The eleven-plus (11+) is a standardised examination administered to some students in England and Northern Ireland in their last year of primary education, which governs admission to grammar schools and other secondary schools which use academic selection. The name derives from the age group for secondary entry: 11–12 years.
The examination tests a student's ability to solve problems using a test of verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, with most tests now also offering papers in mathematics and English.
The intention was that the eleven-plus should be a general test for intelligence (cognitive ability) similar to an IQ test, but by also testing for taught curriculum skills it is evaluating academic ability developed over previous years, which implicitly indicates how supportive home and school environments have been.
Eleven-plus and similar exams vary around the country but will use some or all of the following components:
Verbal Reasoning (VR) Non-Verbal reasoning (NVR) Mathematics (MA) English (EN)
Eleven-plus tests take place in September of children's final primary school year with results provided to parents in October to allow application for secondary schools.
Approximately, a child needs to score about 80—85% to pass the 11 Plus Exam. Although, in more competitive areas this figure may be higher.
Mathematics Syllabus for 11 Plus Exam Mainly there are algebra, decimals, uncomplicated ratios, and fractions.
Basic Arithmetic Operations Fractions Percentage L.C.M. and H.C.F. of 2 numbers Prime and Composite Numbers Bar/ Pie/ Line Graphs and Data Tables (Data Analysis) Basic Algebra Area and Perimeter of Squares, Rectangles, and Triangles Problem Sums involving direct relation Points and their co-ordinates Symmetry Dice and cube visualization
Non-verbal Reasoning Syllabus The non-verbal reasoning portion of the 11 plus examination is based on pattern recognition.
Find Figure Like the First Two Complete the Series of 5 figures Find the correct Figure To complete the given series Odd One Out Vertical Coding and Decoding Completing the Grid (2X2 or 3X3)
Verbal Reasoning Syllabus Alphabetical Sequence Alphabetical Sort Coded Maths Hidden words Jumbled Words Partial word Numbers grid Numeric sequence Word connection
English Syllabus for the 11 Plus Exam Sentence structures Vocabulary Synonyms and Antonyms Latin and Greek Root Words Gendered Words Idioms 3 Tenses Main and Subordinate Clauses Pronouns Prepositions Determiners Conjunctions Modal Verbs Verb Agreement Active and Passive Voice Subjunctive Verb Forms Nouns Verbs Adjectives Plurals Suffixes Compound words Prefixes
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