why non-verbal reasoning?
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:55 pm
Dear anyone,
Can anyone please tell me why some areas (like Essex) have a verbal reasoning test and others have a non-verbal reasoning test? Given that there are english and maths papers in essex too, I'd have thought non-verbal reasoning would be a better balance? I have a son who has dyslexic 'tendencies' (no firm diagnosis) - I'd have thought a non-verbal reasoning paper would represent a more level playing field for those with learning difficulties and maybe those for whom english may not be the first language? I reckon my son would have more than a fighting chance on non-verbal reasoning, but more questionable prospects on verbal... so just wondering if anyone has any insight (and is it likely to change again in the coming few years...?)
Thanks a lot
Can anyone please tell me why some areas (like Essex) have a verbal reasoning test and others have a non-verbal reasoning test? Given that there are english and maths papers in essex too, I'd have thought non-verbal reasoning would be a better balance? I have a son who has dyslexic 'tendencies' (no firm diagnosis) - I'd have thought a non-verbal reasoning paper would represent a more level playing field for those with learning difficulties and maybe those for whom english may not be the first language? I reckon my son would have more than a fighting chance on non-verbal reasoning, but more questionable prospects on verbal... so just wondering if anyone has any insight (and is it likely to change again in the coming few years...?)
Thanks a lot