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Because subjects tend to be English, Maths Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning, we’ll initially share answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. Here goes:
How can I improve vocabulary for 11 Plus exams?
- Practise synonyms and antonyms for every new word you discover.
- Use a thesaurus or Word Hippo to find some fabulous words! Keep lists to broaden your knowledge.
- Use new words in a sentence to help remember them.
- READ READ READ! Everything from classics to gothic and detective fiction. Read extracts from books too to practise analysing setting, characters and plot.
How can I answer Maths questions faster?
- Work out what’s holding you up. First, do a practice paper at a steady pace – not initially against the clock. Then note the questions you do well, and which ones slow you down. This will identify which skills you need to brush up on.
- Practise core skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Knowing your Times Tables is crucial! Check out this excellent site for Maths games.
- Break questions down into small chunks. Most questions have a sequence to getting to the right answer. Which steps do you stumble on? Once you know this, you know what to spend time on.
- Once you feel more confident about your core skills, then try a timed practice paper to whittle down which skills still need focus.
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Look out for our ‘Top Tips’ part II next time with even more helpful hints to get you over the line.
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