insideKENT Magazine Issue 96 - March 2020 | Page 144

IN ASSOCIATION WITH
EDUCATION
PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR THE PRE-TEST
AND COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMS
YOU’VE CHOSEN THE RIGHT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD –
NOW HELP THEM PASS THE EXAMS WITH GALORE PARK.
Part of the process of your child applying for an
independent senior school for entry at 11 or 13 is to
pass the required entrance exams. There are a
number of different exams your child may need to
take. Check with your senior school of choice to find
out which exams your child will need to prepare for.
The idea of exams can seem a little daunting but
Galore Park have all the resources your child needs
to achieve exam success – we’re also endorsed by
the ISEB and are recommended by schools and
industry experts!
Make a plan
It’s never too early to start preparing. After school
activities, homework and social events can sometimes
take priority so it’s important to make a plan and
organise revision schedules with your child – that
way they won’t be doing all of their revision at the
last minute and causing unnecessary stress. A carefully
planned revision schedule should also include regular
breaks and other non-revision activities to give a
good balance. Research has shown that regular
breaks, fresh air and good sleep will help your child
to remember important information they have been
revising. It’s also great for their mental health and
wellbeing.
Use the right resources
Galore Park’s trusted Common Entrance and pre-
test series, produced in conjunction with tutors,
independent school teachers, test writers and specialist
authors, represents a wave of publishing specifically
designed to support children and their parents
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through entrance exams for independent schools.
We have a great range of revision guides, workbooks,
and practice papers which are ideal for helping your
child familiarise themselves with the exam, practise
their technique and build confidence so they feel
prepared on the exam day.
Our revision resources uniquely cover the wide range
of questions that typically occur in the tests and, as
your child works through the series, they are
challenged with different formats to develop
familiarity in dealing with different questions
presented in a variety of ways.
We regularly share top revision tips, news and special
offers via our free eUpdates mailing list. Sign up at
galorepark.co.uk/e-updates to join our list.
Pre-test prep
Many independent schools who accept pupils at 13
are now holding pre-tests for 10-11 year olds to
gauge their academic potential ahead of the 13+
exam. These tests are computerised, multiple choice
exams in English, maths, verbal and non-verbal
reasoning.
We have partnered with Atom Learning who provide
online, adaptive mock tests with more than 20,000
questions in these key areas. What makes Atom
Learning so great for pre-test prep is that its tests
are underpinned by an algorithm that adapts to the
individual pupil’s level in the same way as the real
pre-tests will. As well as providing an opportunity
for children to practise the pre-tests, Atom
Learning’s platform also provides progress reports
which can be viewed by parents and schools to
identify areas which need improving. Atom Learning
also allows pupils to rectify revision gaps
with clear links to relevant revision resources.
Visit galorepark.co.uk/atomlearning for a
10% discount code.
There’s plenty of time for your child to prepare for
their pre-tests and Common Entrance exams and
with the right resources, a clearly organised (but
realistic) revision plan, and support from you, they’ll
build confidence and familiarity – and ultimately
achieve exam success!
For a limited time only, Galore Park is
offering 10% off their revision guides,
workbooks and practice papers with
discount code WU0002545. Offer valid until
30/04/2020.
Visit galorepark.co.uk/inside-kent for more
information.