11-plus (Noun)
Meaning
(formerly in Britain) an examination taken by 11 and 12 year old students to select suitable candidates for grammar school.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The 11-plus exam was a major milestone for young pupils in the 1960s, with results determining their secondary school prospects.
- She vividly remembers taking the 11-plus and the immense pressure to pass in order to secure a place at the local grammar school.
- The school's intake was decided by the results of the 11-plus, with only those achieving high marks being offered a place.
- Despite taking intensive coaching classes, he failed the 11-plus and was instead sent to the local comprehensive school.
- Many still harbour regrets about not passing the 11-plus, which they believe limited their future educational and career opportunities.