1. Welcome to Navigation Primary’s update on the Trafford Selection Tests 3rd October 2018

2. Introduction
The Trafford 11+ no longer exists and each grammar school in Trafford has its own entrance examination. If you wish your child to take part in these examinations, you must apply to the relevant school to take the tests, as well as submitting your common admission form to your home authority.

3. Trafford Grammar School Consortium
For 2019, the following four schools will be known as the Trafford Grammar Schools CEM Consortium (TGSCC): Altrincham Grammar for Girls, Sale Grammar, Stretford Grammar, Urmston Grammar
Online application to sit the test - closing date TBC [29/6/18]– please check the secondary schools’ websites.
Test dates – TBC – Monday morning [ 17th September 2018].
Test types - two multiple choice tests approximately one hour in length. The questions will assess verbal reasoning, non verbal reasoning and maths.
Examiners - CEM (Durham University).
Test Scores - the qualifying score is 334. Other criteria will apply if the number qualifying exceeds the school’s admission number (see school website.)
Test Results - Posted on TBC mid October [19th]
Common Application Form returned to Trafford by – 31st October
School allocations - 1st March

4. Non consortium schools
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Test dates: TBC [Saturday 15th September 2018]
Test Types: This consists of GL Assessment 20-minute Non-Verbal Reasoning paper, 50-minute Verbal Reasoning paper and a 50- minute Mathematic paper. In addition, a 20-minute Creative Writing paper is set by the School.
GL assessment. Copies of GL Assessment Multiple Choice practice papers are available to purchase at AGSB’s Open Evening/Parent Information Evenings and from School Reception during school hours. Alternatively, you may also purchase these from any good book store.
Test scores: Qualifying score is 334. Maximum 423 all three tests are equally weighted.
Online application form – closing date TBC [April – 19th July]
Test results mid October [19th]
Common Application Form returned to Trafford by – 31st October
School allocation: 1st March

5. Non consortium schools
Loreto Grammar School - girls
Test dates: TBC [Saturday 22nd September 2018]
Test Types: Verbal Reasoning, English and Maths
Examiners: Verbal reasoning & English - GL assessment; maths – school’s own
Test results mid October
Common Application Form returned to Trafford by – 31st October
School allocation: 1st March
St Ambrose College – boys
Register interest by completing online application – TBC [mid-April – August]
Test dates: TBC [Saturday 22nd September 2018]
Test Types: Verbal Reasoning, arithmetic & English
Examiners: NFER by GL assessment;
Test results mid October
Common Application Form returned to Trafford by – 31st October
School allocation: 1st March

6. NVR style questions

11. ANS AP

12. Maths

15. Verbal reasoning

16. Verbal reasoning P Y MO PR

17. Type 6
Here you have to calculate the word that will come in between so one word is changed logically into the other in two steps by changing one letter at each stage. Every word created must be a real word.
BEAT
_____
READ
FIVE
______
GAVE

18. Here you have to find two ( or more) words – one from each set which:
Type 7
Here you have to find two ( or more) words – one from each set which:
Have a similar meaning to each other OR
Have an opposite meaning to each other OR (two words)
One which is similar to and one which is opposite to another word given.
1 – underline two words ( one from each set) which are SIMILAR to each other
Replace/mend/avoid : recall/repair/shout
- underline ONE word inside the brackets which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word in capitals outside the brackets:
STRONG (calm, tired, big, weak, numerous)

19. VR EXAMPLES P E N
POT /TEN /PIP /ORE/ IRE

20. VR examples
You are looking for a similar connection between the two sets of facts. Underline the correct relationship.
BIRD is to [egg, nest, feathers] as CAT is to [mice, fur, tail]
TENNIS is to [court, net, racquet] as CRICKET is to [ summer, bat, pads]
One letter is taken from the word on the left and added to the word on the right so TWO new words are made
LEAP and BAT become _________________ and __________.
LEARN and CAT become _________________ and __________.

21. Vocabulary work Vocabulary work 1
Name
Vocabulary work 1
You all need to work on extending your vocabulary so find out what each of the words below means – write a definition of it, a near antonym or synonym for it. Then test yourself – do you remember what it means? Can you use it in a sentence?
Word
Definition
Antonym
Synonym
Cacophony
Wrath
Placid
Perspicacious
Susurrating
Tranquil

22. Vocabulary work To help:
Read a newspaper with your child and discuss the language
Get the child to look up the meaning of the word
Read the children’s classics – suggested book list

23. COMPREHENSION

25. Homework
The children will need your support initially in working out the answers and later timing them.
It can be substantial e.g. comprehension and verbal or non verbal practice technique and vocabulary practice, maths work or papers to complete – will build up to 4 pieces.
There will be half-term homework also.
If your child attends exam class homework must be completed every week.

26. Exam class expectations
Thursday morning 8am start– be punctual.
Homework completed and brought every week.
Thursday lunchtime – help clinic!
Half term homework is a requirement.
Bring a ring binder folder which comes every week.
First session will be on Thursday 1st November 2018.
Please sign up via ParentPay.

27. Remember You have to register to sit the exam.
Special circumstances - if you feel that there are any special circumstances that might affect your child’s performance on the test day , it is important that you let the school know on the Special Circumstances Form which will be included in the information posted.
Illness on the day must be notified and a doctors note would be required.
It is imperative to complete the online school preference form by 31st October.
Keep an eye on the secondary school websites for up to date information and dates including open days.

28. ANY QUESTIONS?