Unlock your child’s potential in Maths with our tailored Key Stage 2 curriculum. We focus on essential concepts such as numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, data handling, and geometry. Our engaging lessons and practical exercises ensure your child develops confidence and proficiency in Maths.

Key Topics:

Number operations and place value

 

Fractions, decimals, and percentages

 

Data interpretation and handling

 

Geometry and measurements

Enhance your child’s English skills with our comprehensive program. From reading and comprehension to grammar and creative writing, we cover all the crucial areas to foster a love for language and literature. Our personalized approach ensures that your child becomes a confident and articulate communicator.

Key Topics:

Reading comprehension and analysis Vocabulary building and spelling Grammar and punctuation Creative and persuasive writing

This is usually in three sections in the exams: A comprehension passage, a grammar and punctuation set and a spelling set.

Comprehension: Students will grapple with texts of roughly 500-750 words, from classic literature (like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) to factual pieces (like newspaper reports).

Vocabulary: Tasks might involve defining words, finding synonyms/antonyms, or completing a cloze passage (filling in missing words).

Spelling/Punctuation/Grammar: Questions will test correcting mistakes in passages, including homophones, double-letter words, and commonly misspelt words.

Literary Devices: Students may be asked to identify literary devices like similes, personification, or onomatopoeia.

Literacy Reasoning: Exams without a dedicated Verbal Reasoning section may include questions on rhyming words, anagrams, crosswords, or sequencing.

Tips: Check out our 11+ reading list blog for suggestions on books to read.

The 11 Plus Maths tests focus on key concepts like Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Handling Data, and Shape and Space Measurement.

The 11+ math tests typically focus on what’s learned in Key Stage 2. So, a strong grasp of the math concepts your child is currently learning in school is key for success. In general, the areas covered include:

Number: Squares and cubes, Sequences, Function Machines, equations and Algebra

Handling Data: Frequency tables, bar charts, venn diagrams Mean, Mode, median and range

Shape and Space: 2D shapes, 3D shapes, Nets, area and perimeter

Measurements: Capacity and volume; time, timetables

Tip: Number flashcards, 4 operation games, sudoku,

Verbal Reasoning tests assess vocabulary, spelling, logical reasoning, and code deciphering.
Verbal Reasoning serves as a staple component in the 11+ exams, widely adopted for assessing a child’s innate aptitude rather than mere rote knowledge. It encompasses 26 distinct categories, such as code words, letter sequences, and rhyming words, offering a varied and comprehensive evaluation.
Tips: puzzles of all types – crosswords, wordsearches, word games, jigsaws, Sudoku, etc.

The 11+ exam also includes Non-verbal Reasoning (NVR) to assess a child’s problem-solving skills without relying on English proficiency. These questions use pictures or symbols, like shapes and codes, challenging children to identify patterns or sequences.

Non-verbal/Spatial Reasoning tests evaluate logic and observation skills through shape and pattern recognition.

Topics include:

NVR: Analogies, missing sequence, codes matrix, codes from diagrams

Spatial reasoning: Nets, Rotation of shapes, hidden figures, paper folding.

It has been our experience at MLC that there is always something new in the NVR/Spatial reasoning exam, hence we teach, not just the topics but, the skills to deal with any unexpected questions in the exam.

Tip: The all-popular Tetris, Jigsaws, model-making kits, interlocking puzzles, and visual logic games such as Nine Men’s Morris and Sudoku are all useful and can relieve the tedium of formal practice. Sometimes, even a cheeky Minecraft, where they build things can be useful…and no, we weren’t paid by our students to say that.

In our English classes, students delve into a rich variety of literary texts, honing their reading comprehension skills and exploring themes, characters, and language techniques. Through engaging discussions and writing tasks, students develop their analytical thinking and creativity, preparing them for the challenges of Key Stage Four and beyond.

Our Maths curriculum at KS3 focuses on building a strong mathematical foundation, covering topics such as algebra, geometry, and statistics. Through interactive lessons and problem-solving activities, students develop their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills, laying the groundwork for success in higher-level mathematics.

In Science classes, students embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the wonders of the natural world and the principles that govern it. Our curriculum covers a broad range of topics, allowing students to develop their scientific knowledge and investigative skills through hands-on experiments and projects.

Our GCSE English programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of literary texts, language analysis, and creative writing. Through in-depth exploration of novels, poetry, and plays, students develop critical thinking skills and articulate their ideas effectively in both written and spoken forms. Our experienced tutors guide students through exam-focused strategies and techniques, ensuring they are well-prepared for success in their GCSE English examinations.

At MLC, our GCSE Maths programme covers the full spectrum of topics required for success in the examination, including algebra, geometry, statistics, and calculus. Through interactive lessons and problem-solving activities, students deepen their mathematical understanding and develop the confidence to tackle complex problems with ease. Our dedicated tutors provide personalised support and exam preparation, equipping students with the skills they need to excel in their GCSE Maths examinations.

In our GCSE Science classes, students explore the fundamental principles of biology, chemistry, and physics, gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world and its phenomena. Through hands-on experiments, practical investigations, and theoretical learning, students develop their scientific knowledge and investigative skills, preparing them for the rigours of the GCSE Science examinations. Our experienced tutors provide tailored support and exam practice, ensuring students are well-prepared to achieve their best possible results.