Non-Verbal Reasoning

Jigsaw: Eight-Square Targets

Pupils find the pair of four-square pieces that exactly makes an eight-square target, turning and moving the pieces but never flipping them, with no gaps or overlaps.

Non-Verbal ReasoningAge 9+20 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Explain the rules: pieces may be moved and turned, but not flipped or resized, with no gaps or overlaps.
  • Place the more awkward piece into the most awkward part of the target first.
  • Check that the leftover space is exactly the shape of the second piece, turned but not flipped.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsThe Jigsaw RulesStart with the Awkward PartsChecking the Second Piece

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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