Reasoning Puzzles A Beginners Roadmap

Introduction Reasoning becomes easier when you learn how to read a puzzle before you try to solve it Start slow Read the question once without a pen. Ask what type it is arrangements sets directions or coding. Decide the tool to use and only then draw a table or a diagram Make a grid For arrangements and scheduling make a simple grid with positions and attributes. Fill only what is certain. Leave the rest blank. Do not guess early Use symbols Mark definite yes with a tick and definite no with a cross. Keep the grid clean and you will see patterns pop out Work from extremes In ordering and ranking questions fix the highest and the lowest first. Middle items settle easily once the edges are fixed Takeaway Clean notes beat clever tricks. A steady process solves most puzzles