Matrices 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Practice

Matrix questions ask children to identify the rule that changes across rows and columns in a visual grid.

What children practise in Matrices

Matrix questions ask children to identify the rule that changes across rows and columns in a visual grid.

Common question formats

  • Row and column patterns
  • Changing shapes
  • Rule spotting

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Checking only one direction
  • Missing the repeated change
  • Guessing from one example

Worked examples

What should the missing shape do if each row adds one shape?

Answer: Add the next shape in the rule

What is the key to a matrix?

Answer: Finding the pattern across the grid

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