Non Verbal Reasoning

 

What is non verbal reasoning?

Simply put non verbal reasoning is all reasoning that is not verbal reasoning and verbal reasoning is the ability of reasoning by using concepts framed in words. So actually non verbal reasoning is a term which stands for a broad range of reasoning skills like e.g. abstract reasoning, diaghrammatic reasoning, spatial reasoning, numerical reasoning and many more.

Non-verbal reasoning involves drawing conclusions based on a set of facts either fictional or non fictional. Exercises include activities like describing the similarities and differences between two pictures, finding the shape that does not belong in a sequence of shapes, predicting what shape should next appear in the sequence, and so on. Non-verbal reasoning exercises can also include numerical and aural activities, where non-speech sounds must be matched, differentiated, or compared and contrasted and even some syllogisms can be categorized as non verbal reasoning. Fibonicci contains a broad range of these non verbal reasoning problems for you to practice:
abstract reasoning tests
spatial reasoning tests
instrument comprehension tests
number sequences tests

Non verbal reasoning in everyday life

But also in the everyday life even though speech is the most obvious form of communication. One’s non verbal reasoning skills are an invaluable asset, since people are constantly bombarded by non verbal impulses, signals and gestures. Actually people use their non verbal intelligence much more then their verbal intelligence. Almost everything you will encounter in life you will first judge by visual interpretation, because this is simply the easiest, fastest and it can be done without drawing attention to oneself. So your first impression of something or somebody is almost always based on your non verbal reasoning skills. For example if you try to judge somebody on their looks you are actually using non verbal reasoning to do this.

Non verbal reasoning practice

Non-verbal reasoning is also called fluid reasoning. It is an intentional cognitive process that does not occur automatically. It involves the use of deliberate and controlled mental operations to solve novel problems. Mental operations often include drawing inferences and forming concepts when language is not involved. This of course can be practiced and non verbal intelligence can be trained. Fibonicci offers a wide range of possibilities for you so feel free to pick a test in de top menu and enjoy your training! If you have problems with non verbal reasoning tests then please read the next paragraph.

Non verbal reasoning learning strategies

In this paragraph some handy advices are given to keep in mind when practicing non verbal reasoning tests. The tips shown in this paragraph are made to make it easier to solve non verbal reasoning test problems.

• Learn strategies to increase understanding and retention of concepts
• Self-talk, try to guide yourself through the problem verbally
• Rely on your memory to learn problem-solving through repetition and rote recall
• Learn problem-solving techniques in the contexts in which they are most likely to be applied
• Learn and emphasize reading comprehension skills as early as possible so the student may rely on reading and rereading to ensure comprehension of concepts
• Use repetition and review of concepts to ensure over-learning, then check that your memory for the material includes comprehension
• Structure and adjust the difficulty level of the practice test to your own level where possible