11 Plus GL Guide for Parents This guide is perfect for those taking the GL exam. Covering a wide range of the exam, it includes: What is covered in the exam The format of the assessments Timing of the exam, and skills required to undertake in timed conditions Skills required to be successful Tips and Tricks Vocabulary resources Spelling resources Maths resources

This magazine is perfect for teachers, students, and parents preparing for the national curriculum tests. The activities are designed to be fun whilst also providing valuable practice and methods handy for the real day. Includes: Detailed introduction on what the SATs examinations are, and what is in the tests An interview with a student who took the exams in 2019 Reading recommendations for students who want to improve their comprehension and vocabulary skills FAQs about reading for SATs, understanding of the book, motivation, how long to read, etc… Explanation on why is it important to read, and how can you find a book which is interesting Vocabulary booster word search Fraction flashcards Tips on how to improve your speed when dealing with fractions Four rules of number speed test Further thinking questions about four rules of number, inverse operation, and fractions Skimming and scanning How to improve your comprehension skills Sudokus to help with reasoning, tip and tricks how to become better Maze, tips and tricks to become better Hidden messages Letter tiles Number blocks Cryptograms Double puzzles Maths squares SATs preparation timetable Revision tips from students who took the SATs exams in 2019 Onomatopoeia fun creative writing exercises Prompts for tasks to complete on onomatopoeia How to include onomatopoeia in your creative writing to make it more interesting Types of recounts Why recounts are fun Examples of personal recounts Continuation of recounts to make a story activities Ratio tables exercises Quick fire quiz on topics covered in issue 1

Make 11 Plus fun! Issue 2 This magazine is perfect for parents and students preparing for the 11 Plus examination. It is suitable for all exam boards from CEM to GL. The activities are designed to be fun for the students whilst also providing valuable practice and methods handy for the real day. Includes: Aims and goals for the student A plan to follow (detailed) for year 5 (grammar school exams) and 6 (independent school examinations) Mathematical jokes sent in from Issue 1 Helpful tips from parents and students sent in Ideas on how to learn vocabulary effectively, with goals and questions to answer A vocabulary booster word search, with follow up questions 6 creative writing prompts, with lots of tips and examples to follow. An explanation of how to structure your writing Fractions, decimals, and percentage flashcards How to tackle maths questions with unused information Sudokus, mazes and puzzles A practice cloze with advanced vocabulary An activity on rotational symmetry, with visual aesthetically pleasing graphics An interview with a parent whose child passed the 11 Plus exam A vocabulary booster crossword A fun shuffled sentence activity Synonyms exercises, with an explanation how to learn your new vocabulary in a fun way Questions to ask at an open day, a brief about what open days are about A ‘continue the story’ exercise Pascal triangle activities Maths limericks A vocabulary list Data maths questions - explanation how to interpret data If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not leave a review and get another one absolutely free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem.

11 Plus CEM Comprehension 10 Minute Tests Includes 100+ full length multi-choice questions. If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

KS1 SATS SPaG Test: This resource tests the student on spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Preparing the pupil for the national curriculum tests, this tool will help them get SATS ready, and boost their knowledge.

Y6 SATS SPaG: This resource includes three lesson plans and powerpoints to prepare students for the SPaG assessments. Organised by topic, there are quizzes, detailed responses, homework prompts, etc… to help pupils get SATS ready and boost results instantly. You can use these tools nearer to the exam, for last minute cramming, or it can be used all year round. If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

KS2 SATs SPaG Test This forty five minute test is for the national curriculum tests. Testing the student on spelling, punctuation and grammar, it will be really useful to grasp new concepts. Contains detailed teacher notes and answers.

11 plus July Crash Course- Get Exam Ready Calendar. This is a unique plan to help your child succeed in the 11 plus. Each day of July contains exclusive activities and tests to be completed in order. Included are maths, cloze exercises, comprehensions, shuffled sentences, practice papers, word association, vocabulary, spatial awareness and more. We’ve done all the planning for you! This plan accounts for the whole month of July and will get your child exam ready, and up to speed. It is designed to make sure that the student will work accurately and quickly, which is the key to success the in 11 plus exams. Enjoy! If you have any queries, do feel free to email us at magicalmindslearning@gmail.com

Notes and ideas of the symbolism of the conch in Lord of the Flies, and how it impacts each of the characters. If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

Book 2 This resource contains twenty full length 11 Plus vocabulary booster exercises (synonyms, antonyms, word association etc…). Great for learning new vocabulary. Includes answers. CEM-style Magical Minds Learning 11+ Vocabulary CEM 11+ CEM Vocabulary 11+ Vocabulary Tests If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

Issue 1 of Magical Minds Learning’s 11+ magazine guide. This magazine is perfect for parents and students who are preparing for the 11+ examination. It is suitable for all exam boards from CEM to GL. Each issue will contain tips for exam technique and a wide range of activities to complete, from vocabulary to spatial awareness. The activities are designed to be fun for the students whilst also providing valuable practice and methods handy for the real day. We will also be conducting interviews with 11+ candidates and their parents which will be published in each issue. If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

A fun vocabulary word search to keep the children engaged in vocabulary learning.

There are two major styles of shuffled sentences that can appear in the 11 plus exam: superfluous word style and rearrange. This resource contains 14 Shuffled sentences exercises (both superfluous word style and rearrange styles) for practice for the 11 plus exam. It’s useful for both CEM and GL assessments.

A space to jot down vocabulary and definitions.

20 short cloze tests, designed to be used as practice for the 11+ CEM test. Includes a mixture of styles including word choice, word bank and missing letters. Contains answers. Cloze assesses the ability to read in context, scan and deduct information. It often appears in CEM 11 plus papers.

These flashcards are a compilation of the most important words that could potentially be in the 11+. They can be printed out, cut along the lines, and then stuck back to back. They make vocabulary learning fun and easy; they make learning new words possible in a short space of time. Why not stick them around your house to get familiar with them? Test yourself: take them in the car, look over them before you go to bed, whenever you have a free moment. These cards contain one word on the front, and a short, snappy definition on the back. For best results, print on card and laminate. If you liked this resource and think it is worth 5 stars, why not get another one absolutely for free? All you need to do is email magicalmindslearning@gmail.com your TES username, and state which resource you would like to redeem for free.

Magical Minds Learning- 11 Plus Practice Papers for the CEM style tests contains five realistic CEM-style 11 Plus practice papers - each containing mixed questions on Maths, including Numerical Reasoning and spatial, Verbal Reasoning and Comprehension. Helps boost confidence, building skills and establishing success. Mixed format- (both multiple choice and standard format).