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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Nelson Maths provides a rigorous, whole-school programme for teaching and learning maths from early years through to the end of primary education. Written for learners across the world, this course enables all children to start and sustain a lifelong journey with maths. The Nelson Maths series includes Pupil Books, write-in Workbooks, and Teacher Books. Assessment support, eBooks and parent notes are also available on Oxford Owl. This Teacher''s Books supports Nelson Maths Pupil Book 1 and Workbook 1 and helps teachers to plan focused and enjoyable lessons for their primary classrooms. Step-by-step teaching notes are provided, as well as a large bank of warm-up and mental maths activities to help children engage with concepts and activate prior learning. Answers for all Pupil Book and Workbook activities are set out, as well as additional end-of-unit checks to support assessment and identify gaps in learning. Guidance on differentiation and advice on tackling common

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Book SynopsisPart of the Oxford Smart Curriculum Service, the Oxford Smart Mosaic Teacher Handbook 1 supports specialists and non-specialists alike to deliver the KS3 curriculum coherently and with impact.Designed around Series Editor Craig Barton''s Learning Episode Model, the Teacher Handbook provides a responsive, step-by-step approach that can be easily followed and implemented, with minimal PD. Non-specialists are fully supported with a clear and consistent teaching and learning approach, which helps them to check prior learning, identify misconceptions, model key skills and provide opportunities for practice.The Teacher Handbook contains comprehensive guidance on the delivery of all the content in Student Book 1. It includes additional guidance on pre-requisite knowledge and common misconceptions to support responsive teaching, guidance for effective explanations and how to develop learners mathematical thinking through example-problem pairs, and support with building the confidence and fluen

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Book SynopsisThis book provides your child with a whole year of ready to go activitiesand support on key Mathematics topics which will be beingtaught in school from 2014. *Workbooks for home learning or classroompractice *Linked website with additional activities, answersand support for parents. *Developed by teachers.

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Book SynopsisSum Fun Maths Assessment is a series of 3 books full of puzzle worksheets for assessing children's progress in maths. Each sheet is self-correcting - children solve the mathematical questions, then use the code to find the answers to the silly jokes and riddles. Children will love riddles such as 'What would happen if all the ducks in the world jumped up and down at the same time? (an earth quack) and 'What is the best way to communicate with a fish? (drop it a line). Each sheet assesses a particular skill, all linked to the new September 2014 curriculum. In addition to being invaluable for assessing children's learning, the sheets can be used as: Evidence of children's learning; Extension activities; Differentiated group/individual activities; Plenary tasks; Fun time fillers! Topics covered include: Number and place value; Addition and subtraction; Multiplication and division; Fractions; Decimals and percentages

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Book SynopsisUnforgettable French, 2nd edition has been completely updated to meet the requirements of the 2014 National Curriculum for England for foreign languages, which stipulate, not only a firm knowledge of grammar, but also the ability to understand and manipulate the language. Unforgettable French uses memory tricks to teach and reinforce major points of grammar, from the basics up to passe compose, le futur proche and le futur simple, to learners of all ages. It may be used: By anyone who wishes to gain confidence in speaking French; As a revision aid, to consolidate the learner's grasp of grammatical points; To complement whatever French scheme you are using; By French teachers to all ages, from primary through to adult. Unforgettable French is full of tried-and-tested memory tricks based on sound and idea associations to help you to engage your memory and remember key grammatical points. Using memory tricks to explain the "tricky" bits facilitates the learning process and what seemed difficult before is suddenly much easier to remember. The memory tricks are presented in a highly visual, page-by-page format, with illustrations and stories, to help you to visualize the language better. The colour coding makes it easy to locate the memory tricks you need, making this an essential reference tool for anyone studying French. This edition contains handy exercises, so that you can check your understanding of each memory trick as you progress through the book.

