Clear, practical guides to the 11 Plus, from what the exam is to how each subject works. Read up, then put it into practice with a live mock exam. Your first mock is free.
A clear guide to what the 11 Plus exam is, who sits it, the subjects covered and how grammar school selection works in England.
When the 11 Plus is sat, when registration opens and closes, and how to build a preparation timeline backwards from exam day.
The differences between the GL Assessment, CEM and CSSE 11 Plus formats, and how to find out which one your region uses.
When to start 11 Plus preparation, with a calm year by year plan from early reading habits to timed mock exams in Year 6.
How the 11 Plus and SATs differ in purpose, format and difficulty, and why preparing for one is not the same as preparing for the other.
The differences between grammar and independent schools, how entry and cost compare, and how to weigh them up when planning your child secondary education.
How catchment areas and distance rules affect grammar school places, what to check before relying on them, and what to weigh up before moving for a school.
A plain English glossary of common 11 Plus terms, from standardised scores and consortia to catchment, GL and CEM, so the jargon is easy to follow.
A step by step guide to applying for the 11 Plus, including how registration works, when the deadlines fall and the documents you will need.
A practical preparation plan for the 11 Plus, from building strong foundations in Year 4 to timed mock exams in Year 6.
What age standardised scores mean, why a mark of 100 is the average, and how 11 Plus pass marks are set by region.
The pros and cons of private tutoring, tuition centres and parent led self study for the 11 Plus, and how to choose.
The most common 11 Plus preparation mistakes parents make, from practising the wrong format to too much pressure, and simple ways to avoid each one.
Practical ways to manage 11 Plus stress for your child and yourself, from steady routines and praise for effort to simple calming techniques before exam day.
What 11 Plus mock exams are, why they build timing and confidence, and how to use the results to target revision in the final months before the exam.
A practical 11 Plus study plan and revision timetable for Years 4, 5 and 6, with weekly routines, subject balance and advice on using past papers and mock exams.
What 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning tests, the common question types, and how to help your child improve with vocabulary and practice.
What 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning tests, the main question types with shapes and patterns, and how to practise effectively.
What 11 Plus Maths tests, from primary curriculum arithmetic to fractions, percentages and problem solving, and how to help your child improve.
What 11 Plus English tests, from reading comprehension and vocabulary to spelling, grammar and creative writing in some regions, plus how to improve.
How daily reading builds the vocabulary and inference skills the 11 Plus rewards, plus the kinds of books to choose and how to read for the exam.
Where the 11 Plus assesses creative or extended writing, what markers look for, and how to help your child plan and write a strong piece under time pressure.
A calm, practical 11 Plus exam day checklist, from the night before to walking into the test, so your child arrives rested, prepared and confident.
What to expect on 11 Plus results day, and your options if your child does not pass, from waiting lists and accepting a place to grammar school appeals.
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