Tinkers wrote:
Thre are two types of Bond books, you will want CEM ones, the earlier ones are probably not as suitable.
We didn’t do CEM for DD as it was GL for kendrick at that point, so I’m no expert. However I believe the CGP and FPTP books are good, Bond CEM books are a little more difficult and shouldn’t be used at first. I think the 10 minute tests are also supposed to be good. We used the CGP equivalent GL 10 minute ones from time to time, but they are probably more uselful for CEM to help with the speed.
CEM is very time pressured as well so you’ll need to work on that nearer the time.
I spent about an hour in total a week, but that was GL, and DD just ‘got’ NVR so we spent most of the time doing VR. She did some NVR every other week just to speed her up a little. You may want to allow a little more as you’ll be dealing with maths and effectively English, but see how she is going.
The best thing about DIY is you can be flexible and adapt to what she needs.
(You are bound to hear from other parents, that you ‘have to have a tutor’ to get through. I heard the same more than once. If you feel happy DIYing and stay happy doing that, keep going.)
Thank you Tinkers!
I have just ordered the CGP Practice ones to start with and then once we are done with it I will get the 10mins test and get the Bond one later, as you say they are more difficult ones. I did not hear about the FPTP but I have not looked up and they seem to have good reviews: so worth giving a try! We got a year ahead so will have time to do a bit that too hopefully!
Are these book good with NVR as well?
You are so right! Lots of my Friends are saying to I should have sent or need to send my DD to tuitions but I don't want to put too much stress on her and just focus one exam and feel down if she doesnt "pass". I will stick with home tuition and come you guys for help! Thank you
