Welcome back to Bucks Bazzaboy,

You are right that you just need to concentrate on VR.

So make sure you focus on that.

She'll have two papers in the first week on October (might be end of September - I really should check). Each one 80 multiple choice questions and 50 minutes to complete.

My advice would not be to dedicate yourselves to going over test paper after test paper but to crack each question type in bite sized chunks.

On this site you will find exercises for the 21 different types of questions that she will be tested on. My advice is to spend at least an hour on each one and make sure she really grasps how each type works.

NB - Don't necessarily do them in the order that they have here as the types referenced as Type 1 & 2 can be a little daunting and (i think) should be put off for at least a few lessons.

Then it's a case of re-vising the ones she finds hard and finally some practice papers and exam technique nearer the big day. You do have enough time - but I would definitely suggest setting a plan of what topics you intend to cover from now and stick to it.

The test relies a lot on vocabulary so make sure she reads plenty of challenging (enjoyable) books.

You should be able to find courses using this website and they do arrange mock tests too if that is something you think is necessary.

Good luck with it all - and let us know how you're getting on or if you need a hand with setting a plan or help with particular question types.

hi, i am new to this website. anyone from london who can give some advice? i posted a new thread out of this, but would like to join this section now. please kindly give me some clue. thanks.

Hello, My daughter will be writing the test this year but am so worried as I sence feelings of overconfidence hence rushing over practice papers. can u kindly advice how to tackle this. she will be doing the maths and VR

Hi Oldskool. Thanks for your comprehension advice. Had a chat with tutor who has droped the very taxing ones in favour of those that involve a lot less writing which DS is very happy about as you can imagine. With regards to vocab thought we'd try your idea of the word list. I've printed a copy off for him without meanings and then when we get the chance, dinner etc. I'll say for example find a word beginning with A that means worried or I'll make up a sentence with the word to put it in context - he enjoys doing these in this way and every little helps I guess.

Also, does anyone know if there is any value in doing level 6 SATS papers for 11+ Maths? Was thinking of trying some KS3 level 4-6 with him to find out what level he's at.

Newhome,

I've replied on your separate thread.

Let us know what exams your daughter will need to take.

Hi Strawberry,

What area are you from?

When are her tests?



Having confidence is great - the 'overconfidence' sounds a little worrying but I think you can cure that one. Some children do treat tests as a sprint, thinking the quicker you finish, the better you must be. Obviously this isn't true. I reckon it is easier to get someone to slow down and get the questions right......rather to speed up and still get them right.

There is a definite skill in managing time during any test paper. If she fully understands each question type that she is given, she will therefore soon know which ones need more time and which ones she can complete more quickly.

Silly mistakes are just very, very frustrating. Is it always the same question types that trip her up? If so - she needs to make sure she either spends more time at the first attempt or uses any spare time at the end to revisit those types of questions she (historically) sometimes slips up on - even if ,to her, they are the 'well easy ones'

If you've read most of this thread you'll notice that nobody subscribes to the notion that just doing loads and loads of practice papers is the best way. Tackle each type in each 11+ session then after you've done 4 or 5 go back and carry out a mini-test on tyem (to make sure they haven't forgotten what they'd already learned).

Good luck - let us know how it goes.