We provide a diverse range of high-quality educational resources tailored to students' needs. Specialising in materials for the 11 plus exam, our platform offers a comprehensive selection of study revision notes, practice papers, and learning materials. Magical Minds Learning is dedicated to providing accessible, quality educational tools to everyone.
We provide a diverse range of high-quality educational resources tailored to students' needs. Specialising in materials for the 11 plus exam, our platform offers a comprehensive selection of study revision notes, practice papers, and learning materials. Magical Minds Learning is dedicated to providing accessible, quality educational tools to everyone.
Make 11 Plus fun! Issue 2
This magazine is perfect for parents and students preparing for the 11 Plus examination. It is suitable for all exam boards from CEM to GL. The activities are designed to be fun for the students whilst also providing valuable practice and methods handy for the real day.
Includes:
Aims and goals for the student
A plan to follow (detailed) for year 5 (grammar school exams) and 6 (independent school examinations)
Mathematical jokes sent in from Issue 1
Helpful tips from parents and students sent in
Ideas on how to learn vocabulary effectively, with goals and questions to answer
A vocabulary booster word search, with follow up questions
6 creative writing prompts, with lots of tips and examples to follow. An explanation of how to structure your writing
Fractions, decimals, and percentage flashcards
How to tackle maths questions with unused information
Sudokus, mazes and puzzles
A practice cloze with advanced vocabulary
An activity on rotational symmetry, with visual aesthetically pleasing graphics
An interview with a parent whose child passed the 11 Plus exam
A vocabulary booster crossword
A fun shuffled sentence activity
Synonyms exercises, with an explanation how to learn your new vocabulary in a fun way
Questions to ask at an open day, a brief about what open days are about
A ‘continue the story’ exercise
Pascal triangle activities
Maths limericks
A vocabulary list
Data maths questions - explanation how to interpret data
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11 Plus CEM Comprehension 10 Minute Tests
Includes 100+ full length multi-choice questions.
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Ratio (Complete lesson, flashcards, quizzes, etc…
Includes:
An editable powerpoint, with aims, targets, past paper questions from UKMT and SATs
Equivalent ratio flashcards
Ratio table worksheets
A ratio full length test
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This magazine is perfect for teachers, students, and parents preparing for the national curriculum tests. The activities are designed to be fun whilst also providing valuable practice and methods handy for the real day.
Includes:
Detailed introduction on what the SATs examinations are, and what is in the tests
An interview with a student who took the exams in 2019
Reading recommendations for students who want to improve their comprehension and vocabulary skills
FAQs about reading for SATs, understanding of the book, motivation, how long to read, etc…
Explanation on why is it important to read, and how can you find a book which is interesting
Vocabulary booster word search
Fraction flashcards
Tips on how to improve your speed when dealing with fractions
Four rules of number speed test
Further thinking questions about four rules of number, inverse operation, and fractions
Skimming and scanning
How to improve your comprehension skills
Sudokus to help with reasoning, tip and tricks how to become better
Maze, tips and tricks to become better
Hidden messages
Letter tiles
Number blocks
Cryptograms
Double puzzles
Maths squares
SATs preparation timetable
Revision tips from students who took the SATs exams in 2019
Onomatopoeia fun creative writing exercises
Prompts for tasks to complete on onomatopoeia
How to include onomatopoeia in your creative writing to make it more interesting
Types of recounts
Why recounts are fun
Examples of personal recounts
Continuation of recounts to make a story activities
Ratio tables exercises
Quick fire quiz on topics covered in issue 1
New 11 Plus Test 3: Ages 10-11
Ages 10-11.
Suitable for all exam boards
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11 Plus Mock Test 2
Suitable for ages 10-11, this mock test is great practice for the real exam.
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Summer Vocabulary Challenge
Are you ready to commit for twenty five days, to extremely boost your vocabulary knowledge?
This challenge contains fun activities to complete each day, including word searches, crosswords, vocabulary lists to learn, synonyms, antonyms, and word association exercises.
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11 Plus Maths Warm Ups
This resource contains 25 starter/plenary activities which can be used at the start or end of a session, focussed on core skills required for the exam. Suitable for both the classroom/tutoring environment and at home.
GCSE History- all exam boards
This resource contains both a powerpoint and an extremely detailed set of notes on how the Depression helped the Nazis rise to power. The notes are in a question-answer style form, for aided memory retention and self testing. Can easily be transferred to flashcards(e.g. quizlet or anki). ideal for teaching or revision.
The following key questions are covered:
Wall Street Crash
What was life like in the Depression?
