31 May 2026 · SEAG Genius
Why a 7-day SEAG revision plan works
One of the most common mistakes parents make when starting SEAG preparation is doing too much too fast. A burst of intensive practice followed by a gap of several weeks does little for long-term retention. What works far better is short, consistent sessions spread across the week — and a 7-day plan is the simplest way to build that habit.
The plan below is designed for a child who is beginning preparation and has reasonable but not exceptional confidence in both maths and English. Adjust the difficulty up or down depending on where your child is.
The 7-day SEAG revision plan
Start with a number-focused maths set. Cover multiplication, division, and fractions. Keep the session short and finish with a review of any wrong answers using the worked explanations.
Work through a comprehension passage with questions. Encourage your child to read the passage twice before answering, and to go back to the text to find evidence for each answer.
Focus on fractions, decimals, and percentages — one of the most commonly tested SEAG maths areas. Review any mistakes together and check your child understands the method, not just the answer.
Spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation practice. These are often underestimated but can swing a result by several marks. Focus on word patterns and rules rather than rote memorisation.
A mixed SEAG set covering both maths and English questions. This mirrors the mental switching required on the actual test day and helps prevent children from getting too comfortable in one subject only.
Do not start new material today. Instead, review the week's practice. Go back through any questions your child struggled with. Ask them to explain their reasoning for 2–3 answers. If they can explain it, they understand it.
Rest is a non-negotiable part of effective SEAG preparation. Children who practise every single day without a break show faster burnout and slower improvement. A full rest day makes the next week's practice more effective.
How to adapt this plan
This plan assumes 5–6 months before the test. If you have less time, consider increasing sessions to 30–35 minutes and adding a second weekend session. If you have more time, keep the sessions short but add variety — introduce new question types gradually rather than front-loading all topics at once.
Adjusting for a child who is ahead
If your child completes questions quickly and accurately, add a time challenge. Ask them to complete a set in 15 minutes instead of 20, then review accuracy. Speed and accuracy together are what the test rewards.
Adjusting for a child who is struggling
Reduce session length and focus on one topic at a time rather than mixed sets. Confidence is built question by question. A child who is frustrated will not retain anything from a 30-minute session — a successful 15-minute session is more valuable.
Tracking the plan
SEAG Genius tracks completed sessions automatically. As a parent, your dashboard shows which sets were completed, scores achieved, how long each session took, and how your child was feeling after practice. This makes it straightforward to follow the 7-day plan and see whether it is working.
