11+ Exams
11+ exam curriculum across Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning:
Maths (Key Stage 2 and beyond):
1.Number and Arithmetic:
•Four operations (+, −, ×, ÷) with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
•Factors, multiples, prime numbers, HCF, and LCM.
•Negative numbers and sequences.
2.Algebra:
•Simple equations, expressions, and substitutions.
•Finding patterns and sequences (including nth term).
3.Geometry and Measurement:
•Angles (types, measuring, calculating angles in shapes).
•Properties of 2D and 3D shapes.
•Area, perimeter, and volume calculations.
•Symmetry, transformations, and coordinates.
4.Data Handling:
•Reading and interpreting charts, tables, and graphs.
•Mean, mode, median, and range.
5.Problem Solving:
•Multi-step word problems.
•Logical reasoning applied to real-world contexts.
ENGLISH
1.Reading Comprehension:
•Understanding and interpreting passages (fiction and non-fiction).
•Inferring meaning, summarizing, and identifying themes.
•Vocabulary and word meaning in context.
2.Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling:
•Parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, etc.).
•Sentence structure (simple, compound, complex sentences).
•Punctuation: commas, apostrophes, colons, and semi-colons.
•Common spelling rules and exceptions.
3.Creative Writing:
•Story writing, descriptive essays, and persuasive writing.
•Use of literary devices (similes, metaphors, alliteration).
•Clear structure (beginning, middle, end) and paragraphing.
4.Vocabulary:
•Synonyms, antonyms, and homophones.
•Context-based word choice.
VERBAL REASONING
1.Word-based Questions:
•Synonyms, antonyms, and anagrams.
•Completing sentences and analogies.
•Rearranging letters to form words.
2.Logic and Patterns:
•Coding and decoding.
•Series completion and pattern recognition.
•Word classifications.
3.Numerical and Letter Sequences:
•Finding sequences or patterns in numbers and letters.
•Identifying relationships between pairs of letters or numbers.
4.Problem Solving:
•Logic puzzles and reasoning problems.
NON-VERBAL REASONING
1.Pattern Recognition:
•Identifying patterns and sequences in shapes and images.
•Recognizing missing or next items in a sequence.
2.Spatial Awareness:
•Understanding 3D shapes from 2D drawings.
•Rotations, reflections, and transformations of shapes.
3.Analogies and Relationships:
•Matching shapes and finding relationships between pairs of images.
4.Problem Solving:
•Spotting odd-one-out, completing the matrix, and other visual puzzles.
Additional Notes:
•Timing and accuracy: Practice is key as 11+ exams are time-pressured.
•Exam formats vary by region: Ensure alignment with the specific 11+ exam board (GL, CEM, or independent school exams).
