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Every topic tested in 11+ Maths papers — with priority ratings and revision tips.
Book a Free ConsultationKnowing exactly what to revise makes a huge difference in 11+ preparation. This checklist covers every maths topic that appears in 11+ papers — with priority ratings so you can focus where it matters most.
Work through each topic section and honestly rate your child's confidence: Secure, Developing, or Needs Work. Prioritise any "Needs Work" areas in your revision timetable, and revisit "Developing" topics before the exam.
Rating your own child "Secure" or "Needs Work" is the hard part
A child who can do long multiplication at the kitchen table may still lose those marks under time pressure, and a parent watching them at home has no way to tell the difference.
A free consultation includes a diagnostic against this list, so the plan starts from where your child actually is rather than where the checklist suggests.
Book a Free Consultation Message us on WhatsAppMany children know how to do the maths but lose marks because they run out of time. GL papers allow roughly one minute per question; CEM papers are even faster-paced. Time your child on practice sets and work on reducing hesitation on times tables, fraction conversions and mental arithmetic.
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Our Oxford-educated tutors diagnose exactly which topics your child needs to strengthen and build a targeted revision plan. We use timed drills, past papers and one-to-one feedback to build both knowledge and exam confidence. Children who work with us typically improve by 15–25% over a preparation programme.
For more information, see the GL Assessment 11+ resources.
Roughly a minute a question, and most children do not know they are slow
Speed is the factor this checklist cannot capture. A child secure on every topic above can still leave a fifth of a GL paper unanswered, and untimed practice at home hides it completely.
Our specialist 11+ tutors run timed papers and report where the minutes are actually going.
Book a Free Consultation Message us on WhatsAppThe 11+ covers number (arithmetic, fractions, percentages, ratio), algebra (sequences, equations), geometry (area, perimeter, angles, 2D/3D shapes), data handling (mean, median, mode, graphs), and problem-solving. Some schools also include basic probability.
This varies by exam board. GL Assessment papers typically contain 50 questions in 50 minutes. CEM papers integrate maths with data skills and often have 40–50 questions across sections. School-specific papers vary widely.
Broadly Year 6 curriculum level, but top-scoring children typically master Year 7 content such as algebra, negative numbers, and more advanced ratio work. Speed and accuracy under time pressure are equally important.
Focus first on topics that appear most frequently: number operations, fractions/decimals/percentages, and word problems. Then layer in geometry and data handling. Use past papers to identify your child's specific weak areas and drill those.
The 11+ format varies depending on the school and region, but most selective schools test verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, mathematics, and English comprehension. Some schools use the GL Assessment or CEM format; others set their own papers. The key differences between formats include question types, timing, and whether calculators are permitted. Understanding the specific format used by your target school is essential before starting structured preparation, as this determines which skills to prioritise and which practice materials to use.
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