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Book SynopsisEach of these three books contains 50 exciting PE challenges. They are aimed at busy primary school teachers, who are required to teach PE, but don't have much knowledge of the subject. Each book contains a variety of individual, group and whole class activities, designed to develop skills, foster enjoyment and promote physical exercise. Every activity is difficulty-rated and contains handy tips and suggestions for further development, ensuring all children remain engaged and challenged according to their ability. The activities are laid out in an easy-to-follow format and complement the September 2014 National Curriculum Physical Education requirements.

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Book SynopsisA rich and abundant treasury in celebration of the forest, this book is about encouraging children's natural fascination with the forest and its inhabitants. The authors have produced an enchanting book where imagination, story and play bring alive the world of the forest. Full of games, facts, celebrations, craft activities, recipes, foraging, stories and Forest School skills, The Children's Forest is much more than a manual: it is an invitation Engages children with nature through play and imagination in the forest and woods.Appealing to teachers, parents, and children, this book focuses on British and Irish trees, plants, animals, stories, poems, songs, crafts, and activities

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Book SynopsisAn exciting new resource from Andrew Jennings, which supports the teaching of inference-based comprehension questions and more.

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Book SynopsisAn exciting new resource from Andrew Jennings, which supports the teaching of inference-based comprehension questions and more.

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Book SynopsisExam board: AQA, Edexcel; EdexcelLevel & Subject: GCSE English Literature; A Level English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015Next exam: June 2025This edition of Frankenstein is perfect for GCSE-level students: it comes complete with the novel, plus an introduction providing context, and a glossary explaining key terms. It was already one in the morning; the rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs.'Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist with huge ambition, exceeds his own expectations when he manages to create life from an assemblage of dead body parts. Yet he has failed to think through the consequences and responsibilities of his action, with fatal results.First published in 1818, this genre-defying novel part gothic tale, part science fiction, part philosophical exploration inviteTrade Review“The new Collins Classroom Classic editions are perfect for schools – clear text, bright covers, a good size for pockets and bags, and a great price that makes buying new class or cohort sets very attractive in these budget-conscious times.” de Stafford School

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Book SynopsisFrom Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the bestselling author of Vocabulary Ninja and Write Like a Ninja, this is an essential toolkit of strategies and resources to supercharge primary school children and transform them into spelling ninjas! In this newest instalment in the Like a Ninja series, Spell Like a Ninja provides essential tips, lists and advice to support the teaching and learning of spelling in the primary classroom or at home, all in a handy, pocket-sized book. Including every statutory spelling pattern in the National Curriculum, this book is split into sections for Key Stage 1, Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2 to enable all pupils to learn at their own pace in this all-in-one quick reference tool. They'll be buzzing spelling bee champs in no time! This engaging, easy-to-use book includes: - the statutory spelling requirements for every year as well as the statutory word lists for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6; - clear, practical guidance for teachers and parents to help effectively with spelling; - tips for remembering spellings; - useful spelling lists by word type, such as homophones or homonyms. For more must-have Ninja books by Andrew Jennings, check out Vocabulary Ninja, Maths Like a Ninja, Write Like a Ninja and Comprehension Ninja.Trade ReviewUseful to both an experienced teacher as a focus, or back up, but also useful to a parent trying to support a child’s school spelling programme or for those home educating... There is certainly something here for any speller, at all levels and abilities – another great Ninja resource. * LoveReading4Kids www.lovereading4kids.co.uk *Another brilliant book from the Vocabulary Ninja! Full of ideas and word lists which are useful for teachers and parents. As always, the book is presented in a way that makes it easy to use and a guaranteed time-saver for all. * Simon Blower, co-founder of @HeyPobble *Having already bought Write Like a Ninja and Maths Like a Ninja for our KS2 classes, Spell Like a Ninja is a fantastic addition to the collection. Bringing together all the phonic and spelling objectives, along with handy hints, tips and strategies, this is a huge hit with the children and staff! * Jo Reeves, KS2 Phase Lead @jojojo90 *Spell Like a Ninja separates different spelling patterns into easy-to-manage chunks, visually represents the syllables, prefixes and suffixes within the words and provides a wealth of activity suggestions for exploring different patterns. Packed full of tips for helping children to improve their spelling, it’s an invaluable tool for any primary teacher! * Sarah Farrell, KS2 lead and author of Times Tables Ninja @SarahFarrellKS2 *Another superb book from Andrew Jennings that will make a huge difference to young people with their spelling. Whether it's in the classroom or at home, this well designed and engaging book should be the 'go to' resource for improving children's spelling and their literacy skills. * Jon Tait, education author, leader and speaker @TeamTait *An essential resource for any teacher looking to make spelling fun, engaging and memorable! * Jon Kirk, English Language Teacher *The clear explanations, easy-to-use reference pages and spelling practise ideas, not to mention the challenge of the Ninja tasks and the mini-mastery techniques, ensure Spell Like a Ninja is everything you could ask for from a spelling book and more. It’s engaging, immersive and highly accessible, linking spelling, grammar and technical vocabulary with a seasoning of humour to help combat the statutory curriculum. * Alison Gutteridge, Head of English *I love that Spell Like a Ninja teaches children (and parents!) the spelling rules and patterns, not just lists of words to remember. It clearly explains the tricky vocabulary that gets used in schools, so that parents can support their children's spelling journey. * Lindsey Fekete, Reach Online Tutoring *Alongside the Write Like a Ninja book, this would be a perfect addition to any writing lesson and a great resource for children to use alone and alongside an adult. Children love the independence this gives them with their writing and it enables them to become more proficient spellers with fun activities to do at school and home. * Amy Baines, classroom teacher *This is a one-stop-shop for teachers and parents looking to help children with their spelling. With each new book, Vocabulary Ninja proves himself to be the support that education needs! * Dean Boddington, assistant headteacher and editor of the No Shelf Control newsletter, @MisterBodd *This pocket-sized book is packed full of strategies and resources to enable you to support your primary school children and transform them into spelling ninjas! * ReadingZone *

