Difficulty of different practice papers advice please
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Difficulty of different practice papers advice please
My child is about to take a late test, and I am querying the difficulty of the papers we have been practicing with, if anyone can advise me please?
Order of difficulty from easiest papers, Nfer Nelson, then The Tutors then Bright Sparks. In fact, scoring 95%+ on the former 2 papers down to 75% on the Bright Sparks hardest ones. I dont think 75% would gain him entry, so bit worried. Wondered if they are known to be more difficult or if he should concentrate on the BS papers now-only got 1 week so dont want to demoralize him!
He has had around 5 weeks to prepare for a 21 type Verbal Reasoning exam, so will let you know how he does, I have had some great advice here thanks for all.
Order of difficulty from easiest papers, Nfer Nelson, then The Tutors then Bright Sparks. In fact, scoring 95%+ on the former 2 papers down to 75% on the Bright Sparks hardest ones. I dont think 75% would gain him entry, so bit worried. Wondered if they are known to be more difficult or if he should concentrate on the BS papers now-only got 1 week so dont want to demoralize him!
He has had around 5 weeks to prepare for a 21 type Verbal Reasoning exam, so will let you know how he does, I have had some great advice here thanks for all.
Dear Hogwarts
The Tutors full papers 1-12 are a very good resource for the middle range of difficulty, stepping up to Bright Sparks and Walsh.
With regard to Nfer, they only contain 15 types of questions. [Types HIKNOS are missing as identified by IPS] Therefore ensure you practice these types whilst completing Nfer tests.
When I proceed from the Tutors there is always a dip in marks, due to the increase in difficulty, explain to your child that the drop is to be expected, but to persevere with the Bright Sparks.
Good Luck.
Patricia
The Tutors full papers 1-12 are a very good resource for the middle range of difficulty, stepping up to Bright Sparks and Walsh.
With regard to Nfer, they only contain 15 types of questions. [Types HIKNOS are missing as identified by IPS] Therefore ensure you practice these types whilst completing Nfer tests.
When I proceed from the Tutors there is always a dip in marks, due to the increase in difficulty, explain to your child that the drop is to be expected, but to persevere with the Bright Sparks.
Good Luck.
Patricia
I tried the Walsh papers last year and the children found them harder than all other types I own so, while you might use them as practice, I wouldn't necessarily take his final score as meaningful.
In fact, in the last week before an exam I tend to avoid letting the children know scores unless they are good.
In fact, in the last week before an exam I tend to avoid letting the children know scores unless they are good.
Could someone please explain the difference between susan daughtrey's verbal reasoning multiple choices pack 1 and 2 and the bright sparks series. I've got the 2006 edition and checking the isbn nos., they are exactly same as the bright sparks book 1 and 2. Are these books different in any way?
Thanks
Thanks
Dear Toytoy wrote:Could someone please explain the difference between susan daughtrey's verbal reasoning multiple choices pack 1 and 2 and the bright sparks series. I've got the 2006 edition and checking the isbn nos., they are exactly same as the bright sparks book 1 and 2. Are these books different in any way?
Thanks
Do these packs 1 and 2 say Bright sparks on them?
The only tests that I am aware of are:
1] Graded tests, which come in 2 books and are in standard form, using 35 plus types of questions.
2] Bright sparks are packed inside a folder. There are 4 folders with 4 tests in each. 2 of the folders are in standard form, the other 2 are Multiple Choice.
Patricia