How do I conquer Abstract Reasoning?

Abstract Reasoning (AR) is a new way of thinking which draws students to make links between shapes. Although it is a new and unfamiliar topic, the best way to tackle this section is using SCANS which should cover all the elements to look for in an AR question S-ShapesC-ColourA-Arrangement of ShapesN- Number of Sides/Angles/Shapes/VerticesS-Symmetry

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