Core is a unique, confidence-boosting way to study for the 11 Plus.
By breaking down learning material into small, easily digestible chunks your child will retain more information. That’s exactly how Core works.
Questions designed to fill knowledge gaps
Below are some questions taken straight from the platform, as well as plugging gaps your memory recall will be much faster.
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Maths questions from the platform
How many metres in a kilometre?
1000 metres
Tip: Did you know Kilo means 1000 times
What is the formula to work out the Mean
It is the sum of all the numbers divided by the amount of numbers
Mean = (sum of all numbers) ÷ (total amount of numbers)
Which line is the Y axis on a chart?
It is the vertical line of a chart
What is the radius of a circle?
The radius is a straight line from the centre to the circumference of a circle or sphere.
What is the bottom number a fraction called?
The denominator
How do you cube a number?
You multiply the number by itself and then by itself again.
The formula would be(number x number x number)
English questions from the platform
What is an abbreviation?
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase, typically made up of the first letter or letters of each word in the full version.
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence. Verbs are an essential part of a sentence and usually come after the subject. Examples of verbs include “run,” “think,” and “be.”
What is the subject of a sentence?
The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is performing the action or being described in the sentence.
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes something by saying that it is something else, without using the words “like” or “as.”
What is an antonym?
An antonym is a word or phrase that has the opposite meaning of another word or phrase.
Learn through reinforcement
Think about how your child learns their times tables—repeated practice allows them to know them off by heart; that’s how the Core part of 11 Plus Blocks works.
The platform lets you also track your progress
All topics covered
Our questions cover all the basic categories in the 11 Plus for Maths and English.
Area
Perimeter
Volume
Fractions
Place Values
Prime Numbers
Roman Numerals
Shapes
Date & Time
Geometry
Percentages
Squared & Cubed
Decimals
Measurements
Ratio & Proportion
Formulas
Graph & Charts
Money
Abbreviations
Adjectives
Nouns
Tenses
Verbs
Literary Devices
Spelling
Syntax
Compound Words
Clauses
Antonyms
Synonyms
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