Develop Non-Verbal Reasoning
There are different bits of intelligence as well as a medley of ways to solve problems. Non-verbal reasoning is associated with shapes, pictures, and diagrams rather than words. Non-verbal reasoning is championed by tutors, teachers, and parents because it helps students learn critical thinking.
Types of Problems
As you may have guessed, non-verbal reasoning is akin to a number of mathematical concepts. Problems involve symmetry, rotation, shape, size, etc. For example, students may need to project what a shape will look like when folded or identify what a shape would look like once rotated.
Non-verbal questions range in type. For example, students may be asked to select the odd shape that does not fit in a series. Alternatively, students may be asked what shapes are most like a shown series. In another set of problems, students may be asked what a particular shape would look like if rotated on its side.
Why Encourage Non-Verbal Reasoning?
Parents inspire their kids to address non-verbal problems because it helps with understanding mathematical concepts. Non-verbal reasoning helps assess a student’s math skills and strengthens their understanding of elementary and underlying concepts.
Non-verbal intelligence helps students analyze and solve problems without the need to rely on language abilities. Students who are learning another language or have a language-based learning disability will not have a disadvantage. The subjects of math, physics, computer science and science require strong reasoning skills. Students who are exceptional at non-verbal reasoning are more likely to do well in these subjects.
What is the KBIT 2?
The KBIT 2 tests verbal and non-verbal intelligence. It help administration, teachers, counselors, and parents make assessments of how well a child is progressing as well as identifies individual strengths and weaknesses. The test helps identify students who are exceptionally gifted, average as compared to peers, and those who are currently performing below average.
Who Needs NVR (Non-Verbal Reasoning)?
Encourage your child to solve all types of problems. Non-verbal problems are easier for some students, especially those who work well with shapes and have good spatial thinking abilities. Of course, like other skills, non-verbal reasoning gets easier as a young student works through more problems and graduates from topics they no longer find difficult.
Additional NVR Resources
Parents can help students by telling them to work on their times tables and practice addition and subtraction. Other types of formats help children develop reasoning skills. For example, games that make students spot the differences between two pictures and Sudoku puzzles strengthen related skills.
Role Model
Students respect adults and tutors who ‘walk the talk.’ Parents can encourage students to use resources in addition to solving problems with them. Consider hiring a tutor or sit down and work your way through problems with them.
Non-verbal reasoning serves as a foundation for more advanced school courses such as mathematics and physics. Help your students use their brains in different ways and show confidence regardless as to whether a problem takes the form of a shape, picture, or diagram.
Felicity Hopkins runs a daycare and after-school group and has 2 kids of her own. She has always loved kids and enjoys seeing them grow up and develop into young adults. In her free time, she writes educational articles for parents.
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