How to prepare for 11+ exams

Preparing your child to take the 11+ entrance examination can seem like a  daunting and stressing prospect, however, it doesn’t have to be. Preparing to take the 11+ exams can be a great way for you and your child to spend time together learning new skills and develop your child’s verbal and non-verbal skills. There are many ways to make such revision fun and one of the best ways to make preparation enjoyable is to incorporate games and activities.

It is also important to always keep encouraging and motivating your child, so that they have fun, enjoy the learning experience and some of the pressure is eased. Encourage them to read at home, from a variety of different texts and regularly check that they are completing their homework in time and on time. Mock 11+ papers can also prove to be very useful as they will help your child to become familiar with the questions and papers, while teaching them to work quickly and efficiently under timed conditions.

Many parents also hire private tutors, to help their child prepare for their 11+. There are many varieties of private tuition to choose from;

There are one-to-one tuition classes, small group classes and even online tutors. Here at Exam Central we offer tailored one-to-one and small group classes for preparation for 11+ exam papers such as verbal and non-verbal reasoning tests.