Years 3–4 · ages 7–9 · print at home
Year 3–4 Starter Books
A gentle first step towards the 11+. Four printable books, one for each subject, with friendly two-page topics: learn it with clear explanations and examples, then have a go. £2.99 each, or all four for £8.97 in the basket.
In every Starter Book
- Two pages for every topic: Learn it, then Have a go
- Learn it: what it means, key words, step by step, an example, watch out and a top tip, in friendly words for 7–9 year olds
- Have a go: practice questions in the style of the 11+, with a score box and faces to tick
- Big, clear print and plenty of room to write
- A contents page with stars to colour as they finish each topic
- Every answer at the back, with how to get it, and a certificate to finish
Learn it
What it means, key words, step by step, an example, watch out and a top tip: one page, read together.
Have a go
Questions in the style of the 11+ to try alone, with room to write, a score box and faces to tick.
Check and colour
Answers at the back say how to get each one. Colour the stars on the contents page as each topic is done.
The four books
Year 3–4 Maths Starter Book
14 topics · about 35 A4 pages
Place value, adding and taking away, times tables, dividing, word problems, fractions, money, time, measuring, shapes, perimeter and charts.
Sample pages: the cover, how to use it and one topic's Learn it and Have a go pages. Free sample
£2.99More about itYear 3–4 English Starter Book
13 topics · about 33 A4 pages
Nouns, verbs and adjectives, punctuation, spelling, word endings, prefixes, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, tenses, sentences and three short reading passages.
Sample pages: the cover, how to use it and one topic's Learn it and Have a go pages. Free sample
£2.99More about itYear 3–4 Verbal Reasoning Starter Book
12 topics · about 31 A4 pages
The alphabet, letter and number patterns, letter codes, missing letters, hidden words, compound words, word meanings, odd two out, word links and logic puzzles.
Sample pages: the cover, how to use it and one topic's Learn it and Have a go pages. Free sample
£2.99More about itYear 3–4 Non-Verbal Reasoning Starter Book
12 topics · about 30 A4 pages
What to look for, odd one out, series, picture links, grids, mirror pictures, turning shapes, hidden shapes, folding, shape codes and counting cubes.
Sample pages: the cover, how to use it and one topic's Learn it and Have a go pages. Free sample
£2.99More about it
After the Starter Books
The Study Books teach every 11+ topic for Years 4–6, and the practice paper books get children exam ready.
Questions about the Starter Books
Is my child too young for 11+ books?
Not for these. They're written for children in Years 3 and 4, with short friendly explanations, big print and gentle questions. They build the number, word and puzzle skills that the 11+ grows from, without any exam pressure.
How should we use a Starter Book?
One topic at a time, about 20 minutes, two or three times a week. Read the Learn it page together, let your child try the Have a go page on their own, then mark it together with the answers at the back.
Can I put my child's name in the book?
Yes, for free. When you download it, type your child's first name: the book gets a "this book belongs to" page and a certificate with their name. We use the name only to make that download and don't keep it.
Are they included in Premium?
No, they're sold separately at £2.99 each. Put all four in your basket and they come to £8.97.
Can I buy them as a present?
Yes. Add them to your basket and choose "Buy as a gift": we email the person a code to claim the books on their own free account.