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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+ CEM Paper 1
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CEM style 11+ Practice Paper – Paper 1 This resource contains a realistic CEM-style 11+ practice paper, designed to simulate the format and difficulty of the actual exam. It includes a range of mixed questions across Maths (numerical reasoning and spatial skills), Verbal Reasoning, and Comprehension, providing comprehensive preparation for the 11+. Used extensively with my tutees, this paper has proven highly effective in preparing students for both CEM and GL tests. It’s a great tool for reinforcing key skills, building exam confidence, and improving performance in these critical areas. Mixed question types covering Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Comprehension CEM-style format to prepare students for the specific requirements of the 11+ Ideal for practice, revision, and assessment Proven to be effective with students preparing for both CEM and GL tests
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
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.
Creative Writing GCSE English Language AQA
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Creative Writing GCSE English Language AQA

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Containing 20 (2x10) specimen questions for Paper 1 Section B of the GCSE AQA English Language, this resource is perfect for revision, homework, assessment, or use in the classroom- especially with the limited material available from AQA. They mimic the style of the real exam and so provide as close an experience to the exam as possible. 45 minutes is advised per question- though for younger years, more time may be spent.
11+ CEM paper 4
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11+ CEM paper 4

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Magical Minds' 11+ Practice Papers for the CEM Test. This book contains a realistic CEM-style 11 Plus practice paper - contains mixed questions on Maths, including Numerical Reasoning and spatial, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension. Helps boost confidence, building skills and establishing success. Includes angle recap
11+ CEM paper 2
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11+ CEM paper 2

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Magical Minds' 11+ Practice Papers for the CEM Test. This resource contains a realistic CEM-style 11 Plus practice paper - each containing mixed questions on Maths, including Numerical Reasoning and spatial, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension. Helps boost confidence, building skills and establishing success. New- Contains angles recap at end
11+ CEM paper 5
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11+ CEM paper 5

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Magical Minds' 11+ Practice Papers for the CEM Test. This is test 5 from the book. Helps boost confidence, building skills and establishing success. Added extra: angles recap.
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.
Much Ado About Nothing Themes
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Much Ado About Nothing Themes

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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?
CSSE 11+ Maths – Strategy & Training Guide
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CSSE 11+ Maths – Strategy & Training Guide

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CSSE 11+ Maths Strategy & Training Guide (Targeting KEGS 2026 Entry) Description: This is a complete strategy and training guide, built from my detailed analysis of every single available CSSE 11+ Maths past paper and mark scheme. I’ve broken down all key trends in question types, topics, and marking, and used that insight to build targeted strategies for arithmetic, word problems, algebra, geometry, logic, and more. You’ll learn how to approach each question type, manage your time, avoid common traps, and structure your working to maximise marks. Includes: Topic-by-topic strategy Worked examples and pitfalls Marking insights and exam-day tips Time management plans Targeted revision drills A full study plan up to the 2025 exam This is the training guide I use with top-scoring CSSE candidates, built to push students beyond routine practice into real performance.
Verbal Reasoning Strategies for 11 Plus
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Verbal Reasoning Strategies for 11 Plus

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11+ Verbal Reasoning: The Strategy Guide This book offers a real treasure trove of unique strategies developed through my years of experience tutoring for the GL 11+ exams. It covers every type of Verbal Reasoning question that has appeared over the past 10–15 years, with in-depth techniques tailored to each specific question type. Includes analogies to word sequences, synonyms, antonyms, and more, you’ll find full explanations for every strategy, detailed solutions, and practical examples to help your child grasp even the most complex concepts. Designed for parents, tutors and students, this guide provides extra practice questions with answers to ensure thorough preparation. Keywords GL 11 plus VR GL 11+ Verbal Reasoning strategies 11+ Verbal Reasoning practice book Verbal Reasoning tips for GL exam 11+ exam preparation guide Best 11+ Verbal Reasoning techniques Proven GL 11+ study methods How to ace GL Verbal Reasoning Verbal Reasoning practice questions GL GL 11+ exam strategies and answers GL 11+ verbal reasoning tutor guide
Full set of five 11+ CEM style practice papers
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Full set of five 11+ CEM style practice papers

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Five Full-Length 11 Plus Practice Papers These five full-length practice papers closely mirror the structure and level of difficulty of the actual 11+ exam. Perfect for all exam boards, this set offers a full preparation experience, helping students build essential skills and strategies for exam day. Each paper includes a well-rounded mix of question types: Mathematics: Focusing on key areas such as Numerical Reasoning, Arithmetic, and Problem Solving to develop essential skills in analytical thinking and mathematical reasoning. Verbal Reasoning: Designed to challenge students' logical reasoning and verbal skills, featuring a variety of question formats that strengthen vocabulary and comprehension. Non-Verbal Reasoning: Enhancing spatial awareness and pattern recognition, this section helps students sharpen their ability to analyse and solve problems visually. English: Includes reading comprehension with both fiction and non-fiction passages, helping students improve their understanding, critical thinking, and written expression.
11 Plus Creative Writing Guide
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11 Plus Creative Writing Guide

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11+ Creative Writing Guide Packed with essential tips, tricks, and techniques, this book will help you tackle the creative writing section of the 11+ exam with confidence. Perfect for both independent and grammar school prep, it covers all the key areas, including: How to plan and structure your writing Writing character descriptions and developing personalities Creating vivid settings that bring your story to life Techniques for writing engaging story openings and exciting endings How to write persuasive debate pieces With plenty of practice exercises, step-by-step advice, and expert tips, this guide will boost your creative writing skills and get you ready for the exam. Ideal for use at home or during revision, it’s the perfect way to improve your writing and stand out in the 11+ exam.
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
Strategies for 11 Plus Maths- Ultimate Guide
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Strategies for 11 Plus Maths- Ultimate Guide

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120 pages pdf Secret strategies I teach my tutees. This guide is designed to cover every topic that might appear in the GL 11+ Maths exam, based on the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum. I’ve sifted through hundreds of past Maths papers, analysing every question type that could possibly be asked. What I’ve discovered is that every question has its own unique approach and it’s not just about knowing the right method, but about knowing how to apply it quickly and confidently. That’s where the strategies I’ve developed come in. Each strategy is specifically designed for a particular question type, whether it’s fractions, ratios, or complex word problems. I’ve worked hard to break down each question into its simplest components, showing students exactly how to tackle it with ease. GL 11 Plus Maths GL 11+ Maths practice GL 11+ Maths strategies GL 11+ Maths exam guide GL 11+ practice questions 11 Plus Maths GL exam tips GL 11+ question types GL Maths test preparation 11+ GL Maths revision Entrance Exams Maths
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).