Preparing for 11+ Exams With AE Publications

As your children work towards their SATs or end-of-year exams, revision and targeted practise can seem overwhelming with so many topics to cover and types of questions to prepare for. With AE Publications, our revision books, past papers and various activities make targeted practice easier, focusing on the areas that need a little extra work.

With regular practice in school, at home and over the school holidays, children will be better prepared for their exams, knowing what to expect. AE Publications workbooks are designed to complement classroom learning, giving children additional opportunities to practise key areas of the Year 6 curriculum.

Whether your child is preparing for their SATs, needs extra support with a particular topic or simply benefits from additional English practice, our workbooks can be used as part of a regular home learning routine.

Revising for 11+ English Exams

classroom tested English books

Designed to support children with their English revision, our 11+ books help develop important skills in reading, comprehension, spelling, grammar and vocabulary. Regular practice can help children become more familiar with different question types and improve their ability to work accurately under exam conditions. With resources covering different areas of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, AE Publications can help make English practice more structured and accessible.

Revising for 11+ Maths Exams

Our maths books cover the key areas of the curriculum that your child may be tested on when preparing for their 11+ maths exams. With

 carefully constructed questions, calculations, problem-solving activities and more, our workbooks provide plenty of opportunities to practise and build confidence.

Designed to support children with their maths revision, our books help develop important skills across number, fractions, decimals, percentages, geometry, measurement and problem-solving. Regular practice can help children become more familiar with different question types and improve their ability to work accurately under exam conditions.

 

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Tips for Preparing for 11+ Maths Exams

For parents, this period can also be stressful, worrying or overwhelming, and supporting your child is important. We have a few tips that can help with encouraging home revision sessions and a good balance of work and play. Revision at home doesn’t need to feel like extra schoolwork. For KS2 children, keeping sessions short, positive and manageable can help make learning part of their routine without taking away from time to play and relax.

Keep Revision Sessions Short

Children can lose concentration if they are expected to work for long periods. Try shorter revision sessions with regular breaks rather than one long session. Even 20–30 minutes of focused practice can be useful.

Create a Simple Routine

Setting aside a regular time for revision can help children know what to expect. This could be after school, before dinner or at the weekend. Try to choose a time when your child is most alert and avoid revising feel like a punishment.

Mix Work with Play

Children need plenty of time to relax, play and enjoy their hobbies. Balance revision with outdoor activities, games, reading, family time and time with friends. A good balance can help children return to their work feeling refreshed.

Make Revision Interactive

Where possible, make learning fun. Use quick quizzes, spelling games, mental maths challenges or ask your child questions while you are out and about. Learning doesn’t always have to involve sitting at a desk.

Praise Effort, Not Just Results

Encourage your child by recognising the effort they are putting into their revision. If they make mistakes, use them as an opportunity to learn rather than something to worry about. Building confidence is just as important as getting every answer right.

Don’t Overdo It

More revision isn’t always better. If your child is becoming tired, frustrated or disengaged, it may be time for a break. KS2 children need time to switch off, and keeping revision positive can make it easier to maintain a consistent routine.

Make Time for Relaxation

Revision is only one part of preparing for exams. Make sure your child has enough time for sleep, exercise, hobbies and play. Helping children develop a healthy attitude towards learning can benefit them both during their exams and beyond.

 

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