Year 3

Gentle 11+ practice for Year 3.

Year 3 is usually about confidence, curiosity and routine — not pressure. Prep+ helps younger children get used to short practice sessions and build core skills gradually.

What Year 3 practice should feel like

For most Year 3 children, 11+ preparation should be light and confidence-building.

Focus on:

• number confidence
• reading confidence
• vocabulary growth
• problem-solving habits
• trying tricky questions calmly
• building a simple weekly routine

A sensible Year 3 routine

A good starting point is around 3 short practice days per week.

Sessions should usually feel:

• short
• achievable
• positive
• low-pressure
• easy to fit around family life

See our guide to preparation without pressure.

What to avoid in Year 3

• too many long sessions
• constant timed tests
• comparing children
• focusing only on scores
• making the 11+ feel scary
• treating every mistake as a problem

How Prep+ helps Year 3 children

Prep+ starts with short, manageable practice and adapts as children build confidence.

Children can:

• practise for free
• build a weekly streak
• see progress grow
• review mistakes gently
• practise with friends through parent-approved groups

Parents can:

• set a weekly practice goal
• control available categories
• see early strengths and focus areas as data builds

Read more in the Confidence Gap Report.