Verbal Reasoning

Related Numbers: Add or Multiply

Pupils find whether the middle number in each group is the sum or the product of the two outer numbers, and use that rule to find the missing number.

Verbal ReasoningAge 8+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Read a related-numbers group as two outer numbers and a middle number.
  • Test whether the middle number is the sum or the product of the outer numbers.
  • Check the rule on every example group before using it on the last group.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsReading the GroupsAdd or Multiply?Test Every Group

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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