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How to Prepare Your Child for the Year 6 CAT Tests
The Cognitive Ability Tests (CATs) are a suite of assessments used in English primary schools to measure children’s cognitive abilities and potential. They are usually taken in Year 6, at the end of Key Stage 2. The CATs tests cover three main areas: 1. Verbal Reasoning - This measures a child’s ability to understand and…
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Preparing Your Child for the CAT4 and CATs Tests: Tips, Tricks and Strategies for Success
Are you curious about the CAT4 Assessment for your child? The CAT4 test is a Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) created by GL Assessment, and it’s the fourth version of their CAT test. It’s a multiple-choice test that measures your child’s cognitive abilities and potential. There are different versions of the CAT4 test for other age…
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Six Simple Ways To Help Your Child Read More
If your child is like most children these days, they probably don’t enjoy reading as much as you wish. They may even find it downright boring - and your child is not alone - research shows that children read a lot less year after year, and they find it boring. But as a parent, you…
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The Online Classic Readers Club For Years 4 and 5 Is Back!
Do you have a child in years 4 or 5 who loves to read? Or maybe your child complains about finding reading boring. Our online Classic Readers Club for children in years 4 and 5 is back - by parent demand!
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Four Simple Steps To Get Your Child To Read More
There are a number of ways to encourage your child to read more, but some parents find that simply providing access to books and other reading materials is not enough. If you want your child to develop a love for reading, you’ll need to be proactive in promoting literacy in your home. Here are four…
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An Alternative To The Traditional 11 Plus Creative Writing Course
Most families don’t know how to help their children with creative writing. Especially for the 11 Plus exams. Some parents start by getting their children to write story after story, but that does not help much because children need accurate guidance on their creative writing to improve. Apart from that, not every writing task in…
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What Are Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and How Are They Used in Cognitive Ability Tests?
Verbal reasoning, also known as verbal ability, is the ability to understand and use language. This includes both the comprehension of written text and the ability to produce oral language. It’s one of the critical areas measured in cognitive ability tests. Non-Verbal Reasoning is the ability to understand and use non-verbal communication. This includes both…
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Which Homophones Should I Use?
There are a lot of homophones in the English language. These words are pronounced the same but have different spellings and meanings. It can be challenging to know which word to use in a sentence.
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DIY Mock Test For The 11+ Exams: Everything You Need To Know
If you’re looking to give your child the best possible chance of passing the 11+ exams, doing mock tests at home is a great way to prepare them. By becoming familiar with the exam format and question types, they can go into the real thing feeling confident and well-prepared. Of course, knowing where to start…
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Geek School’s 11 Plus Intensive - This August
With the 11 + exams for grammar and private schools just weeks away, keeping up the hard work is key for your child’s success. As usual, Geek School Tutoring will be offering a range of 11 Plus courses for children this August. This course is for Year 5 children and advanced Year 4 children. It…