Kent Test 2020

This is my complete guide to the Kent Test 2020

In this guide you will discover:

How to apply for a place
The important test dates you need to know
Entrance criteria
Makeup of a test paper
Sample papers, videos, hints & tips

So if you want the the up to date information on the Kent Test 11Plus 2020 you'll love today's guide.

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The Kent Test is the name given to the selective schools entrance test in Kent. Grammar schools in Kent provide for children in about the top 25% of the ability range and are highly regarded nationwide. We have provided a list of the Grammar Schools In Kent for your reference below.

11PlusSwot can provide all of the resources busy parents need to give their child the best possible chance of passing the Kent Test 11+ test - oh, and tutors use our resources too 🙂

If you want to go straight to a particular topic click one of the headings in the table of contents below.

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Applying for a place in the Kent Test

If you want to apply for a year 7 place at a Kent grammar school, you must register your child for the Kent Test in good time. The test assesses whether grammar school is a suitable option for your child or not.

The test is only valid for Kent grammar schools.
Medway Council has its own Medway Test and London Borough of Bexley has its own Bexley selection test so please check before registering.

Kent Test Admissions

Admissions for Kent Test 2021 (Tests taken in 2020)

Registrations for the Kent Test will open on 1 June 2020 and close at midnight on 1 July 2020 for children due to start secondary school in September 2021. Parents will be informed closer to the time if any adjustments need to be made to the Kent Test as a result of the recent school closures for the majority of children.

Make up of a Kent Test exam paper

The Kent Test comprises 3 sections:

Section 1 - Reasoning
Section 2 – Maths & English
Section 3 – Writing Task (not marked but may be used in borderline cases) Not part of this paper.

The number of questions and time allowed for this paper are as follows:

Section 1 – Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning – 32 questions in 20 minutes (plus 10 minutes practice)
Non Verbal Reasoning – 30 questions in 15 minutes
Spatial Reasoning
Figure Analysis – 10 questions in 5 minutes
Figure Recognition – 10 questions in 5 minutes
Section 2 – Maths & English
Maths – 25 questions in 25 minutes (plus 5 minutes practice)
English – 25 questions in 25 minutes (plus 5 minutes practice)

Download your 11PlusSwot Kent Test 11Plus Paper 1 Sample. The paper has been designed with a similar look and feel, number of sections, subjects, questions and timing to the real paper used in the tests so you know its a good match.

Guidelines to marking:

Some questions may have more than 1 valid answer, use your discretion in determining compatible answers.
Only one mark for each correct answer.
Do not deduct marks for incorrect answers.
NO half marks should be given.
Do not give any marks if the answer has not been entered on the answer sheet (even if there is a correct scribbling on the question paper), as it is important your child gets used to filling in the answer sheet accurately.
Use a HB pencil to mark your answer.
If you make a mistake DO NOT CROSS out your answer, you must rub out the incorrect answer.

Remember to mark you answer correctly, for example if the answer is B place a single line through the letter B:

[A]

[B]

[C]

[D]

[E]

Revealed - The make up of a 2020 Kent Test 11+ exam paper

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Also available is the Kent Test Familiarisation booklet from Kent County council & GL.

Kent Test Example Questions

Maths

The Maths section of the test contains 25 questions and lasts for 25 minutes with a 5 minute practice period.

The maths test contains a series of multiple-choice questions covering a variety of topics taught in most schools up to the start of Year 6.

A small number of questions are based on things you will have been taught but may be more difficult than you are used to. This is so you can show how you use the maths skills you already have to solve new kinds of problem

Typical 11Plus Maths questions would be:

English

The English section of the test contains 25 questions and lasts for 25 minutes with a 5 minute practice period.

In the English test some questions will show you a sentence with a word or words missing and let you pick the best word to complete it. Other questions will ask you to spot the mistake in a sentence. You will also be asked to read a passage and then answer a series of questions based on the passage.

Typical questions would start with a passage that you would need to read first and then answer question on. This is provided in the download, in the book and as a separate download so we have you covered either way.

Typical English questions...

Reasoning

The Reasoning Test looks at how well you can work out and apply rules and relationships between words, numbers and shapes. You will use certain skills to do this. The first important reasoning skill is noticing the relationship between things.

The second is working out a new example of how that relationship can be created. It will be of help if you can pay attention to fine details, distinguish what is important from what is not important and think through the information you have been given without forgetting the bits that matter.

Reasoning like this is important in a wide range of school subjects.

The reasoning section consists of Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning

The VR section of the test contains 32 questions and lasts for 20 minutes with a 10 minute practice period.

The verbal reasoning test contains questions where you may have to think about words, letters and numbers. If you find numbers in a verbal reasoning question they aren’t there to test your mathematics, they are being used as symbols, and you are asked to find out the relationship between them so that – for example – you can predict what the next one will be.

