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11+ Advice for Parents

Counting down to the 11+ exam: a parent’s guide to preparing for the tests

by Harper Collins

Counting down to the 11+ exam: a parent’s guide to preparing for the tests

Exams can be daunting for anyone. As the clock ticks down, it’s natural for questions to muddy the mind; for apprehension to settle in and cause a ...
Posted in 11+, advice

How can you keep your child motivated with 11+ revision during the summer holidays?

by Harper Collins

How can you keep your child motivated with 11+ revision during the summer holidays?

Keeping your child motivated during the summer holidays for 11+ revision can be challenging. The warm weather, the desire to relax, and the temptation to put off studying can easily hinder motivation. However, with the right approach, parents can keep their children motivated and engaged in their revision process.
Posted in 11+, advice, Chris Pearse, revision, revision advice

What techniques and strategies can your child apply to 11+ Verbal Reasoning code questions?

by Harper Collins

What techniques and strategies can your child apply to 11+ Verbal Reasoning code questions?

The code questions in the 11+ are hopefully not as difficult but they still involve a systematic approach.

Posted in 11+, Primary, verbal reasoning

What is spatial reasoning and is it an innate ability?

by Harper Collins

What is spatial reasoning and is it an innate ability?

This article will define spatial reasoning and discuss if this skill is an innate ability, and will also suggest ways to develop spatial reasoning. Let’s start with trying to define this topic.
Posted in Chris Pearse

How can you boost your child’s confidence with verbal reasoning?

by Harper Collins

How can you boost your child’s confidence with verbal reasoning?

This blog will provide an insight into verbal reasoning and give advice on how to boost your child's confidence in this key topic area.

Firstly, your child will already have picked up several skills to support verbal reasoning, at school. However, becoming familiar with the main question types that could appear is vital to success in this often-dominant exam topic. The verbal reasoning question types to familiarise your child with will be different depending on which exam board’s assessment your child is preparing for (CEM or GL Assessment).

Posted in Chris Pearse, Teachitright

What is non-verbal reasoning?

by Harper Collins

What is non-verbal reasoning?

When students first look at a set of non-verbal reasoning questions, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This article will provide strategies and techniques to help improve non-verbal ability and give suggestions on practical games to enhance NVR skills.

How can I boost my child’s English comprehension skills?

by Harper Collins

How can I boost my child’s English comprehension skills?

One of the key components in most 11+ examinations is comprehension. This involves reading a short passage and answering a series of questions (predominantly multiple-choice). This blog shares key strategies and techniques to develop this essential English skill.
Posted in Chris Pearse, Comprehension, Teachitright

How can I best support my child for mathematics in the 11+ exams?

by Harper Collins

How can I best support my child for mathematics in the 11+ exams?

There are a wide range of topics covered in an 11+ maths tests. This article will attempt to summarise these mathematical areas, while also providing a set of comprehensive tips to developing your child’s overall mathematical ability.

How to gain a strong knowledge of 11+ spelling, punctuation and grammar questions

by Harper Collins

How to gain a strong knowledge of 11+ spelling, punctuation and grammar questions

In this article we will be focusing on how to improve spelling, punctuation and grammar in relation to the 11+ tests. In numerous 11+ exams children are exposed to questions which test these three components. Firstly, students will need time to build their confidence in spelling, understand punctuation conventions, and develop a good grammatical knowledge. Throughout this blog we will give plenty of tips and hints on how to best tackle these vital 11+ question types.

What are Cloze tests?

by Harper Collins

What are Cloze tests?

Cloze tests are commonly used in CEM 11+ tests and require an ability to understand words in context. There are different types of cloze procedures or exercises that focus on your child’s vocabulary and understanding of the English language. This blog will explore the variations in these cloze questions and highlight the skills needed to perform well in this element of the 11+ examinations.

Will students taking the delayed 11+ exams be test ready?

by Harper Collins

Will students taking the delayed 11+ exams be test ready?

As primary school pupils go back to start a new academic year, the impact of months without face-to-face lessons will surely be seen. This article ...

How do I know if my child is capable of sitting the 11+?

by Harper Collins

How do I know if my child is capable of sitting the 11+?

This article will help answer some of the typical questions facing many parents when considering a grammar school education. Firstly, I would like to clarify how I am able to comment on, and unravel, these tough decisions. For the last 18 years I have been running a well-established tuition business supporting thousands of parents and pupils across the different examination boards. During those years I have garnered a wealth of knowledge. Multiple conversations, engagement in parent workshops, and my own teaching experiences have allowed me to acquire a broad understanding of these life-changing questions. Further, my team of teachers, headteachers, and knowledgeable administrators are supporting me by adding their thoughts and observations to enhance my own opinions on these important considerations.