Rotation Patterns

Shapes rotate by fixed angles across rows or columns.

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Shapes rotate by fixed angles across rows or columns.

Rotation patterns involve shapes turning by consistent angles (90°, 180°, 270°) as you move across rows or down columns. The shape type remains the same, but its orientation changes predictably.

Each cell's rotation = base_rotation + (position × rotation_step)

Triangle pointing up → right → down → left across a row
Square rotated 45° in column 1, 90° in column 2, 135° in column 3
All shapes rotated by the same constant angle

How to recognize it

Same shape appears in different orientations
Rotation follows a regular pattern (90° increments)
Check both rows and columns for rotation progressions

Common mistakes

Confusing rotation with different shapes
Missing subtle rotation differences
Not considering all four rotation states

Step-by-step walkthrough

In a 3x3 matrix, triangles rotate 90 degrees clockwise across each row. Row 3 shows: triangle pointing up, triangle pointing right, ?. What orientation comes next?

Identify the rotation pattern
Track the sequence: up (0 degrees), right (90 degrees)
Apply the next 90-degree rotation
The triangle rotates to point downward

Answer: Triangle pointing down

Practice guidance

Pattern Recognition