Day to day games and activities keep the brain engaged and often your child will not even realize these small puzzles are helping build up their logical brain. Although standard revision methods such as practice papers and online lessons are as important as ever, adding in a 30-minute fun activity here and there will break … Read more
Study centres are not just for university students to go to and get their assignments done. Younger students – even at Key Stage 2 – can attend study centres around the UK. These centres are set up to leverage learning, and many of them can help study for the 11+ exam. Within these study centres you … Read more
Gamification has been identified to have huge benefits in many industries. It can be an innovative way to enhance products and processes and make them appeal to a certain market. Education is one area where gamification can be most beneficial – and 11 Plus Success has been exploring the possibilities of gamification to increase learning … Read more
The online EdTech space has surged in popularity use over the last years. Hundreds if not thousands of useful apps and online resources have been created to match the learning needs of all ages. From primary school kids to postdocs, the internet and technology are helping students make progress. Two cool examples are iPrompt and … Read more
After checking out this article, the intention is not for you or your child to read a book each day for a month, which some people claim is possible. However, there are some tricks and tips here which will help you read more books in less time.But, Why Should We Try to Read Faster Anyway? Reading … Read more
During the coronavirus crisis, an online 11 plus course can help parents by helping their children learn independently. When preparing for the 11 plus test, parent and child teams usually have three main revision options. They can employ a private tutor, work together to understand the exam’s demands and what needs to be learned, or they … Read more
Once upon a time, children would run out to play, climb trees and use their imagination to take them on worldly adventures. Today, Generation Z (those between 4 and 25 years old today) have technology swamping their lives and ready to transport them to another world with the switch of a games console button. Young children … Read more
From a systematic analysis of all studies completed to date on children’s usage of technology, 23% of children are reported to have a dysfunctional relationship with their smartphone. However, the jury is still out on whether using devices too much actually causes any harm. There are many suggestions that an overuse of technology can cause a … Read more
As a parent, preparing for the 11 plus exam can make your head spin. How many hours does your child need to study? When should they start additional study? And what do they need to help them succeed? In reality, every child and 11 plus online preparation is different. Yet, there are reasons to answer … Read more
Some parental battles have changed over the years. Fewer of us have to entice children down a tree or in from the park for dinner. And more have to wage a digital war over time spent on devices. If you’ve noticed your child spending more time gaming or browsing YouTube videos after school, you may want … Read more