Read exactly what is being asked
Underline the task and notice words such as estimate, difference, first, best and not. One small word can change the required answer.
Test preparation for kids
Low-pressure test preparation for kids with sample questions, answer explanations and a simple weekly plan. Practise strategies without score promises.
Level
Upper primary and early middle school
Practice time
15 to 20 minutes per practice block
01
What you will practise
Good preparation builds familiarity with question types and steady problem-solving habits. These original examples are not part of an official test and cannot predict a score.
Move on and return later
If one question takes too long, mark it and continue. Returning with time left is often calmer than getting stuck.
Check whether the answer is reasonable
Use an estimate, reread the relevant sentence or substitute the answer back into the question before finishing.
02
Try these questions
Work out an answer first. Then open the explanation to check your reasoning.
1.A class reads 24 pages each day. How many pages do they read in 5 days?Show answerHide
Answer: 120 pages
24 × 5 = 120.
2.Choose the best connector: The path was icy, ___ the group walked slowly.Show answerHide
Answer: so
So introduces the result of the icy conditions.
3.A £40 jumper is reduced by 25%. What is the new price?Show answerHide
Answer: £30
25% of £40 is £10. Subtract £10 from £40.
03
A calm practice plan
Use this as a starting point and adjust the pace when your child needs more or less repetition.
- Step 1: Plan two or three short practice blocks each week.
- Step 2: Alternate math, language and reading questions.
- Step 3: Discuss the method, not only the number of correct answers.
- Step 4: Keep the final days before a test calm and predictable.
04
Frequently asked questions
Are these questions from an official test?
No. They are original examples designed to practise common question types and problem-solving steps.
How can families reduce test anxiety?
Keep practice short, avoid treating one result as a measure of the whole child and protect familiar routines for sleep, food and the journey to school.
Can practice questions predict a test score?
No. A small set of practice questions cannot provide a reliable prediction. Use teacher feedback and official school information for decisions about progress.
Ready for the next step?
Combine short practice sessions with adaptive lessons and human support when it helps.