How to prepare for the Kent Test in 12 weeks
Use 12 weeks to find gaps, practise a few skills well and rehearse the instructions.
The 12 weeks
| Weeks | Focus | Sign of progress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2 | Read the familiarisation booklet. Try an untimed sample in each area. | A list of specific gaps. |
| 3 to 4 | Number methods and reading evidence. Explain each answer. | Your child can show a method unaided. |
| 5 to 6 | Reasoning instructions and short writing sessions. | Your child can state the rule. |
| 7 to 8 | Mix secure skills with one weak one. Revisit old mistakes. | An old error solved on a fresh item. |
| 9 to 10 | Add timing. | Your child keeps their place and stops on time. |
| 11 to 12 | Review recurring errors and rest. | A calm routine and a short list of methods. |
A typical week
Three short sessions: reading, maths, reasoning. Add writing if there is energy. Stop when concentration drops.
Start with something secure, tackle one challenge, then have your child explain the method.
An error-review question
Worked example Use a unit rate
Six identical notebooks cost £4.50. At the same price per notebook, what do ten cost? A £5.50, B £6, C £7, D £7.50, E £9.
- Convert £4.50 to 450p. Divide by 6 to find 75p per notebook.
- Ten cost 750p, which is £7.50.
Answer: D. Find one, then build any quantity.
The trap: Adding £4 for four extra notebooks assumes each costs £1.