Erudex journal
Spatial reasoning: Worked Practice and Mistake Review
Rotation, direction and shape patterns that test mental visualisation.
Use the examples below to examine the reasoning process before practising under a timer. Erudex offers three fixed papers per section, each with ten questions and a twelve-minute limit. Sign in to begin a paper; explanations appear after submission.
Key points
- •Explain the method before inspecting the key.
- •Review guessed answers and missed questions.
- •Interpret repeated-paper improvements cautiously.
Worked example 1
Which shape continues the pattern? ▲ ■ ● ▲ ■ ● ▲ ?
Answer: ■. The pattern repeats every 3 shapes.
Before checking the answer, write your reasoning. After checking it, explain why a different choice would fail; this distinguishes a reliable method from a lucky selection.
- •◆
- •●
- •▲
- •■
Worked example 2
An arrow points ←. It is rotated 180° clockwise. Which way does it point now?
Answer: →. Each 90° turn moves one quarter clockwise.
Before checking the answer, write your reasoning. After checking it, explain why a different choice would fail; this distinguishes a reliable method from a lucky selection.
- •←
- •↓
- •↑
- •→
Worked example 3
You face West. You turn right, then right, then right. Which direction do you now face?
Answer: South. Track each 90° turn from West.
Before checking the answer, write your reasoning. After checking it, explain why a different choice would fail; this distinguishes a reliable method from a lucky selection.
- •North
- •East
- •South
- •West
Move from worked examples to timed practice
Complete a paper without looking at explanations, then review incorrect, guessed and unanswered questions separately. Record accuracy and completion time. An improvement on a repeated fixed paper may reflect memory, so keep that limitation in your review.
For candidate screening, use scores with job-relevant work samples and structured interviews. These practice papers have not been established as validated predictors of job performance or clinical ability.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I use these practice scores as an employment decision?
- Do not use a practice score as the sole hiring decision. Consider the role, accessibility needs and other relevant evidence.