11+ | Ahmed Academy

11+ Overview

Are you considering Grammar or Independent school for your child? Ahmed Academy is here to help you with your journey.

The 11+ examination boards (GL, CEM and ISEB) assess the capabilities of each child according to the National Curriculum for Key Stage 2. The 11+ exams typically assess the four subjects listed below.

Subjects in detail

Maths

The two main skills that are evaluated in Maths are numerical reasoning and fluency.

The topics below are taught for 11+ Maths:

Algebra
Ratio and Proportion
Data handling
Geometry
Measurement

English

The 11+ English exam tests your child's ability to understand the English language.

The topics below are taught for 11+ English:

Reading comprehension
Spelling
Punctuation
Grammar
*Creative Writing

*Not all schools test creative writing.

Non Verbal Reasoning

Non Verbal Reasoning (NVR) assess problem solving ability using visual patterns and spatial skills.

The topics below are taught for 11+ NVR:

Odd one out
Matching groups
Matrices
3D shapes
Rotations and reflections
Nets and cubes

Verbal Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning (VR) tests a child's ability to spot patterns in a written format. relying on word meanings and vocabulary.

The topics below are taught for 11+ VR:

Vocabulary
Building words
Finding words
Logic
Codes
Sequences