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I'm an experienced 11+ tutor with many years of proven success, dedicated to creating high-quality, targeted resources for grammar school entrance exams. My materials are designed to give students clarity, confidence, and a competitive edge, covering every aspect of the 11+ syllabus (CEM, GL, CSSE). Explore a range of revision resources, practice papers, structured daily plans, and cheat sheets
Welcome to Magical Minds Learning!
I'm an experienced 11+ tutor with many years of proven success, dedicated to creating high-quality, targeted resources for grammar school entrance exams. My materials are designed to give students clarity, confidence, and a competitive edge, covering every aspect of the 11+ syllabus (CEM, GL, CSSE). Explore a range of revision resources, practice papers, structured daily plans, and cheat sheets
11 Plus Homework Booklet - Year 4
140 pages of practice
Designed to provide intense preparation for the 11 Plus exam, this 140-page workbook offers a structured approach to building essential skills for students in Year 4. With a wide range of carefully crafted tasks, it covers key areas such as verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, mathematics, and English, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for the 11 Plus. Ideal for use at home, during tutoring sessions, or in the classroom, this booklet helps students develop both confidence and competence as they progress towards the 11 Plus. Whether used for regular practice or targeted revision, this resource offers a perfect balance of challenge and support, helping to boost performance in all areas of the exam.
This resource includes eight CEM-style 11+ comprehension passages:
A balanced mix of fiction and non-fiction texts, covering a wide range of topics likely to appear in the real exam.
Each passage is accompanied by multiple-choice questions, with clear and detailed answer sheets provided.
Designed to help students practise and familiarise themselves with the format and variety of content they might encounter in the 11+ exam.
Answers are included to support self-assessment and targeted improvement.
11+ Vocabulary Booster Exercises
Synonyms/Antonyms Practice
This resource includes** twenty vocabulary exercises **designed to help students improve their language skills and prepare for the 11+ exam. The exercises cover a variety of topics such as synonyms, antonyms, word associations, and more, offering diverse ways to expand vocabulary and strengthen verbal reasoning.
Perfect for GL and CEM-style assessments, these exercises will boost students’ understanding of word meanings and help them build confidence for the 11+ exam.
Key Features:
A pdf with 400 words compiled from past 11 plus papers, definitions and example sentences
20 vocabulary exercises focused on synonyms, antonyms, and word associations
Answer key provided for self-assessment
Tailored for GL/CEM-style 11+ exams
11 Plus Essentials Bundle – The Complete Resource for Effective 11+ Preparation
The 11 Plus Essentials Bundle includes everything you need to prepare effectively for the 11+ exams. Designed for Year 5/6 students, this bundle brings together a comprehensive range of resources to help build skills and confidence in all key areas.
Verbal Reasoning Test – CEM Style for the 11+ Exam
This comprehensive verbal reasoning test is specifically designed to help students prepare for the CEM (Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring) style 11+ exam. It includes a wide range of questions that challenge and enhance students’ verbal reasoning skills, including word relationships, analogies, sentence completion, and logic puzzles.
CEM-style questions: Includes a mix of word-based puzzles, synonyms, antonyms, codes, and critical reasoning tasks.
40-page Macbeth Grade 9 Secrets workbook to help students break into the top band for AQA GCSE English Literature. Detailed, high-level analysis of key themes, characters, and quotations, all explained clearly and linked directly to the assessment objectives. I’ve also included examiner tips, model paragraphs, context breakdowns, and sentence starters to help you write like a Grade 9 student.
Keywords
Macbeth AQA GCSE Grade 9
Macbeth GCSE English Literature analysis
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Macbeth model answers Grade 9
Macbeth context AQA exam
AQA Shakespeare Macbeth guide
Macbeth high-level quotes and analysis
How to get a Grade 9 in Macbeth AQA
Macbeth Grade 9 paragraph examples
AQA Macbeth examiner tips
Macbeth Grade 9 revision workbook
AQA Macbeth key quotations explained
Macbeth exam technique AQA English
11 Plus Comprehension Bundle
This bundle contains over 500 comprehension questions, suitable for students taking the 11 Plus exams (CEM, CSSE, GL, and independent school entrance tests)
This resource offers 14 in depth shuffled sentence exercises, focusing on two key styles commonly encountered in the 11+ exam: superfluous word style and sentence rearrangement. Designed to provide targeted practice for both CEM and GL assessments, this resource helps students develop essential skills in sentence structure and clarity, making it an invaluable tool for exam preparation.
