Most parents think Year 3 is too early to start preparing for the 11+ Exam. However, Year 3 is the right time to start preparing for the 11+ exam for two reasons:
- No pressure in Year 5
- Your child will stay ahead in the competition.
Be sure that your kid knows what is happening in the 2/3 academic year is significant and years of foundation.
Below mentioned books and worksheets are the most recommended that will help your child to challenge and prepare them for the 11+ exams.
Recommended Resources in Year 3 for 11+ Preparation
Must do Practice Papers
Practice Bond Books
Start working on the Bond books from the very beginning of the series in each subject.
Practice Mental Maths
Summary:
For a bit more challenge, especially for comprehension and maths, use Bond books & Schofield and Sims and for topic wise preparation use Scholastic and CGP books
Start Building Vocabulary
Daily start reading below mentioned books
Increase Reading frequency:
Other must-have Skills in Year 3 for 11+
- Times Tables
- Crosswords
- Puzzles
- Spellings
- Grammar and Punctuation
- Box of flashcards
- fun word games: Scrabble, Bananagrams,
Build foundation for 11+ Exam in Year 3
- Learn 2 new words a week.
- Read with/to your child every day.
- Make them think about synonyms and antonyms
- Also, as a busy parent, you can test for 30seconds or 5mins as you wish & provide quick feedback & an instant follow up the task of learning what is marked. Go for always time-saving & fun tricks/techniques.