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Anyone's DCs doing the Surrey SET test this month?

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whataboutbob · 03/09/2017 18:35

DS2 is due to sit it. Just an appeal to anyone who understands the process- I understand it will be Maths and English, no VR/ NVR. Will it definitely be all multiple choice? Anything else I should be aware of? Where are the venues likely to be- any info would be useful really!

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DanH · 01/10/2017 17:54

My son is sitting SET test at Tiffin this October. I have heard Tiffin test has more questions and less time than Sutton one. Can someone please tell me how many questions and times that children are given at Tiffin?

Many Thanks

Puddinglane12 · 27/09/2017 19:48

Thanks, I'll pop over now

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whataboutbob · 27/09/2017 19:47

I'm not sure, but check the 11 plus forum (surrey) lots of super knowledgeable people on there and the answer to this question might be on there.

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Puddinglane12 · 27/09/2017 19:45

Does anyone know if all the girls are sitting round 2 in nonsuch? Or are some sitting it in Greenshaw?

Puddinglane12 · 26/09/2017 22:52

Congratulations to your DS whatabout.. Great news

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whataboutbob · 26/09/2017 17:34

Thanks Pudding. DS has made it to round 2 as well. Massively relieved!

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Puddinglane12 · 26/09/2017 15:49

All the best to everyone

Puddinglane12 · 26/09/2017 15:41

DD made it to round 2. Hopefully everyone has heard now. No matter what happens with next round, I'm proud of her.

lilybookins · 21/09/2017 14:46

As part 2 of the SET English my daughter had to do a piece of creative writing (she can't remember comprehension but she must have done one) So they gave a line, something like, 'Then she pushed open the door' and she had to base her piece on that. I know that she found the maths pretty hard on the second round (I only entered her on a whim so had genuinely not prepped at all, did nothing over the whole summer etc) and although her maths is v good the way the maths was presented in stage two threw her a bit - it was
quite long wordy maths 'problems' rather than a series of short, sharp questions (she found the maths in the SET pretty OK, just about managed to do all the questions)

MrsPatmore · 21/09/2017 14:20

Junior maths challenge papers good, Manchester Grammar School papers, independent school past papers; try Dulwich, Sevenoaks and Alleyns

jefarkha · 20/09/2017 22:13

Any suggestions what kind of Maths papers should work on for 2nd stage although not really sure where DS stand as she couldn't finish the Maths paper properly. But would like to do some work with her in the meantime. Is the Junior Maths Challenge is still suitable or some other suggestions other than MGS?

Puddinglane12 · 19/09/2017 19:11

Roll on, next Tuesday!!!

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whataboutbob · 17/09/2017 19:21

Thanks guys! It's good to know so I can tell him what to expect.

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Wimbles101 · 17/09/2017 19:16

Yes it generally includes a comprehension

Puddinglane12 · 17/09/2017 15:41

Yes, I think it does include multiple choice comprehension. Hopefully, someone who knows for sure can clarify this.

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whataboutbob · 17/09/2017 09:44

Quick question- is the English part of the SET likely to include a comprehension piece?

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Wimbles101 · 15/09/2017 21:29

Sorry I meant for second paper if you get to that stage.

Wimbles101 · 15/09/2017 21:29

Also Junior Maths Challenge is a good tip. Another to try maybe for level 2 is Manchester Grammar papers - I think you can download them from the school website. Second part of Maths is very challenging in those.

Wimbles101 · 15/09/2017 21:27

Sorry only just spotted.
We did the CGP papers I think in the summer / they are the most similar in level especially for Maths - Bond nowhere near right level I'm afraid.
SET was level 6 last year and second round for Wilsons verging on level 7.
Good luck! Not long to go now!😳

Puddinglane12 · 15/09/2017 05:54

Not an unreasonable assumption. The postal address of all those schools is "Surrey".
Surrey's comprehensive system isn't wonderful for everybody. Depends where you live in that county.

This!

camptownraces · 14/09/2017 21:42

Not an unreasonable assumption. The postal address of all those schools is "Surrey".
Surrey's comprehensive system isn't wonderful for everybody. Depends where you live in that county.

MagicMarkers · 14/09/2017 15:13

*Surrey SET

MagicMarkers · 14/09/2017 15:12

No they don't call it the Surrey entrance test. It's the Selective Eligibility Test for the grammar schools in LB of Sutton. Sutton SET is just what the OP called it.

Bekabeech · 13/09/2017 15:12

Do they really have the check to call it Surrey entrance test???
How rude, when they are not even in Surrey! (A huge point for people who do live in Surrey with our wonderful 100% Comprehensive system.)

Puddinglane12 · 13/09/2017 14:59

Got our venue also. Wallington girls. Hopefully shouldn't be too onerous. We are practicing the bond books etc as well.