An 11+ virgin
Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:42 pm
Hello
I've just come across your site and discovered how woefully unprepared I am! My son has just entered year 5, so will be taking the 11+ next year. He is the youngest in his year (28.8.99). His SATS and NFER results indicate a pass, but like a lot of boys of his age, he is bright, but finds it incredibly hard to focus and get on with the task in hand.
We are considering a tutor, but have found that most are fully booked. One that was recommended has offered to spend 3 hours with me to teach me how to home tutor.
I am concerned that he won't focus with me. He gets frustrated and then upset, which I believe he won't do with a tutor.
When I tried to discuss the tutor option with him tonight he was incredibly upset, and said he didn't want to pass, and that he would deliberatly make mistakes so he failed! Up until now he has been keen to go to a grammar school.
I don't know what to do now.
Should I press on anyway?
How successful is home tutoring?
Should I just forget about it, and let him enjoy his childhood without any pressure?
Any thoughts would be welcome.
I've just come across your site and discovered how woefully unprepared I am! My son has just entered year 5, so will be taking the 11+ next year. He is the youngest in his year (28.8.99). His SATS and NFER results indicate a pass, but like a lot of boys of his age, he is bright, but finds it incredibly hard to focus and get on with the task in hand.
We are considering a tutor, but have found that most are fully booked. One that was recommended has offered to spend 3 hours with me to teach me how to home tutor.
I am concerned that he won't focus with me. He gets frustrated and then upset, which I believe he won't do with a tutor.
When I tried to discuss the tutor option with him tonight he was incredibly upset, and said he didn't want to pass, and that he would deliberatly make mistakes so he failed! Up until now he has been keen to go to a grammar school.
I don't know what to do now.
Should I press on anyway?
How successful is home tutoring?
Should I just forget about it, and let him enjoy his childhood without any pressure?
Any thoughts would be welcome.