Study tips, exam guides, and everything you need to know about preparing for the 11+ exam.
What is the 11+ exam? Learn who takes it, what subjects it covers, how places are allocated, and how to prepare your child with confidence.
Help your child master 11+ synonyms, antonyms and fill-in-the-blank word bank questions with tutor-tested strategies, worked examples and a weekly routine.
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A step-by-step strategy for the 11+ punctuation section: build a punctuation toolbox, find wrong and missing marks, and use deduction to pick up marks.
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A step-by-step 11+ maths guide to finding the perimeter and area of compound shapes, including rectangles combined with semicircles.
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Learn how to solve 11+ compound word questions: a step-by-step method, common spelling traps, and practice tips to help your child score full marks.
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A step-by-step method for solving 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning code questions, with worked examples, common traps, and a practice routine that builds real speed.
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A step-by-step 11+ guide covering registration, preparation, exam-day routine, and the timed test format, with tips from a real grammar school pupil.
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Help your child master converting between fractions, decimals and percentages for the 11+ maths exam, with simple methods, examples and practice tips.
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Learn the split-the-pair strategy for 11+ alphabet code sequences, including how to spot changing jumps and handle letters that wrap round the alphabet.
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Learn the four-the-same, one-different technique for 11+ non-verbal reasoning odd one out questions, with worked examples and a practice routine.
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Worked examples and step-by-step methods for the logical reasoning questions that appear in 11+ non-verbal and verbal reasoning papers.
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Master reading comprehension for the 11+ with the Fab Four method — predict, clarify, question, and summarise — in just a few minutes a day at home.
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A clear, parent-friendly guide to finding averages in 11+ maths, with worked examples, common mistakes and practical practice advice.
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A step-by-step method for solving 11+ verbal reasoning number code questions, with a worked example and a simple routine to build speed and accuracy.
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A clear, step-by-step guide to solving 11+ non-verbal reasoning 'odd one out' questions using the SNAPS method, with worked examples and practice strategies.
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A clear parent's guide to UK secondary schools, how grammar schools and the 11+ entrance exam work, and how to decide whether the 11+ is right for your child.
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Teaching your child antonyms can double their vocabulary and boost 11+ English and Verbal Reasoning scores, with practical word lists and study routines.
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Six practical, examiner-backed strategies to help your child read faster, manage time, and score higher in the 11+ English reading and comprehension exam.
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A clear, parent-friendly introduction to algebra for the 11+ exam, covering variables, types of numbers and the key arithmetic properties every child needs.
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A clear, step-by-step guide to solving 11+ verbal reasoning Type 16 questions, where children must find a single word that links two separate pairs of words.
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A step-by-step guide to solving 11+ non-verbal reasoning cube net questions using three reliable strategies: repositioning faces, opposites and rotating faces.
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A practical, parent-friendly guide to passing the 11+ — covering study habits, subject tactics for English, Maths and Reasoning, and resources that work.
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How to teach your child antonyms and synonyms for the 11+ exam, with clear examples, practice strategies and a weekly routine to build word knowledge.
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Practical reading comprehension strategies to help your child read faster, retain key information, and answer 11+ English questions with confidence.
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A walkthrough of the most common 11+ Maths question types — sequences, fractions, percentages, area, angles and graphs — with worked examples and strategies.
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A step-by-step guide to solving letter-number code questions in the 11+ Verbal Reasoning exam, with proven strategies, worked examples, and practice tips.
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A clear guide to solving nets and cubes questions in the 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning exam, with techniques for folding, eliminating answers and spatial awareness.
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Effective strategies for building your child's vocabulary ahead of the 11+ English exam, including practical techniques and recommended practice tools.
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Everything parents need to know about the 11+ exam in 2026: what it covers, who takes it, question types and a step-by-step plan to help your child succeed.
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Proven strategies to boost your child's 11+ Maths score, covering the key topics, common mistakes to avoid, and a structured study plan for exam success.
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Practical tips and proven strategies for mastering Non-Verbal Reasoning in the 11+ exam, covering pattern recognition, sequences, codes and effective practice.
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A practical guide to the most important Verbal Reasoning question types and methods for the 11+ exam, with techniques children can use to solve problems fast.
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