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WHAT IS SPATIAL REASONING?
ABOUT SPATIAL REASONING?
Competence in spatial awareness is said to be mostly inherited; however, tests have proven that your ability in this type of test can be greatly improved with targeted practice. Spatial reasoning test questions cover many different areas such as:
- Matching shapes;
- Rotating shapes and symbols;
- The use of 3D cubes and dimensions.
You will also find that some emergency service roles and military roles require an ability to use spatial maps and plans to solve problems and come up with an appropriate solution.
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PRACTICE LOTS OF SAMPLE PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS
Although you will be sitting a spatial awareness test you should still practice lots of different types of psychometric test.
The reason for this is because you need to improve your brain power when it comes to taking tests. Yes, it is essential to practice different types of questions as this will help you to improve your spatial ability and awareness. It will also allow you to improve your confidence at the assessment centre.
THINK LOGICALLY
When trying out sample test try to use logic. Remember, the tests are usually multiple choice in nature and as such you can usually quickly rule out 2 or 3 answer options. The correct answers is usually the most logical one so don;t try to over complicate things when answering the questions.
DON’T PANIC – YOU ARE NOT MEANT TO FINISH THE TEST!
Spatial tests and psychometric tests in general are designed so that you don’t finish them. When candidates turn over their test paper they immediately panic when they see how many questions there are. Try not to worry! The tests are designed so that you don’t finish them all. What is important is your ability to answer as many questions as possible whilst still aiming for accuracy. The test centre or person marking your test will deduct marks for incorrect answers or wild guessing.
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Sample Spatial Reasoning Questions
To help you get a better understanding of what a spatial reasoning test involves, let’s take a quick look at a few sample questions.
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SPATIAL REASONING QUESTION 01
MOVING SHAPES AND PATTERNS
These types of questions will generally show you a pattern in its entirety. You will then witness a series of ‘cut-up’ shapes and it will be your job to assess which one of the series makes up the designated shape correctly. Here is an example of a test involving moving shapes and patterns.
Take a look at the following 3 shapes. Note the letters on the side of each shape:
It is your task to join all of the 3 shapes together with the corresponding letters and then choose from the following options which is the correct answer:
SPATIAL REASONING QUESTION 02
MATCHING ROTATED SHAPES AND IMAGES
In this type of spatial reasoning test you will be required to look at 3-dimensional objects. You have to imagine the 3-dimensional objects rotated in a specific way and then match them up against a choice of examples.
Both objects rotate the same amount.
Look at the 2 objects below:
You now have to decide which of the 4 options provided demonstrates both objects rotated with the dot in the correct position. Look at the options below:
SPATIAL REASONING QUESTION 03
ROTATED SHAPES
This type of question requires you to identify which of the answer figures is a rotation of the question figure. You have to rotate the question figure in your head and identify which of the answer figures is the correct answer. Take a look at the following question:
Q. Which of the Answer figures is a rotation of the Question figure?
ANSWERS
SPATIAL REASONING QUESTION 01
The correct answer is D. To see this for yourself, draw the shape as a whole and then rotate the image. You will see that the only answer you can obtain is answer D.
SPATIAL REASONING QUESTION 02
The correct answer is C.
SPATIAL REASONING QUESTION 03
E
With this type of question be careful not to fall into the trap of looking for ‘mirror’ images of the Question figure. Instead, make sure you mentally rotate the Question figure in your mind until you identify the correct option from the Answer figures.
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