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Online formative learning platform.
GCSE maths, 11+, ISEB Pretest.
For home, school & tutors.
17 years helping students achieve academic success.
www.bofamaths.co.uk
www.bofa11plus.com
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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
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is occupy – to take up or fill a space, time or position. Your challenge is to write a short story about a house that has been occupied by several generations of the same family since 1900.
For 11+ comprehension and spag resources go to tinyurl.com/bofa11plus #11plus #ElevenPlus
An image of a row of terraced houses and the following text: Word of the week: occupy. Class: verb. Definition: to take up or fill a space, time or position. Synonyms: inhabit, fill engage, populate. Antonyms: leave, abandon, ignore. In use: Occupy yourselves with a game while I prepare lunch. Challenge: Write a short story about a house that has been occupied by several generations of the same family since the year 1900.
September 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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We know choosing the right 11+ learning platform for your child can be challenging, so to help guide you through the process we've pulled together our top tips and features to look for. Read the full blog at tinyurl.com/choose-11plu...
#ElevenPlus #11Plus #11PlusTuition
September 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is #medicine – a liquid or pill that is a treatment for injury or illness. Your challenge is to write a short story about when you or a fictional child had to take some medicine.
For 11+ comprehension and spag resources go to tinyurl.com/bofa11plus #11plus #ElevenPlus
A picture of a mother giving a child a spoonful of medicine, and the following text. Word of the Week: medicine. class: noun. Definition: a liquid or pill that is a treatment for illness or injury. Synonyms: remedy, drug, cure. Antonyms: toxic, poison. In use: The doctor gave Harry some strawberry flavoured medicine to cure his infection. Challenge: Write a short story about when you had to take some medicine. If you've never had to take any medicine, make up a story about a child that has.
September 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Helping your child prepare for the ISEB Pre-Test can be challenging so we've put together a few tips for you in our blog tinyurl.com/iseb-prep #ISEBPrep #ElevenPlus #ISEBTuition #ElevenPlusPrep
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August 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is #harass - to repeatedly annoy. Can you write about a time when you felt harassed by someone or something?
For 11+ comprehension and spag resources go to tinyurl.com/bofa11plus
#11plus #ElevenPlus #Education #ReadABook #Reading #BookSky 📚
A picture of a girl reading with a younger boy next to her. Word of the Week: harass. Class: verb. Definition: to repeatedly annoy. Synonyms: tease, torment, pester. Antonyms: assist, help. In use: I was quietly reading a book while my brother harassed me to play a game with him. Challenge: Write about a time when you felt harassed by someone or something.
August 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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This week’s #WordOfTheWeek is awkward – feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed, lacking skill or tact. For 11+ comprehension and spag resources go to tinyurl.com/bofa11plus
#11plus #ElevenPlus #education
An image of a boy at a wedding reception. Word of the week: awkward. Class: adjective. Definition: feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed, lacking skill or tact. Synonyms: clumsy, careless, ungainly. Antonyms: confident, competent, skilful. In use: Sam felt awkward at his cousin’s wedding reception. Challenge: Can you think of two more synonyms and two more antonyms of the word awkward.
August 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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11+ prep shouldn't be stressful for child or parent. Using a resource like BOFA11+ gives parents peace of mind that their child is learning relevant content and time management skills. Children enjoy freedom of independent learning, building knowledge and confidence. #11Plus #ElevenPlus #ExamPrep
July 31, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is recommend – to suggest something as the best choice. Share a book recommendation with us in the comments for others to enjoy this summer. For 11+ comprehension and spag resources go to tinyurl.com/bofa11plus
#11plus #ElevenPlus #education #FavouriteBooks #BookSky 📚
An image of a pile of books and the text. Word of the week: recommend. Class: verb. Definition: to suggest something as the best choice. Synonyms: endorse, propose. Antonyms: discourage, oppose. In use: My favourite book is Reggie Houser Has The Power. I recommend it to everybody I meet. Challenge: List your three favourite books and give a brief explanation of why you enjoyed them. Why not share some with us in the comments for others to enjoy during the holidays.
July 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is restaurant – a business where meals are prepared and served to customers. The challenge this week is to write a short story about the best meal you have ever eaten. For more 11+ comprehension and spag resources go to tinyurl.com/bofa11plus
#11plus #ElevenPlus #Education
A picture of people eating in a Japanese restaurant, and the following wording. Word of the week: restaurant Class: noun. Definition: a business where meals are prepared and served to customers. Synonyms: cafe, bistro, diner. In use: I love to celebrate my birthday with a meal at my local Japanese restaurant, Little Tokyo. Challenge: Write a short story about the best meal you have ever eaten, whether it was at a restaurant or prepared at home.
July 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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The summer slide isn't the latest craze, it's what happens to children's knowledge if they stop all learning during the summer holiday. It can massively impact children sitting the 11+ upon returning to school. Read more at tinyurl.com/prevent-summ...
#ElevenPlus #11plus #SummerSlide
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July 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM