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11 Plus Resources

Here are some suggested reading lists. You can click on the link to purchase directly through Amazon if you wish.

  • 11+ GL Maths Practice Book and Tests Ages 8-9
    11+ GL Maths Practice Book and Tests Ages 8-9
    This book is full of targeted practice to help children aged 8-9 build up their Maths skills for the 11+ (and other selective entrance exams). It’s a superb way to give them a head-start in preparing for the test. The first section of the book helps children gain understanding and confidence by focusing on one topic at a time The second section has six Assessment Tests to improve their speed and accuracy across a wide range of questions Detailed answers are included at the back of the book This book is ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provides excellent practice for the Kent Test. A separate edition for the CEM tests is also available.
  • 11+ GL 10 minute Maths Tests Ages 8-9
    11+ GL 10 minute Maths Tests Ages 8-9
    Over 30 bite-sized tests, each one covering a variety of important Maths skills Complete answers for every question A progress chart so you can keep track of where pupils are up to Fun, Maths-based puzzle pages This book also comes with a free Online Edition - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ Maths Word Problems Ages 8-9
    11+ Maths Word Problems Ages 8-9
    There's nothing like a CGP book to help kids aged 8-9 get a head start on 11+ Word Problems. It has pages and pages of realistic Word Problems practice for the GL Maths test. Plus, there are plenty of Assessment Tests too ― just what kids need to improve speed and accuracy across a mixture of skills. We've included detailed answers to every question as well as a progress tracker and glossary at the back. There's even a free Online Edition of the whole book ― just use the unique code printed inside the cover to access it! Don't miss our GL Maths 10-Minute Tests (1789082994) for ages 8-9 ― they're loaded with even more 11+ practice!
  • 11+ GL English Practice Book and Tests Ages 8-9
    11+ GL English Practice Book and Tests Ages 8-9
    Superb for helping children build up their English skills for the 11+, this book is packed with top-quality practice questions for ages 8-9. The first section of the book helps children gain understanding and confidence by focusing on one topic at a time. The second section has realistic Assessment Tests to improve their speed and accuracy across a wide range of questions. Fully explained answers are at the back of the book. This book is ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provides excellent practice for the Kent Test. What’s more, a free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ GL 10 minute English Tests Ages 8-9
    11+ GL 10 minute English Tests Ages 8-9
    This excellent book of 10-Minute Tests is ideal for pupils aged 8-9 getting ready for 11+ English. It contains: Over 30-bite sized tests, all covering a range of essential English skills Full answers to every question A progress chart so you can keep track of your child’s work Fun puzzle pages throughout the book to keep them motivated This book also comes with a free Online Edition - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ English Comprehension Ages 8-9
    11+ English Comprehension Ages 8-9
    This CGP book is full of brilliant Comprehension practice to help children aged 8-9 prepare for the GL 11+ English paper. The first section focuses on one Comprehension skill at a time, with questions on a variety of fiction, non-fiction and poetry texts. The second section contains nine timed Assessment Tests to help children improve speed and accuracy across a mixture of skills. Detailed answers to every question as well as a progress tracker and glossary are at the back. There's even a free Online Edition of the whole book - just use the unique code printed inside the cover to access it! Don't miss out on our GL English Practice Book
  • 11+ GL Maths Practice Book and Assessment Tests Age 9-10
    11+ GL Maths Practice Book and Assessment Tests Age 9-10
    This book is brimming with Maths questions (with fully explained answers) for ages 9-10 - it’s a fantastic resource for helping children work towards the 11+. The first section of the book focuses on one topic at a time to help children gain understanding and confidence The second section has realistic Assessment Tests to improve their speed and accuracy across a wide range of questions. This book is ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provides excellent practice for the Kent Test. A separate edition for the CEM tests is also available. Great news! A free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ GL 10 Minute English Tests Ages 9-10
    11+ GL 10 Minute English Tests Ages 9-10
    This brilliant book of 10-Minute Tests is perfect for helping pupils aged 9-10 prepare for the tricky Maths problems they’ll have to solve in the GL 11+ test. It contains: Over 30 short, sharp tests, each covering a wide range of topics and skills Fun puzzle pages Step-by-step answers A progress chart This book also comes with a free Online Edition - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ GL English Practice Book and Assessment Tests Age 9-10
    11+ GL English Practice Book and Assessment Tests Age 9-10
    This Practice Book is an excellent resource for helping children work towards the 11+ English test and other selective entrance exams. It’s full of questions set at a level that’s typically suitable for ages 9-10. The first section of the book focuses on one topic at a time to help children gain understanding and confidence. The second section has six Assessment Tests to improve their speed and accuracy across a wide range of questions. Fully worked answers are included at the back of the book. This book is ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provides excellent practice for the Kent Test. What’s more, a free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ GL 10 Minute Maths Tests Ages 9-10