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Book SynopsisBoost your confidence with helpful advice and practice for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification.With fun activities to build students' skills and vocabulary, Practice for B1 Preliminary for Schools (PET for Schools), gives students the confidence to succeed. It contains: 20 units featuring topics and vocabulary taken from the official 2020 Cambridge Vocabulary List. The exercises cover: Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar and the 4 skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. 500 words from the official 2020 Cambridge Vocabulary List. Updated for the new exam. Answer key, audio scripts and word lists included at the back of the book. Accompanying audio, provided free online, supports the Listening and Speaking exercises. This also helps students' pronunciation Tips boxes offer advice on how to do well in the exam. Sample Writing and Speaking answers included in the answer key.

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Book Synopsis_______________ 'Another brilliant book that's jam-packed with top-class tips you won't want to miss.' - MC Grammar, teacher and parent ‘Here is basically ‘the bible’ for parents (like me!) with kids in junior school – it’s everything a parent needs to know and understand in the curriculum from fractions basics to calculating the volume of a cuboid and everything in between…’ – Sara Davies MBE, Founder of Crafter's Companion and Dragon on BBC Dragons’ Den _______________ When your child comes home with the dreaded maths homework and you don’t know your BIDMAS from your BODMAS, then Maths Like a Ninja is the book for you. It’s jam-packed full of all the key concepts children need to know, all the mathematical terminology they’ll ever come across in primary school and tons of easy-to-follow visual examples on every area of maths featured in the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Whether a child is stuck on a fractions question or struggling to remember what composite numbers are, they’ll find the answer in this handy all-in-one reference guide. It supports teachers in planning and delivering lessons and shows parents how help their kids at home. Written by a practising teacher and creator of the successful Vocabulary Ninja brand, this book is worth its weight in gold. It empowers children to become independent (in school and at home) by providing them with all the information they need in one place. Neat, affordable and child-friendly, Maths Like a Ninja is game changing. Perfect for Key Stage 2 children, aged 7 and up. Maths Like a Ninja was a finalist in the Maths category at the Teach Primary Awards 2023.Trade ReviewI think every classroom and every home needs copies of this book! As a year 6 teacher, it can be impossible to fit everything in as well as revise old topics, so this is going to be the perfect tool to help my kids become more independent. And it's the perfect for supporting parents with their children’s maths! From basic skills to more complex, there’s something for everyone. -- Stephanie Elliott * Year 6 Teacher, @eenalol *Maths Like a Ninja is a hugely valuable resource, either in school or at home! It will encourage children to work independently by having a helpful how-to guide to refer to if they get stuck. Just like Write Like a Ninja, this amazing maths book has step-by-step guides on how to become confident in every area of maths. Perfect for the classroom, or even parents working at home with their children! -- Sarah Farrell * Maths Lead, @SarahFarrellKS2 *Here is basically ‘the bible’ for parents (like me!) with kids in junior school - it’s everything a parent needs to know and understand in the curriculum from fractions basics to calculating the volume of a cuboid and everything in between to help and support on a Sunday night when you get the dreaded homework book out! So if (like me) your algebra needed a bit of a brush up, or you can’t remember the difference between a