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Online formative learning platform.
GCSE maths, 11+, ISEB Pretest.
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17 years helping students achieve academic success.
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It's Christmas week so our #WordOfTheWeek is elf. A character in folk tales often small with pointy ears. The challenge this week is to write a short story with an elf as the main character.
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#11Plus #ElevenPlus #ISEB #ISEBPrep #elf
An image of an elf with Father Christmas on a sleigh in the background. Word of the Week: elf Class: noun Definition: an imaginary character in folk tales often small with pointy ears. Synonyms: fairy, pixie, leprechaun Antonyms: giant In use: The elf reported to Father Christmas that all toys had been assembled, wrapped and packed onto the sleigh. Challenge: Write a short story with an elf as the main character.
December 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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This week’s GCSE Maths question is a Level 3 Ratio question for all the bakers out there. How much more of the ingredient does Billy require? To try more questions visit tinyurl.com/BOFAmaths #GCSEMaths #MathsRevision #GCSERevision #Maths #MathSky 🧮
The BOFAmaths logo. An image of some weighing scales marked with 30 measurements in 3kg. The scale is pointing to the 4th mark. The following text is included: Billy is following a recipe. He measures out an amount, shown in the picture. He needs 900 g. How many more grams of the ingredient does he need to add? Give your answer in kg.
December 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is seasonal - something which is available or happens at a particular time of the year. How many seasonal items can you think of?
Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
#11Plus #ElevenPlus #ISEB #ISEBPrep
An image of a Christmas jumper with the following text: Word of the Week: Seasonal Class: adjective. Definition: something which is available or happens at a particular time of the year. Synonyms: periodic, recurring, repetitive. Antonyms: constant, frequent, regular. In use: Christmas jumpers are a seasonal clothing item worn in December to celebrate Christmas. Challenge: What other seasonal items can you think of?
December 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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2/2 Ideal for exam prep, take tests by subject strand or exam level, identify weak areas and improve them. Fully automated & adaptive, enter your exam date, current level & target grade and the system will do the rest. All for less than the price of a coffee per week. £9.50/mth. 🧮 #MathSky
December 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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1/2 It's GCSE mocks season so we're restarting our series of BOFAmaths questions with a Level 8 Stats Q. Try more questions at tinyurl.com/BOFAmaths #GCSEMaths #MathsRevision #GCSERevision #Maths 🧮
December 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is perplexed – confused or puzzled because something is difficult to understand. This week's challenge is to write a sentence about something that has perplexed you. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
#11Plus #ElevenPlus #ISEB #ISEBPrep #11PlusPrep #11PlusResource
An image of two people building a wardrobe with the following text: Word of the week: perplexed. Class: adjective. Definition: confused or puzzled because something is difficult to understand. Synonyms: bewildered, puzzled. Antonyms: certain, sure. In use: Lewis was perplexed by the instructions to build his new wardrobe. Challenge: Write a sentence about something that has perplexed you.
December 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Want to try before you buy? With a BOFA11+ 7-day free trial you have full access to all the tests, reports and functionality on BOFA11+. See exactly how it works and can help your child achieve 11+ success. Register at www.bofa11plus.com/register to start your free trial.
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An image of BOFA rockets and stars and a BOFA11+ logo with the following text. 7-day free trial of BOFA11+ available now. • Online learning resource for 11+ preparation. • Covers Maths, English, VR and NVR. • Fully automated and adaptive. • Identifies and plugs gaps in understanding. • Builds confidence. • No payment details required to start your trial. • If you would like to continue following your trial, subscriptions start from £9.50 per month. Register at bofa11plus.com and your 7-day trial subscription will automatically be added to your account.
December 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is opportunity – a situation that makes it possible to do something that you want or have to do. Your challenge is to write a paragraph about an exciting opportunity you have been grateful for. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com. #11Plus #ElevenPlus #ISEB #ISEBPrep
A picture of a boy having a book signed by an author and the following text. Word of the week: opportunity. Class: noun. Definition: a situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do. Synonyms: event, fortuity, occasion. Antonyms: closure, misfortune. In use: Hamza was excited to have the opportunity to meet his favourite author at the book signing at his local bookshop. Challenge: Write a paragraph about an exciting opportunity you have been grateful to have.
