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Non-Verbal Reasoning

Hidden Shapes: Stepped Outlines

Pupils find a stepped outline hidden in a grid of lines, keeping it the same size and orientation, and check that every segment of the outline is present.

Non-Verbal ReasoningAge 9+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Explain that the hidden outline must be the same size and orientation as the target, with every segment present.
  • Choose a starting corner and trace the outline edge by edge inside a network of lines.
  • Reject near misses that are missing even one segment, while ignoring extra lines.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsWhat Counts as Hidden?Tracing the OutlineEvery Edge Counts

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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