Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning

We start teaching verbal and non-verbal reasoning in spring of year five. Verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning are very straight forward concepts, and we teach through good quality books such as CGP and GL (the originals), mocks and face to face workshops. We also have a partnership with Atom Learning.

We prepare for ISEB, GL, and CEM and any style of verbal and non verbal reasoning. 

We work in partnership with Atom Learning. Atom Learning provides high level school specific tests and question support, in line with the latest test data from all the top London grammar and independent schools, including London Consortium exams.

Due to the quality of our teaching, our resources, and our partnerships, we are proud that our pass rate was 100% for the 11 Plus in 2023 and 25% of our children (several from consortium schools) achieved academic scholarships..

 

Our programme is as follows:

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Spring term

In spring 2024 you will be offered four workshops, all sessions will include an introduction to Atom Learning,

·      January: Introduction to VR and NVR. January the 14th 10 am until 12 midday

·      February: Looking at strengths and weaknesses. February the 4th 10am  until 12 midday.

·      March: Coding. March the 3rd 10 am until 12 midday.

·      April: Looking at strengths and weaknesses.  Which exam board will you be using? What do you need to know? TBC.

These workshops will be on a Sunday morning, 10-12pm. The first three workshops will be generic to cover the concepts.  The last workshop will provide books specific to your targeted exam board. The price for this is £40 per hour and this includes your CGP book and other resources.

Easter Workshops

This will be a four-hour workshop in the holidays. The first two hours will be spent teaching and the second two in mock exams. Your child will go home with a clear understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. Your tutoring will also be supplemented by Atom Learning.

Summer term

We recommend that your child now starts to undertake the original GL papers which are of a high standard.

We will guide you through the best way to use the papers.

Your learning will also be supplemented by Atom Learning.

Summer workshops

This will be a four-hour workshop in the holidays. The first two hours will be spent teaching and the second two in mock exams. Your child will go home with a clear understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.

We run two different workshops, so that your child has lots of time to learn and understand their strengths and weaknesses and apply their knowledge.

Autumn

Grammar school students will complete the final set of original GL papers.

Consortium school’s prospective students will use CEM resources only.

Your learning will also be supplemented by Atom Learning which uses an algorithm to build a clear picture of any areas of weakness. Atom provides a vast array of resources to supplement these plus school specific mock exams which need to be regularly undertaken. 

Your tutor at West London Tutoring will monitor your progress on Atom Leaning and support you throughout this journey