December 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Want your child to excel in their 11+ next year? Now is the perfect time to start their prep with BOFA11+, instant feedback identifies and improves weak areas. Just £55 for 9 month, or £70 for 12 months. www.bofa11plus.com/shop/ #11Plus #11PlusPrep #ISEB #ISEBPrep #11PlusExam
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is desperate – having extreme need, or without hope. This week’s challenge is to come up with three more synonyms for desperate. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
#11Plus #ElevenPlus #11PlusTuition #ISEB #ISEBPrep #ISEBPractice
An image of a girl in a messy room with books and papers all over the desk and floor. The following wording is included. Word of the week: desperate. Class: adjective. Definition: having extreme need, or without hope. Synonyms: dire, critical, despondent. Antonyms: trivial, hopeful. In use: Sophia was desperate to find her passport before her holiday. Challenge: Can you come up with three more synonyms for desperate?
November 24, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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BOFAmaths is a great GCSE maths revision resource. We test your knowledge with short tests, explain any misconceptions and follow up with similar questions to cement understanding. Find more questions at tinyurl.com/BOFAmaths
#maths #gcsemaths #gcserevision #gcsemathsrevision🧮
BOFAmaths logo - Probability Level 4 Test 1 Question 4. An image of a bag next to 9 red counters and 1 blue counter. The text says: Jennifer has a bag that contains 10 counters. 9 of the counters are red and 1 of the counters is blue. Jennifer picks from the bag at random. Choose the most appropriate word(s) to describe the following event. The counter she picks will be blue. Select and option from the following: Impossible, very unlikely, very likely, even chance, certain.
November 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is mischievous – behaviour that causes annoyance, harm or trouble. Your challenge is to write a short story about a mischievous child. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
#11Plus #ElevenPlus #11PlusTuition #ISEB #ISEBPrep
A picture of a kitten running past a broken vase of flowers and the text: Word of the week: mischievous. Class: adjective. Definition: behaviour that causes annoyance, harm or trouble. Synonyms: naughty, playful, impish. Antonyms: good, well behaved. In use: The mischievous kitten darted across the room, knocking over the vase of flowers. Challenge: Write a short story about a mischievous child.
November 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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In Year 11 and sitting GCSEs soon? Get ahead of the rest and start your exam prep and revision now with a 6-month BOFAmaths subscription. BOFAmaths can help you achieve your predicted grade or a grade higher than predicted.
#GCSEMathsRevision #GCSEMaths #MathsRevision #MathsResources #GCSEResources🧮
An image with a variety of mathematical symbols and the text: Year 11 students, don’t wait until Easter, get ahead with BOFAmaths. Start your revision and exam prep now. £9.30/month, £40 for 6 months.
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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This week’s #WordOfTheWeek is bruise – an injury which causes discolouration without breaking the skin. Your challenge is to write a short paragraph about a time when you had an injury which caused a bruise. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
#11Plus #ElevenPlus #11PlusTuition
An image of a boy with a bruise on his knee and the following text: Word of the week: bruise. Class: noun. Definition: an injury which causes discolouration (often purple or yellow) without breaking the skin. Synonyms: contusion, black-eye. Antonyms: heal, help. In use: I fell over in the garden and got a bruise on my knee. Challenge: Write a short paragraph about a time when you had an injury which caused a bruise.
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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With many children sitting the ISEB Pre-Test this month here's a reminder of our ISEB preparation tips. tinyurl.com/iseb-prep #ISEBPrep #ElevenPlus #ISEBTuition #ElevenPlusPrep #ISEBPreTest
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November 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is remember – to keep something in mind or to bring something back into mind. Your challenge is to write a short story about a boy who finds it difficult to remember things. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
#11Plus #ElevenPlus
An image of a boy thinking, and the following text. Word of the week: remember. Class: verb. Definition: to keep something in mind or to bring something back into mind. Synonyms: recall, recollect, relive. Antonyms: forget, disregard, ignore. In use: I must remember to take my P.E. kit to school every Wednesday. Challenge: Write a short story about a boy who finds it difficult to remember things.
