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What percentage in test papers is 'safe'?

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Leicesterpiggott · 04/05/2018 13:18

Hi,
DD is hoping to go to our highly Competitive Grammar. I'm getting hold of test papers for her which she is doing weekly. She's getting between 66-85% in them. But when I found out the pass mark for the exams it's around 355. How does that compare with the percentages pls? Do you think she's doing well enough to pass? Thanks
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Leicesterpiggott · 04/05/2018 13:19

Sorry, sent too soon!

Going to try and get her a tutor over the summer to help with the final few weeks. Is there anything else you'd advise?

Thanks!

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SilverViking · 04/05/2018 13:27

Loads of sample papers as most questions have a similarity, and it will get their minds used to doing these types of questions. Make it fun and not stressful. Concentrate in accuracy first, then build up the speed.

If parent/ child relationship is becoming difficult because of the prep work, move to using a tutor quickly. The tutor will be more effective if they are working with your child for a longer period.

Leicesterpiggott · 04/05/2018 13:33

That's great advice thanks. Have you been through this? Do you reckon those percentages are enough to pass?

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pacer142 · 13/06/2018 13:09

Pass percentages vary enormously between schools/areas. At my son's school, local tutors were saying that around 75% averaged over all 3 papers should normally be enough, but it's not particularly over-subscribed - usually around 350 applicants for 180 places. I've heard horror stories of 95% plus being needed in some super-selective areas.

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