11+ Curriculum & Practice Papers
(source Gemini AI 17/12/2025)
Actual 11+ Maths papers come from exam boards (like GL, CEM) and selective schools, available as free downloads (e.g., CSSE, school samples) or purchasable books (e.g., Bond 11+ Maths Assessment Papers, GL Assessment practice papers) that mimic real exam styles, covering topics like FDP, Ratio, Algebra, and Problem Solving. Key sources include SATs-Papers.co.uk for CSSE, 11 Plus Guide for ISB, PiAcademy, and GL Assessment for paid practice.
Where to find actual papers & practice materials
Free Downloads:
CSSE (for grammar schools) offers actual past question booklets for Maths.
School websites (e.g., Haberdashers', Forest School) often provide older sample papers.
11 Plus Guide links to Independent Schools Board (ISB) papers.
Purchasable Books (Simulated Exams):
Bond Assessment Papers: Topic-based practice with full answers, widely used for building skills (available on Amazon, Oxford Owl).
GL Assessment Practice Papers: Realistic exam-style tests reflecting current formats, available from their site.
PiAcademy Tutors offers various school-specific papers for members.
Common Maths Topics Covered
Core Arithmetic: 4 operations, sequences, negative numbers.
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages (FDP): Conversions and applications.
Ratio & Proportion: Solving ratio problems.
Geometry & Measurement: Conversions, area, perimeter.
Algebra: Basic equations, sometimes simultaneous equations (for harder exams).
Problem Solving: Word problems integrating multiple concepts.
Tips for using papers
Start with topic-based practice (like Bond Assessment Papers) to build skills.
Move to full exam-style papers (like GL or CSSE) for timing and exam conditions.
Review answers carefully, especially wrong ones, using resources like How to do... 11+ Maths for help.