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11+ Year 4 Foundation Course Starting 11+ prep early can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find resources that are just the right level. As an experienced 11+ tutor, I’ve seen many Year 4 students struggle to find material that challenges them appropriately without being too difficult. That’s why I created this Year 4 Foundation Course, designed specifically to address this gap. This comprehensive and structured plan offers a well-rounded approach, covering all essential topics to build a solid foundation in preparation for the real 11+ exams. The course focuses on key areas such as mental maths, vocabulary development, spelling, and essential skills, ensuring your child gains the confidence and ability they need to succeed. Traditional in-person tuition can be costly, so this plan provides the same high-quality instruction at a more affordable price, with all the essential elements covered. By the end of this course, your child will have a strong foundation, well-prepared for the more advanced stages of 11+ prep. You can find the plan here

I’ve used this resource with my GCSE English students studying Much Ado, covering the major themes of the play. Ideal as a revision resource, in the classroom, or as a prompt for essay questions. Inbuilt into this is context, language analysis ranging around the whole play, hitting all the assessment objectives required in the exam. Themes included: Social Class Honour Love Deception Nothing and Noting How is [theme] presented in the play?

11 Plus Home Learning Pack This all-in-one 11 Plus Home Learning Pack is the perfect companion for students preparing for the 11 Plus exam. Packed with a variety of revision resources, this pack covers all key subjects – including English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning – to help students build a solid foundation and excel in the exam. Designed for home use, the resources include practice questions, topic-based worksheets, timed exercises, and tips for effective revision, making it ideal for boosting performance and confidence. Whether used for daily practice, focused revision sessions, or to track progress, this pack offers a structured approach to learning that ensures complete coverage of the exam syllabus. Perfect for parents looking to support their child’s 11 Plus preparation or for students working independently, it provides everything needed to reinforce key skills and achieve success in the exam. Key features: Comprehensive coverage of all 11 Plus subjects Variety of practice tasks to target specific areas Time-saving, easy-to-use resources for effective learning at home Ideal for supplementing tuition or school learning

This CEM-style 11+ practice paper (Paper 7) is packed with mixed questions on: Maths (Numerical reasoning and spatial skills) Verbal reasoning Comprehension Perfect for 11+ preparation, this paper mirrors the style and difficulty of the real exam and has been used successfully with tutees to prepare for both CEM and GL tests. Ideal for practice, revision, and building exam confidence.

New 11 Plus Test 6: Ages 10-11 This resource contains paper 8, a realistic CEM-style 11 plus practice paper, containing mixed questions on maths, including numerical reasoning and spatial skills, verbal reasoning and comprehension. Have used extensively with my tutees in preparing for the CEM and GL tests. This resource is part of practice papers pack 5: 11 Plus Practice Papers Pack 5 11 plus past papers 11 plus mock papers 11 plus practice papers

Charles Darwin Fact File and Comprehension This resource is an effective and fun way to be introduced to key information about Charles Darwin and his life. Contains 10 questions and detailed mark scheme.

Two Full-Length Verbal Reasoning Papers (CEM Style) - 50 Minutes This pack features two complete verbal reasoning papers, designed in the CEM style, to help students prepare effectively for the 11+ exam. Each paper includes a variety of question types, such as comprehension, cloze tests, synonyms, antonyms, and verbal analogies, providing a thorough workout for developing essential verbal reasoning skills. The 50-minute time frame mirrors the exam conditions, helping students to practice working under timed pressure while building accuracy and confidence. Perfect for focused revision, timed practice sessions, or as a tool for tracking progress, these papers are ideal for any student looking to refine their verbal reasoning skills and improve their performance in the 11+ exam.

GCSE AQA English Literature This guide goes beyond surface-level revision. It will: Teach You How to Analyse Quotes Effectively: Every key quote from Macbeth is broken down into its language, structure, and meaning. We’ll show you not just what the quote means but how it works on a technical level. Provide In-Depth Character and Theme Analysis: You’ll learn to understand each character’s development and how the main themes interlink throughout the play. This will help you build sophisticated arguments in your essays. Sample Essays and Essay Plans: You’ll have access to high-quality essay examples and detailed essay plans for the most common exam questions. Practice these to perfect your technique. Offer Exam-Specific Tips: Every section of this guide is written with the AQA GCSE exam criteria in mind, ensuring that you understand exactly how to meet each assessment objective. Everything you need to succeed, covering themes, characters, scene by scene in detail geared exactly towards the AQA exam. Aiming for a grade 9

11+ Comprehension 10 Minute Tests These 10 Minute Tests are designed to provide quick, focused practice for students preparing for the 11+ exam. This resource includes over 100 full-length, multiple-choice questions specifically aligned with the CEM format. Each test can be completed in just 10 minutes, helping students build speed, improve accuracy, and develop effective exam strategies. Ideal for daily practice, these tests are perfect for reinforcing comprehension skills in preparation for the 11+.

