We all want our children to reach their full potential and become happy, well-rounded adults. So, when my son said he wanted to go to a grammar school, I was encouraging. He was top of his class so it was an easy decision. He worked hard, excelled in the exams and is now thriving at his chosen … [Read more...]
posted on September 16, 2011 by
A review of some 11 plus practice books
Parents often ask me which books are most suitable for their children and I am consistently able to recommend the Bond Assessment Papers. They contain several assessment papers are always well structured, enabling the tasks to get increasingly harder – both within each book and across the books. … [Read more...]
posted on September 16, 2011 by
What is verbal reasoning?
Verbal Reasoning comprises a series of tests designed to assess ability to think logically with word patterns. I shall outline a number of such tests, although my list will not be exhaustive. Grouping A relatively straightforward exercise in which candidates are asked to classify items into … [Read more...]
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What is non-verbal reasoning?
Non-verbal reasoning comprises a series of tests which use pictures to test logic. I shall outline a number of such tests, although my list will not be exhaustive: Similarity These tests often include four or five picture which have some similarity. The candidate must identify the similarity and … [Read more...]
posted on September 3, 2011 by
What is the 11 plus?
The 11 plus is the collective term for a combination of tests which assess pupils’ ability when they are in year 6. These tests run for a set amount of time and adhere to strict time limits. Your child will need to work quickly and accurately in order to pass and there is little allowance for … [Read more...]