UCAT (UKCAT) Abstract Reasoning Patterns & Mnemonics
A structured approach is essential to succeeding in the UCAT Abstract Reasoning section. As important as choosing a comprehensive Abstract Reasoning mnemonic, is choosing one that prioritises patterns in the most common order in which they appear. With only 12 seconds/question, you don’t want to be spending valuable time looking for ‘rotation’ and ‘symmetry’ before you have considered more common patterns such as ‘number’.
We have compiled a number of widely used UCAT Abstract Reasoning mnemonics, however for our personal favourite you’ll have to attend a BlackStone Tutors UCAT Course.
We have compiled a number of widely used UCAT Abstract Reasoning mnemonics, however for our personal favourite you’ll have to attend a BlackStone Tutors UCAT Course.
3 Step Approach to Abstract Reasoning & NASSSS
Unfortunately, this one’s too good to share! However, if you are attending a BlackStone Tutors UCAT Course we’ll be sure to talk you through our tried and tested, time efficient approach to UCAT Abstract Reasoning.
BADCATB – Borders
A – Arrangement D – Dimensions C – Colour A – Angles T - Transitions |
SSSPNS – Shape
S – Size S – Shading P – Position N – Number |
SPONCSS – Shape
P – Pattern O – Orientation N – Number C – Colour S – Sides |
NSPCAN – Number
S – Shapes P – Position C – Colour A - Arrangement |
CPRC – Colour
P – Position R – Rotation & Orientation |
SCANSS – Shape
C – Colour A – Angle N – Number S – Symmetry |