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Those whose children have passed 11+ exam.

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Mrspepperpot9 · 06/09/2024 21:40

Hi, just a couple of questions for those who's children have been through the 11+ exam and passed. Or any teaches etc.
Is it much different from the work they do in year 6?

My daughter has always worked above her age range. However, for many reasons we have not long started studying for the 11+ exam (just papers at home).
Do you know of anyone who has passed without months or years or revision beforehand?
As I say she is very capable and the practice tests we have done so far she has gotten 99% on each one.

Anyway, my main question is it much harder that year 6/SATS?
I'm starting to worry now (I have obvs hidden this from DD).

Thank you in advance.

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Anonymousemouses · 07/09/2024 02:00

Both mine passed and had no tuition ( first one was when I was a single parent on income support, so definitely couldn't afford it).

The test changed a lot from when DC1 took it hough (18 yes difference between them).

I'm in Bucks and majority are tutored, so I can't say why they managed without it, especially as I'm pretty stupi, and couldn't help them.

MumOfStarWars · 06/09/2024 22:24

NVR and VR type questions won’t have been covered at school (unless your DC is at private, they will often prepare in grammar area) so you do need to prep for these papers. It’s a bit like brain training! English and maths definitely includes yr6 curriculum. Timings are key, make sure your DC is aware of how much time she has for each paper. It’s a pacey test. Also technique… not sure it’s the same for every 11+ test but the one my DCs did you had to mark your answers on a separate answer sheet.. a small mark in your chosen answer so if you put the wrong answer in the wrong place, your whole paper is messed up. So speed and accuracy are inportant. Best of luck to your DC!

HawaiiWake · 06/09/2024 21:53

Depends on the schools you applying for your DC.

Florafleur · 06/09/2024 21:50

No real prep for my DC’s. They used the youtube 11+ question clips to support themselves, plus applying this to practice papers.

I encouraged number and word puzzles.

A reminder about exam techniques.

They passed.

My friend was an 11+ tutor. She always assessed pupils before working with them and only continued if they had potential. She didn't want to build up hopes and charge when there was little chance.

Sounds like your DD will be fine.