11 plus worksheets
Commas revision
A useful commas worksheet for KS2 children, created by an experienced educator.
Commas are used to separate parts of a sentence (they are usually inserted before a connective, but not always). They are also used when lists of adjectives are put before a noun. They are also used on either side of a drop-in clause. Put the commas in where you think they should go in this passage.
Commas are used to separate parts of a sentence (they are usually inserted before a connective, but not always). They are also used when lists of adjectives are put before a noun. They are also used on either side of a drop-in clause. Put the commas in where you think they should go in this passage.
Colons revision
Colons are used in sentences when a fact or a list is being presented. Look at these sentences. Where do you think the colon should go?
Calculating the area of parallelograms and triangles
To work out the area of a triangle, we use the formula: area = ½ x base x height. See if you can calculate the areas of these triangles.
Brackets revision
Brackets are used to separate off an extra piece of information in a sentence. Without the information in the brackets, the sentence would still make sense. Look at these sentences. Where do you think the brackets should go?
Adverbs revision
An adverb modifies a verb (explains how it is being done). Adverbs usually end in -ly. Look at these sentences. What adverbs could you add to them?
Adding and subtracting negative numbers
To add and subtract negative numbers, it’s helpful to use a number line. See if you can complete these sums using the number lines.
Prime numbers
A prime number is a number greater than 1 that cannot be divided evenly (with no remainder) by any number other than itself or 1. Look at this 100 number square. Can you circle all the prime numbers on it?
Answering questions on a line graph
A line graph is used to show a trend over a number of days or hours. It is plotted as a series of points, joined with straight lines. Look at this line graph showi the temperature every day of last week at noon and see if you can answer the questions.
Proportion puzzle
Last year, Mrs Powell played some board games with her class. She had five groups of 4 in her class. Each group of four children needed different objects to play the game. This year Mrs Powell has five groups of 6 in her class. Work out how many of each object each group will need to play the game. How many of each object will be needed for the entire class?
Angles in a triangle
The three inside angles in a triangle always add up to 180 degrees. Can you work out what the following angles are, WITHOUT a protractor?
Square numbers
When you multiply a number by itself, the result is a square number. Cut out these cards and see if you can pick out the square numbers.
Angles around a point
A full turn is 360 degrees, so the angles around a point always add up to 360 degrees. Can you look at these diagrams and work out what the missing angles are, WITHOUT using a protractor?
Identifying silent letters
All of these words contain a silent letter. This means that the sound of that letter is not made when the word is spoken. Cut out the words above. Can you arrange them into the correct lists below and stick them down?
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning: an introduction
If your child is in the last years of primary school you might be thinking about selection tests like the Eleven Plus and how to prepare for them. To help you decide on your approach we've put together an introduction to verbal and non-verbal reasoning, with expert tips, advice and practice questions and answers for you and your child.
Improper fractions and mixed numbers
In this teacher-created Year 6 worksheet, your child will learn about improper fraction and mixed numbers, with examples, questions and answers.
24-hour clock timetable
This worksheet helps children practise using the 24-hour clock and interpreting timetables.
Decimal multiplication practice
A worksheet for children to use their skills to practise multiplying a decimal number by a one-digit number.
Using adjectives for effect
Different adjectives can completely transform a piece of writing, as your child will find out when they write two contradictory reviews of a pop concert. Will they judge the singer as 'cool' or 'cold'?
Apostrophes revision
A revision worksheet to remind your child of the rules of correct apostrophe use. Can they reword sentences to show they understand when an apostrophe indicates belonging and when it's used to show that letters have been taken out of a word?
Using alliterative adjectives and nouns
This worksheet explains alliteration and gives examples of alliterative nouns and adjectives. Children are then encouraged to write their own alliterative sentences.