Eleven Plus Resources (page 2)

Here are a few tips to help you improve your responses to Eleven Plus English Comprehension tests:1. When you read the passage for the first time create a picture in your mind of what...

GL Verbal Reasoning Question TypesThere are 24 different types of questions. What your child will encounter in the 11+ test will depend on the area in which you are sitting the examin...

First Lessons Five Tips for both parents and tutors The first moments for any new placement can be a nervy affair, for both parent and tutor, and more importantly the tutee! ...

Comprehension tips Read the instructions carefully including the sub-headings etc. Speed scan through the passage just to get an idea. This is a very quick exe...

PreparationTo be successful in the 11 plus you must prepare thoroughly. The first thing you need to do is set out a plan that is both realistic and tailored to your student. Depend...

Step 1: Know what you need to knowEntrance exams are notoriously challenging and what makes it harder, is that there is no standard format across the nation.So, step 1 is to check the...

The 11 plus exam is an examination taken by some school pupils in their last year of primary school to get into a grammar school of their choice. The term 11+ refers to the fact that ...

Comprehension Skills Reading constantly and consistently is the best method of understanding the comprehension passage. The key part to understanding comprehension is through highligh...

How early should I start?There is no clear-cut answer for this question it depends entirely on your child. If he or she is a high-flier at a good school then you should ensure ...

The months or even years spent preparing for the 11+ exams can be a difficult time for children and their parents, but there are ways to help your child improve without piling on extr...