Vol. 10, Issue 6, Part D (2024)

Abstract
Abstract reasoning is a critical cognitive skill underpinning logical thinking, pattern recognition, and problem-solving. This study investigates the influence of gender and educational stream (Science, commerce, arts) on abstract reasoning abilities among 150 senior secondary students at Swarnprastha Public School, Sonipat. Using the Raven\'s Progressive Matrices Test, results indicate that science students exhibit the highest abstract reasoning scores, followed by commerce and arts. Male students consistently outperform females across all streams. These findings highlight the need for tailored educational strategies to enhance abstract reasoning, considering both gender and curriculum influences, ultimately promoting cognitive development for all students.