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Maths

Expert guides and practical tips for 11 plus maths preparation.

16 articles
12 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Maths Revision Strategies That Actually Work

Proven 11 plus maths revision strategies for UK parents. Cover the key topics, build speed, and help your child tackle challenging word problems with confidence.

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12 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Fractions, Decimals & Percentages: The Complete Guide

Master 11 Plus fractions, decimals, and percentages. Converting between forms, finding amounts, word problems, common mistakes, and practical tips for parents.

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12 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Word Problems: Step-by-Step Strategies for Parents

Master 11 Plus word problems with the RUDS framework. Step-by-step strategies for multi-step problems, common traps, and practical tips for parents.

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12 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Algebra: What Year 5 Children Need to Know

Master 11 Plus algebra basics. Letters for unknowns, balancing equations, number sequences, function machines, and practical strategies for Year 5 children.

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12 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Geometry: Angles, Shapes & Area Made Simple

Master 11 Plus geometry with this parent guide. Angles, 2D and 3D shapes, area, perimeter, symmetry, coordinates, and practical strategies for exam success.

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12 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Arithmetic Speed: Daily Drills That Build Fluency

Build 11 Plus arithmetic speed with daily drills. Times tables, mental maths strategies, timed practice routines, and how to eliminate careless errors under pressure.

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12 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Data Handling: Reading Charts, Tables & Graphs

Master 11 Plus data handling. Reading bar charts, pie charts, line graphs, tables, averages, and two-step data questions with practical strategies for parents.

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11+ Ratio and Proportion: A Complete Guide for Parents and Children

Master ratio and proportion for the 11+ exam with clear explanations, worked examples and practice strategies for Year 5 and 6 children.

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11 Plus Times Tables Mastery: Speed Drills and Fluency Techniques

Master times tables for the 11 Plus exam. Speed drills, recall strategies, and fluency techniques that build the arithmetic foundation for grammar school tests.

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11 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Money Problems: Currency, Change, and Profit & Loss

Master money problems for the 11 Plus. Currency conversions, calculating change, profit and loss, and multi-step money word problems with worked examples.

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11 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Measurement Units: Length, Weight, Capacity & Time

Master measurement for the 11 Plus. Converting units of length, weight, capacity, and time. Practical strategies and common exam question types explained.

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11 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Sequences and Patterns: Finding Rules and Missing Numbers

Master number sequences and patterns for the 11 Plus. Arithmetic and geometric sequences, Fibonacci-type patterns, and strategies for finding the rule quickly.

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11 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Place Value Guide: Building Deep Number Understanding

Build deep place value understanding for the 11 Plus. Partitioning, ordering, rounding, and decimal place value strategies that strengthen all maths skills.

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4 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Probability and Statistics Guide for Parents

Probability and statistics in the 11 plus cover data handling, calculating averages (mean, median, mode, range), and expressing probability as fractions. M

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3 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Symmetry and Transformations Made Simple

Symmetry and transformations in the 11 plus cover lines of symmetry, reflection across mirror lines, rotation around fixed points, and translation. These a

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4 min read · James Parker

11 Plus Negative Numbers: A Simple Guide for Parents

Negative numbers in the 11 plus involve understanding numbers below zero on a number line, comparing and ordering negative integers, and performing simple

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