11+ Maths revision plan (8 weeks)
A simple plan for parents: steady practice, targeted review, and fewer avoidable mistakes. Aim for 20–30 minutes a day, 4–5 days a week.
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Week 1
Place value + rounding basicsWhat to do
- 10 mins review + 20 mins practice, 4 days
- 1 mini-mock (10 questions)
Checklist
- Rounding to 10/100/1000
- Ordering numbers
- Reading the question slowly
Week 2
Addition, subtraction + mental mathsWhat to do
- Short daily practice (10 questions)
- 2 “explain your thinking” questions
Checklist
- Column methods
- Estimation before answering
Week 3
Multiplication, division + times tables gapsWhat to do
- Target weak tables
- Mixed word problems
Checklist
- Units (cm/m, £/p)
- One-step vs two-step
Week 4
Fractions essentialsWhat to do
- Equivalent fractions
- Add/subtract simple fractions
Checklist
- Simplify answers
- Common denominators
Week 5
Decimals + percentagesWhat to do
- Convert fraction/decimal/%
- Percent of quantities
Checklist
- Percent of non-100 numbers
- Rounding decimals
Week 6
Geometry + measuresWhat to do
- Angles, perimeter, area
- Time and conversions
Checklist
- Read units
- Diagram carefully
Week 7
Problem solving weekWhat to do
- Mixed topics
- Harder multi-step questions
Checklist
- Underline keywords
- Show working clearly
Week 8
Mock-style practice + reviewWhat to do
- 2 mini-mocks (10 questions each)
- Review mistakes and redo 5 similar questions
Checklist
- Don’t rush
- Double-check answers
Quick parent rules that work
- Keep sessions short: consistency beats marathon revision.
- After each wrong answer: ask “what made that option tempting?”
- Redo 3–5 similar questions right away so the fix sticks.