Welcome to 11 Plus Booster sessions exclusively for Year 5

Booster sessions are planned during summer at the end of July-August  specifically designed for Year 5 students appearing for their 11-plus  exams this year. Please see the details below.

These  booster sessions are an invaluable opportunity to provide your child  with the focused revision and practice they need to excel in their  upcoming exams. Here’s why these sessions are essential:

1. Focused Revision: These sessions will provide targeted revision in key areas such as  English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning, helping to reinforce understanding and address any knowledge gaps.
2. Confidence Building: Through regular practice and guided instruction, the aim is to  boost your child’s confidence, helping to reduce exam anxiety and improve performance.
3. Time Management: Students will learn effective time management skills, crucial for  handling the time constraints of the 11+ exams, and practice under timed conditions to better pace themselves.
4. Exam Techniques: We will emphasize essential exam techniques, such as how to approach  different types of questions and eliminate incorrect answers, which can significantly enhance performance.
5. Personalized Attention: With smaller class sizes, I can offer more personalized attention,  addressing specific weaknesses and providing tailored support to each student.
6. Consistency: Maintaining a study routine during the summer prevents the "summer slide"  and keeps students in the learning mindset, ensuring they remain sharp and ready for the exam.
7. Mock Tests: The end of the course includes mock tests tailored to the formats used  by grammar schools such as Slough, Tiffin, Sutton, and Barnet. These  mock tests provide invaluable practice in a realistic exam setting,  helping students become familiar with the pressure and timing of the  actual exams.

1. English:

• Comprehension Skills: Analyzing and understanding both fiction and non-fiction passages.Answering multiple-choice and open-ended  questions based on the text in most of our lessons.
• Grammar and Punctuation: Revising fundamental grammar rules, punctuation marks, and sentence structure.
• Spelling and Vocabulary: Building a robust vocabulary and practicing spelling common and tricky words.

2. Maths:

Arithmetic:

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• Mastering basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Working with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Problem-Solving: 
  • Solving word problems that apply mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios.
  • Numerical Reasoning- Measurements, Ratio & Proportion, Sequences, Series
• Numerical Reasoning- Algebra
• Geometry: 
  • Understanding properties of shapes, angles, and symmetry.
  • Learning about the perimeter, area, and volume of various geometrical figures.
• Data Handling: 
  • Interpreting statistics and creating charts, graphs, and tables.
  • Understanding and calculating averages, ranges, and probabilities.

3. Verbal Reasoning:

• Word Patterns: 
  • Recognizing and completing letter and word sequences.
  • Understanding synonyms, antonyms, and homophones.
• Logical Reasoning: 
  • Solving problems based on logic, sequences, and verbal instructions.
  • Identifying relationships between words and concepts.
• Cloze Tests: 
  • Filling in blanks in passages, requiring context and vocabulary understanding.
  • Practicing different types of cloze tests to enhance comprehension skills.

4. Non-Verbal Reasoning:

• Pattern Recognition: Identifying and completing patterns and sequences in shapes and figures.Solving puzzles involving  spatial relationships.
• Sequences: Understanding and continuing sequences of shapes and symbols.Practicing questions that require logical progression  and prediction.
• Spatial Awareness: Visualizing and manipulating shapes in space.Understanding how shapes fit together and the effects of  rotations and reflections.
• Problem-Solving: Tackling non-verbal puzzles that require critical thinking and logical reasoning.Practicing with a variety  of question types to improve accuracy and speed.                          

Program details: 

Subjects Covered: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning 

Session Duration: 2 hours and 10 minutes 

Frequency: Three times a week for 4 weeks

Group size- Small group of up to 6 pupils in a group