Preparation for the 11-plus exams doesn't need to be stressful or hard. The key is to give your child enough time to study and understand what the exam is and how to help your child study for it.
Whether you're wondering what the 11-plus is, need a tutor or can do it alone, we break down the best s...
Read more ›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...
Read more ›The last main gatepost of the entrance exam world is the Common Entrance Exam for children aged 13. Normally taken by pupils whose junior schools go up to age 12, this is also a very popular exam amongst boarding schools. Here are some resources to help you and your budding teen conquer the Common E...
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...
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