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Verbal reasoning for sixth form entry

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tryinghardtostaycalm · 19/09/2025 09:50

We’re looking at entry for sixth form for several private schools and some of these have verbal reasoning assessments. Anyone know any resources to practise for this as DC has never done verbal reasoning before? On Amazon I can only see workbooks for 11+. Thanks!

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KnickerlessFlannel · 19/09/2025 09:55

I'd get the 11+ books to be honest. It's not a skill like maths where they keep increasing the difficulty, it's a bit more like rising a bike (in my opinion) where once you've cracked it, you've got it!

tryinghardtostaycalm · 19/09/2025 10:00

KnickerlessFlannel · 19/09/2025 09:55

I'd get the 11+ books to be honest. It's not a skill like maths where they keep increasing the difficulty, it's a bit more like rising a bike (in my opinion) where once you've cracked it, you've got it!

Very good point! Any recommendation for which one to start with that covers a range of types of question?

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KnickerlessFlannel · 19/09/2025 13:07

From 11+ practice we used the cpg books and then flash cards. The book had sections on the different types and then practice tests once you've mastered them. IMO the hardest part is being quick and accurate so it's just a matter of doing regular practice.

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