11+ Creative Writing Skills
This book is packed with tips, tricks, and strategies to help you master the creative writing tasks in the 11+ exam. Ideal for both independent and grammar school preparation, it covers everything you need to know, including how to write debates, create characters, describe settings, craft stories, and much more. Perfect for practising at home, this guide will help you improve your writing skills and build the confidence you need to succeed.
This GCSE AQA English Literature revision guide for “Lord of the Flies” is designed to help students achieve a Grade 9 by offering model paragraphs and essay plans that tackle all key themes and characters.
The resource explores significant elements such as symbolism, themes of civilisation vs. savagery, and character dynamics. Ideal for students aiming for Grade 9. Hits on all assessment objectives including context.
(9 pages booklet)
This resource contains one English practice paper (mock style). These exam styled papers are specifically designed for the 11 Plus in 2025, useful for all exam boards.
I’ve created this book as the definitive resource for preparing students for every aspect of their interviews. What sets it apart is the exclusive toolbox of proven strategies, crafted from years of hands-on coaching, to help students confidently tackle academic, personal, and hypothetical questions. This guide goes beyond basic tips- it includes comprehensive model scripts, detailed question-answer frameworks, and examples tailored to top independent schools, ensuring students can articulate their strengths, think critically, and respond creatively. With practical advice, sample interviews, and exercises to refine body language and communication, this book equips your child with everything they need to excel and stand out during their 11+ interview.
GCSE AQA English Literature revision guide for “Romeo and Juliet.” Designed to help students achieve top grades, this resource offers in-depth insights into the play’s key themes, characters, quotations and model essays
Key Features:
Thematic Analysis: Detailed exploration of central themes such as love, fate, conflict, and youth versus age.
Character Profiles: In-depth analysis of main characters with key quotations and interpretations.
Quotations and Analysis: Essential quotations with detailed explanations to support your essays.
Model Essay Paragraphs: Examples of high-quality paragraphs and full essays for different themes, showcasing how to integrate textual evidence and context.
Contextual Information (AO3): Insight into the historical and cultural background of Shakespeare’s time integrated into essay responses.
Practice Essay Questions: A range of questions designed to test your knowledge and analytical skills with model answers
Who is this guide for?
GCSE AQA English Literature Students: Tailored for the AQA syllabus, covering all necessary content for exam success.
Teachers: A valuable resource for lesson planning and providing high-quality revision materials.
Parents: Support your child’s revision with clear, structured content.
Prepare confidently and excel in your GCSE English Literature exams with our “Romeo and Juliet” revision guide.
15 full length Grade 9 essay plans focussing on popular AQA GCSE-style questions, on themes and characters. Each plan provides clear, structured guidance on how to approach the question, including:
Introduction: How to introduce the topic and address the question.
Main Body: Suggested paragraph breakdowns, key quotes, and detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s use of language, structure, and form.
Conclusion: How to wrap up the essay while connecting ideas back to the core themes and characters.
11+ Comprehension Practice Paper for Independent Schools
This 11+ Comprehension Practice Paper has been designed to help students prepare for the entrance exams of leading independent schools such as City of London School for Girls, Bancrofts, St Paul’s, Chigwell, Highgate, Forest, and other prestigious schools. The paper includes a passage followed by 20 thought-provoking questions that test a range of skills, including literal understanding, inference, vocabulary, and text analysis.
The questions are crafted to mirror the format and level of difficulty typically found in the entrance exams of these schools, providing students with an opportunity to practice under exam conditions. This resource will help students develop essential skills such as:
Reading comprehension: The ability to extract key information from a text.
Inference skills: Understanding implied meanings and drawing conclusions based on evidence.
Vocabulary: Understanding and interpreting unfamiliar words in context.
Analytical thinking: Evaluating and understanding the structure and tone of the passage.
Time management: With a recommended time of 45 minutes to complete the paper, students will also practice working within the time constraints typical of competitive entrance exams.
This practice paper is ideal for 11+ candidates aiming to gain entry to selective independent schools. It will provide invaluable experience and prepare students for the demands of the real exam, helping them feel confident and ready for the challenge ahead.