Spatial questions ask you to mentally rotate, fold, or manipulate objects without physically touching them. This is one of the most trainable aspects of IQ.
Mental Rotation Tips
Pick one distinctive feature of the shape and track it through the rotation
Don't try to rotate the whole object at once — anchor one corner and work from there
Eliminate obviously wrong answers first to reduce cognitive load
When mentally folding a net into a 3D shape, always start with the base face and fold each adjacent face upward one at a time.
Paper Folding Questions
These show a paper being folded and punched, then ask where the holes appear when unfolded. Work backwards — unfold the last fold first and track where the hole moves.
Training Methods
Physical origami — the real-world practice transfers directly to mental rotation ability
3D puzzle games like Tetris are backed by research showing measurable IQ improvements
Drawing objects from different angles forces your brain to build 3D models
LEGO — seriously. Building from instructions trains spatial planning significantly
Put it into practice
Take the free IQ Centre test — 20 questions across 5 cognitive domains, instant score and full breakdown.