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Heycroft Primary School

Heycroft Primary School. 11+ Information Evening Monday 27 th January 2014. The Selection Test (11+). What is the 11+?

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Heycroft Primary School

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  1. Heycroft Primary School 11+ Information Evening Monday 27th January 2014

  2. The Selection Test (11+) What is the 11+? “ The 11+ is a test given to pupils in their last year of primary school and is used as a means to determine whether that pupil is suited to the academic rigours of a grammar school education. “ Date: Saturday 20th September 2014

  3. Grammar Schools In Southend Where could my child go if they passed the 11+? • Southend High School for Boys Southend-on-Sea • Southend High School for Girls Southend-on-Sea • Westcliff High School for Boys Westcliff-on-Sea • Westcliff High School for Girls Westcliff-on-Sea These schools also have Grammar Streams: • Cecil Jones College • St Bernard’s High School and Arts College • Shoeburyness High School • St Thomas More High School

  4. Registering to take the 11+ selection test • 1)  Application forms available from CSSE or collected at open evenings for grammar schools • 2) Must register by Friday 5th September • 3) Results are issued on Monday 13th October • 4) Application forms completed by 29th October • 5) Open evenings for grammar schools will be in summer term (Dates to be confirmed)

  5. Is my child suited to a grammar school? • Level 3 at KS 1 in Maths and Reading • Currently working at level 4 or 5 Enjoys academic subjects and puzzles, challenges Hard working and committed Can work under pressure

  6. The Selection Test(11+) • What does the selection test involve? • English test – 1 hour 10 mins Reading - 10 minutes Reading comprehension – 40 minutes Applied reasoning – 10 minutes Writing – 20 minutes • Maths test – 1 hour

  7. English Passage requiring a high level of reading from an unfamiliar text Questions about the text – mainly multiple choice Meanings of words/phrases Word puzzles e.g. Missing letters, words within words Writing – 2 short descriptions – demonstrate high level of spelling, grammar and punctuation

  8. Maths Range of questions - calculations and using and applying. Level 5+ questions • Basic algebra • Angles • Reading of graphs and charts

  9. Selection Test CSSE GUIDANCE: “Children only need a limited amount of practice to familiarise themselves with type of questions and to get used to the timings.” www.csse.org.uk 01245 348257

  10. The Selection Test- Faqs • How can I support my child? • Should I get a tutor for my child? • Which tutor? • Is 11+ a realistic option?

  11. Help from us • Advice and support. • 11+ club starting in February • 11+ Maths and English booster sessions throughout summer term • Parent workshop on Maths • 2 day summer holiday workshop • Practice tests and regular feedback. • Support for appeals. • Publicity of any support offered from Grammar Schools

  12. Support materials • Bond series – 10 minute practice, assessment tests guidance • Letts series • Past Maths and English papers available from CSSE

  13. Transition Support • Officer employed by the local authority to support year 6 /7 transition. 01702 215757

  14. Any questions?

  15. Thank you for coming.

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