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Help! Do I need a tutor for the 11 Plus?
The short answer is it depends. Every child is so different, that there are some factors you need to consider, and I’ll outline them below.
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Grammar Schools: Will Your Child Get In?
Will your child get into a grammar school? This is a question that comes up a lot when parents get in touch with Geek School Tutoring. If you’re reading this and want to know a bit about the thinking behind grammar school preparation and the tutor or not tutor debate, Geek School Tutoring’s managing director,…
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Year 6 Reading List – for SATs and 11 Plus Prep…and beyond!
At Geek School Tutoring, we are often asked to recommend books that are popular with children and have a good literary content. In year 6, children have often read all the classics in preparedness for the 11 Plus or SATs tests. So, this reading list is mainly to ensure they keep up their reading, and…
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Reading Lists for Year 3 Children
With younger children, we try not to be too presciptive about what they should read – it’s al about reading for enjoyment. The reading list below is grouped alphabetically witht he author’s sruname – not in order of preference or importance. Chronicles of Narnia C.S. Lewis The Demon Headmaster series Gillian Cross The Diamond Brothers…
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Reading List for the 13 Plus (Year 7 and 8) Preparation
Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 13 Plus exams. With technology taking over the spare time of many children, these days, it can be an uphill struggle to get them to read. However, reading is important for all subjects – not just for English. Here is a list of mixed…
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Year 4 Reading List for the 11 Plus Preparation
Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 11 Plus exams. You may think that Year 4 is too early to prep, but children who excel in English from an earlier age can find it a lot easier later on. Additionally, an ability to read and understand questions across not only English…
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Year 5 Reading List for the 11 Plus Preparation
Reading is a crucial part of preparing any child for the 11 Plus exams. With reading comes increased comprehension, an expansion of vocabulary and the space to be able to digest complicated texts that show up on papers in the 11 Plus exams. If you’re looking for a guide on the type of books to…
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Boost your child’s maths scores by 20% with this easy-to-follow guide
Do you want to boost your child’s 11 Plus maths scores? How can you help a child to pass their 11 Plus exams when they struggle with maths? How much work your child REALLY needs to do to be in with a chance of passing the 11 Plus? What maths topics do children actually need…
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Is it too late to start preparing your child for the 11 Plus?
This is a question that many parents ask when they get in touch in Year 5 – especially at this time of year. The simple answer to that question is that it really does depend on the child; what level he or she is currently working at, whether he or she has a hunger to…
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How to Manage your Child’s Revision Schedule for the Independent School Exams During the Christmas Break
The clock is ticking! If your heart is beating a lot more than usual these days, you really aren’t the only parent going through this. But don’t panic – with the Christmas break fast approaching, maximising on this holiday time could ensure your child is ready for the independent school exams in January.