𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭?

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭? Verbal reasoning tests (VRT) are important components of the entrance assessment procedure for many UK schools, at different age points of entry. As VRTs are an effective test of problem-solving based around words and language many organisations use the tests as part of their selection process for employees. It is well worth acquiring the techniques for successful verbal reasoning at a young age.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 It is possible to take VRTs online with the answers marked instantly. However, with this approach children only learn whether their answer is correct or incorrect. What is vital is that they learn why an answer is Incorrect and the technique required to improve. Minerva’s tutors are available to help pupils improve their technique on Verbal Reasoning Tests. Tuition can also be provided for Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests which also frequently form part of school entrance assessments.

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 There are a huge variety of Verbal Reasoning Tests and a Minerva Tutor will identify the type of test appropriate for the schools that your child is targeting.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭? Essentially, a Verbal Reasoning Test, assesses a candidate’s ability to think with words. It is a form of problem-solving using words and language. A huge variety of potential types of question include spotting letter sequences, cracking codes, identifying antonyms, finding the odd word out as well as identifying words with the same definition from two lists.

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 Pupils who read widely and have a good vocabulary will be at an advantage when tackling VR tests. A regular reading programme, in tandem with targeted VR sessions, will prove beneficial.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧: Email: valerie.weston@minervatuition.com Phone: +852 6156 5705. We would be delighted to hear from you.