Understanding Shape Analogies Shape analogies are a crucial component of the 11-plus Non-Verbal Reasoning assessment. This topic focuses on the relationships be...
Shape analogies are a crucial component of the 11-plus Non-Verbal Reasoning assessment. This topic focuses on the relationships between shapes and requires students to apply their understanding of transformations to identify the correct answer in analogy questions.
In a shape analogy, the relationship between two shapes is established, and students must determine how the first shape (Shape A) transforms into the second shape (Shape B). The analogy is presented in the format: Shape A is to Shape B as Shape C is to ___. The goal is to find the missing shape that completes the analogy.
Students need to recognize various transformations that can occur between shapes, including:
To solve shape analogy problems, follow these steps:
Problem: If Shape A is a square and Shape B is a rectangle formed by extending one side of the square, what shape would complete the analogy if Shape C is a triangle?
Solution:
The answer is the trapezium.
To excel in shape analogies, students should practice regularly with various shapes and transformations. This will enhance their visual problem-solving skills and prepare them effectively for the 11-plus examination.