English and Maths
VR and NVR
Non Verbal Reasoning: Solving problems using visual patterns and shapes.
Verbal Reasoning: Solving problems using words and written information.
Year 4 and 5
The GL Assessment 11+ is designed to assess a range of skills that are important for success at secondary school. The assessment may include English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Each section tests a different combination of knowledge, understanding, problem-solving ability and logical thinking.
Together, the subjects below provide a broader picture of a child’s academic ability, reasoning skills, problem-solving skills and readiness for selective secondary education.
English
Reading and language skills are assessed through comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Children may need to understand a passage, identify word meanings, complete sentences or select the correct grammatical form.
Maths
Key areas of the primary curriculum are covered, including number, arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, geometry and data. Questions assess both mathematical knowledge and the ability to solve problems quickly and accurately.
Verbal Reasoning
Children are assessed on how well they understand and work with words and information. Questions may cover vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, word relationships, sequences, codes and logical problems.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
This area focuses on shapes, patterns and visual information. Children may need to complete sequences, solve analogies, identify relationships or find missing shapes, testing their ability to recognise patterns and apply logical thinking.
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test ("Bucks Test") is set by GL Assessment and administered by Buckinghamshire Council. Two combined papers cover Verbal, Non-Verbal and mMathematical skills, sat at the very start of Year 6's autumn term. Most Bucks state-school pupils are entered automatically; families elsewhere must register.
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