11 Plus Preparation Course - recommended early in Year 5
Progressive skill and technique development
Preparation for the 11 Plus is all about learning the skills and techniques necessary to tackle the challenges in an efficient and accurate way. Adjusting and refining the Top Tutor 4 U approach over my 9 years of tutoring has enabled me to teach the skills and techniques to tackle each element of the test in a logical and progressive way, so maximising the effectiveness of learning time and achieving great results.
Time to embed new skills
With the Reasoning skills required for 11+ (beyond those in Mathematics) not being taught in state schools due to them not being part of the National Curriculum, the Top Tutor 4 U 11+ Preparation course starts by introducing the key techniques involved in solving different question types for Verbal, Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning, as these are skills which will be brand new to most students.
Timely tackling of tricky concepts
Additionally, with my 25 years of teaching (and current) expertise, plus 9 years of successful 11 plus coaching and tuition, the trickiest parts of Mathematics and maths reasoning are covered in a timely manner, giving students ample opportunity to over-learn and practise difficult concepts, (including some, like algebra, which are actually not covered fully in the National Curriculum until Year 6!).
Exploring literary techniques in Reading and Writing
English skills are developed progressively throughout the preparation period via discussion, vocabulary exploration and linking root words and word families. This process enables students to grasp synonyms and antonyms, shades of meaning and understand literary devices, both by identifying these in comprehension texts and in exploring the use of these in their own creative writing.
Refining test technique and time management
The Top Tutor 4 U approach to 11 plus preparation ensures that, across the course, students cover everything they need to know for selection challenges, get plenty of practise in question technique throughout the year and refine test time-management skills in the run-up to the test.
Mindset is everything
The final sessions in the programme focus on the emotions and mindset of readiness for the test, enabling students to see it as an opportunity to shine and do their personal best, rather than see it as ‘the be all and end all’ test or feel like it is a threat.
Preparation for life!
The structure of the Top Tutor 4 U 11+ Preparation course, refined and revised since 2013, ensures that my students are as well prepared as they can possibly be and can enter the test room in with confidence, self-assurance and the mental and emotional readiness to give of their best. The study habits, self-discipline and skills developed through the course will stand them in good stead throughout their secondary education and life, so when you invest in the Top Tutor 4 U 11 Plus preparation course, you are supporting your child’s preparation for their future life, far beyond just one selection test!