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Northern Ireland 11 Plus Exam Format

Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:04 pm
by forumadmin
There are two formats of exams in Northern Ireland, set by GL Assessment and AQE.

GL ASSESSMENT

The GL Assessment (formerly NFER) 11 Plus Exams:

Test Date(s): November 21 with supplementary date December 12:

Results Date: February 6th, 2010

Subjects & Format:
English – Multiple Choice – 50 minutes – 65 Questions – inc. 3 passages
Mathematics – Multiple Choice – 45 Minutes – 45 Questions
Note: Short Practice before each paper and a short break between papers.

Answer sheet: resembles National Lottery Ticket.

Marking: By Computer

Grade Structure: A, B1, B2, C1, C2 or D.

Fee: FREE

AQE

The AQE 11 Plus Exams:

Test Dates: November & December

Results Date:

Subjects & Format:
Pupils will sit up to 3 tests in English and Maths in November & December.
English (Poem, Prose Passage), Maths and Basic Skills.

Answer Booklet: Write answers in pencil inside the book. Additional rough paper will be supplied but must be handed in with the answer booklet.

Venue: At the grammar school.

Marking: At two local centres.

Grade Structure:

Fee: £35-00

Practice Papers – Follow the link below to Belfast Telegraph website:
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