11 PLUS
For those taking grammar school examinations, entrance tests or seeking a challenge, our 11 Plus curriculum is designed to give children the exam techniques they need to succeed in grammar school and beyond.
11 Plus Tuition helps children prepare for the 11 Plus Exam at a more gradual pace. The programme starts from Year 3 children aged 7 to 8 years. It consists of English with Creative writing and Comprehension, Maths, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning. Children will attend two sessions a week where they will benefit from lessons done in small group followed by classroom activities and home work.
ENGLISH
English lies at the heart of children’s development at primary age. A child’s ability to read, understand text and express thoughts through writing has an impact on all areas of learning. Our lessons aim to motivate and inspire in this area as well as develop technical English skills through techniques and personal feedback.
VERBAL REASONING
Verbal reasoning tests your child’s ability to reason and solve problems with written information. At 11 plus, verbal reasoning assesses:
- Reading fluency and comprehension
- Vocabulary knowledge
- Phonological awareness
- Logic and problem-solving
- Ability to discover and apply rules
- Attention to detail
Don’t be fooled by the word ‘verbal’, as verbal reasoning can also involve solving problems with letters and numbers. However, most questions require an understanding of the meaning of words and the relationships between them. Having a wide vocabulary is useful for understanding these questions.
The types of questions used vary depending on which exam board the school uses. Questions also vary in length – some contain only a few words while others contain a few sentences and take longer to complete.
MATHS
As the language of numbers, Maths at Key Stage 2 level explores arithmetic ability, understanding shape and space, data and probability, and problem-solving using units of measure, money and time. At Tuition, we believe maths ability at this age is best developed through teaching of techniques, practice, then the application of these skills in worded problems.
NON-VERBAL REASONING
Non-verbal reasoning involves analysing visual information and solving problems using shapes, diagrams and pictures. This is a different kind of reasoning to verbal reasoning, which involves analysing written information.
Non-verbal reasoning tests several skills, including logic and problem-solving, spatial awareness, and the ability to identify patterns and rules.
Non-verbal reasoning questions can be confusing to those who have never come across them before. Getting familiar with basic problem-solving and question types will help your child tackle non-verbal reasoning successfully.
Contents
| ENGLISH | MATHS |
|---|---|
Section 1: Grammar
Section 2: Punctuation
Section 3: Spelling
Section 4: Comprehension (Information and Ideas)
Section 5: Writer’s Techniques
Section 5: Writing
Assessment Tests | Section 1: Working with Numbers
Section 2: Number Knowledge
Section 3: Number Problems
Section 4: Data Handling
Section 5: Shape and Space
Section 6: Units and Measures
Section 7: Mixed Problems Assessment Tests |
| Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
Section 1: Spelling and Grammar
Section 2: Word Meaning
Section 3: Completing Passages
Section 4: Finding Hidden Facts
Assessment Tests | Section 1: Spotting Patterns
Section 2: 3D Shapes and Folding
Assessment Tests |
