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11 plus support thread for exams 2024

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ElvenDreamer · 11/10/2023 08:55

Hi all,
Anyone fancy joining me for for an 11 plus support thread for those yr 5s who are probably just starting a bit of prep now ready to sit exams in September 2024?

State grammar is the angle I'm personally coming from but all welcome no matter if you're applying to private selective, state aptitude tests etc.

This will be my 3rd and final time of going through this and I've found support threads here really useful the previous times.

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troppibambini6 · 21/10/2024 14:15

@yoshiblue everything crossed for you for tomorrow which would be your first choice?

troppibambini6 · 21/10/2024 14:14

@slaybell yes they do Loreto change the mark each year depending on how they perform as a group. When my Y9 daughter did it the pass mark was 320 (which is exactly what she got!) the following year it was a higher mark. They tell you the pass mark and what your daughter got.

slaybell · 21/10/2024 14:08

Did they give you a score and tell you that was a pass?

I'm not sure what to expect from Loreto as I've no idea what the qualifying score is

yoshiblue · 21/10/2024 13:58

@troppibambini6 yes we are. We are probably not going to put it first if he passes the consortium tomorrow. Congrats to you, as I know it was your preferred choice.

troppibambini6 · 21/10/2024 13:54

I've got two girls at Loreto and it's usually later. Ambrose was by the 21st and Loreto is by 23rd. Sorry the wait is agonising!!!

@yoshiblue yay that's amazing news!!!! Are you category 3?

yoshiblue · 21/10/2024 13:36

I think it’s 23rd for Loreto. The schools are not associated in any way so sadly there is no reason you will get results today except by coincidence.

The wait has been awful, so I sympathise with you! 💐

slaybell · 21/10/2024 13:28

Nothing here yet @Traffordmum81

Traffordmum81 · 21/10/2024 13:27

Anyone heard from Loreto yet? Do we think it will be today the same day as Ambrose?
Congratulations to those with good news from Ambrose 😁

slaybell · 21/10/2024 13:26

Congrats @troppibambini6 and @yoshiblue!!

Is this for Ambrose? Still waiting on Loreto Sad

yoshiblue · 21/10/2024 13:12

@troppibambini6 and for us! 🎉

troppibambini6 · 21/10/2024 12:55

It's yes for us.

Examstressargh · 21/10/2024 11:11

I already feel sick with nerves 😳

troppibambini6 · 21/10/2024 10:53

@yoshiblue it's ridiculous isn't it!!! Bet the email gets sent at 4pm too just to really drag it out!

yoshiblue · 21/10/2024 10:39

@troppibambini6 so bloody painful! I really don't know why they need to drag it out so much 😂

troppibambini6 · 21/10/2024 10:11

Another day of waiting for us 😩

BeJollyNewt · 19/10/2024 14:25

Return2thebasic · 18/10/2024 23:00

Really well said.

This shall be the message being reminded from time to time throughout the preparation, especially towards the end.

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I never wanted ds think of me that we are making him to practice to pass for selective. People say he is bright.

He should be doing the practice anyway to catchup with people who get tutored everyday from the age 1 or 2 😮 in our non-grammar area.

Return2thebasic · 18/10/2024 23:00

JoeDoe · 18/10/2024 10:15

It is a cliché but I think it’s important to reiterate that what matters is putting in the work and doing one’s best, regardless of success. This goes for all kids, whether they pass or not. Kids’ self-worth is very important. They need to know that self-worth, and their parents’ pride, does not depend on results. 11+ is just a moment in a long journey (GCSE, A-levels, University exams) and there will be bumps along the way. Making a big fuss about passing (or not passing) the 11+, will not help their resilience.

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Really well said.

This shall be the message being reminded from time to time throughout the preparation, especially towards the end.

MrsDexter · 18/10/2024 16:08

tiredandhackedoff · 18/10/2024 15:53

25 for maths, 26 for English and 80 for reasoning combined

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Thank you

tiredandhackedoff · 18/10/2024 15:53

MrsDexter · 18/10/2024 12:42

For Kent, Does anyone know how many questions there were for each paper at all? Thanks

25 for maths, 26 for English and 80 for reasoning combined

vman1979 · 18/10/2024 14:54

BeJollyNewt · 17/10/2024 17:35

Her score is way higher than any other school's out of catchment, It should be same with CCHSG. you are safe in my opinion

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Thank you. Given all the private school VAT issues and the new catchment ruling for Colchester for girls we weren’t sure if our DD had done enough.

MrsDexter · 18/10/2024 12:42

For Kent, Does anyone know how many questions there were for each paper at all? Thanks

LaBee · 18/10/2024 12:16

Anyone know when Kendrick is likely to release the results?

JoeDoe · 18/10/2024 10:15

SpinningOutWaitingForYa · 18/10/2024 05:24

DC has scored 188. I'm proud of them but also sad for them. There are going to be a lot of children at school who have passed and will be going.

Any tips of how to deliver the news would be much appreciated.

It is a cliché but I think it’s important to reiterate that what matters is putting in the work and doing one’s best, regardless of success. This goes for all kids, whether they pass or not. Kids’ self-worth is very important. They need to know that self-worth, and their parents’ pride, does not depend on results. 11+ is just a moment in a long journey (GCSE, A-levels, University exams) and there will be bumps along the way. Making a big fuss about passing (or not passing) the 11+, will not help their resilience.

slaybell · 18/10/2024 09:44

That's great advice @yoshiblue. Still working out how to work this with DD if she is unsuccessful so that's a really good approach to take!

yoshiblue · 18/10/2024 07:49

SpinningOutWaitingForYa · 18/10/2024 05:24

DC has scored 188. I'm proud of them but also sad for them. There are going to be a lot of children at school who have passed and will be going.

Any tips of how to deliver the news would be much appreciated.

I'm sorry your dd hasn't got the score you wanted. You don't say for which area, but given many pass scores are in the 200s, she may have been a bit off passing.

Primarily I would be 'bigging up' that she will be better suited at a non selective school in higher sets, rather than in a pressured grammar school where there are some very high achieving children. Less pressure, less homework and more fun most likely!

There are pros and cons to every school. If my son doesn't pass, the non selective school is nearby, will be going with more school peers and the SEN support for him would be better too! And the above, I've told him he'll have a more relaxing life at the non selective!

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