Mathematics

What will you be testing my child on in Mathematics?

The KSOL tests for Mathematics cover all the topics that will be necessary to get your child ready for 11+ exams. They will need to have basic knowledge and understanding of the following topics:

  1. Standard addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
  2. Fractions
  3. Algebra
  4. Percentages
  5. Place value
  6. Ratio
  7. Unequal sharing
  8. Area and perimeter
  9. Averages, mean, mode & median
  10. Bases
  11. Decimals
  12. Factors
  13. Money
  14. Numbers: prime, even, odd, square numbers, square root, number patterns
  15. Convert numbers to words
  16. Number sequences
  17. Sets and Venn diagrams
  18. Speed, time & distance
  19. Unitary method
  20. Volume
  21. Understanding the use of brackets
  22. Angles
  23. Shapes and their properties
  24. Rhombus, kite, parallelogram etc
  25. Symmetry
  26. Maps and scales
  27. Tables & data handling
  28. Route diagrams
  29. Lowest common multiples
  30. Time

Our tests are designed to help your child start from a basic level and progress up to the levels required by the 11+ exams. We provide step-by-step guidance on how to tackle these questions with helpful tips and techniques to remember. Don't forget the use of the KSOL centres where you will receive face-to-face contact with our qualified teachers.

A useful tip is to ensure your child knows their multiplication tables like the back of their hand. Start right now and test them every day until you feel they are confident enough to answer 144 questions in 10 minutes - that's what we will require them to do eventually!