November 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Don't be scared about new 11+ entrance exam subjects Puzzles & Problem-Solving and Creative Comprehension that feature in the London 11+ Consortium test, City of London School and other school assessments. Our blog www.bofa11plus.com/content/blog... will ease your fears. #11Plus #11PlusConsortium
An image of a ghost with 5 school / entrance exam logos, BOFA11+ logo and the following text. Don't be scared of new entrance exam subjects. Creative Comprehension. Puzzles & Problem-Solving. Click the link in the description and we'll ease your fears.
October 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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We were very happy to receive Lauren's feedback, we're so pleased that BOFA helped her son through his 11+ exam preparation. If you'd like to see how it works you can sign up for a free 7-day trial at www.bofa11plus.com/register. #11Plus #ElevenPlus #11PlusResources
Our parents say... "BOFA was incredibly helpful for my son in preparation for the 11+ exam. It helped identify his weaknesses and also improve his time management and he really enjoyed the format online. It's a fantastic resource for families that we cannot recommend highly enough." Lauren
October 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is pronunciation– the act of saying a word in an accepted standard way. Find more #11PlusResources and a 7-day free trial at www.bofa11plus.com.
#11Plus #ElevenPlus #ISEB #SPAG #EnglishReading #EnglishComprehension
A picture of a woman at a lectern. And the following text. Word of the week: pronunciation. Definition: the act of saying a word in an accepted standard way. Synonyms: diction, inflection. Antonyms: mispronunciation, mumble. In use: What is the correct pronunciation of your name?. Note: Notice the difference in the spelling of the noun pronunciation and the verb pronounce.
October 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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If you have a child sitting the ISEB Pre-test this year, check out our guide to tackling English comprehension questions. www.pre-test.co.uk/content/blog... #ISEBPrep #PreTest #ISEB #11PlusMockTests
A photo of a father and daughter working at a laptop. Text: How to approach ISEB English comprehension questions.
October 16, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is heard – the past tense hear. This week's challenge is to list 10 sounds that you have heard today. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
#11Plus #ElevenPlus
Picture of a child in bed looking out of the window at a thunder storm, with the following text. Word of the week: heard. Class: verb. Definition: past tense of hear. Synonyms: listened. Antonyms: ignored. In use: I heard the thunder storm overnight last night. Challenge: List 10 sounds that you have heard today.
October 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Confused by these new 11+ entrance exam subjects? Have you a child sitting the London 11+ Consortium test, City of London School exam, or another exam containing Puzzles & Problem-Solving and Creative Comprehension? Our blog tinyurl.com/bofa-puzzles explains all.
#Puzzles #CreativeComprehension
A large question mark with 5 school / entrance exam logos, BOFA11+ logo and the following text. Creative Comprehension. Puzzles & Problem-Solving. Confused by these new entrance exam subjects? Click the link in the description and we'll explain all.
October 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is island – an area of land surrounded by water. Your challenge is to write a short story about having an adventure on a desert island. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
#11Plus #ElevenPlus
An image of a desert island and the following text. Word of the week: island. Class: noun. Definition: an area of land surrounded by water. Synonyms: isle, reef, atoll, eyot. Antonyms: mainland, continent. In use: Last year I went to the Spanish island of Lanzarote to learn to surf. Challenge: Write a story about having an adventure on a desert island.
September 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is often – doing something many times. The challenge is to write a paragraph about something you often do. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
#11Plus #ElevenPlus #EnglishGrammar
An image of a girl on a mountain bike and the following text. Word of the week: often. Class: adverb. Definition: many times. Synonyms: frequently, regularly. Antonyms: infrequently, rarely. In use: I often go for a ride on my mountain bike at the weekend. Challenge: Write a paragraph about something you often do.
September 22, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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We are pleased to announce that 56% of this year's Eton King's Scholarships are awarded to BOFA pupils. Congratulations to all these and all pupils that have secured places at their chosen senior school. #KingsScholar #ElevenPlus
An image of a trophy and the text "Congratulations! We’re delighted to announce 56% of this year’s Eton College King's Scholarship Award winners are BOFA pupils." An image of a trophy and the text "We want to say a huge well done to all BOFA pupils who have a place at Eton College, with or without an award. A big thank you to their schools, parents and tutors for the invaluable support they have provided along the way."
September 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM