Is it possible? Have I left it too late?
Moderators: Section Moderators, Forum Moderators
Is it possible? Have I left it too late?
Hi
My son has just started year 6. During the summer we found out that we could apply to a couple of grammar schools outside London.
We have been doing some Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning with him everyday and he finds it pretty easy.
The problem we have is he is not particularly good at essays. He is good at comprehension, has good spelling, neat handwriting and understands how grammar should be used. It just does not seem to fit together that well.
Any advice? We've got until the end of Nov this year.
Thanks
F
My son has just started year 6. During the summer we found out that we could apply to a couple of grammar schools outside London.
We have been doing some Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning with him everyday and he finds it pretty easy.
The problem we have is he is not particularly good at essays. He is good at comprehension, has good spelling, neat handwriting and understands how grammar should be used. It just does not seem to fit together that well.
Any advice? We've got until the end of Nov this year.
Thanks
F
London grammar schools
F,
You have not left it too late, but bear in mind the grammar schools around London are fiercely competitive to get into as there are very few around the area.
The good news for you is that state grammar schools, rarely, if ever ask a child to write an essay. All their exams, due to the volume of candidates, tend to be multiple choice - that is the only way they can get them marked quickly and impartially.
D
You have not left it too late, but bear in mind the grammar schools around London are fiercely competitive to get into as there are very few around the area.
The good news for you is that state grammar schools, rarely, if ever ask a child to write an essay. All their exams, due to the volume of candidates, tend to be multiple choice - that is the only way they can get them marked quickly and impartially.
D