year 5 Preparatory Course
Our Year 5 Preparatory Course provides comprehensive preparation for the Buckinghamshire GL 11+ examination, developing the knowledge, reasoning skills and exam techniques children need to succeed.
Our structured programme covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, introducing increasingly challenging concepts, advanced vocabulary and problem-solving techniques. In English and Mathematics, children work beyond their current year-group expectations, covering many Year 6 curriculum objectives and building a strong foundation for their SATs and future secondary education.
As the 11+ examination approaches, greater emphasis is placed on accuracy, speed, time management and exam technique. Regular assessments and mock examinations help children become familiar with the format and demands of the actual test.
What’s Included?
• Weekly two-hour lessons in small classes of no more than six pupils
• Teaching by a qualified and experienced teacher
• Initial assessment with individual feedback
• All books and learning materials included
• Weekly homework and access to online learning resources
• Regular progress assessments
• Three included mock examinations with detailed reports
• Parents’ evenings to discuss individual progress
• A carefully structured curriculum covering all four areas of the Buckinghamshire 11+
• A supportive and encouraging learning environment
• The 11 Plus Institute Homework Credit Incentive Program
ENGLISH
- Comprehension of a Variety of Texts Including Classical Texts
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Verbal logic
- Literary Features
Verbal Reasoning
- Vocabulary Building
- Coverage of all 21 Types of Verbal Reasoning
- Letter Sequences
- Letter & Number Codes
- Analogies
- Anagrams
Mathematical Skills
- Core Skills
- Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
- Divisibility and Factor Rules
- Ratio, Proportion and Scale
- Algebra & Equations
- Geometry: Shapes & Angles
- Divisibility and Factor Rules
- Translations &Transformations
- Sequences
- Measurement
- Problem Solving Techniques
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Spatial awareness (Nets, 3D Shapes)
- Logical Deduction Skills
- Shape Symmetry
- Shape Rotation
- Shape Reflection
- Shape Codes
- Shape Symmetry
- Shape Composition, Sequences, and Analogies
- Shape Matrices