    11+ GL 10 Minute Maths Tests Ages 9-10
    This brilliant book of 10-Minute Tests is ideal English practice for children aged 9-10 preparing for their 11+ exams. It contains: Over 30 tests, each covering a variety of topics and skills Fun puzzle pages Step-by-step answers A helpful progress chart This book also comes with a free Online Edition - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ GL Maths Practice Book and Tests Ages 10-11
    11+ GL Maths Practice Book and Tests Ages 10-11
    Perfect for children aged 10-11 preparing for 11+ Maths and other selective entrance exams, this book contains a huge range of questions at the level of the final tests. The first section of the book focuses on one topic at a time to help children gain understanding and confidence. The second section has four realistic Assessment Tests to improve their speed and accuracy across a wide range of questions. Detailed answers are included in the back of the book. This book is ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provides excellent practice for the Kent Test. A separate edition for the CEM tests is also available. Great news! A free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ GL 10 minute Maths Tests Ages 8-9
    11+ GL 10 minute Maths Tests Ages 8-9
    This CGP book is perfect for providing children with realistic 11+ Maths preparation in bite-sized chunks. It contains: More than thirty 10-Minute Tests, each covering a mixture of topics and skills Step-by-step answers Fun puzzle pages A progress chart at the back of the book. This book is ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provides excellent practice for the Kent Test. A separate edition for the CEM tests is also available. This book also comes with a free Online Edition - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ Maths Complete Revision and Practice Ages 10-11
    11+ Maths Complete Revision and Practice Ages 10-11
    This Complete Revision & Practice book is a superb all-in-one guide to 11+ Maths (for GL & other test providers)! There are: Crystal-clear study notes Step-by-step examples for each question type Questions to help pupils practise what they've learned for each topic Mixed-topic tests Two super-realistic Maths practice papers What's more, we’ve thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access.
  • 11+ GL English Practice Book and Tests Ages 10-11
    11+ GL English Practice Book and Tests Ages 10-11
    Ideal for preparation in the run-up to the 11+ English test and other selective entrance exams, this book contains a huge range of questions at the level of the final tests. The first section of the book focuses on one topic at a time to help children gain understanding and confidence. The second section has six realistic Assessment Tests to improve their speed and accuracy across a wide range of questions. Detailed answers are included at the back of the book. This book is ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provides excellent practice for the Kent Test. Great news! A free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ GL 10 minute English Tests Ages 10-11
    11+ GL 10 minute English Tests Ages 10-11
    This CGP book is perfect for providing children with realistic 11+ English preparation in bite-sized chunks. It contains: More than thirty 10-Minute Tests, each covering a mixture of topics and skills Step-by-step answers Fun puzzle pages A progress chart This book is ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provides excellent practice for the Kent Test. For even more practice, check out our brilliant English 10-Minute Tests Book 2 (9781789082128). This book also comes with a free Online Edition - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
  • 11+ English Complete Revision and Practice Ages 10-11
    11+ English Complete Revision and Practice Ages 10-11
    This Complete Revision & Practice book is a superb all-in-one guide to 11+ English (for GL & other test providers)! This contains: Crystal-clear study notes Step-by-step examples for each question type Questions to help pupils practise what they've learned for each topic Mixed-topic tests Two super-realistic English practice papers What's more, we’ve thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access.
  • 11+ Vocabulary Reading Novels
    11+ Vocabulary Reading Novels
  • The Caldwaladr Quests 1
    The Caldwaladr Quests 1
    This series makes learning tricky vocabulary fun. Our KNOWLEDGE NUGGETS guide students to identify and understand 11+ literary devices/techniques found in the text – metaphors, personification, punctuation, idioms, inference skills, the use of irony and sarcasm, and many others. Suitable for GL, ISEB, SET, CSSE, Future Stories, CEM, all independent schools 11+, and SATs. In-context, child-friendly definitions of tricky words on every page. Explanations and commentary on key literary devices/techniques as they appear in the Vocabulary Novel – such as metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, pathetic fallacy, puns, elision and many more, including pesky punctuation!
  • The Caldwaladr Quests 2
    The Caldwaladr Quests 2
    This series makes learning tricky vocabulary fun. Our KNOWLEDGE NUGGETS guide students to identify and understand 11+ literary devices/techniques found in the text – metaphors, personification, punctuation, idioms, inference skills, the use of irony and sarcasm, and many others. Suitable for GL, ISEB, SET, CSSE, Future Stories, CEM, all independent schools 11+, and SATs. In-context, child-friendly definitions of tricky words on every page. Explanations and commentary on key literary devices/techniques as they appear in the Vocabulary Novel – such as metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, pathetic fallacy, puns, elision and many more, including pesky punctuation!
