As the parent of a child taking the 11+ exam you will probably find the process quite stressful. Reducing stress where you can is essential to ensuring your child’s success in securing a place at their school of choice. Here …
Knowing the exam board and format of the test your child will be taking is essential for selecting the right 11+ plus practice material for them. When it comes to 11+ plus preparation, familiarity with particular question styles can sometimes …
We have talked about the importance of reading and the 11+ on this blog in the past, with a number of tips, resources and recommendations for how to encourage even the most reluctant of readers on how to find reading …
What is verbal reasoning? Verbal Reasoning is almost universally used as one of the test papers in the 11+. Like non-verbal reasoning, it is believed to be an effective way of testing a child’s potential, rather than just their learned …
What is non-verbal reasoning? Put simply, non-verbal reasoning (or NVR) tests are designed to assess how well a child can use critical thinking and logic to solve problems, regardless of their grasp of English. The theory behind this is that …
Last week we took a look at some of the key differences between the different types of 11+ tuition that parents may consider for their children. Seeing a child excelling in their studies is a dream for many parents; seeking …
We are often asked whether or not a child needs a tutor in order to pass their 11+. Of course, there are plenty of pupils who will pass their 11+ every year without ever having received formal tuition or having …
A core component of the 11+ exam is a test of your child’s vocabulary. We touched on this last week in our previous blog post, where we discussed the importance of reading and the 11+ and how reading …
“If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.” – Roald Dahl Yesterday was World Book Day, the annual celebration of authors, books and the love of reading. Celebrations may have …
The content and difficulty level of 11+ English comprehension exercises can vary considerably. Although most children will have encountered reading comprehensions as a part of the national curriculum, during their 11+ exam they are expected to read and work to …