Ten Reasons Why Children Like the Eleven Plus

The work is often harder than I get at school.

I like to see my dad and mum struggle with questions I can do quickly.

I learn some maths long before we do the work at school.

My grandmother thinks that I am very clever.

If I get to grammar school there is a good chance that I will get a good job.

I want to go to university and grammar school children get offered places.

My sister / brother goes to grammar and I want to do the same.

My head teacher takes us out of class to do extra work.

My friends envy me.

I like doing reasoning papers and always try to beat the clock.