Y4 11+ Week Commencing 23rd March (week 1 of 6)
Hello and welcome back.
We hope you had a lovely weekend and enjoyed some of the beautiful weather we had!
We are coming towards the end of the 8-9 books and will be moving onto the 9-10 books. You can order here.
If you have already ordered, your books will be distributed this week - delivery is due today! (Please ask if you haven’t received). If you haven’t ordered, I have some limited stock and will be ordering again in time for the start of the new term after Easter.
A reminder please if you have yet to book onto this block please do so. Link below. Thank you.
A Couple of Important Reminders
Parking
Please do not park on site. The parking spaces belong to other organisations using the venue. We really appreciate your understanding and cooperation in respecting this arrangement.
Attendance
Classes run Monday to Saturday. If your child is unable to attend a session, please let us know as early as possible. Where space allows, we will always do our best to offer an alternative session within the same week.
Please do not simply turn up to another session without prior arrangement.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We’re looking forward to a productive and successful term ahead.
Warm regards,
Chris, Nic and the team
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THINGS TO BOOK
BLOCK 5 IS NOW READY TO BOOK BOOK HERE
Week 1: 23rd March - 28th March
Week 2: 13th April - 18th April
Week 3: 20th April - 25th April
Week 4: 27th April - 2nd May
Week 5: 4th May - 9th May
Week 6: 11th May - 16th May
EASTER WORKSHOP BOOK HERE
The workshops have been carefully written by Chris to cover all 4 aspects of the 11+. Each workshop lasts 1.5 hours and covers the four key areas of the 11+ exam: Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and English. Pupils work through a range of test-style questions, helping them become confident with the format, structure and timing of the GL assessment.
These sessions are especially valuable in the lead-up to the exam as they help children to:
Develop effective exam strategies – using efficient methods to improve accuracy and reduce errors.
Strengthen time management – practising under timed conditions to build pace and stamina.
Pinpoint strengths and gaps – with clear teacher guidance for targeted improvement.
Build confidence – regular practice in a supportive setting reduces anxiety.
Our workshops provide more than subject knowledge; they equip children with the practical skills and exam techniques needed to perform at their very best. They are a vital part of a well-rounded 11+ preparation programme.
Thursday 9th April 9:30am - 11am
EASTER ONE TO ONE SESSIONS FULLY BOOKED
ENGLISH COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY FOCUS SESSIONS BOOK HERE
Tuesdays 4:30pm or Saturdays 11am
Week 1: 23rd March - 28th March
Week 2: 13th April - 18th April
Week 3: 20th April - 25th April
Many pupils find English particularly challenging, and this is often reflected in lower test scores. A key reason is the breadth and complexity of language they encounter: 11+ English assessments draw on a wide variety of text types, styles, and vocabulary, requiring children to interpret unfamiliar material with confidence and precision.
Our GL 11+ English Comprehension practice is specifically designed to address these challenges. It builds confidence while gradually familiarising pupils with the level of demand, structure, and style of the GL 11+ exam. The carefully crafted texts and thoughtfully structured questions develop core comprehension skills, including vocabulary development, information retrieval, and inference. By exposing pupils to a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction texts, this structured programme strengthens reading stamina, deepens understanding, and equips learners with the skills and assurance they need to approach the 11+ English paper with confidence.
SPATIAL (NON-VERBAL) REASONING FOCUS LESSONS BOOK HERE
Week 4: 27th April - 2nd May
Week 5: 4th May - 9th May
Week 6: 11th May - 16th May
THIS IS A MUST BOOK!! Spatial reasoning in the 11+ GL test (UK) is all about how well a child can understand and manipulate shapes and patterns in their mind. It doesn’t test knowledge in the same way as maths or English, but instead looks at how children think about space, movement, and visual relationships.
In the GL Assessment papers, spatial reasoning questions might involve:
Identifying the next shape in a sequence.
Finding the hidden shape within a diagram.
Rotating or reflecting a shape in their head.
Finding a the cube face that does not fit from a net.
Spotting which shape is different or doesn’t belong.
Many children find this area the most challenging, because it is so visual. Unlike vocabulary or times tables, which can be revised in a more straightforward way, spatial reasoning relies heavily on visualisation skills—being able to “see” the shapes move or change mentally. Some children naturally enjoy this type of puzzle, but for many it takes practice and confidence to improve.
That’s why we are progressing these sessions much earlier this year with content slightly less challenging before we review again later in the Summer. By introducing spatial reasoning well in advance, children will have more time to build up these visual skills gradually, without pressure. The earlier start also means we can go over different types of questions carefully, helping children become more confident with the concepts and strategies they’ll need for the 11+.
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This week’s KAHOOT quiz pin: 06649503 (NVR 3D & Spatial)
Well done to Alyssia. Our winner last week . You get 5 raffle tickets!!
Remember to play through kahoot.it. Use name1, name2, name3 etc for each play!
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VOCABULARY
WORD OF THE WEEK: Lucrative (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence
HOMEWORK
8-9 VR ASSESSMENT TEST 5
8-9 ENGLISH ASSESSMENT TEST 6
Unsure how to do homework or independent study - watch this link
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: MATHS PROBLEM SOLVING before the lesson. This can replace a 10min test and children will receive 2 raffle tickets for doing so.
We are coming towards the end of the 8-9 books and will be moving onto the 9-10 books. I plan to do an order this weekend for the books. You can order here.
Coming to the end of the 10min test books? The next steps are the focus books. Order here
CGP 10 min test nooks 8-9 - Over the Easter break please aim to complete as many 10min tests as you can so we can begin to move onto the 9-10 books in the next few weeks.
Finish the booklet from the lesson and return in the following week. Remember to complete the vocab in context. To be handed in week commencing 13th April
REMEMBER: to mark the homework with your child and bring it to next lesson.
REMBEMBER THE HOMEWORK IS DUE IN NEXT WEEK’S CLASS.
Complete at least 3 tests from each of the 10min test books. REMEMBER to mark this with your child daily & go through mistakes. Suggested time table is available in our 11+ guide. https://www.elevenplussuccess.com/11-useful-documents
