Read Closely. Think Clearly.
Comprehension, inference, vocabulary in context, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Practise finding evidence and understanding what a question is asking.
Build the subject knowledge, reasoning skills and exam habits that help children approach selective school tests with confidence.
Enquire about 11+ ↗Comprehension, inference, vocabulary in context, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Practise finding evidence and understanding what a question is asking.
Number fluency, the four operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, measurement, shape and data. Develop multi-step problem-solving and checking strategies.
Synonyms, antonyms, analogies, word relationships, codes and logical deductions. Develop vocabulary and a systematic approach to unfamiliar question types.
Sequences, classification, matrices, rotations, reflections, shape relationships and spatial reasoning. Explain patterns and apply rules accurately.
The published Slough Consortium format uses GL Assessment papers covering a combination of English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
Tuition focuses on these core skills, multiple-choice techniques, careful reading and managing timed practice.
Official Slough admissions information ↗The Secondary Transfer Test has two multiple-choice papers: one assesses verbal skills, including comprehension, technical English and verbal reasoning; the other assesses maths and non-verbal skills, including spatial reasoning.
Preparation develops these skills alongside listening to instructions, accuracy and pacing.
Official Buckinghamshire test information ↗Exam arrangements can change. Parents should check the official information for their child’s entry year and register separately. Jay’s Private Tuition is independent of the exam providers and schools; tuition does not guarantee a qualifying score or school place.
Identify key information, avoid rushing and build a reliable routine for checking answers.
Practise working under timed conditions and deciding when to move on from a difficult question.
Review incorrect answers, recognise patterns and apply feedback to the next piece of practice.