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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

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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+ English: The Complete August 2025 Plan A Day-by-Day Programme for Exam Confidence
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11+ English: The Complete August 2025 Plan A Day-by-Day Programme for Exam Confidence

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11+ English: The Complete August 2025 Plan A Day-by-Day Programme for Exam Confidence This fully structured month plan provides full-spectrum English preparation for children sitting grammar school entrance exams this September. Includes daily high-impact activities that strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, punctuation and verbal reasoning. Each day targets a specific skill area: Comprehension tasks with model answers Vocabulary building and context practice Clear, structured grammar and punctuation revision Timed cloze tasks Progress tracking 11+ English preparation 11+ exam 2025 11+ August revision plan grammar school entrance exam CEM 11+ English GL Assessment 11+ CSSE English practice 11+ comprehension practice 11+ vocabulary and grammar English revision Year 6 11+ daily plan 11+ cloze practice 11+ English workbook 11+ summer revision 11 plus exam preparation
Mixed 11 Plus Practice Paper
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Mixed 11 Plus Practice Paper

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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.
11 Plus Mock Test 8
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11 Plus Mock Test 8

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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
11 Plus Comprehension Bundle
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11 Plus Comprehension Bundle

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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)
11 Plus Homework Booklets - Year 4
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11 Plus Homework Booklets - Year 4

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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.
11+ CEM Style Mock Papers Set
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11+ CEM Style Mock Papers Set

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Three 11+ CEM-style Practice Papers This pack contains three full-length practice papers, designed to closely mirror the format and style of the 11+ CEM exam. Perfect for students preparing for the 11+ assessment, these papers cover key areas such as verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths, and English, providing a realistic test experience. Each paper is carefully crafted to reflect the level of difficulty and question types found in the actual exam, helping students familiarise themselves with the structure and timing. Ideal for timed practice sessions, targeted revision, or as a benchmark to track progress, these CEM-style papers are an essential tool for building exam confidence and improving performance on test day.
11+ Verbal Reasoning Papers CEM Style
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11+ Verbal Reasoning Papers CEM Style

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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.
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Test
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11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Test

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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: Tailored to match the format of the 11+ exam, providing realistic practice. Varied question types: Includes a mix of word-based puzzles, synonyms, antonyms, codes, and critical reasoning tasks. Timed practice: Helps students improve their speed and accuracy under exam conditions. Skills focus: Develops a deep understanding of vocabulary, logical reasoning, and comprehension—key components of the 11+ verbal reasoning section. Comprehensive answer explanations: Each question comes with a clear, detailed explanation to reinforce learning and highlight common mistakes. Designed for students aiming for competitive entry into grammar schools, this test provides a solid foundation for mastering verbal reasoning concepts and achieving excellent results in the 11+ exam.
Macbeth Everything You Need for a 9 Guide
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Macbeth Everything You Need for a 9 Guide

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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
Macbeth Essay Plans- GCSE English Literature AQA
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Macbeth Essay Plans- GCSE English Literature AQA

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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.
Creative Writing Get that Grade 9 Festive Theme
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Creative Writing Get that Grade 9 Festive Theme

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Festive Creative Writing Pack for GCSE English Language: Aiming for 9/A* Designed to help students achieve an that Grade 9 level of depth to succeed in GCSE English Language AQA. Full of challenging exercises, example responses, and detailed guidance, this resource equips students to write rich, evocative, and sophisticated responses with a winter/holiday theme! Inside, you’ll find: In-Depth Tutorials: Focus on atmosphere, tone, and complex themes like nostalgia, mystery, and transformation. Figurative Language Guide: Advanced use of similes, metaphors, personification, and symbolism to create unique, memorable imagery. Character and Setting Planners: Tools to craft layered characters and settings that draw readers into a vivid winter world. Vocabulary Banks & Phrase Lists: Curated vocabulary for festive scenes, plus evocative phrase banks and sophisticated sentence starters. Timed Writing Challenges: Quick exercises to build creativity under pressure, encouraging variety and originality in descriptive language. Perfect for both classroom learning and independent practice, this resource gives students the tools they need to produce exceptional holiday-themed writing worthy of a 9.
GCSE English Language Halloween Practice Paper
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GCSE English Language Halloween Practice Paper

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AQA English Language Paper 1 Mock Exam - Halloween Edition! Perfect for engaging GCSE students this week, this practice paper combines spooky themes with essential skills in reading and writing. Students analyse a haunting graveyard extract and respond to questions designed to build skills in language analysis, structure, and evaluation. Section B challenges students to create a vivid description based on a Halloween-themed prompt. Complete with example answers, this resource is ideal for exam practice, seasonal lessons, or homework tasks to boost confidence in English Language skills. Keywords: AQA English Language, GCSE, Halloween, Paper 1 Mock Exam, reading and writing practice, language analysis, exam prep
Vocabulary & Cloze Exercises for 11 Plus Mastery
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Vocabulary & Cloze Exercises for 11 Plus Mastery

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“Vocabulary & Comprehension: Cloze Exercises for 11 Plus Mastery” is a comprehensive workbook designed to help learners enhance their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills for the 11 plus. This engaging book features 10 passages, carefully selected from a diverse range of topics including literature, philosophy, history, and everyday life. Each passage is accompanied by a series of cloze exercises and vocabulary-building questions to support learners at various stages of their academic journey. A pdf with 400 words compiled from past 11 plus papers, definitions and example sentences as a bonus
11+ CEM Comprehensions
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11+ CEM Comprehensions

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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.
Full set of five 11+ CEM practice papers
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Full set of five 11+ CEM practice papers

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Magical Minds Learning- 11 Plus Practice Papers for the CEM style tests contains five realistic CEM-style 11 Plus practice papers - each containing mixed questions on Maths, including Numerical Reasoning and spatial, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension. Helps boost confidence, building skills and establishing success. Mixed format- (both multiple choice and standard format).