Non Verbal Reasoning Tips and Tricks by Richard McMunn

Introduction

• Presented by Richard McMunn from the career assessment testing website "How to become".
• Focus: Non-verbal reasoning test tips and tricks.
• Objective: Help those struggling with non-verbal reasoning tests to tackle questions better.

Key Concepts to Look Out For

1. Singular Changes in Sequence or Patterns
   • Small and individual changes in figures that follow a sequence.
2. Group Changes in Sequence or Patterns
   • Multiple parts of the figure changing together in a consistent pattern.
3. Rotation or Movement of Objects
   • Objects rotate (clockwise or anti-clockwise) or move in the sequence.
4. Application of Specific Rules
   • Established rules that the object sequences follow.

Sample Question Walkthrough

Question

• Which figure comes next in the sequence?
• Four squares, each with circles and different patterns, and option choices: A, B, C, or D.

Analysis Steps

1. Rotation: Each circle within a square moves 90 degrees anti-clockwise.
   • Example: Checkered circle moves anti-clockwise.
2. Diagonals: Diagonal lines move 90 degrees clockwise.
   • Each diagonal line in subsequent squares follows this rule.
3. Central Pattern: Alternate the colors of the rectangle and circle.
   • Pattern: White rectangle with black circle followed by black rectangle with white circle, and so on.

Solution Process

• By combining the observations:
  • Checkered circle position identified.
  • Diagonal line's correct position determined.
  • Central rectangle and circle's color pattern checked.
• Correct answer: D

Recap of Patterns to Watch For

• Singular changes, group changes, rotational movement, and application rules.
• Example demonstrates multiple group changes.

Another Example

Question

• Figure sequence involving shaded shapes.

Analysis Steps

1. Last Shape Rule: Last shape in one square starts as the first in the next.
   • Options can be narrowed down quickly.
2. Shading Rule: Shape with the most sides within each square is shaded.
   • Identifies the correct figure.

Solution Process

• Option narrowed to B or E.
• Correct answer: B (shape with most sides shaded correctly).

Points to Remember

• Application of specific rules and singular changes in sequences were key.

Final Example

Question

• Fill in the missing gap in a sequence.

Analysis Steps

1. Rotation: Triangle rotates 90 degrees clockwise in the sequence.
2. Color Pattern: Shapes inside the triangle maintain position, color pattern moves down.

Solution Process

• Options A and C considered.
• Correct answer: A (Proper rotation and color pattern alignment).

Key Concepts Highlighted

• Rotation of shapes and group changes in sequence.

Practice Questions

1. Question 1
   • Identify the next figure in a sequence (A, B, C, D, E).
   • Timer provided, answers to be commented.
2. Question 2
   • Fill in missing gap (A, B, C, D, E).
   • Timer provided, answers to be commented.
3. Question 3
   • Identify next figure (A, B, C, D, E).
   • Timer provided, answers to be commented.

Additional Resources

• Link provided to access more questions and answers from "howtobecome.com".

Conclusion

• Encourages viewers to subscribe for more tutorials.
• Best wishes for success in non-verbal reasoning tests.