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Recommended Resources for 11plus Prep

Updated: Jul 29


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The 11 Plus exams are a series of tests taken by students in their last year of primary school, typically around the age of 11, to determine their eligibility for admission to grammar schools in the UK.


Grammar schools are selective secondary schools that offer an academic curriculum and are known for their high educational standards. Due to their competitive nature, these schools often require students to excel in subjects such as Mathematics, English, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning.


The challenging nature of the 11 Plus exams stems from their rigorous content and the need for students to demonstrate not only knowledge but also critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The exams are designed to assess a child's academic potential and readiness for a more demanding educational environment. As a result, many parents find themselves seeking effective ways to support their children in preparing for these tests.


How Parents Can Help Prepare Their Children

  • Familiarise yourself with the Exam Format: Provide your child with practice papers that mimic the structure and types of questions they will encounter in the exams.

  • Establish a Regular Study Schedule: Establish a consistent study routine that allows for focused preparation without overwhelming the child.

  • Offer Constant Encouragement and Support: Maintain a positive attitude and reassure your child that effort and practice will lead to improvement.

  • Utilise Available Resources: Explore books, online courses, and tutoring services specifically designed for 11 Plus preparation.

  • Practice with Time Management: Teach your child to manage their time effectively during practice tests to simulate the exam conditions.


Here are links to useful resources that will enable you and your child prepare more adequately for the 11 Plus exams.


English Resources

1.) This is highly recommended as a study and revision guide.


2.) To help with creative writing, a huge chunk of the English exam


3.) To help with vocabulary


Maths Resources

1.) This is highly recommended as a study and revision guide.



3.) The Primary Maths Challenge is a national competition for the top 40 percent of children at primary schools. These questions will help boost your child’s problem solving skills. Part papers can be downloaded via this link https://www.primarymathschallenge.org.uk/downloads


4.) SATs Paper Papers are also good for revising under timed conditions



Here are links to my go to websites for 11plus resources.








These are purchasable GENERAL PRACTICE PAPERS






SOME USEFUL BOOKS TO DEVELOP GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY and CREATIVE WRITING


· A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens


· Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll –






· Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman






· The Life of Pi by Yan Martel –




· Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson


Children must be encouraged develop an interest in reading a broad range of texts, including classical and modern fiction, poems, historical texts and newspaper articles. The more widely read your child is, the more proficient him/her will become at comprehension, identifying different writing styles and recognising the different literary devices being used. This will also enable them develop their own unique creative writing style.


 
 
 

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