Year 4 11 plus
We make sure that the Year 4 foundation skills are solid and secure. This allows a smoother transition into the Year 5 learning syllabus and enables progression from skills already grasped. All work undertaken in Year 4 tutoring sessions are also beneficial to their school classroom learning.
Starting in Year 4 gives plenty of time to learn at a steady pace. We ensure that any gaps in learning are identified early and tutoring sessions are adapted to address these before Year 5 learning is started.
Click to see the Core skills for Year 4 children:
- Regular reading to enrich their vocabulary knowledge
- Solid times tables to increase calculation accuracy and speed later in Year 5
- 4 operations knowledge – column addition, subtraction (with number exchange) multiplication and long division.
- Comprehension
- Spelling rules
- Confident understanding of basic punctuation
Year 5 11 plus
In Year 5, we teach the children the essential skills needed to complete their 11 plus journey. Preparing for the 11 plus can be challenging and competitive We deliver quality lessons to enhance their skills and in doing so, maximise their chance for successfully earning a place at their chosen Grammar School within Gloucestershire.
Children will go through a cycle of learning new skills, practise, assessment/monitoring and evaluation. This is essential for continuous progress and learning growth. Adjustments can then be made along the journey to cater for strengths and areas still needing support. Through our expertise and dedication, parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing that their child's education in safe hands.
Click to see the Core skills for Year 5 children:
- Continue to build a wide range of vocabulary - essential for Comprehension but also for Verbal Reasoning
- Spelling rules to enable children to ‘spot’ those difficult spellings confidently and quickly
- Continue to develop and learn times tables – an essential skill in order to ensure accuracy and speed
- Learn new maths skills – including Algebra, Speed Distance and Time, Ratios, Fractions Percentages and Decimals, Place Value and Problem solving
- Use the strong skills of maths and vocabulary to complete Verbal Reasoning skills more confidently and with speed
- Non Verbal Reasoning skills of logical reasoning, spatial awareness and problem solving.
In addition to the above
- Progress tests in December and March. We collate and use the information to inform the sessions we plan for weekly.
- January – the start of 11 plus booster classes
- April – the first ‘in person’ mock exam
- These will allow regular monitoring to inform continuous progress within the tutoring sessions.
