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 GCSE AQA English Literature revision guide for “Lord of the Flies” is designed to help students achieve a Grade 9 by offering model paragraphs and essay plans that tackle all key themes and characters.
The resource explores significant elements such as symbolism, themes of civilisation vs. savagery, and character dynamics. Ideal for students aiming for Grade 9. Hits on all assessment objectives including context.
(9 pages booklet)
AQA English Language Paper 1 Mock Exam - Halloween Edition!
Perfect for engaging GCSE students this week, this practice paper combines spooky themes with essential skills in reading and writing.
Students analyse a haunting graveyard extract and respond to questions designed to build skills in language analysis, structure, and evaluation.
Section B challenges students to create a vivid description based on a Halloween-themed prompt. Complete with example answers, this resource is ideal for exam practice, seasonal lessons, or homework tasks to boost confidence in English Language skills.
Keywords: AQA English Language, GCSE, Halloween, Paper 1 Mock Exam, reading and writing practice, language analysis, exam prep
This resource contains one English practice paper (mock style). These exam styled papers are specifically designed for the 11 Plus in 2021, useful for all exam boards.
11 Plus Test One
A mock test imitating the real exam. Suitable for all exam boards.
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11+ Year 4 Foundation Course
Starting 11+ prep early can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find resources that are just the right level. As an experienced 11+ tutor, I’ve seen many Year 4 students struggle to find material that challenges them appropriately without being too difficult. That’s why I created this Year 4 Foundation Course, designed specifically to address this gap.
This comprehensive and structured plan offers a well-rounded approach, covering all essential topics to build a solid foundation in preparation for the real 11+ exams. The course focuses on key areas such as mental maths, vocabulary development, spelling, and essential skills, ensuring your child gains the confidence and ability they need to succeed.
Traditional in-person tuition can be costly, so this plan provides the same high-quality instruction at a more affordable price, with all the essential elements covered.
By the end of this course, your child will have a strong foundation, well-prepared for the more advanced stages of 11+ prep.
You can find the plan here
A beginner-friendly guide to HTML, designed for KS3 to GCSE Computer Science students. This handout introduces web development from scratch, assuming no prior knowledge. With step-by-step tutorials, engaging examples, and clear explanations, it’s the perfect resource for students to learn HTML fundamentals and build their first web pages. Ideal for classroom use or self-study.
Contents
Introduction to HTML
Basic Structure of an HTML Document
HTML Document Layout
Essential Tags: <html>, <head>, <title>, <body>
First Webpage: “Hello, World!”
3. Working with Text
Headings and Paragraphs
Line Breaks and Horizontal Lines
Basic Text Formatting: Bold, Italics, and Underline
4. Adding Links and Images
Creating Hyperlinks with <a>
Adding Images with <img>
Using Alt Text for Accessibility
5. Lists in HTML
Ordered and Unordered Lists
Nesting Lists
6. Tables for Organizing Data
Table Structure: <table>, <tr>, <th>, <td>
Creating a Simple Table
Styling Tables with Borders and Width
7. Introduction to CSS Styling
Inline, Internal, and External CSS
Basic CSS Selectors: Elements, Classes, and IDs
Styling Text and Backgrounds
8. Layout and Structure with Divs and Spans
Grouping Content with <div> and <span>
Applying CSS to Divs and Spans
9. HTML5 Semantic Elements
Header, Footer, Section, Article, and Aside
Organizing Content with Semantic Tags
10. Building a Simple Web Page Project
Project Overview: Personal Web Page
Step-by-Step Guide
Adding Basic CSS for Style
11. Debugging HTML and CSS
Common Errors in HTML
Troubleshooting CSS
Using Developer Tools
12. Resources for Practice
Online HTML Editors and Practice Sites
Further Learning Resources
There are two major styles of shuffled sentences that can appear in the 11 plus exam: superfluous word style and rearrange. This resource contains 14 Shuffled sentences exercises (both superfluous word style and rearrange styles) for practice for the 11 plus exam. It’s useful for both CEM and GL assessments.
The circulatory system- a PowerPoint. Contains parts of the circulatory system, what they are used for, the heart, the lungs, parts of blood and interactive exercises. Provokes discussion. KS2 science.
11+ Numerical Reasoning (Maths).
Two numerical reasoning tests - 25 questions each.
Designed for CEM and GL.
Includes answers.
Added extra: BODMAS and Angles revision notes.
GCSE AQA English Literature revision guide for “Romeo and Juliet.” Designed to help students achieve top grades, this resource offers in-depth insights into the play’s key themes, characters, quotations and model essays
Key Features:
Thematic Analysis: Detailed exploration of central themes such as love, fate, conflict, and youth versus age.
Character Profiles: In-depth analysis of main characters with key quotations and interpretations.
Quotations and Analysis: Essential quotations with detailed explanations to support your essays.
Model Essay Paragraphs: Examples of high-quality paragraphs and full essays for different themes, showcasing how to integrate textual evidence and context.