  • The Caldwaladr Quests 3
    The Caldwaladr Quests 3
    This series makes learning tricky vocabulary fun. Our KNOWLEDGE NUGGETS guide students to identify and understand 11+ literary devices/techniques found in the text – metaphors, personification, punctuation, idioms, inference skills, the use of irony and sarcasm, and many others. Suitable for GL, ISEB, SET, CSSE, Future Stories, CEM, all independent schools 11+, and SATs. In-context, child-friendly definitions of tricky words on every page. Explanations and commentary on key literary devices/techniques as they appear in the Vocabulary Novel – such as metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, pathetic fallacy, puns, elision and many more, including pesky punctuation!
  • The Caldwaladr Chronicles
    The Caldwaladr Chronicles
    This unique series makes learning tricky vocabulary fun. Our KNOWLEDGE NUGGETS guide students to identify and understand 11+ literary devices/techniques found in the text – metaphors, personification, punctuation, idioms, inference skills, the use of irony and sarcasm, and many others. Suitable for GL, ISEB, SET, CSSE, Future Stories, CEM, all independent schools 11+, and SATs. In-context, child-friendly definitions of tricky words on every page. Explanations and commentary on key literary devices/techniques as they appear in the Vocabulary Novel – such as metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, pathetic fallacy, puns, elision and many more, including pesky punctuation! The Cadwaladr Chronicles, starting with Trap, is an exciting prequel to the best-selling Cadwaladr Quests.
  • The Caldwaladr Quests Vocabulary Revision Notebook 1
    The Caldwaladr Quests Vocabulary Revision Notebook 1
    11+ VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK The Accompanying Vocabulary Revision Notebook to the First 11+ and SATs Vocabulary Novel – a Book with a Built-in Dictionary on Every Page - Includes Bonus 1000 Word 11+ Vocabulary List. The Cadwaladr Quests: Tangled Time Vocabulary Revision Notebook (A4) provides hundreds of tailor-made spaces for children to write their own personalised but accurate definitions along with synonyms and antonyms and a fun or memorable sentence to help those pesky words stick! Happy learning and enjoy lodging those elusive words into your vocabulary memory!
  • The Caldwaladr Quests Vocabulary Revision Notebook 2
    The Caldwaladr Quests Vocabulary Revision Notebook 2
    11+ VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK The Accompanying Vocabulary Revision Notebook to the Second 11+ and SATs Vocabulary Novel – a Book with a Built-in Dictionary on Every Page - Includes Bonus 1000 Word 11+ Vocabulary List. The Cadwaladr Quests: Race for the Gold Vocabulary Revision Notebook (A4) provides hundreds of tailor-made spaces for children to write their own personalised but accurate definitions along with synonyms and antonyms and a fun or memorable sentence to help those pesky words stick! Happy learning and enjoy lodging those elusive words into your vocabulary memory!
  • 11+ Vocabulary Flashcards (10-11 yrs)
    11+ Vocabulary Flashcards (10-11 yrs)
    Extraordinary. Flabbergasting. Prodigious. Those are just a few words used to describe our fantastic 11+ Vocabulary Flashcards for ages 10-11. Each pack contains a whopping 199 word cards, each with a word on the front, and a clear definition and example sentence on the back, alongside helpful synonyms and antonyms. They're excellent preparation for the Verbal Reasoning and English sections of the 11+. For a bit of extra fun, we've written up a whole set of activities and games to be played with the cards - just follow the link in the pack to access them online! Don't say we don't treat you.
  • 11+ Vocabulary Flashcards (9-10 yrs)
    11+ Vocabulary Flashcards (9-10 yrs)
    Spectacular. Marvellous. Wondrous. That's just a few words used to describe our incredible 11+ Vocabulary Flashcards for ages 9-10. Each pack contains a whopping 199 word cards, each with a word on the front, and a clear definition and example sentence on the back, alongside helpful synonyms and antonyms. They're excellent preparation for the Verbal Reasoning and English sections of the 11+. For a bit of extra fun, we've written up a whole set of activities and games to be played with the cards - just follow the link in the pack to access them online! Don't say we don't treat you.
  • 11 plus Vocabulary Cartoons
    11 plus Vocabulary Cartoons
    11 plus Vocabulary Cartoons To improve your memory you must increase the number and variety of your mental associations.When you learn new words, make sure you learn them in a context. It is far easier to remember a picture than an abstract concept. So the trick to remember an abstract word, is to turn it into a picture.

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