Year 4
11+ Preparation in Year 4
Year 4 is the ideal time to begin structured preparation. There is enough runway to cover topics thoroughly without pressure, leaving Year 5 free for timed practice. Start with the basics and introduce reasoning gently.
What to focus on
- Systematic coverage of Key Stage 2 maths topics.
- Serious, sustained vocabulary building.
- Introducing verbal and non-verbal reasoning question types.
Key milestones
Diagnose
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Topic plan
Work through maths and English topics steadily across the year.
Reasoning intro
Add short, regular verbal and non-verbal reasoning practice.
End-of-year checklist
- A simple weekly study routine exists (short and consistent).
- Vocabulary building is a daily habit.
- Reasoning question types have been introduced.
FAQs
How much should a Year 4 child study for the 11+?+
Little and often beats long sessions — three or four short sessions a week, plus daily reading, is plenty at this stage.
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