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NVR Study Notes

Triangle Series Patterns

Track the Moving Cell

Track the Moving Cell

In triangle series questions, a shaded cell often moves one position at a time around the grid.

Tip: Name each small triangle, then follow the cell from frame to frame.

Look for Growth

Look for Growth

Some series add one new shaded triangle at each step.

Tip: Do not stop at the moving part; count whether the number of marked cells changes.

Rotate by Third-Turns

Rotate by Third-Turns

A triangular grid often rotates by 120 degrees each step.

Tip: Check the three corners first, then confirm the centre or edge cells.

Watch Corner-to-Centre Moves

Watch Corner-to-Centre Moves

Patterns can migrate from a corner into the centre and then out to another corner.

Tip: The centre cell is part of the sequence, not just decoration.