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Find out why verbal reasoning is so important and how to ace this subject.
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Read MoreMaths for 11+ Maths can be quite tricky for some children and the 11+ creates new challenges. The syllabus includes: Number – Number system, the calculator, rounding numbers, factors, type of numbers Addition , subtraction, multiplication, and division Fractions Decimals Measurement Percentages Squares and square roots
Read MoreHow to improve your child’s English ahead of the 11+? Find out more about how we can help your child in English! What are the 11 plus English topics and how can you improve in them? Before you crack on with your studies it’s important to
Read MoreWhy does my tutor go on and on about reading ? There are so many other things I can do rather than read, am I right? There’s Netflix, Youtube, my game console and my new iphone; there is so much I can do on it. .
Read MoreI can’t wait to go back! I don’t want to go back! In one of my tutoring sessions, I asked my student if he is looking forward to going back to school. His response, “ I never thought I would ever get tired of playing video
Read MoreWhile in lockdown, I began to learn how to use video software for the SmartStepz Independent Online courses. It was a daunting task; I was in new territory and feeling very overwhelmed. Along with learning how to create and edit videos, I also had to learn
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Read MorePlease slide for the answer What is non-verbal reasoning? Non-verbal reasoning, also known as abstract reasoning involves solving problems usually presented in diagram or picture form. This means that visual clues are more important than words — hence the term non-verbal. The reasoning bit simply means
Read MoreCan you solve the puzzle? What’s verbal reasoning? This type of question involves the students ability to understand, reason and solve problems involving written information. Sometimes the language is tricky, so the student needs to take a slow thoughtful approach, breaking the information down into smaller
Read MoreWhat are jumbled up sentences? Also known as shuffled sentences, they are used to see how well students are able to put words together in order to form sentences. The sentence above has an extra word. The objective is to identify which word does not fit.
Read MoreIn this “New Normal”, change has become necessary. We have all learned to find new ways of working to accomplish the same objective. When it comes to a child’s education, parents are reluctant to believe that online one-to one tutoring can bring about the same results
Read MoreVocabulary for the 11+ Exam Vocabulary is a very important part of the English language as it helps us convey and express ourselves better. The wider your vocabulary the more effectively you can make your point. The other reasons why its important include: To understand text
Read MoreAs the October half-term approaches as parents we start to wonder how on earth we can keep our kids entertained for a week! So here goes with some ideas you might like to try… Get Messy in the Kitchen Cooking or baking is a whole load
Read MoreDo you find it difficult to support your child’s learning at home? Are you receiving complaints from their school teacher? Find out more about how to improve your child’s concentration and focus, in this blog. What does lack of concentration and focus in children look like
Read MoreIt’s Christmas…. FINALLY!! Time to unwind, take a break and spend time with the family; although it’s also important, especially after so much disruption, to continue closing the gaps of learning, make sure you do fun things, or make the learning activities fun Free Fun Activities
Read MoreHow to improve English skills for the 11+ You can’t improve English skills overnight; it requires a lot of persistence and practise. To help you on your way, here are a few tips you can follow: Listen to your child read and test their understanding Reading
Read MoreCEM? GL Assessment? GL and CEM Explained There are two main exam boards used for the 11 Plus grammar school exams, these are CEM (Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring) and GL Assessment (Granada Learning). A third examining body, ISEB (independent Schools Examining Board), is used by
Read MoreIn this day of tech, is developing your child’s vocabulary proving to be a challenge? There are literally thousands of words in the English language and it continuously evolves over time. All I need to say is “like” and you know where I am coming from innit!
Read MoreYour child may know Maths but understanding methods is the key to boosting confidence and absolutely loving the subject! There are some amazing maths tricks out there to puzzle and delight! Fractions, Decimals and Percentages A few helpful strategies to start you off: The image below
Read MoreWhat is a verbal reasoning test? Verbal reasoning tests reveal how well you can understand written information. Usually, you read a short passage of text followed by true, false and cannot say questions, invariably multiple choice. These tests are designed to assess your ability to understand
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