2024 11+ CEM Practice Paper This 2024 11+ CEM Practice Paper is the first in a comprehensive five-part series, specifically designed to mirror the format and level of difficulty of the 11+ CEM exam. Perfect for all exam boards, this mock-style paper offers students the opportunity to practise in a realistic exam setting, ensuring they are fully prepared for test day. Key Features: Realistic Exam Experience: A full-length practice paper closely aligned with the CEM 11+ exam format, providing an authentic testing experience. Comprehensive Coverage: Includes a mix of question types across Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning, designed to build confidence and reinforce key skills. Designed for 2024: Tailored specifically to the 11+ exam structure in 2024, offering relevant, up-to-date practice. Suitable for All Exam Boards: This paper is useful for all CEM-based 11+ exams, making it a versatile resource for your preparation. Ideal for focused exam practice, this CEM practice paper will help students hone their skills, improve their time management, and boost their confidence as they prepare for the 11+ exam. Get ahead with regular practice and build the foundations for success!

This resource, frequently featured in CEM tests, includes ten full-length shuffled sentence exercises designed to strengthen preparation for the 11+ exams. Carefully crafted to challenge and develop students’ understanding of sentence structure, grammar, and logical sequencing, it provides a range of sentence lengths and complexities that reflect the diversity of questions typically encountered in the exam. Ideal for practising key skills such as syntax, punctuation, and word order—essential components of the 11+ verbal reasoning section—this resource is perfect for honing the critical thinking and attention to detail needed for success in the exam.

10 Full-Length 11+ CEM-Style Comprehension Papers Prepare for the 11+ exam with this essential collection of 10 brand new, full-length comprehension papers, designed to reflect the CEM style. Each paper provides a wide range of reading passages and carefully crafted questions, including inference, vocabulary, and detail recall, to help develop critical comprehension skills. The questions are aligned with the format and level of difficulty typically found in the 11+ exam, ensuring that students gain a thorough understanding of the types of content and question styles they will encounter. Ideal for timed practice, regular revision, or as part of a structured study plan, these papers are perfect for building confidence, improving reading speed, and mastering comprehension techniques. The 10 papers offer ample opportunity for students to refine their skills and track their progress in preparation for the 11+ CEM exam.

Y6 SATs SPaG Preparation Resource This resource provides three detailed lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations to help students prepare for the SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar) assessments in the Y6 SATs. Organised by topic, it includes quizzes, detailed model answers, and homework prompts to reinforce key concepts and boost students’ understanding. Whether used as a last-minute revision tool closer to the exam or throughout the year for ongoing practice, this resource is designed to help students feel fully prepared and confident in their SPaG skills. It’s the perfect way to ensure students are SATs-ready and can boost their results. Key Features: 3 lesson plans and corresponding PowerPoints Covers key SPaG topics with quizzes and practice questions Model answers and detailed responses to help clarify concepts Homework prompts for additional practice Flexible for use in both long-term learning and last-minute revision This resource will provide everything you need to support your students and ensure their SPaG skills are up to standard for the Y6 SATs.

This resource offers detailed notes and insightful analysis on the symbolism of the conch in Lord of the Flies, exploring how it represents civilization, authority, and the breakdown of social order. It also examines the impact of the conch on key characters, including Ralph, Jack, Piggy, and the boys as a group. Ideal for GCSE English Literature students, this resource helps deepen understanding of the novel’s themes and character development. Perfect for exam preparation and classroom discussion. AQA GCSE English Literature Lord of the Flies

Make 11 Plus fun! Issue 2 This magazine is perfect for parents and students preparing for the 11 Plus examination. It is suitable for all exam boards from CEM to GL. The activities are designed to be fun for the students whilst also providing valuable practice and methods handy for the real day. Includes: Aims and goals for the student A plan to follow (detailed) for year 5 (grammar school exams) and 6 (independent school examinations) Mathematical jokes sent in from Issue 1 Helpful tips from parents and students sent in Ideas on how to learn vocabulary effectively, with goals and questions to answer A vocabulary booster word search, with follow up questions 6 creative writing prompts, with lots of tips and examples to follow. An explanation of how to structure your writing Fractions, decimals, and percentage flashcards How to tackle maths questions with unused information Sudokus, mazes and puzzles A practice cloze with advanced vocabulary An activity on rotational symmetry, with visual aesthetically pleasing graphics An interview with a parent whose child passed the 11 Plus exam A vocabulary booster crossword A fun shuffled sentence activity Synonyms exercises, with an explanation how to learn your new vocabulary in a fun way Questions to ask at an open day, a brief about what open days are about A ‘continue the story’ exercise Pascal triangle activities Maths limericks A vocabulary list Data maths questions - explanation how to interpret data If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not leave a review and get another one absolutely free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem.

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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.

11 plus July Crash Course- Get Exam Ready Calendar. This is a unique plan to help your child succeed in the 11 plus. Each day of July contains exclusive activities and tests to be completed in order. Included are maths, cloze exercises, comprehensions, shuffled sentences, practice papers, word association, vocabulary, spatial awareness and more. We’ve done all the planning for you! This plan accounts for the whole month of July and will get your child exam ready, and up to speed. It is designed to make sure that the student will work accurately and quickly, which is the key to success the in 11 plus exams. Enjoy! If you have any queries, do feel free to email us at magicalmindslearning@gmail.com