Why do some children fail the 11 plus exam

[catherinebirch]

When I took the 11 plus in the 60`s, it didn`t matter how intelligent you were, because you were graded on your social class. If you lived on a council estate, & your father was a manual worker, the examiners would fail you because they didn`t want working class kids in grammar schools mixing with their so-called betters. I failed because of this reason, & it ruined my life chances forever.

[ELPasoTX]

And passing the 11 plus is no guarantee of actually getting a place in Grammar School. Grammars are very heavily subscribed. Spaces are very short as there has been no expansion to grammars or any schools, in the last decade. Of all children who do the 11 plus only about 5% get a place in grammar.

[clipsyosei]

Thank you so much. Am preparing my daughter, who is now in y4 . Am getting scared. But I need to be confident and get her prepared in every way.

[yanheliu]

It means a lot to me to pass the 11+ exam. Like, I’ve been tutored for 2 years and my classmates said that I WILL pass because of the score I got on my practice SAT’s and even my teacher said that I will pass and yet I got 328.06 (66%). It’s below the minimum... At least I still have a chance though. But, I just don’t have hope in myself. I should have done better. I should have worked harder. I should of done anything that I could do to be better. Good luck to me though 😅☘️

[christopherlionaldoss]

Just take it easy mate, life has a long way to go for a 11 years old . So don’t give pressure just try if they don’t get chill out snd carry on .

[celaenas]

Why is this man making such a big deal over a test, that will only matter once in ur life, and won't affect any part of ur career if u don't make it affect it. Somebody needs to stop this man! I did it donkey years ago I didn't pass and boom I am a cardiologist and paediatrician with a master degree in a children's hospital?

[rflxcrusaderproductions]

Wow I study on Astro physics at age 11

And I did not pass the test because I could not do grammar questions on accent

[stevenm]

I failed my 11+. Back when I did it there was no regular testing at school so it was the first exam I ever did. My sister passed so remember how much a big deal it was since we were a working class family and that i really wanted to pass although my mum was more concerned about the cost as we were one road inside the limit so didn’t qualify for a free bus pass. Probably burnt in my memory forty years on that my mum was relieved at not having the additional cost.

[missemma]

My mum's family passed the test, my dad's family passed the test and I'm going to do the 11 plus

[duo_official]

if ur stressed about this dont worry... im in a grammar school and passing the 11+ is no big deal to me looking back(do try though)

[thelifeofaimzzbarry]

I'm doing it in September I want to go to a great school and great job

[philnewton]

The Cut? Not well enough?  Educat  to "lead out"? Nerves ? Go to a doctor?Illness ?    Most able at what?    Eleven years of age ?    what does this mean in child development ?      3;11/9;08 ; "Preparing for  reasoning ?" At 10? How are all to be given a fair and identical test across social geographical domestic ethnic wealth resources and regional differences including gender  ?  If more pass over time then is the hurdle raised ?

[SimiTheChipmunk]

I want to pass so badly! Any ideas? Tips? Please help! :) I don't want to be 1 of those people who failed >.< :(

[rightgirlwrongplanet]

this was really useful information. It was really clear and made total sense. Very little events can have marked effects.

[Yasirtalksball]

I’m doing the 11+ I want to ask if it’s hard because I’m really nervous

[jkd]

How many hours do you have to study a day if the exam is in 4 months?

[ramboxkilla]

So everybody fails.. that’s all I’m hearing

[kittykitty]

Everyone expecting me too pass if I, do I’ll be the only one but I’m really scared/terrified if I fail wish me luck I’m finding out on Friday 13 how I’m feeling:😳😵😱🙄🙄😬😾😮😲😦😯

[jasbindertung]

It's not pas or fail it's get in or stay out because fail is so negative

[rohanharjan]

xD "they fail" but if they get in to the school which is not a grammar school they will still get a good level...