10+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Choose the most distinctive part of a long outline as a starting point in a dense network.
  • Trace every segment at the same size and orientation while ignoring many extra lines.
  • Use elimination to rule out networks where the outline breaks off, and confirm the answer with a full edge count.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsDense NetworksA Distinctive Starting PointElimination and Confirmation

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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