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Reading with your child and asking the right questions is an important part of academic success. Reading builds vocabulary, improves comprehension, and fosters critical thinking skills. In t...
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Vocabulary is one of the most important skills for children to develop, especially if they are preparing for the 7+, 8+, 10+ , 11+ or 13+ exams that test their verbal reasoning and creative ...
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Verbal reasoning is a skill that involves understanding and using words, language, logic, and concepts. It is often tested in exams such as the 11 plus, SATs, or entrance tests for selecti...
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School open days are one of the few opportunities parents will get to explore school grounds, speak to teachers, talk to students, and get a feel for the school‘s culture and environme...
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Children need hobbies. Hobbies keep kids active, teach them responsibility and self-discipline, and help them explore new interests. Allowing your child to explore different hobbies will dev...
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The 11 Plus exams are competitive and require children to be competent in not just subject knowledge, but time management and exam technique. One common struggle for many children is speed. ...
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When it comes to getting kids motivated to study, there is no single method that works for every child. There are many reasons why your child might be reluctant to study, such as: low self-e...
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At 11 Plus London we are often asked the question: ‘When should I start preparing my child for the 11 plus exams?’ Preparing your child too early could lead to burnout, but leavi...
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Preparing your child for the 11 plus exams can be mind-boggling. We have collated our top 9 tips to help your child pass the competitive 11 plus exams. 1. Prepare children early We re...
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Preparing for an exam requires lots of hard work and time. We pour our efforts into organising our weeks and months into structured revision routines and practising exam questions. But there...
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Take a quick look at how much time young people spend reading the different types of media nowadays in the image below: On top of this, we can all testify that our kids – especially boys â...
Read More1. Use film genres Get your child to list film genres, and explain which genre is their favourite and why. They should try to list some features that typically apply to the genre, for exam...
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