Revision techniques are important as it helps you learn something new but also helps you and teaches you how to keep the information stored and saved in your brain, ready for retrieval when you need it again! There are multiple methods of revision, and sometimes it’s best to work through them all and find out […]
The synonym question type requires you to select the word that is closest in meaning and definition to the pairs of words already provided. Synonym means: a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close. You will be given […]
Open days at grammar schools are a real good chance for you to experience your chosen set of schools. This includes everything from the drive to the access, learning and the building. So really take the opportunity to see if the school and its pupils are the right fit. But sometimes, when you’re there you […]
The Alphabet Code question type requires you to match single letters to single digit numbers based on patterns that you identify in the existing words and number codes given to you. After you do this, you will then be asked to either work out a new word from the code, or the new code from […]
As soon as you find out you’re going to be taking the 11 Plus exam at your chosen school it is important to get into a steady routine and habit. Remember, if you develop the skill you can answer any question. That’s why it is important to have enough practice to make sure you are […]
For this verbal reasoning question you will generally be given 5 separate words. Now, from those 5 words, 3 will be similar to each other in one way or another. There will be 2 words which do not relate to the other words. You have to identify which of these 2 words are the odd […]
The Insert a Letter question type will require you to pick a letter from either the multiple choice options given, or expect you to write a letter of your choice in order to complete 4 words. You can only select 1 letter. You should be able to insert your letter at the end of the […]
Non verbal reasoning or NVR for 11 plus will test your child’s ability to understand, analyse and solve problems using visual information. What this means is that they will be given shapes, patterns, diagrams and images which they would need to analyse to identify relationships, similarities, differences and sequences between objects. Always keep in mind […]
The verbal reasoning test for 11 plus will examine your child’s ability to process, identify, evaluate and manipulate information. The test itself will explore these concepts using different techniques and question formats. By measuring your child’s critical thinking skills, can grammar schools better measure your child’s academic competency and potential. This may sound scary, but […]
Whether you call it the 11 Plus, transfer test, entrance exam or grammar test, the 11 Plus is an exam taken at the end of Year 5 / beginning of Year 6, typically when the student is 10 years old. This is a completely optional exam that you, as a parent or guardian would have […]