When I did the 11+ in the late 1970s, I don’t recall anyone paying for tutoring, but now it is commonplace. I’ve been on both ends of this process: first I paid for tutoring for my own children; then later I became a tutor and people paid me to teach their children. I’ve given up tutoring, and now I want to give something back. I don’t think those children whose parents can’t afford a tutor should be disadvantaged. I believe education is for all.

I must admit, marketing isn’t my strong point! I’ve had positive comments and a number of paid subscribers (thank you!), but I want to reach a wider audience. I contacted some local schools to see if I could offer free subscriptions to those on pupil premium, but regrettably the rules prohibited it - the schools couldn’t look to be favouring my site, even if I was offering it for free. I have to say this was disappointing. So I’ve decided to make it free to everyone. Perhaps word of mouth might succeed in spreading the word.

I’m still offering paid subscriptions (a fiver a month) - please consider this option if you wish to support this project.

Best wishes - Paul

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• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

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11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

This is the 4th of 5 videos I’m putting on the site today, pushing on with Maths for 8-9 year olds.

I’ll leave this video up free for a week or so.

Best wishes - Paul

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This video reviews page 21 and 22 of the CGP book, 11+ Maths for the GL test, and shows how I would explain this page to a child.

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 8-9 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 8-9)

Right now I have double-figures free subscribers and single-figure paid subscribers. That says to me that there is a definite interest in what I’m doing, but it has yet to take off. I know there are a lot of parents out there, my issue is reaching them, and I have to admit that marketing isn’t my bag, but I’m learning and happy to try things out. Your advice or tips are welcome!

Content

Content-wise, I’m pretty much done with the 9-10 age books. Next it’s the 8-9 or 10-11. I’ve had a request for the 8-9, but I’d like to ask you for your opinion:

Target Audience

Target-wise, I think maybe this site is for people who find the cost of private tutoring prohibitive — but I might be wrong about that? Let me know. I’m not a fan of wealthy people having better access to education, and in a small way, I hope this helps to level the playing field.

USP

And what’s my USP — Unique Selling Point? I guess it’s that I’m giving honest, frank and down to Earth advice. I’m not going to put a gloss on it. Over my decade-plus private tutoring, I found that people appreciated my honesty. I always started with an assessment, and sometimes advised people that their child had little chance of passing. I’d do my best to be polite and sensitive, and make it clear that there was always an outside chance of success, regardless of what I said.

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So, if you recruit new subscribers, there’s an incentive programme to reward you with free months on this site. For example, if you recruit 3 new paid subscribers you get a free month. You can do this by hitting a ‘Share’ button, or the ‘Refer a Friend’ button, like the ones below:

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• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Verbal Reasoning Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 9-10 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 9-10)

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• To make best use of this video, you'll need a copy of the book.

• Watch this video.

• Ask the pupil to attempt the page. If the child gets through it all with no mistakes, then simply move on to the next page.

• However, if anything needs explaining, this video should give you the confidence to do so.

As always, I hope you find this useful.

When purchasing this book, make sure you are getting the exact same title:

11+ GL Maths Practice Book & Assessment Tests - Ages 9-10 (with Online Edition) (CGP GL 11+ Ages 9-10)