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01Take the Quiz Now 02What Topics Are Covered 03How Hard Is 11+ Maths? 04How to Read Your Score 05Why Maths Matters So Much 06Top 7 Maths Tips 07How It Works 08FAQ 0915 Practice Questions

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Number · Fractions · Percentages · Ratio · Geometry · Word Problems · Data & Statistics

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Topics Covered

What's Tested in 11+ Maths

Our quiz mirrors the topics most commonly tested by GL Assessment — the main 11+ exam boards used across England.

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Number & Place Value

Ordering, rounding, factors, multiples, primes, squares, cubes and negative numbers.

Rounding Primes Negatives

Fractions, Decimals & %

Converting between forms, adding/subtracting fractions, percentage increase & decrease, finding % of amounts.

Fractions Percentages Decimals

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Geometry & Measures

Area, perimeter, volume, angle rules, symmetry, coordinates and units of measure.

Area Angles Volume

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Word Problems

Multi-step reasoning questions that test whether children can apply maths to real-world situations under time pressure.

Multi-step Reasoning

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Data & Statistics

Reading tables, bar charts, line graphs and pie charts; calculating mean, median, mode and range.

Averages Graphs

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Ratio & Proportion

Simplifying ratios, dividing quantities, scaling recipes and direct proportion problems.

Ratio Scaling

The Challenge

How Hard Is 11+ Maths?

It's tougher than the Year 6 SATs curriculum — and speed matters just as much as accuracy.

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Speed Under Pressure

Most GL papers allow under 60 seconds per question. Children who haven't practised timed conditions often run out of time, even if they know the method.

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Above-Curriculum Content

Topics like ratio, proportion, algebra and complex fractions appear in 11+ papers but are only partially covered in Year 5/6 classrooms.

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No Method Marks

Multiple-choice format means only the final answer counts. A small arithmetic slip costs the full mark — making accuracy training essential.

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Mixed-Format Questions

CEM papers mix maths with data interpretation and worded problems in the same section, requiring children to switch mental gears rapidly.

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How to Read Your Score

Use this rough guide to understand where your child stands and what to focus on next.

Score Band	What It Means	Next Step
90–100%	Excellent — ready for exam-pace timed papers	Move to full mock tests & harder VR/NVR topics
70–89%	Strong — solid foundations with a few gaps	Identify weak topics, drill timed practice sets
50–69%	Developing — core methods understood but speed is low	Daily 15-min maths practice + topic-by-topic revision
Below 50%	Needs structured support on core topics	Consider a tutor or our 11+ Mastery Course

Remember: A single quiz is a snapshot, not a verdict. Children improve dramatically with consistent, targeted practice over 3–6 months.

The Big Picture

Why Maths Matters So Much

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It's 25–50% of the Paper

In most GL papers, maths makes up roughly a quarter to half the total marks. Strong maths scores act as a significant buffer across the whole exam.

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It Underpins VR & NVR

Many Verbal Reasoning question types (number series, codes) and Non-Verbal Reasoning patterns draw directly on numerical reasoning skills.

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Fastest to Improve

Unlike comprehension or creative writing, maths skills respond quickly to targeted practice. Most children see measurable gains within 4–6 weeks.

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Separates Top Performers

At selective schools, the difference between pass and fail often comes down to 2–3 marks. A polished maths section is frequently the deciding factor.

Study Strategy

Top 7 11+ Maths Tips

From our tutors who've helped hundreds of children gain grammar school places.

Learn times tables cold. Up to 12×12 should be instant recall — no counting on fingers. This alone saves 3–5 minutes on a typical paper.

Master fraction–decimal–percentage conversions. Know that ¼ = 0.25 = 25%, ⅓ ≈ 0.33 = 33.3%, ⅛ = 0.125 = 12.5% without needing to calculate.

Practise under timed conditions weekly. Accuracy without speed is not enough. Use a stopwatch and replicate exam pacing from at least 8 weeks out.

Skip and come back. Teach your child to mark tricky questions and move on. Coming back with a fresh eye often unlocks the answer in seconds.

Estimate before calculating. A quick mental estimate catches careless errors before they happen — especially on long multiplication and division.

Draw diagrams for geometry. Even a rough sketch for area/volume and angle questions dramatically reduces errors and speeds up problem-solving.

Review every mistake — don't just re-do. Understanding why an answer was wrong matters more than getting the right answer on a second attempt.

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How the Quiz Works

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Exam-style maths questions, multiple choice. Work through at your own pace or beat the timer for extra challenge.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, completely free — no subscription, no payment, no account required. Just open and play.

The quiz is written to suit both GL Assessment and CEM 11+ formats. The topic range and style covers the areas most commonly tested by both boards, including those used in Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey and London selective schools.

Primarily Year 5 and Year 6 (ages 9–11). Some questions go slightly beyond the Year 6 curriculum to reflect real 11+ difficulty. Year 4 children who are preparing early may find sections of it challenging — which is useful feedback in itself.

Yes. In fact, we'd recommend retaking it after a period of targeted revision to measure progress. Seeing a score improve from 55% to 80% over 6 weeks is hugely motivating for children.

When you join using the group code (46650225) at wayground.com/join, your child's score appears on a live leaderboard alongside other participants. It updates in real time as quizzes are submitted — a great motivator for competitive children.

Go through each wrong answer together. Ask your child to explain their reasoning — often you'll spot a systematic error (like confusing area with perimeter, or misreading a percentage question) that's worth fixing before it appears on the real paper. Then look at our 11+ Mastery Courses or book a place on one of our mock exams for a full diagnostic report.

Advanced Practice

15 Advanced 11+ Maths Questions

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Questions answered correctly

Question 1 of 15 — Algebra

Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 28

Question 2 of 15 — Fractions

Calculate: 4¾ − 1⅝

Question 3 of 15 — Reverse Percentages

After a 20% discount, a jacket costs £48. What was the original price?

Question 4 of 15 — Ratio

Amara and Ben share £360 in the ratio 5 : 4. How much does Amara receive?

Question 5 of 15 — Composite Area

An L-shaped garden is made from two rectangles. Rectangle A is 10 m × 6 m. Rectangle B is 4 m × 3 m and is cut away from one corner. What is the area of the L-shape?

Tip: Find the full rectangle area first, then subtract the cut-away piece.

Question 6 of 15 — Speed, Distance, Time

A train travels 195 km at an average speed of 65 km/h. How long does the journey take?

Question 7 of 15 — LCM & HCF

What is the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 18?

Question 8 of 15 — Number Sequences

What is the next term in this sequence? 2, 6, 18, 54, ___

Question 9 of 15 — Volume

A cuboid has length 8 cm, width 5 cm and height 3 cm. What is its volume?

Question 10 of 15 — Angles

What is the sum of the interior angles of a hexagon?

Formula: Sum of interior angles = (n − 2) × 180°, where n = number of sides.

Question 11 of 15 — Probability

A bag contains 4 red, 6 blue and 2 green counters. One counter is picked at random. What is the probability it is not red?

Question 12 of 15 — Powers & Roots

What is the value of √144 + 2³?

Question 13 of 15 — Multi-Step Word Problem

A cinema sells adult tickets for £9.50 and child tickets for £6. A family buys 2 adult and 3 child tickets and pays with a £50 note. How much change do they receive?

Question 14 of 15 — Negative Numbers & BODMAS

Calculate: −3 × (4 − 7) + 12 ÷ 4

Question 15 of 15 — Direct Proportion

A recipe for 12 biscuits uses 180 g of flour. How much flour is needed to make 20 biscuits?

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