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Category Archives: Comprehension
The Word Gap: Why Language Matters
The ‘word gap’ matters. One of the nicest things in life is listening to children chatter. Their zest for life and their sparkling imaginations are enchanting. It goes without saying that children’s language skills matter. They need to express what … Continue reading
Posted in Comprehension, Early Years, English, Key Stage 1, literacy
Tagged 30 million word gap, language development, the word gap
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Improving Reading Comprehension: Suggestions and Guidance
What is Reading Comprehension? Reading comprehension is, quite simply, understanding texts. Comprehension is crucial to becoming a good reader. Teachers and parents agree that there is little point to reading without understanding! Furthermore, reading comprehension is tested at the end … Continue reading
Entrance Exam Masterclasses for Summer 2018
Entrance Exam Masterclasses in Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Book an entrance exam masterclass at Better Tuition – follow this link. Dates and Availability: Our entrance exam masterclasses will run at Easter and over the long summer break. Dates … Continue reading
Advent Calendar Day 19: When Christmas Came Early (Verbal Reasoning)
On the 19th day of Better Tuition’s winter activity advent calendar, we have a fun Verbal Reasoning challenge. Verbal Reasoning can really help attune the brain to paying attention to detail. In particular you will want to hone your verbal reasoning skills if you … Continue reading
Posted in Advent Calendar, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning
Tagged advent calendar, Christmas, hidden words, type E, verbal reasoning
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17th December: One Minute Christmas Cloze
Can you complete our Christmas Cloze Quiz in one minute or less? Choose the best word to complete each sentence. Return to our Advent Calendar or find out more about our tuition centre. Christmas Cloze If your child needs some help with comprehension, … Continue reading