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Now is a great time to work on comprehension and vocabulary, which many children struggle with. Try to play the Fish! card game (available in class) regularly at home and to work through our 11+ vocabulary list on a regular basis.
From this point you should also be introducing your child to classic stories and books of different genres. You can do this most easily through audiobooks.
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At this point in the year, aim for your child to be on the 9-10 Bond/CGP books and completing these papers independently with approx. 85% accuracy. While a minority of students start practice papers at this time of year it\’s not necessary and doesn\’t necessarily mean that those students will go on to have higher scores.
If your child is not yet on the 9-10 books, speak to your tutor about ways you can work together to help your child to progress more quickly.
We recommend an April mock test for children that have been working towards the 11+ for at least 8 months. Your child\’s results will not be as accurate, or useful, if they started 11+ preparation later than this.
If you\’re not sure whether your child is ready for a mock test, your tutor will be able to provide you with personalised guidance. They will also be able to offer guidance on what other activities you can do in lieu of a mock test to make the most of the Easter holidays.
During the holidays, we\’ll also be running our 4-day Easter course. Here, children will revise topics they\’ve already covered, complete problem-solving work and learn new exam techniques.
Summer school dates are expected to sell out by the end of April so book your place nice and early.
The holidays are a great opportunity to build your child\’s general knowledge. This will help with their comprehension and problem-solving ability in maths and verbal reasoning.
At home, baking and completing puzzles is hugely helpful for the 11+. Metric measure and an understanding of scale are two topics that are often problematic for children so use the holidays as an opportunity to familiarise your child with their weight and height (so they can use this as a reference point) and find out how far they travel to school and how many miles/kilometres away some of your relatives live.
If you\’re going out and about, give your child the chance to plan your trip and to read a map (it can be a tube map or a map on your phone). This will give them a chance to practise working with time and will no doubt give them a confidence boost when it comes to working independently.
It\’s more important than ever to attend your assigned class regularly and to complete all homework (even during busy weeks!). Typically, your child will start to work on practice papers during this period but don\’t worry if they haven\’t started these quite yet.
You may wish to book a half-term mock test at this point to guide your work throughout the summer term.
At this time of year, start planning your summer in a way that gives plenty of time for both work and play. If you\’re planning on taking a holiday of more than a week, your child will need to take a bit of work with them to do while you\’re there. It may seem harsh but if you approach it with a positive attitude, your child will no doubt follow suit.
Applications for 11+ schools tend to open on the first day of June and close on the last day of the month. Keep an eye on these dates as late applications will not be accepted. Due to problems with cheating, many schools now require parents to send in a passport photo with their application. You may need to put aside some time to arrange this.
Open Days will also begin around this time (although the Newstead Open Day is always in September, the week before the exam). Schools like Olave\’s will have practice papers for sale that are different to the papers online so be prepared to take cash to purchase these on the day.
Aim to complete or review one practice paper each weekday during the summer. This should take 40-50 minutes to complete.
For a thorough 11+ revision course, do take advantage of our summer school. Members of our team will also be available for ad hoc classes throughout the summer to make sure your child gets all the help they need.
Remember, now is not the time to cut back and relax. The work your child does over the summer can make all the difference to their scores – they can get much higher or much lower! Of course, your child will need a break at some point so try to plan some fun activities as well as making time for study.
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It\’s exam time!
The exams usually kick off at the end of the first week of September. The Kent exam will be first, then Bexley, Olave\’s and, finally, Newstead (usually on the last Friday of the month). Consider any extra-curricular activities in advance and decide whether you want to take a break for a few weeks to give your child time to focus on their exams.
An indication of your child\’s results should arrive in mid-October, however, this is not usually a guarantee of acceptance. For full details of the admissions procedures, see our \”Ultimate Guide to the 11+\” e-book.
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We’re passing on our expert knowledge to you with this free and comprehensive guide to the local 11+ exams.
Covers: Bexley, Kent, St. Olave’s and Newstead exams
Includes: catchment areas, historical pass marks and more.