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“I would just like to say I have nothing but praise for I Love to Learn and all the tutors, not only has Dottie already improved with her maths work in the time she has been there but her confidence is so much better too. I want to thank you all so much, she has absolutely loved it, and without a doubt I would not hesitate in bringing her back.” Kayleigh (parent) 2021
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Prezton has done really well and we are very proud of his achievement so thank you all again
Mrs A Laborde
At the time of writing this testimonial, my daughter has had only 5 sessions and her confidence and ability has increased significantly!  (Now) she talks of enjoying maths and of her abilities in maths instead of her inabilities, participates more in maths lessons at school and is keen to do her maths homework, both from school and from the sessions.  As a parent I am thrilled that her confidence has grown significantly and would recommend I Love to Learn without hesitation.
S BondParentPortsmouth
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Alex says ” I learned more in three months than my whole time in the maths classroom at school. I went from dreading it to feeling much better about being there.” This Summer he was overjoyed to find that he had gone from a Grade 2 in his mocks up to a Grade 4 (C) pass in his final exam.  
Alex
Thank you both so much for all the support you have give our Darcey.  she really has grown in her confidence with her maths and you have defo given her the foundations to grow.  She is very excited about starting senior school in September and I am sure we will be back in the future for more support for her or her younger sister.  Big, big hugs.
Heidi & Lee
“Joshua got his GCSE results today and I just wanted to let you know how he got on. He got an 8 in English Language and a 7 in English Literature, he has always struggled with English and wouldn’t of been able to achieve these amazing grades without yours and Adam’s help, if you could please let him know how Joshua done. So once again thank you for all the work you did with him.” Emily (parent) 2021
Emily EvansparentI Love to Learn Portsmouth
Dylan had always struggled with very poor handwriting.  After only a few months teachers can now read his writing and he feels more confident.  His coordination problems have been recognised “Thanks to your suggestion,” and this has helped at school.   It has made a big difference to his schooling as he enjoys it much more now.  
Samantha WildingParentPortsmouth
We are so pleased that Mahera has got a FULL BURSARY for the local girl’s high school in Portsmouth.  She has been to your centre before for tuition but we came back in November so she could get ready for the exams.   She has worked so hard and Linda has really encouraged her in her writing!  Thanks so much!
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Private maths tutoring in Portsmouth , I Love To Learn is a professional education centre for 6-16 year olds. Great for SATs, 11+ or GCSE and all abilities.

“The GCSE Maths Tutors Are Great.”

T’anna came to us as her mum had seen us on Facebook and decided to call.  T’anna, now in year 10, had always struggled with her maths.   In four short months however, she has improved so much that, the school want to put her up for the Higher GCSE paper!!  Kerry, T’anna’s mum says ” She has come on leaps and bounds, I am so pleased with the progress. The tutors are great! It’s a convenient location and the assessment is easy to arrange.”

Kerry RobertsonParents
“We also had a parent’s meeting at his school earlier this week.  I am pleased to say that his maths teacher was very impressed with not only his work, but also his attitude toward it.  I can only say that this is because of the wonderful service you and your colleagues have given.  Thank you so much for this.  Ellis is really enjoying his time with you and also seeing how well he is doing and this has resulted in a positive attitude towards learning.” James (parent) 2021
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11+ Common Entrance Exams Guide

11 Plus Common Entrance Assessments Advice and Tips

 

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When and how are the 11+Common Entrance Assessments taken?

11 Plus Common Entrance Assessment

Taken in winter of Year 6 (dates my vary from school to school so please check) : in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

N.B. The exams are set by each independent school individually so may vary.

 

Some regions have 11 Plus Entrance Test for state Grammar Schools.  This is not the case in Hampshire.  The nearest areas with state 11 Plus exams are Dorset, Surrey and Berkshire.

see: https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/forum/11plus/

When should we start preparing our child for the exams?

This of course will vary from child to child.  For the average to strong child, we would recommend getting a full assessment at about a year before: e.g January of Year 5.  You can do this yourself by buying 11 Plus assessment tests or visit a tutor or tutoring centre that has experience with 11 Plus.  After that you will be able to decide which areas to focus your efforts on.

If students are significantly behind in maths or English, then I would suggest an earlier start in, at least, the beginning of Year 5.

How should I prepare my child for the exam?

Make sure the school you choose is the right one for your child:

Independent schools and grammar schools may be more academically competitive than most.  Some children thrive in this environment, and it is absolutely right for them, but not for everyone.  Also, some schools may also expect excellence in areas like sport and music.  Again, this is wonderful for some children but not so for others. Make sure you do your homework, visit the school and talk to as many people as possible about it.

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Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning Needs Preparation

Get the current class teacher on side:

Chat to your child’s teacher about where your child is at and if there are areas for improvement.  Let them know that you have high expectations for them and want them to be pushed.  They should want to encourage this as it will be good for the school’s results too!

Make a good plan and stick to it:

Make a clear routine and stick to it.  There are a number of routes you can take.  Home learning, employing a tutor, using a specialist tuition centre or online courses.  Most children won’t volunteer to do extra maths and English lessons, so there will need to be some buying in and some rewards at the end (and possibly in the middle).  If you truly believe that the effort will be worthwhile, pass or fail, then it is worth pushing through.

Actively developing a wide range of vocabulary will be essential.

One of the core reasons some children are successful in their 11 Plus Exams and others are not is because some children have a wider vocabulary than others.  This has to be developed in context and can’t really be taught by rote.  Talk about stories, books and characters.  Read stories to them, hear them read and play story CDs in the car.  It helps children to hear stories before they write them.  I am afraid TV is too chopped up and fast moving to hold any narrative, so minimise this.

The secret to good maths basics is rock solid times tables.

Practice and re-enforce basic maths skills such as timed tables.  It’s an essential skill that will improve accuracy but also fluency (getting it right but also completing more questions).

Reduce stress, anxiety and pressure as much as possible.

Of course, all this extra work and preparation is bound to lead to some stress for your child.  This is a normal and natural part of life and you will know how much is too much.  Keep to routine by making sure they are well rested and get plenty of exercise.  Avoid late nights or sleepovers during this time.

Too much pressure reduces mental maths ability and vocabulary recall by around 10%-30%, that’s enough for a bright child to not be as successful as was envisaged.  Be warned, do everything you can to make preparation as fun, relaxed and as enjoyable as possible. Make sure your child knows that the world will not stop turning if they are not successful.

Click here to find out more about the 11+ Exams date in January…

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