A Guide To Understanding CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning
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Introduction
The CAT4 assessment covers four types of Reasoning:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
For each of these, we’ve created a detailed breakdown of the various types of questions that can appear in your child’s exam. This means you can take a systematic approach to exam preparation, ensuring every possibility is covered.
Read on to learn a little more about the possible sub-topics for CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Non-Verbal Reasoning in the CAT4 Test is covered in the following modules:
a) Figure Matrices
b) Figure Classification
For each of these, we’ve further categorised each question based on the specific skill being assessed. We’ve listed these breakdowns below:
Figure Matrices
Question Type 1: Combining Shapes or Figures
Question Type 2: Division of Shapes
Question Type 3: Number of Shapes or Elements
Question Type 4: Changing Size
Question Type 5: Changing Shading
Question Type 6: Changing Shapes
Question Type 7: Reflection
Question Type 8: Position
Question Type 9: Rotation
Question Type 10: Line Style Changes
Question Type 11: Multiple Techniques
Question Type 12: Latin Squares
Figure Classification
Question Type 1: Rotation
Question Type 2: Identical or Similar Figures
Question Type 3: Number of Sides
Question Type 4: Number of Shapes
Question Type 5: Position
Question Type 6: Reflection
Question Type 7: Duplication
Question Type 8: Shading
Question Type 9: Size
Question Type 10: Layers
Question Type 11: Division of Shapes or Symmetry
Question Type 12: Multiple Techniques
If you’ve worked through any of our CAT4 Practice Tests, you will have noticed that each NVR question includes one of these sub-question tags in the explanation.
This allows you to identify the types of questions your child finds most challenging as you work through the practice tests.
Our CAT4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Course then offers bitesized video tutorials explaining how to tackle each of these sub-questions, allowing your child to address any specific weaknesses.
We hope you find this information beneficial. As you can see, we ensure our resources are designed to make sure your child is fully prepared, so there are no surprises on exam day.
For a detailed breakdown of the other Reasoning sections in the CAT4 assessment, click the links below:
⦿ CAT4 Spatial Reasoning Guide
⦿ CAT4 Quantitative Reasoning Guide
If you have specific questions about the CAT4, or any other assessment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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