How to get 11+ ready: Shola’s top tips

The secret to success is FOCUS. To help you prepare for 11+ see our top tips, resources and advice.

  • Shola Alabi, Teacher, Author, Entrepreneur

How to get 11+ ready

  1. 1. Start your child’s preparation early - end of year 3 but most definitely in year 4 (not the practice tests but the basic core skills)
  2. 2. Have your child assessed at the start of year 5 to know where they are with regards to strengths and weakness and gaps in their knowledge
  3. 3. Reading daily (both independent and guided) is highly recommended to help extend your child’s vocabulary and comprehension skills.
  4. 4. Incorporate daily study habits into your child’s routine
  5. 5. Be consistent with study plans and keep to the time allocated for studying/learning
  6. 6. Review the study plans weekly to see what works well and what needs to change
  7. 7. Help your child to stay motivated by rewarding their effort. Create a reward system that works for your child
  8. 8. Use resources that will help to develop the core skills, improve areas of weakness and continuously assess your child's knowledge
  9. 9. Use age-appropriate practice tests, mark these and help your child through corrections
  10. 10. Make learning and study time as fun and exciting as possible

Sign up here for more information on 11+ and to RSVP for the talk

11+ Parent Talk on Friday 26 April 2019 at 9:30am

Smart Start Minds
High Beech House
8-10 High Beech Road
Loughton
IG10 4BL

For more 11+ tips from Shola Alabi click here.
Shola is a teacher, author, entrepreneur, and owner of  Raising Successful Children’s Hub, Thurrock Tuition and Exam Success Education Centre.

For a short video about Shola’s 11+ Bootcamp for Parents click here.

Recommended websites and books that will help you and your child to prepare for 11+:

Websites

Books

Bond Assessment Paper Books
CGP 11+ Practice Books
Tutor Master help with comprehension & writing

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