Start Your Child’s Journey to 11+ Success with Letts
Every journey starts with the first step. If you would like your child to get into a top secondary school with limited spaces, they will probably need to take 11+ selection tests in September of Year 6.
Some schools might ask your child to take tests in English, maths, verbal-reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, however others might not test all these areas. The 11+ tests are set by either GL Assessment (NFER), CEM (The University of Durham) or the individual school.
The idea of taking tests can be quite scary and stressful. However you can start your child’s journey to 11+ success by familiarising with tests papers and start practising well in advance.
Luckily, Letts has launched a new series of practice papers that caters for both GL assessment test and the new CEM test. Each set of papers are in the style and format of the tests used by selective state schools in England.
The GL Assessment 11+ Test papers are full checked and updated to ensure thorough preparation for the tests, while the CEM 11+ Test papers are produced in partnership with the 11+ Tutoring Academy and provide invaluable practice for the new tests.
Letts 11+ Success range includes English, maths, non-verbal reasoning and verbal reasoning practice test papers, which are great to build skills and confidence ahead of the tests.
Each book contains 4 practice test papers, a multiple-choice answer sheet for each test and a complete set of answers with explanations, which improve understanding. You will also find notes and helpful guidance for parents, so you know how to best support your child.
A sample question from the verbal reasoning practice test paper:
The practice books offer invaluable practice for the 11+ tests, as they allow your child to familiarise with the test format, while giving you the opportunity to assess their progress and target areas that need further practice.
Although the single subject practice test papers are designed to reflect the style of the assessment test, they also provide useful practice and preparation for all 11+ tests and common entrance exam papers. By answering realistic test-style questions under timed conditions, your child will learn how to manage their time effectively and, as a result, it will help them do their best on the day of the test and achieve better results.
Price for Letts 11+ Success range starts from £8.99. It is never too early to start preparing your child for 11+ success. There is a complete range of resources on offer, including short practice papers for children from 6 years old, please check http://www.collins.co.uk/page/letts11plus.
This post has been written in collaboration with Collins Learning.