At Geek School Tutoring, we are experts in helping children succeed in the 11 Plus exams. Comprehension is a vital part of the 11+ process, testing your child’s ability to read, understand, and analyse texts across fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. These skills are not just essential for the exam but also lay the foundation for academic success and critical thinking.
With our proven approach, expert resources, and tailored support, we’re here to guide your child towards mastering the comprehension skills they need to shine.
Why Comprehension is Crucial for 11 Plus Success
Comprehension skills are a core element of the 11 Plus exams, often forming a significant part of both grammar and independent school entrance tests. These exams evaluate more than just reading ability—they assess how well a child can:
• Understand and interpret text.
• Draw inferences and make logical connections.
• Identify the author’s purpose and use of literary techniques.
• Build and apply a wide-ranging vocabulary.
• Manage time effectively to complete the paper.
For Year 6 students seeking admission to the most selective schools in the UK, mastering these skills is essential.
What the 11 Plus Comprehension Exam Looks Like
Your child will face unseen texts, which could include fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, with questions presented in either multiple-choice or standard written-answer formats. These questions assess:
- Literal understanding: Grasping the meaning of what is explicitly stated.
- Inference: Reading between the lines to understand implicit meaning.
- Vocabulary in context: Understanding word meanings and their use in the passage.
- Critical thinking: Evaluating themes, tone, and the author’s intent.
Understanding these components is the first step to success, and we equip your child to tackle them with confidence.
How We Help Your Child Succeed
At 11PlusComprehension.co.uk, we offer a structured, effective programme tailored to your child’s needs. Our methods include:
1. Targeted English Comprehension Skill Development
We focus on building:
- Reading Fluency: Helping your child read quickly, accurately, and with understanding.
- Inference Skills: Teaching them to interpret and analyse text deeply.
- Vocabulary Expansion: Introducing new words in engaging ways to enhance comprehension.
- Time Management: Training your child to allocate their time effectively during the exam.
2. Interactive and Personalised Learning
Our sessions are designed to be interactive and enjoyable, ensuring your child remains engaged while developing their skills. We provide:
- Comprehension Workshops: Weekly sessions focused on improving reading efficiency, answering techniques, and literary analysis.
- Homework Feedback: Detailed, individualised feedback to help your child improve. This is a core part of all our courses, whether they are video-based or online tuition because feedback is an essential part of your child’s learning.
- Mistake Minimisation Strategies: Ensure your child learns from errors to avoid repeating them.
3. Expert Resources
We provide a wide range of resources to support your child’s preparation:
- Practice comprehension papers with detailed solutions.
- Reading lists tailored to 11 Plus preparation.
- Vocabulary guides and exercises to strengthen language skills.
Why Choose Us For Your Child’s 11 Plus Comprehension?
With over a decade of experience helping students excel in the 11 Plus exams, Geek School Tutoring has built a reputation for delivering outstanding results. Our students have gone on to secure places at top grammar and independent schools, often with impressive scholarship offers.
At Geek School Tutoring, we combine this expertise with a focused approach to comprehension, giving your child the tools they need to succeed in their exams—and beyond.
Let’s Get Started
Don’t leave your child’s success to chance. Book an initial assessment or explore our courses and resources today to see how we can support your child’s 11 Plus journey.