Sutton Grammar PTA mock tests 2018

[timeflies]

Hopefully the marking is better than some of the GCSE marking this year !

I think the PTA clearly state what they are offering. I am sure there are plenty of teachers (staff and parents ) available within the PTA who can assist.

Marking of the multiple choice papers-a machine (same as the real SET).

I for one cant thank them enough. My always calm, together child, panicked, cried and refused to do it-not something we were expecting. If it wasn't for the invigilator who talked them through it and allowed them to sit in the entrance and then move into the hall gradually I don't think we would have got them in. The next mock we had coping strategies and it was better.
The real test went off smoothly and they were able to perform at their best.
Maybe it would not have happened but I think we would have been taken by surprise on the day if it weren't for the mocks.

Many parents(children) find them very valuable for many reasons. The 11plus process has many faults we can debate. The playing field is not level. Some children clearly have advantages as their parents have the knowledge to help them. Some can afford tutors/private schools/choice of good state primary etc. etc. Doing a mock is one thing in a build up to the 11plus that you can think of doing.

Good luck to all the children doing them and Thank You to all the hard working PTA people putting them on .

[Guest55]

If GCSEs were multiple choice and marked by a machine there would not be any problem but then the questions would be simplistic. Actually very few grades are changed; the ones that are always make the news but not those that are unchanged!

So WHO sets the papers???

[ToadMum]

If GCSEs were multiple choice and marked by a machine there would not be any problem but then the questions would be simplistic. Actually very few grades are changed; the ones that are always make the news but not those that are unchanged!

So WHO sets the papers???

Possibly the answer to this is in the FAQs? Unfortunately, these lie behind the firewall of registration. You could always pretend to have a year 5 to put in for the exam

Just a thought - according to the Admissions FAQs, specimen papers are not available. So are the ones used for the mocks not particularly like the real thing (because specimen papers are not available and to let only a predetermined number of DC have a look, even in return for payment, would be morally wrong)? Or are they actually quite / very like the real thing (in. , which case, 'Specimen papers are not available' - unless you hand over a certain amount of money, most of which will, of course find its way back into school funds, but then, not actually everyone who might like to have a look, as we restrict the numbers )?

[Moon unit]

At the top of this page is a little advert.
It states
"11 plus mock exams.Essential for 11+ preparation.Reduces anxiety....."

[Guest55]

At the top of this page is a little advert.
It states "11 plus mock exams.Essential for 11+ preparation.Reduces anxiety....."

And you believe every advert you read? I don't!

[tiffinboys]

Surely people don't believe in every negative view as well.
A very large number of people think these mocks useful for their children, irrespective of who in PTA prepares these tests.

[worrybot]

I am trying to book a mock test for DS but the site has been down for atleast 30 minutes. Has any one been able to book a session?

[dedicated]

No luck either,

[isha.lowe]

I can't get in either, trying for 45 minutes

[babs]

Can someone post as soon as they are able to log in please.