What is 25% of £200?
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To find 25% of £200, we can calculate 200 ÷ 4 = £50 (because 25% is the same as 1/4). Or multiply: 200 × 0.25 = £50. ✓
SEAG (Northern Ireland) 11+
If you are in Northern Ireland and looking at grammar schools, the SEAG Entrance Assessment is almost certainly the test your child will sit. SEAG is the single common assessment used across the Northern Ireland grammar sector. It fully and exclusively replaced the two older tests, AQE and PPTC, from November 2023, so families no longer have to prepare for two separate exam styles. That change matters: it means one consistent format for the whole sector. Best of all for parents, the content is refreshingly narrow. SEAG tests English and Maths only, and everything is answered in multiple-choice format. There is no Verbal Reasoning, no Non-Verbal Reasoning, no spatial paper and no writing task. Children typically sit it in the autumn of Year 7 (in the Northern Ireland system), the year before transferring to grammar school. Because the big English 11+ platforms are built around English regional tests, Northern Ireland families are often underserved, so a clear, honest, free practice option is genuinely useful here.
At a Glance
- Provider
- GL
- Sections tested
- Maths Yes English Yes Verbal Reasoning No Non-Verbal Reasoning No Spatial No Writing No
- Format
- All multiple choice
- Schools covered
- NI grammar schools sector-wide; exact school count U - one Tier3 source claims 'all 62 post-primary schools' but this figure looks inflated/conflated with all post-primaries generally, not verified to an exact grammar-school count
- Last verified
- 4 August 2026
What the SEAG (Northern Ireland) Test Includes
Maths
A multiple-choice maths paper covering the number, calculation, fractions, measures, shape and data expected at this stage. As with English, it is answered by selecting options rather than showing written working for marks.
English
A multiple-choice English paper covering comprehension, spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary. Children read carefully and choose the best answer, so accurate reading under time is the core skill.
How PrepStep Helps
SEAG tests exactly the two subjects PrepStep is strongest on, English and Maths, and in exactly the multiple-choice format PrepStep uses. Your child gets a short micro-lesson before each topic, thousands of original GL-style questions, instant marking, a worked explanation for every answer, and timed mock tests to build exam stamina. Because SEAG has no reasoning papers and no writing task, PrepStep fits this assessment fully today, with no gap to flag. Your child's school and any tutor you choose still add most on the human side, for example confidence on the day and personal feedback. You can start practising free, with no card.
Sample Questions for This Test
4 questions drawn from PrepStep's question bank, covering only the subjects this test actually uses. Tap “Show worked explanation” to see the full method, and the correct answer is highlighted so you can check as you go.
Maths
Maths
A recipe for 4 people uses 200g of flour. How much flour is needed for 10 people?
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For 1 person: 200 ÷ 4 = 50g. For 10 people: 50 × 10 = 500g. ✓
English
Which word is closest in meaning to 'immense'?
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'Immense' means extremely large or vast. 'Enormous' is the closest synonym. Other words with a similar meaning include huge, vast, and colossal. Try using this word in a sentence today to make it stick. ✓
English
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The children ___ playing in the park when it started to rain.'
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'Children' is plural, so we use 'were' (not 'was'). 'The children were playing' is the past continuous tense, describing an ongoing action in the past. ✓
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the SEAG assessment?
SEAG tests English and Maths only, both in multiple-choice format. There is no Verbal Reasoning, no Non-Verbal Reasoning, no spatial section and no writing task. It is one common assessment used across Northern Ireland's grammar schools.
Is the SEAG assessment multiple choice?
Yes. Both the English and Maths papers are answered in multiple-choice format, so your child selects the best answer rather than writing extended responses for marks. That makes online multiple-choice practice a close match to the real thing.
Did SEAG replace AQE and PPTC?
Yes. SEAG fully and exclusively replaced both the AQE and PPTC tests from November 2023, creating one common assessment for the Northern Ireland grammar sector. Families now prepare for a single format rather than two separate exam styles.
Does SEAG include Verbal Reasoning or a writing task?
No. SEAG covers English and Maths only. There is no Verbal Reasoning paper, no Non-Verbal Reasoning, no spatial section and no scored writing task. This is simpler than many 11+ tests used in England, which often add reasoning papers.
How can my child practise for SEAG for free?
PrepStep offers free multiple-choice practice in English and Maths, the two subjects SEAG tests, with micro-lessons, instant marking, worked explanations and timed mock tests. You can start with no card and build up in the months before the assessment.
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