Which VR / NVR booklets to start with (Year 4)

[Mandy21]

Have been using Schofield & Simms for some extra maths practice (the mental arithmetic books) but thought I could introduce VR and NVR over the Easter holidays perhaps. Anyone know which ones are best for a (seemingly bright) child in Year 4? I know Altrincham is dropping the NVR but Sale will still have NVR as far as I'm aware.

Many thanks in advance

[parents666]

My Dc started with Bonds and nearer the time did Gl assessment papers. I bought these papers in school during entrance exam parents evening.

[pen&paper]

A good introduction to NVR, with worked examples and practice exercises (multiple-choice format), is the Practise and Pass 'Discover Non-Verbal Reasoning' by Peter Williams (publisher is Trotman) - it is the first of two workbooks. I use this to introduce Year 4 to NVR successfully - then they go on to use the Letts Success Assessment Papers suitable for their age.

[Mandy21]

Thank you!

[rimi01]

For VR, Bond 10 min series is a good start in Year 4. Begin with 10 min 9-10 years and if DC struggles, try doing 8-9 years 10 min. You can also do Bond assessment tests, if DC needs challenge.

CGP Books series is also good, specially the one with Practice and Assessment tests. Try 8-9 years as this is slightly challenging than Bond .

Lastly, don't ignore English !! Begin English in Year 4 , with 10 min Bond tests again.