Exam PrepYears 4–6Non-Verbal Reasoning

Matrix patterns

Complete a 3×3 grid (matrix) by identifying the missing shape based on patterns in rows and columns

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a grid of squares like a bingo card. Each square has a pattern — like a shape, a number or a colour.

  2. 2

    In a matrix pattern, what do you look for?

  3. 3

    Look at this 2×2 grid. Top row: ⭐ ▲ Bottom row: ⭐ ? What goes in the empty square?

  4. 4

    Here's a matrix pattern. Top row: 🔵 🔴 Bottom row: 🔵 ?

  5. 5

    What goes in the empty square? Top row: 🟩 🟨 Bottom row: 🟩 ?

  6. 6

    Fill the missing square in this matrix. Top row: 🟣 🟠 Bottom row: 🟣 ?

  7. 7

    Matrix patterns: what do you check first?

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