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Aditya
Aditya's computer science training at Georgia Tech and Michigan built around algorithmic thinking — breaking a big problem into smaller, solvable pieces — which is exactly the skill that separates strong Eleven Plus performers on multi-step word problems and number sequences. He teaches students to ...
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master's/Graduate
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2+ years
Prashanti
Prashanti's competition math experience gives her a sharp eye for the pattern-recognition and number sequence questions that trip up most Eleven Plus candidates — she teaches students to spot the underlying rule before testing every possibility. Her computer science background also means she natural...
University of Windsor
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Shivansh
Shivansh's data science concentration within his mathematics degree means he thinks naturally in patterns and sequences — the exact skill that unlocks some of the trickiest Eleven Plus questions, from number series to logic-based word problems. Three years of tutoring students across a wide age rang...
University of British Columbia
Bachelor
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2+ years
Prem Irudayaraj
The Eleven Plus maths section rewards speed and flexibility — students need to move confidently between fractions, ratios, sequences, and multi-step word problems under time pressure. Prem approaches each topic by teaching the underlying logic first, then drilling timed practice so students recogniz...
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Bachelors
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9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
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Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
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University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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6+ years
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Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students preparing for the Eleven Plus often find algebra, fractions, and multi-step word problems most challenging. Many struggle with the transition from primary-level arithmetic to more abstract reasoning, particularly when working with ratios, percentages, and problem-solving that requires multiple operations. Additionally, geometry questions involving angles, area, and perimeter—especially when combined with algebraic thinking—trip up many candidates who haven't built strong foundational visualization skills.
Timing is crucial—the Eleven Plus Maths paper typically requires working through 40+ questions in 40-45 minutes, leaving only about a minute per question. A tutor can teach you to identify quick-win problems versus time-consuming ones, practice strategic skipping and returning to harder questions, and build the mental speed needed through timed practice sets. This approach prevents students from getting stuck on one difficult question and running out of time for easier marks later.
The Eleven Plus features multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank, and increasingly, problem-solving scenarios that require written working. Each format tests slightly different skills—multiple choice rewards quick elimination of wrong answers, while problem-solving demands clear reasoning and accurate calculation. A tutor can expose you to all these formats early, teach you how to decode what each question is really asking, and help you understand why certain answers are traps designed to catch common mistakes.
The best way is through diagnostic practice tests that pinpoint exactly which topics or question types trip you up—whether it's mental arithmetic speed, fraction manipulation, or logical reasoning with numbers. A tutor can analyze your practice test results to spot patterns (e.g., "you always struggle with ratio questions" or "you make careless errors under time pressure") and create a targeted study plan that focuses on those specific weaknesses rather than reviewing everything equally.
Most students benefit from consistent, focused practice over 3-6 months rather than cramming—typically 3-4 sessions per week with a mix of topic-specific drills and full timed practice papers. Early sessions should build confidence on weaker topics, while later sessions emphasize full papers under exam conditions to build stamina and timing skills. A tutor can structure this progression, adjust difficulty as you improve, and ensure you're practicing the right things at the right time rather than randomly working through past papers.
Anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared or encountering unfamiliar question types on test day. Regular tutoring builds genuine confidence through mastery—you'll see yourself improve measurably on practice papers, learn that mistakes are learning opportunities, and develop a toolkit of strategies for when you feel stuck. Tutors also help you practice staying calm under timed pressure, which reduces the shock of the real exam and lets you access the knowledge you've built.
Many Eleven Plus questions test whether you can perform calculations quickly without a calculator—mental arithmetic speed directly impacts how many questions you can attempt in the time available. Students who struggle with times tables, quick division, or mental percentage calculations waste precious minutes on basic steps, leaving less time for harder reasoning questions. A tutor can help you build automaticity with core calculations through targeted drills and teach you mental shortcuts (like multiplying by 25 or finding 15% quickly) that save seconds on every question.
Word problems require you to extract the relevant information, decide which operations to use, and execute them correctly—often in the wrong order or with unnecessary data included. A tutor teaches a systematic approach: read the question carefully, underline what you're asked to find, identify which numbers matter, break the problem into steps, and check your answer makes sense. Practice with increasingly complex scenarios helps you recognize patterns (e.g., "this is really a ratio problem disguised as a story") and builds the confidence to tackle unfamiliar contexts on test day.
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