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.
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
11 Plus Creative Writing Book 2
This workbook contains tips, tricks and skills for the creative writing aspect of the 11+ exam. Suitable for independent and grammar schools. Contains debate writing, character descriptions, settings, story writing and more.
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New 11 Plus Test 6: Ages 10-11
This resource contains paper 6, a realistic CEM-style 11 plus practice paper, containing mixed questions on maths, including numerical reasoning and spatial skills, verbal reasoning and comprehension. Have used extensively with my tutees in preparing for the CEM and GL tests.
This resource is part of practice papers pack 5: 11 Plus Practice Papers Pack 5
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Back to School Quiz 2020
Editable version included as the last file.
Includes a highly visual powerpoint, with fun animations, current affair topics, and appropriate questions. Also contains an answer sheet for teams to record their answers, certificates, and detailed answers to reflect upon.
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11 Plus Vocabulary in Context
This set of resources contains a highly visual guide to understand what the term ‘vocabulary in context’ really means, and the four main ways to find out what a word means in the context when unsure.
Also includes worksheets (matching up word and sentence, to find the definition), with increasing difficulty.
Great for students who wish to stretch themselves further.
You can find all of our vocabulary resources to prepare for the 11 plus from this bundle: Vocabulary Booster Bundle
11 Plus Comprehension Bundle
This bundle contains over 500 comprehension questions, suitable for students taking the 11 Plus exams (CEM, CSSE, GL, and independent school entrance tests)
New 11 Plus Test 7: Ages 10-11
This resource contains paper 7, a realistic CEM-style 11 plus practice paper, containing mixed questions on maths, including numerical reasoning and spatial skills, verbal reasoning and comprehension. Have used extensively with my tutees in preparing for the CEM and GL tests.
This resource is part of practice papers pack 5: 11 Plus Practice Papers Pack 5
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New 11 Plus Test 3: Ages 10-11
Ages 10-11.
Suitable for all exam boards
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Charles Darwin Fact File and Comprehension
This resource is an effective and fun way to be introduced to key information about Charles Darwin and his life.
Contains 10 questions and detailed mark scheme.
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?
11 Plus Maths Vocabulary List
This resource is the ultimate list to learn all of the key maths terms that your student will come across in the 11 Plus, and in preparation for KS3.
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.
The maths behind the coronavirus unit of work
This resource contains three lessons on the maths behind the coronavirus, useful for students in year five to nine. Each lesson is planned with warm ups (starters), main, and cool downs (plenary), and worksheets to complete in the lesson.
Lesson one focuses on how the economy rapidly changed during this period of time.
Lesson two focuses on vaccines, and how we can use maths to help create the perfect vaccine.
Lesson three focuses on the maths behind social distancing and how we can use data and statistics to back up our points and make factual statements.
This is a perfect opportunity for students to learn some maths beyond the curriculum.
Halloween Quiz
Editable version included as the last file.
Includes a highly visual powerpoint, with fun animations, and Halloween trivia questions. Also contains an answer sheet for teams to record their answers and detailed answers to reflect upon.
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A* Revision Guide for A-Level Economics Edexcel Paper 3
This revision pack is designed to help you achieve top marks in your upcoming A-Level Economics Edexcel Paper 3. This guide includes model questions and full answers tailored to the syllabus, focusing on key microeconomic and macroeconomic synoptic themes. Focusses on topical economic themes which have the potential of coming up in this year’s exam. Around 20 full length questions.
AQA GCSE Geography Paper 2 Revision Pack - Perfect for Exam Prep
I have crafted model questions and answers just in time for the upcoming AQA GCSE Geography Paper 2 with this comprehensive revision pack, tailored specifically for the “Challenges in the Human Environment” section. Designed to cover all aspects of the specification, this resource offers a detailed exploration of key topics through exam-style questions and model answers.
Includes short answer questions, 6 markers and 9 markers all with detailed model answers.
Complete Syllabus Coverage: From Urban Issues and Challenges to Economic Development and Resource Management, every topic is thoroughly addressed to ensure you don’t miss a thing.
Practical Exam Questions and Answers: Prepare with potential exam questions and exemplary answers to understand how to construct high-scoring responses.
Relevant Case Studies: Includes up-to-date examples from various global contexts to enhance understanding and application of geographical concepts.
Skill Enhancement: Boost your exam performance with guidance on data analysis, critical thinking, and evaluative writing- critical in the exam.
Directly aligned with the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
Perfectly timed for last-minute preparation, helping you walk into the exam room ready and assured.
This resource contains paper 1, a realistic CEM-style 11 plus practice paper, containing mixed questions on maths, including numerical reasoning and spatial skills, verbal reasoning and comprehension. Have used extensively with my tutees in preparing for the CEM and GL tests.
Also contains angles and BIDMAS revision sheets.
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