THe 11+ and warhammer, an experience of getting through 11+
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:21 am
My son has just got a place at our local grammar scholl and needless to say we are delighted. However I am aware that there were many children out there who didn't get in some who had gone through years of coaching at a lot of expense and others who just wanted to give their child the chance just in case.
My son is in his top set at his primary but does not function anywhere near the top of it as he doesn't push himself hard enough. We thought their was an outside chance of a place but were happy either way as have a very good comp nearby. Of the boys in his school who got through to the grammar school, none had had more than a few weeks coaching and nothing that was paid for, all attend the local scout group and all regularly play Warhammer games.
I believe that it is the depth of this game which has contributed significantly to his achievement for the folowing reasons. It is a game with a wealth of reading material which he devours. This material involves understanding an extremely wide vocabulary which is targeted at a much older market while there are many opportunities for younger players to have a go.
The game involves a tremendous amount of logical thinking and strategic planning. It also requires a good level of mathematic skill.
I wanted to share this experience as I believe that no amount of couaching could have given my son what he gets out of Warhammer while at the same time extending his vocabulery and logical thinking. Both of these skills are essential in getting through most formats of the 11+.
Would be interested to know if anyone else has had a similar experience with other types of fantasy gaming e.g. dungeons and dragons which my son has also just started.
My son is in his top set at his primary but does not function anywhere near the top of it as he doesn't push himself hard enough. We thought their was an outside chance of a place but were happy either way as have a very good comp nearby. Of the boys in his school who got through to the grammar school, none had had more than a few weeks coaching and nothing that was paid for, all attend the local scout group and all regularly play Warhammer games.
I believe that it is the depth of this game which has contributed significantly to his achievement for the folowing reasons. It is a game with a wealth of reading material which he devours. This material involves understanding an extremely wide vocabulary which is targeted at a much older market while there are many opportunities for younger players to have a go.
The game involves a tremendous amount of logical thinking and strategic planning. It also requires a good level of mathematic skill.
I wanted to share this experience as I believe that no amount of couaching could have given my son what he gets out of Warhammer while at the same time extending his vocabulery and logical thinking. Both of these skills are essential in getting through most formats of the 11+.
Would be interested to know if anyone else has had a similar experience with other types of fantasy gaming e.g. dungeons and dragons which my son has also just started.