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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Books

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Made Simple

 

Many grammar schools use 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning to test problem-solving and pattern recognition skills. Since it’s rarely taught in schools, parents often worry about how to prepare. Our practice books and tests make it easier for your child to build confidence and succeed. 

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    What is non-verbal

    What is 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning?

    11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Explained for Parents

     

    Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR) is problem-solving using diagrams and shapes instead of words. It tests how well your child can process visual information – spotting patterns, similarities, and differences. Unlike Verbal Reasoning, which is based on words, NVR focuses on visual reasoning skills.

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    What Do Non-Verbal Reasoning Questions Look Like?

     

    Children may be asked to:

    • Find the next shape in a series

    • Identify the odd one out

    • Work with reflections, symmetry, and rotations

    • Spot hidden shapes within a larger diagram

    • Understand how a 2D net folds into a 3D cube

    • Solve maths-based shape problems, such as shaded areas
       

    These question types are designed to test logical thinking, spatial awareness, and problem-solving — skills essential for the 11+ exam.

     

    Why Parents Worry About 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning

     

    Most schools do not teach Non-Verbal Reasoning, yet many grammar schools and Local Authorities include it in the 11 Plus exam. For this reason, it’s often the section that causes parents the most concern. The good news is that with the right practice papers and guides, your child can learn the techniques needed to succeed.

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    How to Improve Your Child’s 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Skills

     

    Our How to Do Non-Verbal Reasoning Book is a step-by-step guide that explains 18 different question types commonly found in the 11+ exam. Each unit includes:

    • Clear introductions with worked examples

    • Step-by-step instructions to build skills

    • Practice exercises with hints for extra help
       

    This structured approach makes it easier for parents to support their child at home.
     

    Practice for Confidence and Success

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    Once your child has mastered the basics, they can progress to our Non-Verbal Reasoning workbooks. Each workbook contains 5 full tests (75 questions each), available in multiple-choice and standard formats.

    Working systematically through these resources will help your child:

    • Build exam confidence

    • Improve speed and accuracy

    • Tackle question types with ease

     

    👉 Give your child the best chance of grammar school success with our 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning books and practice tests.

     

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