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Worked guidance for 11 plus Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, plus Year 3 and 4 maths and English help including times tables.
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11 Plus Maths Topics and Question Types
A practical upper Key Stage 2 maths checklist, with worked question types and advice on checking topics, timing and format against your local 11+ test.
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11 Plus Ratio, Proportion and Percentage QuestionsReview 11+ ratio, proportion and percentage questions with worked examples, bar models, unitary methods and practice questions. | Read12 min | Published |
11 Plus Maths Worksheets by TopicSeven maths topics with worked examples and an original printable worksheet pack. Use your child’s working and local test guidance to choose what to practise next. | Read12 min | Published |
Cloze Tests in the 11 PlusUnderstand gap-filling formats and try original cloze questions with explained answers. Check the whole sentence’s meaning, grammar and word combinations. | Read8 min | Published |
11 Plus Algebra Questions and Worked ExamplesPractise four forms of algebraic reasoning with twelve original worked examples: function machines, sequences, equations and word problems. Check methods for multiple-choice and written-answer tests. | Read14 min | Published |
11 Plus Grammar and Punctuation QuestionsPractise 11+ grammar and punctuation with worked questions based on the national curriculum and the KS2 test framework. Use the examples as a learning map, then check your local test format. | Read14 min | Published |
11 Plus Spelling Rules and Word ListsReview English spelling patterns in the national curriculum, practise word lists and try original proofreading questions. Check whether your local 11+ test includes spelling. | Read14 min | Published |
11 Plus Reading List by Year GroupBook suggestions for Years 3 to 6, with comprehension skills to discuss, classics, poetry, non-fiction and options for reluctant readers. Choose by interest and comfort, not an invented reading-age label. | Read12 min | Published |
11 Plus Creative Writing: Tasks, Examples and Marking GuidanceCheck local 11+ writing tasks, compare original examples and practise planning and checking. School marking schemes and end-of-KS2 teacher assessment serve different purposes. | Read15 min | Published |
11 Plus Vocabulary: Word List and How to Learn ItAn illustrative 11 plus vocabulary list with definitions and examples, plus ideas for practising words in context. | Read8 min | Published |
11 Plus Comprehension: Question Types and How to Answer ThemTry an original comprehension passage with model answers and a clear practice mark scheme. Learn to check instructions, explain clues and interpret a question’s marks. | Read7 min | Published |
11 Plus English: What the Papers Test and How to ImproveExplore English comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and writing with examples from published papers. Check what your target school assesses before choosing practice. | Read6 min | Published |
11 Plus Maths Questions with Worked AnswersTwenty-two original 11+ maths questions with worked answers and alternative mental methods. Check your local test format before choosing how to practise. | Read13 min | Published |
Boys, Writing and the 11 Plus: What the Evidence Does and Does Not ShowNational data shows a group-level difference in writing attainment, not an explanation for an individual child. Check whether target schools assess composition and use low-pressure ways to notice what support may help. | Read8 min | Published |
11+ non-verbal reasoning: patterns, rotations and a clear solving methodHelp children break non-verbal reasoning into manageable checks for shape, number, position, rotation, reflection, matrices and folded figures. | Read6 min | Published |
11+ verbal reasoning: question families and a better way to practiseExplore examples of 11+ verbal reasoning question families and practical ways to review answers and practise. | Read6 min | Published |
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