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11+ guides for parents
Short, practical guides written for parents rather than tutors: what each question type is really testing, and what to do at home when something is not clicking.
How the 11+ exam actually works: a parent's guide
Who sets the 11+, what it tests, when to register and how to find out the format used by the schools in your area — in plain English.
Non-verbal reasoning: how to spot the rule in seconds
Ask two questions — what changes, and by how much — and most non-verbal reasoning questions unlock. A practical method for sequences, rotation, reflection and grids.
Verbal reasoning: the five question types and how to tackle them
Codes, analogies, odd one out, letter sequences and number codes — what each 11+ verbal reasoning question type is really testing, with the method for each.