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11 Plus Cloze Tests Explained for Parents
If your child is preparing for the 11 Plus selection tests for grammar schools, you may have come across the term ‘cloze’ tests in your research.
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Homeschooling Lessons Learnt For the 11 Plus Preparation in 2020
So many children seemed to be in their own world. After months of spending hours upon hours doing the least amount of work possible and filling the gaps with lots of free time, and extended hours playing, going back to formal school and having a full days’ learning seemed alien. So, what can parents do…
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How to Make Creative Writing More Interesting for the 11 Plus Exam
To make writing more interesting, it must help the reader imagine what is being described like rolling a playback movie in their mind’s eye. They should be able to see, feel, taste, touch and smell all that is described in the writing. Students who dislike English often dislike reading through their work, too. And they…
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Are You Looking for an Experienced and Reliable 11 Plus Tutor? 11 Plus Preparation Booster Classes Are Now Live! Register Your Child Today!
Covering English, maths, verbal, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing, our live online 11 Plus Preparation Booster course will help children learn the required content needed to pass the 11 Plus exams. Exam techniques such as effective time management, what to do when questions are complicated, and how to navigate the specialise 11 Plus exam papers…
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Struggling to Get Your Child Reading? New 11 Plus Reading Club for Children in Year 4, 5 and 6!
It’s a fact - children just don’t read as much as generations before them did. If I had a pound for every reluctant reader I hear about when parents enquire about English tuition at Geek School Tutoring, I would be stocked with my favourite beverage for life by the end of the year (well, sort…
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Christmas English Booster Classes for Independent School Exams
With just a short time left until the independent school exams in January, many children would benefit from having some support during the Christmas period, so they don’t start to lose the knowledge that has been acquired during the year! Traditionally, this is another time in the year when everyone takes a break, including tutors.…
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I’m Worried My Child Has Fallen Behind. Is It Too Late to Prepare a Child in Year 5 for the 11 Plus?
Is it too late to prepare for the 11 Plus? It is a question that has been asked by many parents who state their concerns about the impact that the Lockdown has had on their child’s 11 Plus preparation.
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Geek School Tutoring Is Still Open During the Second Lockdown
This course has now ended We’re Still Here to Help Your Child Succeed Geek School continues to help children across the UK achieve their academic goals. Whether your child needs 11 Plus preparation, GCSE support, or English and Maths tuition - we’d love to help. Book a free assessment and let’s talk about what your…
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5 Advantages of Homeschooling
This year has seen parents have no choice but to have a more active role in the learning of their children. Some have enjoyed every minute of it. However, if you look at forums, social media and speak to many parents, it’s clear that not everyone has enjoyed homeschooling - parents and children alike!