Introduction to Decision-Making:

• There are 6 different types of questions that come up every year
  • Syllogisms
  • Logical Puzzles
    • Written Logical Puzzles
    • Mathematical Logical Puzzles
    • Visual Logical Puzzles
  • Recognising Assumptions
  • Interpreting Information
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Probabilistic and Statistical Reasoning
• Have 63 seconds for each question

Logical Puzzles:

• Always draw out a structure
• Have an extremely logical approach
• Read all of the information in the question stems, as it is really important to pick up on every detail

The Golden Clue and Follow-through Method:

• UCAT writers often give a golden clue which you should start with and work backwards
• In order to find it, look for superlatives

Written Logical Puzzles:

• Approach these questions in an appropriate structure
• It is helpful to draw a table and keep filling in information from the question to work out the answer
• Apply the Golden Clue Method
  • Scan the text for a specific fact
• Fully read the stem of the question as the key bits of information will be here

Mathematical Reasoning Puzzles:

• This is a type of logical puzzle
• Write out and create equations from the question to help you solve them
• Use the equation and skills such as substitutions and simultaneous equations

Visual Logical Puzzles: