11+ Preparation Classes

We run four topic-specific group classes for Year 4 and Year 5, to help students with preparation for 11+ and 13+ pre-test examinations.

11+ Reasoning classes - Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
11+ Mathematics classes - Covering all topics from the upper KS2 mathematics curriculum
11+ English classes - Covering creative writing, comprehension, spelling, grammar and vocabulary

We aim to cover all Verbal Reasoning question types, such as:

Word Building - Missing letters, Move a letter, Hidden Word, Find the missing word…
Word Meanings - Synonyms & Antonyms, Rhyming Synonyms, Odd ones out…
Maths - Sequences (number and letter), Complete the sum, Related numbers…
Coding and Logic - Riddles, Facts, Letter-word codes and Number-word codes.

Our Non-Verbal Reasoning classes will cover question types, such as:

NVR - Matrices, Most like/unlike, Series and Sequences, Analogies, Horizontal & Vertical Codes and Complete the pair.
Spatial - Fold along the line, Fold and punch, Cubes and Nets and Shaded Nets.
3D Spatial - Building blocks, 3D Rotation, Complete the shape, 2D views of 3D shapes and Cube views.

We aim to cover a selection KS2 English topics, such as:

Comprehension - Modern fiction from well-known authors, Non-fiction texts, Pre-19th Century texts and a selection of poetry.
Exploring Question Types - Inferential, Retrieval, Vocabulary, Prediction and Author’s choice - all in both long-written and multiple-choice format.
Creative Writing - Letters, Blogs, Stories, Speeches and Descriptions. Students will write from a given title, continuation of a story, a picture stimulus etc…
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar - Root Words, Common spelling patterns, Word classes, Punctuation and Spotting Errors.

Students have a chance to annotate, analyse and examine examples of written work and extracts.

We aim to cover a selection of KS2 Mathematics topics, such as:

All students have access to a comprehensive maths topic list that they can use as a check-list when revising mathematics topics at home.

As with all of our weekly group classes, we ensure:

Maximum of six students per regular weekly group class
Individual attention, due to a low number of students participating
We run classes, even if they have less than six students (some classes are quieter than others)
Homework is set each week - this is either emailed over to you or can be accessed directly from your lesson link
A lesson report is sent after each lesson, detailing what has been covered in your lesson and giving details of the homework set
Pay-per-class, no monthly commitment and free cancellation outside of our 24-hour notice period
All of are teachers are qualified, fully DBS checked and come with outstanding references from previous schools and employers
You can book your child into every week by contacting us or you can book ad-hoc lessons by using our booking link on our website - www.tutortastic.co.uk/book

Our group class and one-to-one students have successfully gained entrance into leading UK grammar and independent schools including…