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Thursday, January 05, 2012

Comments on the Eleven Plus

Some parents may feel a strong urge, at this stage of the year, to re-organise their families. This could include taking the dog for a pamper and wash before the snow starts falling, trying to find a new type of cat food for the much loved, buying yet another new pair of shoes for school, trying to find different types of eleven plus papers and contemplating a visit or two to the gym.

Please read each question carefully. Each question should be answered by placing a star (*) in the appropriate box. A star should be placed in the Undecided box if you are undecided what answer to give to the question.

Question Yes No Undecided

Should eleven plus tuition be available for all children?
Yes No Undecided

Should eleven plus tuition be compulsory?
Yes No Undecided

Are you in favour of a four term year?
Yes No Undecided

Should the transition to senior school be at eleven?
Yes No Undecided

Are you in favour of more grammar school places?
Yes No Undecided

Is classification by ability desirable in junior schools?
Yes No Undecided

Should eleven plus teachers have special training?
Yes No Undecided

Could there be more collaboration between schools and parents over the eleven plus?
Yes No Undecided

Is information about the eleven plus readily available?
Yes No Undecided

Are you satisfied with present eleven materials?
Yes No Undecided

Are there additional points you would like to raise?
Yes No Undecided


Additional Points






Notes on Questions

There does seem to be a bias towards questions on the eleven plus- but then this is about the eleven plus! Any comments would be gratefully received!

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