Y5 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 9-10 books and will be moving onto the 10-11 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
WEEKLY MENTAL MATHS AND ARITHMETIC: BOOK HERE
WEEKLY ENGLISH COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY: BOOK HERE
YEAR 5 11+ VOCABULARY WORKSHOP BOOK HERE
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One of the most challenging aspects of the 11+ exam is vocabulary, accounting for around 15% of the Verbal Reasoning and English sections.
Many children find this difficult because:
- The level of language is more advanced than what they usually encounter in school.
- The words and expressions are often beyond the books they typically choose to read.
Our vocabulary workshop aims to support pupils by:
- Exploring language in a variety of contexts to deepen understanding.
- Helping children cement new words and phrases into their working memory.
- Teaching practical techniques to make recalling and using unfamiliar vocabulary easier during the test.
TUESDAY 7TH APRIL 2026 - 4:30 - 6:30PM
MATHS FOCUS SESSIONS BOOK HERE
Week 1: 23rd March - 28th March
Week 2: 13th April - 18th April
Week 3: 20th April - 25th April
Our carefully designed Focus Sessions offer targeted, high-impact support to help students develop the essential skills required for success in the GL 11+ exam in September 2025. To maximise their benefit, the level of challenge has been increased to mirror the demands of the mock tests, ensuring your child builds resilience, sharpens their technique, and grows in confidence.
Far more than just extra lessons, these sessions concentrate on the trickiest areas that often hold students back — particularly mathematical reasoning and complex word problems. We cover critical topics such as fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, statistics, and algebra in depth, equipping students with the core knowledge and strategies they need to excel.
With clear, step-by-step guidance and a strong focus on practical problem-solving skills, we help students break down even the most challenging questions, turning obstacles into opportunities. Our approach empowers your child to tackle the exam with clarity, confidence, and a real sense of achievement.
Spaces are limited – secure your child’s place today and give them the tools they need for 11+.
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
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+.
EASTER ONE TO ONE SESSIONS FULLY BOOKED
YEAR 5 11+ EASTER WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED
YEAR 5 11+ EASTER MOCK TEST FULLY BOOKED
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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
10-11 VR ASSESSMENT 1
10-11 ENG ASSESSMENT 1
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 9-10 books and will be moving onto the 10-11 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 Practice Books 9-10 - Over the Easter break please aim to complete the assessment and any unfinished pages in the 9-10 books.
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
