He is obviously clever and capable at both literacy and numeracy. However, VERBAL REASONING - a large part of the exam - isn't taught as part of the curriculum and the school are not obliged to provide any additional help. I am at a loss as to what it involves. The practise sheet comes with questions and answers but no instructions. I cannot afford a private tutor so am reliant on helping him through it myself. Are there any online resources available or does anyone have any suggestions on how to appraoch revision for this? Thank You.
2006-09-24 09:35:24 · 9 answers · asked by Mrsdanieljackson 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
This is a serious question so I'd appreciate serious answers please. Obviously, the boy goes to school already and is doing the 11+ to try to get into another (good) school.
2006-09-24 09:42:46 · update #1
Any more suggestions?
2006-09-30 21:51:06 · update #2
I think that the best way to prepare a child for the 11+ is to not put too much pressure on them. When my daughter was doing hers I asked her if she wanted to do it, so the ball was in her court from the beginning, she did. So after that I bought her plenty of practice tests and told her that if she wanted to do it she had to do it right. But I constantly reminded her that it made no difference if she passed or failed, which is truly what I believed. If she had failed secondary school was obviously going to be best for her, if she passed grammar. But I think honestly that the most important thing is to remove all pressure.
2006-09-24 09:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by ********** 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The questions are predominantly multiple choice. You need to spend some time going through some of the practise sheets that you have seen. Get him to try a test and try to recreate the conditions of the test room (i.e quiet and undisturbed). Also as the exam is timed you need to introduce this factor too. When he has completed the test go over the answers with him explaining the ones he has got wrong. The more you practise the format of the test the less likely it is to put him off when it appears in the exam. Try also on the two days of the tests to help him relax as parents often put a lot of pressure on thier kids unwittingly. Remember to keep practising those verbal reasoning questions and wish him good luck from me. I'm sure he will pass if he practises
2006-09-24 09:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by Mozzy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is practise. Discuss the questions with your child, and familiarise him with the style of questioning. You can buy practise papers in local book shops or online, his year 6 teacher should be able to point you to the right supplier.
Verbal Reasoning is used, because it is a good indicator of a child's capacity to learn, as opposed to what they already know. Children with an above average IQ tend to have a talent for them as the answers rely heavily on common sense.
Good Luck
2006-09-26 09:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by Mags J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you say the school is not obliged to prepare your son for this exam.....however your sons school should give you pointers if you are prepared to ask...There should be a teacher with the responsibility for 'able and talented' children. Said teacher should have access to suitable resources and Internet sites that will help.You also can help by engaging your son in reasoning tasks.Q.A. sessions.....reading and analysis (comprehension etc etc)
Final comment.......why would you want your offspring to pass the 11Plus...Elitism is not a solution....if as you say your son is talented then he will succeed where ever he studies....!!!!!
2006-09-24 09:47:42 · answer #4 · answered by 4 bo ding 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeh verbal reasoning was my weakness at school and i cleary remember my 11+. My mum got hold of practise papers for me and you can get them from places like WHSmiths and Ottakars i think. Its a practise pack which gives you questions laid out like the exam, and the best way is to just practise them!
2006-09-24 09:44:42 · answer #5 · answered by laydeeheartless 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
11 is that the stats exam if so there's a web site that can help
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/
hope this will help and good tell your child good luck
2006-09-24 09:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by mcginty 2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont prepare him let him do it of his own accord he has been learnt in school if you try you may mix him up if he works hard in school he will be ok dont add extra pressure on him
2006-09-24 09:43:10 · answer #7 · answered by Psycho Dave 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.shaastra.org
2006-09-29 18:58:51 · answer #8 · answered by julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send him to school!
2006-09-24 09:39:03 · answer #9 · answered by Susz 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