How did the Depression weaken the Weimar government?
How did these problems help the Nazis?
I’ve used this resource with my GCSE English students studying Much Ado, covering the major themes of the play. Ideal as a revision resource, in the classroom, or as a prompt for essay questions. Inbuilt into this is context, language analysis ranging around the whole play, hitting all the assessment objectives required in the exam.
Themes included:
Social Class
Honour
Love
Deception
Nothing and Noting
How is [theme] presented in the play?
A short comprehension on micro-organsims, designed for year 3/4 students.
You may also be interested in: the 11+ comprhension bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/11-plus-comprehension-bundle-12362117
the essentials bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-ultimate-11-bundle-11832094
11 Plus Maths Practice Papers Bundle
This bundle contains all of our maths practice papers which can be used in preparation for the 11 Plus - suitable for all exam boards.
You may also be interested in our:
Maths Bundle
Maths Cheat Sheets
11+ Essentials Bundle
Macbeth Exam Questions GCSE
This resource contains ten specimen exam style essay questions on Macbeth, with extracts. They lend for perfect practice in the run up to mock exams and the 2021 real GCSEs. These questions in particular mimic the AQA exam board. However, they are also useful for other major exam boards covering the text.
11 Plus Independent Schools Interview Guide with 50 Mock Questions and Brainteasers, with full example answers high level
This comprehensive 11 Plus Independent Schools Interview Guide is designed to help students prepare for the admissions interview process at top independent schools. The guide provides:
In-Depth Preparation Tips: Offering insights into how to research schools, stay updated on current affairs, and practice speaking with confidence.
Common Interview Questions: Detailed questions covering personal, academic, and extracurricular interests, with high-level sample answers that demonstrate strong communication and reasoning skills.
Brainteasers and Problem-Solving Questions: A selection of logic-based and creative-thinking questions designed to test critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Each brainteaser includes step-by-step explanations to help students approach abstract problems effectively.
Abstract and Thought-Provoking Questions: Encourages students to engage with questions that assess their creativity, imagination, and ability to reflect on leadership, ethics, and hypothetical scenarios.
This resource not only familiarises students with typical questions but also helps them develop skills in answering thoughtfully, giving them the confidence to excel in their interview. Suitable for students applying to high-achieving independent schools.
11 Plus Interview Preparation
Independent School Interview Guide
11+ Interview Questions and Answers
Brainteasers for 11 Plus Interviews
How to Ace 11+ Interviews
Top 11 Plus Interview Tips
Essay Plans:
15 comprehensive essay plans addressing popular AQA GCSE-style questions. Each plan provides clear, structured guidance on how to approach the question, including:
Introduction: How to introduce the topic and address the question.
Main Body: Suggested paragraph breakdowns, key quotes, and detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s use of language, structure, and form.
Conclusion: How to wrap up the essay while connecting ideas back to the core themes and characters.
This guide goes beyond surface-level revision. It will:
Teach You How to Analyse Quotes Effectively: Every key quote from Macbeth is broken down into its language, structure, and meaning. We’ll show you not just what the quote means but how it works on a technical level.
Provide In-Depth Character and Theme Analysis: You’ll learn to understand each character’s development and how the main themes interlink throughout the play. This will help you build sophisticated arguments in your essays.
Sample Essays and Essay Plans: You’ll have access to high-quality essay examples and detailed essay plans for the most common exam questions. Practice these to perfect your technique.
Offer Exam-Specific Tips: Every section of this guide is written with the AQA GCSE exam criteria in mind, ensuring that you understand exactly how to meet each assessment objective.
Everything you need to succeed, covering themes, characters, scene by scene in detail geared exactly towards the AQA exam. Aiming for a grade 9
GCSE Maths Edexcel Grade 9 Practice Paper
This Grade 9 targeted practice paper is packed with 40 challenging word problems, each set in a Halloween theme. Covering geometry, algebra, trigonometry, probability, sequences, and more, this paper tests advanced GCSE skills with spooky scenarios. Ideal for high achievers! Contains answers
Get ready for spooky learning with this Halloween-themed GCSE Edexcel Biology Practice Paper! Perfect for Grade 9 students, this resource contains 30 challenging exam-style questions covering key Edexcel specification topics such as cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and more. Designed to engage and stretch high-achieving students, each question weaves in Halloween-themed scenarios, from vampires and zombies to haunted forests, making revision fun and memorable. With a complete answer section included, this is an ideal resource for revision, mock exams, or in-class challenges. Perfect for teachers looking to engage students with a seasonal twist on biology!
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