Some questions look at the relationship between symbols (such as numbers or letters) and some look at the relationship between words.

Typical questions would be:

More typical Verbal Reasoning questions...

... and a few more so showing you the wide range of questions we provide.

Tip

Ensure you practice your alphabet regularly

Non Verbal Reasoning

The NVR section of the test contains 30 questions and lasts for 15 minutes.

Non-verbal reasoning asks you to look at the relationship between shapes – their similarities and differences – as well as identifying changes between shapes shown in sequence. For instance, a shape may be rotated or increased in size.

Some questions may also involve codes, where you have to match parts of a shape with a letter or letters. Non-verbal reasoning questions test how well you deal with new and unusual information without using words.

Typical questions would be:

More typical Non Verbal Reasoning questions...

... and a few more so showing you the wide range of questions we provide.

Tip

Practice makes perfect. There is a knack to seeing the patterns that you will learn with time.

Spatial Reasoning - Figure Analysis

The SR Figure Analysis section of the test contains 10 questions and lasts for 5 minutes.

Spatial reasoning questions are picture or pattern based, but also test how well you can picture the shape and move it around in your head

Typical questions would be:

More typical Spatial Reasoning questions...

... and a few more so showing you the wide range of questions we provide.

Tip

Practice makes perfect. There is a knack to seeing the patterns and holding them in your head while you process. This will come with time.

Spatial Reasoning - Figure Recognition

The SR Figure Recognition section of the test contains 10 questions and lasts for 5 minutes.

Spatial reasoning figure recognition questions are picture or pattern based, but also test how well you can recognise shapes from different angles and move it around in your head

Typical questions would be:

Tip

Practice makes perfect. There is a knack to seeing the patterns within patterns. This will come with time.

Answer Sheets

To answers are marked on the answer sheet. They are multiple choice and may have 1 or more answers depending on the question. Make sure you mark your answer clearly. We provide additional answer sheets which you will find in your account downloads section.

Answers

The answers in our downloads and books are provided for all sections (they won't be provided in the real test 🙂 They are multiple choice and may have 1 or more answers depending on the question.

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How 11PlusSwot can increase your chances of your child passing the 11Plus Kent Test

11PlusSwot has been guiding over 45,000 parents through the 11+ maze since 2004, we know what works and gives your child the best chance of succeeding.

We offer a number of resources for the time limited, over worked parent to make your life easier in preparing your child for the exam.

Resources such as:

Downloads of test papers tailored to the Kent Test
Physical books of test papers tailored to the Kent Test
Online tests tailored to the Kent Test
Topic Genius online tests of over 200 individual topics
"How to" Answer Genie videos covering over 100 areas
Kent Test Study Pack - Everything you need

Downloads

Physical Books

We have printed a range of 5 Kent Test papers that covers all of the required sections in the 11+ entrance test paper for schools covered by the Kent Test, Reasoning (Verbal, Non Verbal & Spatial) and Maths & English.

High quality A4 size with robust covers and spiral bound so sits easily on your desk. Includes answers and additional answer sheets. Matches the questions in the PDF download, let us take the strain of printing the book! Kent Test 11Plus Books can be purchased from our store.

Online Tests

All tests are taken online at our online test centre. This means that children studying for the 11+ exam will be able to take mock tests online from their mobile, tablet or PC and their results will always be readily available from any device (we recommend using a tablet, laptop or PC for a more-user friendly experience whilst taking tests!)

The computer marks the test as soon as it is complete - saving you, the parent, the tough job of marking the papers (we of course supply the answers so you can mark them manually if you wish!)

Tests are all online so can be taken on your Mac or PC, table or smart phone. It's all online so no software to install and making your life a lot easier!

Access is unlimited during your membership and tests can be taken as many times as you wish, so you can track the child's progress over time and identify any weaker areas that need attention. Repetition boosts motivation, increases familiarity and builds confidence and self-belief. Read more on our online test centre.

Remember - the online tests are tailored to match the actual Kent Test!

Answer Genie "How To" videos

The test can then be reviewed in an easy to see manner and the "Answer Genie" button used to bring up a "How To" video explaining how that type of question should be answered.

Selection of Video Genie "How To" videos

Maths

Multiples & Factors

Negative Numbers

English

Spelling

Punctuation

Verbal Reasoning

Opposites

Missing Four Letter Word

Non Verbal Reasoning

Sequences

Spatial Reasoning

Figure Analysis

Folds

3D to 2D

Nets

Figure Recognition

How to answer 11Plus questions - short video clips explain all

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"How To" Video Genie List

Here is our current list (we are regularly adding to the list) of "How To" videos that you can call up when reviewing your online test using the Video Genie button. They can of course be browsed at any time as well enabling you to crack even the toughest question.