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UCAT (UKCAT) Abstract Reasoning Patterns & Mnemonics​

Advice & Insight From UCAT Specialists

​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.

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.
BADCAT
B – Borders
A – Arrangement
D – Dimensions
C – Colour
A – Angles
T – Transitions
SSSPN
S – Shape
S – Size
S – Shading
P – Position
N – Number
SPONCS
S – Shape
P – Pattern
O – Orientation
N – Number
C – Colour
S – Sides
NSPCA
N – Number
S – Shapes
P – Position
C – Colour
A – Arrangement
CPR
C – Colour
P – Position
R – Rotation & Orientation
SCANS
S – Shape
C – Colour
A – Angle
N – Number
S – Symmetry
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