The abstract reasoning section is often the most difficult for students. What is an effective way of approaching these questions?

in astep one: look for the simplest box (fewest shapes)step two: look for similarities with other boxs e.g. all boxs contain a squarestep three: look out for distractors i.e. 5/6 boxs have a pentagonstep four: apply to the question!
top tipmake a list of all the patterns you see in practice and read regularaly