Non-Verbal ReasoningYears 5–6Code Breaking

Shape code breaking (multi-property)

Decode shape-based codes where each property (shape, size, shading, position) maps to a different code element

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a secret code where each shape has a different meaning — like a star means 'big' and a circle means 'red'!

  2. 2

    How many clues about a shape help us crack the code?

  3. 3

    Here are 4 shapes with different properties. Can you spot the one that is small, blue, and has dots?

  4. 4

    Let's crack a code together! The code says: find a shape that is big, green, and has zigzags.

  5. 5

    Now you try! Tap the shape that is small, yellow, and has stripes.

  6. 6

    Which property is NOT used in our shape code?

  7. 7

    If the code says 'large, blue, dots', which shape matches?

Practise Shape code breaking (multi-property) with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 9–11. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.