Count Patterns

The number of shapes in each cell increases or decreases systematically.

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The number of shapes in each cell increases or decreases systematically.

Count patterns involve the quantity of shapes changing across rows or down columns. A cell might contain 1, 2, or 3 identical shapes, with the count following a predictable progression.

Cell count = base_count + (position × count_step)

1 circle → 2 circles → 3 circles across a row
Single shape in row 1, pairs in row 2, triplets in row 3
Count increases from left to right in each row

How to recognize it

Count the shapes in each cell
Look for consistent increases (1→2→3)
Check if the pattern applies to rows or columns

Common mistakes

Focusing only on shape type, ignoring quantity
Assuming all cells have one shape
Missing the count pattern when shapes overlap

Step-by-step walkthrough

In a 3x3 matrix, the number of shapes increases across each row. Row 3 shows: 1 circle, 2 circles, ?. How many circles belong in the missing cell?

Count the shapes in row 3, cell 1
Count the shapes in row 3, cell 2
Identify the counting pattern
Apply the pattern to find the next count

Answer: 3 circles

Practice guidance

Pattern Recognition