There are many different areas covered in the Eleven Plus Mathematics exams and many are not taught in the primary school system. Here is a general list of topics covered.
- The 4 rules (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Money
- Metric system
- Time
- Prime numbers
- Prime factors
- Highest common factor and lowest common multiple
- Perimeter and Area (Squares, Rectangles, Compound Shapes)
- Averages
- Distance, Speed and Time
- Column graphs
- Pie charts
- Algebra
- Angle calculations
- Co-ordinates
- Reflection and Rotation
- Percentages
- Simple ratio
- Volume of cube and cuboids
- Bearings
- Simple probability
- Nets of shapes
- Sequences and number patterns
- Marking and interpreting scales
- Following rules and instructions in more unusual problem solving and investigational activities
11+ Maths Resources
In addition to the familiarization papers issued by the relevant exam board, there are a number of resources that are useful for preparing your child.
- A variety of downloadable Maths papers are available from the S6 shop:
- Our new hard copy exam books can also be purchased via the online shop and cover a range of topics to develop methods and reasoning skills using mathematical language, diagrams and charts to build confidence and competence.
- The carefully designed S6 Hub is an online testing application that covers all key areas of mathematics, English, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and CEM style exams. Find out more:
- See KS2 Resources