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A second group of grammar schools is to release sample questions from its transfer test for primary seven pupils. | A second group of grammar schools is to release sample questions from its transfer test for primary seven pupils. |
The papers and registration documents are due to be released next Monday. | The papers and registration documents are due to be released next Monday. |
The Post-Primary Transfer Consortium is made up of 28 Catholic, four non-denominational and two integrated schools. | The Post-Primary Transfer Consortium is made up of 28 Catholic, four non-denominational and two integrated schools. |
They will run multiple choice tests in English and Maths on 21 November, as well as a supplementary test on 12 December. | They will run multiple choice tests in English and Maths on 21 November, as well as a supplementary test on 12 December. |
An English company has been commissioned to create the sample test to tie in with the primary school curriculum. | An English company has been commissioned to create the sample test to tie in with the primary school curriculum. |
The exam includes Maths questions on identifying vertical and horizontal lines on a grid and asking which of five possible containers will hold five litres. | The exam includes Maths questions on identifying vertical and horizontal lines on a grid and asking which of five possible containers will hold five litres. |
The English test features long passages for comprehension tests, as well as sentences which have to be analysed for spelling and punctuation. | The English test features long passages for comprehension tests, as well as sentences which have to be analysed for spelling and punctuation. |
Registration forms | Registration forms |
Parents will be able to collect packs or download the forms from grammar school websites on Monday, but the forms do not have to be returned until 18 September. | Parents will be able to collect packs or download the forms from grammar school websites on Monday, but the forms do not have to be returned until 18 September. |
The registration forms will need a photograph of the child and parents will have to sign a declaration that the information given is accurate. | The registration forms will need a photograph of the child and parents will have to sign a declaration that the information given is accurate. |
They will have to agree that if any incorrect information is given, a place in the grammar school could be forfeited. | They will have to agree that if any incorrect information is given, a place in the grammar school could be forfeited. |
The registration pack will have information about allowances to be made for disabilities and how parents can claim special circumstances if the child has a temporary injury or indisposition. | The registration pack will have information about allowances to be made for disabilities and how parents can claim special circumstances if the child has a temporary injury or indisposition. |
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