Puzzles and Problem Solving Course 11+
From tricky puzzles to confident problem-solving
Puzzles and Problem Solving Course for 11+
Dukes Tutoring’s puzzles and problem solving course is designed to help students develop essential problem-solving, reasoning, and critical thinking skills that are key to success in many 11+ papers.
This course focuses on equipping students with the tools and strategies they need to approach complex questions confidently, think critically, and manage their time effectively during exams.
We run this course in two ways:
- 1-1, online, at times of your choosing
- Group, in person in London, on specific dates in the year. View upcoming dates here.
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Students will explore various question types and formats across subjects like maths, reasoning, and logic while learning techniques and appropriate strategies for solving them. We use realistic 11+ puzzles and problem solving questions as examples to help children get used to what they may face in their real 11+.
We also teach methods for managing feelings of panic on exam day, ensuring your child can sit their exams feeling well prepared and confident.
Many schools include puzzles and problem solving questions as part of their 11+ assessment process. Our experience is that children are routinely underprepared for these questions as the skills are often not taught in school.
This course helps children prepare to answer challenging puzzles and problem solving questions under exam conditions. We teach effective step-by-step methods for approaching these questions and exam technique to ensure they score as many marks as possible.
It depends on the school that you are applying to. Some schools have separate stand alone puzzles and logic tests, whereas others integrate it into their maths paper. Our Head of Primary Tuition will be happy to discuss what your child should expect depending on their school applications.
This course can be run 1-1 online or in a group class environment at Dukes House. Have a look at our Upcoming Events page to see when the next group date is. If you would rather book a 1-1 course, you can do so any time by calling 020 3488 0754 or emailing info@dukestutoring.com.
To book our puzzles and problem solving 11+ course, please call 020 3488 0754 or email info@dukestutoring.com.
Whilst some of this content is covered in maths tuition, it does cover other skills and techniques that are needed to answer these question types successfully. This course is dedicated exclusively to methods which can help children answer puzzles and problem solving questions at 11+.
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