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Non-Verbal Reasoning

Two Streams: Shading and Dot Cycles

Pupils follow a shading cycle and a dot-count cycle through the upright triangles only, ignoring the inverted stream, to complete the upright sequence.

Non-Verbal ReasoningAge 9+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Work out whether shading cycles forwards or backwards in the upright stream.
  • Work out whether the number of small dots cycles up or down, wrapping at the end.
  • Complete the upright sequence while ignoring the inverted triangles.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsFollowing the Upright StreamThe Two CyclesCompleting the Upright Sequence

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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