11+ Maths

Likely Topics Covered in the GL 11+ Maths Exam

  • 1. Number and Arithmetic

    Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (including multi-step problems).

    Fractions, decimals, and percentages (conversion and operations).

    Negative numbers (basic operations).

    Factors, multiples, and prime numbers.

    Rounding and estimating.

    Order of operations (BODMAS/BIDMA

  • 2. Algebra

    Simple equations and solving for unknowns.

    Patterns, sequences, and nth terms.

    Substitution into expressions.

    Inequalities (basic understanding).

  • 3. Geometry

    Properties of 2D and 3D shapes (e.g., angles, sides, faces, edges, vertices).

    Symmetry and reflection.

    Perimeter, area, and volume calculations.

    Angles (including triangles, straight lines, and around a point).

    Co-ordinates in one and two quadrants.

  • 4. Data Handling

    Reading and interpreting graphs (bar charts, pie charts, line graphs, pictograms).

    Mean, mode, median, and range.

    Probability (basic understanding, such as likelihood an understanding of fractions, percentages, decimals and chance in.)

  • 5. Measurement

    Converting between units (e.g., cm to m, g to kg).

    Time (reading clocks, calculating durations, timetables).

    Money problems, including change and multi-step word problems.es here

  • 6. Word Problems and Reasoning

    Applying maths skills to real-life situations.

    Multi-step problems that require logic and reasoning.

    Understanding mathematical vocabulary and interpreting instructions.

    Logic-based puzzles.

    Identifying patterns and relationships.

    Spatial reasoning.

  • 7. Ratio and Proportion

    Simple ratios and proportions.

    Scaling up and down.

    Sharing in a given ratio.

    Recipe problems

  • Fractions, Decimals and percentages

    Fractions:

    Simplify fractions to their simplest form.

    Convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions.

    Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions (including by whole numbers).

    Find a fraction of a quantity (e.g., 14\frac{1}{4} of 20).

  • Decimals:

    Understand place value (tenths, hundredths, thousandths).

    Convert between decimals and fractions or percentages.

    Perform operations: add, subtract, multiply, divide.

    Round decimals to a specified number of decimal places or whole numbers.

    Percentages:

    Recognise percentages as "out of 100".

    Convert between percentages, fractions, and decimals (e.g., 25%=14=0.2525\% = \frac{1}{4} = 0.25).

    Calculate percentages of amounts (e.g., 10% of 50 = 5).

    Solve percentage increase/decrease problems.

    Applications:

    Solve word problems using fractions, decimals, or percentages.

    Compare and order fractions, decimals, and percentages.

    Link to ratios and proportions for sharing amounts or scaling.

Preparation Tips for the GL 11+ Maths Exam

Master Key Stage 2 Topics: Ensure a strong grasp of the Year 5 and Year 6 curriculum.

  1. Practice Mental Maths: Quick calculations are essential to save time.

  2. Work on Problem-Solving Skills: Use past papers and challenging problems to build reasoning skills.

  3. Familiarise with the Test Format: Practice using multiple-choice questions and timed conditions.

  4. Revise Weak Areas: Identify and focus on areas where improvement is needed.

  5. Use Practice Papers: GL-specific practice papers are a great resource to simulate the test environment.