11+ non-verbal reasoning
Rotation
Spot the same shape turned around, not flipped over.
Practise 10 rotation questions
How these questions work
Your child sees a shape and picks the option that's the same shape rotated. The other options are mirror images or slightly different shapes, which is what makes it tricky.
Worked example
Which option is the same shape, just turned around? It must not be flipped over.
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Answer: C The right answer is the shape turned a quarter turn clockwise. The others are mirror images (flipped over). Tip: pick one square that sticks out and follow where it goes as the shape turns.
Tips
- Pick one distinctive corner or feature and follow where it goes as the shape turns.
- A mirror image can never be made by turning. If the shape has been flipped, rule it out.
- Practise with real objects: turn a book or a toy a quarter turn and watch the corners.
The usual trap: A mirror image, which looks right at a glance but can only be made by flipping.
Free rotation practice
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