Y5 11+ Week Commencing 28th April- Weekly Update

Written By Chris Moore

REMEMBER: Sessions run Monday - Saturday during term time.

If you are not here BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, please contact me and I can try and schedule you into a different session (numbers are limited in our midweek sessions). Sessions will run as normal on Bank Holiday Monday.

Contemporary Literature eBook

This English Comprehension Assessment Book, written by Chris Moore, features 15 multiple-choice tests crafted in the style of the GL Assessment. It focuses on contemporary literature, ensuring students become familiar with the text styles and question formats commonly found in the 11+ exam.

By working through these practice tests, students will:
✔ Improve their reading comprehension skills
✔ Develop critical thinking and inference abilities
✔ Build confidence in tackling exam-style questions
✔ Enhance time management and accuracy under timed conditions

This resource is ideal for students preparing for selective school entrance exams and looking to strengthen their comprehension skills.

Once you have placed your order, the accompanying eBook will be emailed to you within 72 hours for convenient access.

Cost £7.95

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLVJHV0MG37VC/checkout/RBYLTTKA6AXSN3MKFL3JTWG2

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MAY MOCK TEST

Join us for our SECOND FULL MOCK TEST on SUNDAY 18TH MAY from 9:00 - 12:00

A mock test is a really important part of getting ready for the 11+ exam.
It’s run just like the real thing—timed, quiet, and under proper test conditions—so your child gets a true feel for what exam day will be like. It’s the perfect chance to make mistakes now, learn from them, and improve before the real test comes around. With only five months to go, this kind of experience is absolutely invaluable. It helps build confidence, shows where extra focus is needed, and gives your child a big boost in feeling prepared and ready.

After the mock test, you'll receive a detailed feedback snapshot within 72 hours, giving you a clear overview of how your child performed, including their strengths and areas that need further development. You’ll also have the option to book a feedback call and a one-to-one session to go over the results in more depth and address any misunderstandings or tricky topics. It’s a great way to keep progress on track and make sure your child gets the support they need.

Cost: £70.00

BOOK HERE: https://elevenplussuccess.setmore.com/classes/ca5d1547cce82cd2345fbfb61fb200569e683f8a73

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FOCUS SESSIONS THIS TERM

This term, our Focus Sessions will be delivered at a slightly higher pitch to more closely reflect the demands of the mock tests. During lessons, we will use structured grids and explicitly teach key test techniques — vital tools for boosting your child's confidence and performance. Full details about each session can be found via the booking links.

Mondays 4:30pm or Saturdays 2:30pm. Cost £75.00 for the three sessions.

Verbal Reasoning: 5th May, 12th May and 19th May. https://elevenplussuccess.setmore.com/classes/cabc2014ae7ada7fef3d79a6cf78e607abb125514b

Maths: 2nd June, 9th June and 16th June. https://elevenplussuccess.setmore.com/classes/ca18e0f1a9cc9dcb907dff0aee88d3b550e97457e8

Non-Verbal Reasoning: 23rd June, 30th June and 7th July. https://elevenplussuccess.setmore.com/classes/ca0fb3d6caae76a8e35e5c741d2ce9231e17c769ff
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MAY HALF TERM SPATIAL SESSION

This workshop will concentrate on the spatial reasoning elements of the 11+ exam, covering key topics such as cube nets, block counting, adding a shape, and identifying hidden shapes. Spatial reasoning is often one of the most challenging areas for children, as it requires strong visualisation skills and the ability to mentally manipulate shapes. Through engaging activities and guided practice, this session provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop their confidence and improve their problem-solving abilities in this crucial aspect of the test. This session is different to the one at Easter.

Tuesday 27th May 4:30 - 6:30pm. Cost £50.00.

https://elevenplussuccess.setmore.com/classes/083c709f-d2da-43e7-82ab-71e7d7aba9a9

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Homework

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: -https://youtu.be/AmeuIFcZ-tQ - Maths Averages, before the lesson. This can replace a 10min test and children will receive 2 raffle tickets for doing so.

CGP Practice Books 10-11

• Maths P21-25

•  NVR Assessment Test 1

  • Finish the booklet from the lesson and return in the following week. Remember to complete the vocab in context.

  • REMEMBER: to mark the homework with your child and bring it to next lesson.

Classes due date: Monday 5th May, Thursday 8th May or Saturday 10th May

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VOCABULARY

This week’s vocabulary words: resentment, craving, wary, agony, aisle

WORD OF THE WEEK: endeavour (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence)

This week’s KAHOOT: Vocab Quiz 26: 08789238 (due 4th May 8pm) www.kahoot.it. Use your name. Name1, Name2 etc. This way we can identify who you are to give you a raffle ticket per play. The person with the highest score will receive 10 raffle tickets!

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Book of the month (May): (listen, watch, read)

A Little Princess

(This is available on Amazon Prime Video and a really good movie to watch! We suggest you watch the 1995 movie)

You can buy box set of books here: https://square.link/u/FjDdaH5b?src=sheet (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Treasure Island, The Jungle Book, Peter Pan, Wind in the Willows, Anne of Green Gables, Black Beauty, Robin Hood, The Secret Garden and The Call of the Wild.)

Chris Moore
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