Contextual Information (AO3): Insight into the historical and cultural background of Shakespeare’s time integrated into essay responses.
Practice Essay Questions: A range of questions designed to test your knowledge and analytical skills with model answers
Who is this guide for?
GCSE AQA English Literature Students: Tailored for the AQA syllabus, covering all necessary content for exam success.
Teachers: A valuable resource for lesson planning and providing high-quality revision materials.
Parents: Support your child’s revision with clear, structured content.
Prepare confidently and excel in your GCSE English Literature exams with our “Romeo and Juliet” revision guide.
European Languages Overview - Interactive PowerPoint
Provides a comprehensive overview of various European languages and their cultural impact. Suitable for students of all ages, this 30-slide resource covers languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Greek, Dutch, and Swedish, with detailed tasters into their vocabulary, cultural significance, and fun language facts.
Key Features:
Detailed Language Tasters: Explore common greetings and phrases like “Hello,” “Thank you,” and “How are you?” in multiple European languages.
Cultural Insights: Learn about the global influence of these languages in fields such as art, science, and literature.
Interactive Quizzes: Test your knowledge of each language with engaging quiz questions.
Fun Facts: Discover interesting trivia about the history and uniqueness of each language.
Customizable: Easily adaptable for different educational levels, perfect for assemblies or classroom lessons.
This resource is ideal for celebrating the European Day of Languages, promoting linguistic diversity, and encouraging students to engage with new languages in an enjoyable way.
Perfect for:
Teachers looking for a ready-made assembly or lesson plan on languages.
Schools celebrating European Day of Languages or promoting multicultural awareness.
Language teachers introducing students to the diversity of European languages.
11 Plus Summer Intensive Course
As an experienced tutor, I know how stressful the summer before the 11+ exam can be for both students and parents. The pressure to cram in last-minute revision can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with countless resources and activities to choose from. The key is focused, efficient preparation—without the unnecessary overwhelm.
Our 11 Plus Summer Intensive Course is the perfect solution for students looking to maximise their revision in just four weeks. This structured, affordable program offers a comprehensive plan that doesn’t cost the earth, and provides exactly what students need to succeed:
4 week full plan.
Daily Sessions: Just 1 to 1.5 hours per day, carefully crafted to cover essential activities, practice tests, and focused revision lessons.
Targeted Learning: Each session is designed to reinforce core skills, with booster tasks that address any areas of weakness.
Expert Guidance: With my experience in tutoring 11+ students, I’ve put together a course that will build your child’s confidence and ensure they are fully prepared.
By the end of the course, students will not only have gained valuable knowledge but will also feel confident and ready to tackle the exam with a clear, calm mindset.
2024 11+ CEM Practice Paper
This resource contains one practice paper (mock style) out of a five part series. These exam styled papers are specifically designed for the 11 Plus in 2024, useful for all exam boards.
Nearly always seen in CEM tests.
This resource features ten full-length shuffled sentence tests, expertly crafted to enhance preparation for the 11+ exams.
Designed to challenge and develop students’ understanding of sentence structure, grammar, and logical sequencing.
Provides varied sentence lengths and complexities to mirror the diversity of questions typically encountered in the exam.
Ideal for practising key skills such as syntax, punctuation, and word order—essential components of the 11+ verbal reasoning section.
Perfect for honing the critical thinking and attention to detail needed for success in the exam.
Covers all the content in the Edexcel Economics specification for theme 1 microeconomics. I’ve structured the content in a question answer format. Follows the specification very closely in more detail. Essentially everything you need to know.
Edexcel A Level Economics Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure
11 Plus Summer 4 Week Course Plan
This is the plan to complete for the 4 week summer course.
Now is Summer, the time where students and parents cram for last minute revision for the 11 plus. It can be a really stressful time when you do not know what activities, tests, and what resources to compile, seeing as there are so many out there. Do you sometimes wish something is out there for you, a unique plan which doesn’t cost £100 which isn’t within your budget? Well we have that ‘something’ for you, that thing which is missing in your journey for the 11 plus.
Just for four weeks (yes only for a month), commit for an hour to an hour and a half every day, and you will have completed effective activities, tests, booster task, specific revision lessons all there for you. After the student has finished the course, they will have much more knowledge, feel confident about the exam, most importantly, feel ready.
This resource contains the whole course, you can get it from pressing this link: 11 Plus 4 Weeks Summer Course
11 plus July Crash Course- Get Exam Ready Calendar.
This is a unique plan to help your child succeed in the 11 plus. Each day of July contains exclusive activities and tests to be completed in order. Included are maths, cloze exercises, comprehensions, shuffled sentences, practice papers, word association, vocabulary, spatial awareness and more. We’ve done all the planning for you!
This plan accounts for the whole month of July and will get your child exam ready, and up to speed. It is designed to make sure that the student will work accurately and quickly, which is the key to success the in 11 plus exams. Enjoy!
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