The 11+ exam, often called the "11-plus," is an entrance assessment typically undertaken at the start of Year 6, commonly in September. This exam assesses a student's aptitude for academic study and is the basis for possible acceptance into a grammar school.
Timeline for the 11+ examApril/May...
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Read more ›Possibly the biggest event in the independent schools' calendar, the 11+ is the most common entrance exam around. Most children take around four entrance exams, with successful candidates invited for an interview before (hopefully) being offered a place. Here's First Tutors' pick of the best resourc...
Read more ›Here is test number 3 for the common entrance exams, questions courtesy of Galore Park for the ISEB board.
Calculate: (courtesy of Galore Park)
(29 + 413)²
√ 11.45
³√ 1.65
7 ½ divided by 2 ¾, leaving your answer as a fraction.
Calculate: (courtesy of Galore Park)
(a) the area of a circle whic...
Read more ›Obtaining a place at Grammar school is not easy, much depends on the number of places apportioned to each school. Local Authorities confirm their decisions in February before the beginning of the new September term, so there is time to appeal a decision.
Many pupils take the 11 + exams but sadly on...
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