What is the British 11+ Mathematics exam? How to prepare for the exam without making mistakes?

The 11+ exam is a selection exam for public grammar schools and private secondary schools in the UK. Students usually take the exam in the autumn and winter of Year 6, so it is commonly referred to as the " primary to secondary school entrance exam in the UK ."

Compared with the primary school entrance examination in China, the content and difficulty of the British 11+ examination are higher, and the competition is quite fierce . Therefore, preparing for the examination in advance becomes a top priority.

Mathematics is one of the most important subjects. What are the differences among examination boards? What are the subjects tested ?

Three major examination boards

The 11+ exams for each school are slightly different. Excluding some self-designed exams , there are three mainstream examination boards in the UK, namely CEM , GL and ISEB .

GL

- Question format: Usually presented in the form of multiple choice questions .

-Exam structure: Each subject has a separate exam paper and the time limit is relatively strict .

-Content characteristics: More emphasis on basic subject knowledge , especially mathematics and English .

-Exam difficulty: It has its own question bank , and the question types do not vary much .

CEM

- Question format: Mostly multiple choice questions , but with a variety of question types, including fill-in-the-blank, matching, etc.

-Exam Paper Structure: Multiple subjects are mixed in one exam paper and candidates are required to complete each part within the specified time .

-Content characteristics: Emphasis on logical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the content changes quickly .

-Exam difficulty: Adaptive test content, the system arranges the next test question based on the student’s answer to the previous question.

ISEB

-Exam types: Common Pre-Test and Common Entrance , including traditional paper-based exams and online exams.

- Question format: Various question types , including short answer questions , long answer questions , multiple choice questions , etc.

-Exam structure: Each subject has a separate exam paper , and the time is relatively relaxed .

-Content characteristics: It tends to be more like traditional academic tests . The test content is closer to the school's daily teaching syllabus and is suitable for students preparing to enter private schools .

-Exam difficulty: The question types are from the GL question bank , and the test content is adaptive . The questions will be adjusted according to the candidates' answers .

11+ Mathematics Knowledge Modules

The official syllabus has detailed definitions and interpretations of the teaching objectives of each module. Year 6 mathematics teaching includes the following modules:

- Number: number and place value

- Number: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

- Number: fractions (including decimals and percentages)

-Ratio and proportion

-Algebra

-Measurement

-Geometry: properties of shape

-Geometry: position and direction

-Statistics

How to prepare for the exam?

Preparing for the 11+ Maths exam is a long process. If you want to improve your child's grades accurately and efficiently, you need to prepare in advance. To this end, we recommend the following steps for preparation:

1. Choose a school in advance

Mathematics is a required subject for all schools, but the exam contents of each school are different, and there are differences in the difficulty , number of questions , and time of the exam. Choosing a school in advance will help you to accurately collect information about the school's exam subjects , past exam questions, and other information, and establish an efficient exam preparation plan.

2. Reading and Thinking Skills

Although it is a math test, students' English reading ability is tested first. If students cannot correctly understand the meaning of the question, they cannot solve the problem correctly. British exams also attach importance to logical thinking , and questions that are not difficult in themselves also require students to have flexible and flexible thinking skills.

3. Be familiar with the question types

If the school you are applying for is GL or ISEB test, students can practice directly in the GL question bank . Students taking CEM test will have more difficulty practicing questions because they need to find practice questions suitable for students.

4. Time Management Skills

All examination boards emphasize students' time management skills . Students need to improve their average speed in solving problems according to the test requirements and improve their ability to control time on questions.

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To help students learn and prepare for exams better, we provide a rich range of learning resources , including diverse question types , detailed video explanations , and comprehensive review materials . We are committed to meeting the needs of different students and improving their learning outcomes.

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Our teachers will conduct regular tests and provide timely feedback to help students and parents clearly understand the weak links in the learning process. By analyzing the students' learning trajectories, teachers will intuitively show the students' progress and shortcomings, and make timely adjustments .

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It includes small-scale classes , group classes and one-on-one courses . Each type of course guarantees opportunities for each student to ask questions and interact with the teacher. In addition, online teaching makes the course schedule more flexible .