Prime Musings

This book provides step-by-step maths worked examples covering all the topics needed to pass the 11+ Maths and Common Entrance Maths.  This book is suitable for students in the UK and International Students who also take the common entrance.

Parents often find it difficult to motivate their children to prepare for the 11+ and common entrance exams during the holidays.  One simple work-around is to do only one subject for one hour as early as possible.   This frees up the rest of the day to do fun things.

is speed and accuracy.  You must not only get the questions right but finish them often in less than 90 seconds.   That is why at primemaths, we measure how long the candidate takes to do the revision practice tests.

1. You must be at or about Level 5 of the National Curriculum in Maths.
2. You must be able to work out the questions in 1 to 2 Minutes.
3. You must revise regularly

Based on my personal experience.

1. Start revising early. At least 12 months before the first exam. Better still, 18 months before the exam.
2. Get your child to do some exams for schools that you have no intention of attending.
3. Plan for at least one backup school. Things happen and your child may not do as well on the exam day for your preferred school.
4. If your child struggles with reasoning (often non-verbal type ), you are far better off aiming for independent schools as their focus is more on maths, english and verbal reasoning.
5. Never assume that because your child attends an independent primary school he or she has a higher chance of passing the exam.
6. Take the findings of independent assessors that your child is grammar school material with a pinch of salt.
7. Finally, track your child’s marks when revising. To have a real chance, your child must be getting 80 - 85% within the allocated time in the practice tests.
8. Bonus for those with boys ! Get them to read more….  It helps with comprehension.