What does the Medway test consist of?

Medway Test papers The Medway Test is made up of 3 papers: writing. mathematics and non-verbal reasoning. verbal skills.

What is the pass mark for the Medway test?

Medway 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

The recent standardised pass mark for pupils sitting the Medway 11+ Selection Test was 488.

What is the difference between the Kent test and the Medway test?

The Kent test is different to the Medway test. Students need to pass all three exam papers to achieve a Kent test pass. The Kent test includes non-verbal and spatial reasoning which is not in the Medway test. We prepare our students across year four and five for the Kent & Medway tests.

What is the format for the Medway 11+ exam?

The Medway Test consists of three separate papers: An extended writing exercise: usually writing an essay about a given title. A mathematics paper: multiple choice. A verbal reasoning paper: multiple choice.

What does the Kent test consist of?

The Kent test is in two separate booklets, one called Reasoning which contains questions which test your verbal, non-verbal and spatial skills, and the other called English & Maths. Both booklets contain timed tests which consist of a series of multiple-choice questions.

11 Plus Question types for Kent And Medway Grammar Schools!!

How hard is the Kent test?

Many children will find the test difficult. Grammar schools in Kent provide for children in about the top 25% of the ability range. You may want to discuss your child's academic achievement with their primary school before you decide whether to register them for the Kent Test.

How do I prepare for the Kent test?

'Because there are a number of arithmetic questions, it's important to get your child's mental maths skills up to scratch,' says Anita. That means working on times tables, addition, subtraction and inverse operations so they can solve the problems quickly.

How long is the Medway test?

The Medway Test consists of three papers: Extended writing (40 minutes) Maths and non-verbal reasoning (1 hour) – multiple-choice. Verbal reasoning (1 hour) – multiple-choice.

What schools does the Medway test cover?

What are the top 3 schools in Medway?

50,440 pupils are attending 113 schools in Medway in 2023/24. This includes 98 state funded and 5 independent schools. The top ranked schools in Medway are Bradfields Academy, St Michael's RC Primary School, and New Horizons Children's Academy. Rank is based on a overall Snobe grade.

What percentage of kids pass the Kent test?

Practically, the end result of this standardisation is that a child needs to get around 78% right overall to be accepted into Grammar School but with no individual score below around 76%. This means that you must be good across the board. Around half of all the pupils who take the Kent Test, pass it.

What happens if you fail the Kent test?

Kent. In Kent, children who do not pass the Kent Test may still be able to attend grammar school due to the Kent Headteacher Assessment (HTA) process. The HTA process gives headteachers the chance to apply for a Headteacher Appeal in the case of children who have not reached the standard needed for a pass.

What is a good Kent test score?

In order to pass the exam, your child's single score must be over 109 and their total score must be 332 or more. Based on historical data, students who are able to score 75%+ consistently in our 11+ Kent practice tests are on track to pass the Kent Test.

Is the Kent test the same as the 11+?

The Kent Test is an 11 plus exam used by grammar schools in Kent. All of the grammar schools within the Kent County Council area use the Kent Test. This means that your child will only need to take the test once, regardless of how many grammar schools in Kent they're applying to.

What time do Kent test results come out?

Kent Test (11+) Information

Secondary School applications (SCAF) are now open and close on 31st October 2023. Kent Test assessment results, will be available in 12 October 2023. Secondary School offers are then made in March 2024.

How many grammar schools are there in Kent?

Kent is one of the largest local authorities in England with a population of 1.8 million. The county has 101 secondary schools of which 32 are grammar schools and 69 non-selective secondary schools.

What is Medway High School ranked?

Medway High School 2023-2024 Rankings

Medway High School is ranked #796 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

When to apply for Medway test 2023?

What is extended writing for Medway test?

The third test that you will need to sit as part of the Kent & Medway 11+ exam, is an extended writing exercise. The extended writing exercise will require the candidate to produce a piece of factual or fiction-based writing, which demonstrates skills such as: Sentence fluency. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

What is the highest 11 plus score?

The highest possible score on the 11 Plus exam varies depending on the region and the specific test format used. Some regions use a standardised scoring system, while others have their own scoring methods. Generally, the highest possible score on the 11 Plus exam is usually 140 or 141.

How many grammar schools are in Medway?

Medway has six grammar schools, three for girls, two for boys and one is co-educational.

What year do children take the Kent test?

Kent grammar schools use the Kent Test (11+) to find children who are doing well in primary school – about the top 25% of Year 6 students. Some are mixed, some admit boys only or girls only.

How many questions are on the Kent test?

The test will most likely contain 24 or 25 questions, so your child will roughly have 1 minute to answer each question. The Kent 11+ English exam will contain a short reading comprehension. Your child will need to read a passage and answer a series of questions based on it.

When should I start preparing for Kent test?

Some parents begin the preparation when their child is in Year 3 or 4 – but a majority of children start their preparation after Year 4. By this point in their development, you'll have a better idea of their academic capabilities. Exceptionally bright children may only need a few weeks of preparation for the Kent 11+.