superlative and a conjunction - then trust me you need to get these books! You can pick them up on Amazon - they’re only a couple of quid each - and take it from someone who has experienced it first hand - they are GAME CHANGING! -- Sara Davies, Founder of Crafter's Companion and Dragon on BBC Dragons’ Den * Instagram *This book has so many uses. It empowers children to have independence and take ownership of their own learning (in school and at home) by providing them with all the information they need in one place. It is a great guide for parents to understand what their children are learning in maths to be able to help with their learning at home. What a fantastic, affordable resource for schools and parents alike! -- Jane Clapp * Year 5 teacher *For children (and parents!) who struggle to remember the methods of calculation taught in school, this book is a very handy reminder. A great aide-memoire for the KS2 syllabus, Maths Like A Ninja will support children with homework and the revision of key concepts. -- Kate McCallam * Educational consultant and writer *Another invaluable resource from the Ninja, with everything you need for every Maths topic in one place! It's the PERFECT succinct resource which I'll be using in class and to support home learning. There are pages which can be sent home to allow parents to understand methods used in class with step-by-step, simple and clear explanations. -- Maaria Khan * Teacher and Deputy Head, @MissKhan__ *The Ninja’s back with another brilliant book that’s jam-packed with top-class tips you won’t want to miss. Is there anything he can’t do?! Oh, and it’s great for parents and guardians too. Thank you, dude! -- Jacob Mitchell aka MC Grammar, award-winning teacher and parentA useful book for KS2 children who need reminding of the maths they need for SATs and beyond, and for teachers and parents too. * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisCollins Explore English is a 6-level course which provides full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0057) from 2020. With a magazine-style Student's Resource Book, comprehensive Student's Coursebook, and supportive Teacher's Guide, it offers clear progression within and across levels.Written with a range of international contexts in mind, this innovative course has been designed to encourage maximum enjoyment and engagement by young learners, providing them with a fun and colourful Resource Book packed full of texts and illustrations to stimulate language learning. The corresponding Student's Coursebook contains the activities relating to this input material. The Student's Resource Book and Student's Coursebook are used together to provide the full learning package for the student.The Student's Resource Books are visually appealing, with a magazine look and feel, and include a range of carefully selected fiction and non-fiction reading texts covering interesting topics for the age group. Designed to provide the stimulus materials for the course, they therefore don't include any write-in activities, and instruction rubrics are kept short and simple allowing more space on the page for the visuals and text. The write-in exercises are all contained in the accompanying Student's Coursebook, which leaves the Resource Books with a clean and engaging look.The course takes an integrated skills approach to developing language skills with an emphasis on practical communication. It is designed with interactive learning at its heart and has been created to offer flexibility where this is beneficial while following a consistent approach so the course is easy to deliver. It is fully supported by a comprehensive Teacher's Guide with detailed lesson plans that provide step-by-step guidance.Audio files are available as a free download.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0057 from 2020..

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Book Synopsis_______________The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting._______________The tuff tray is a staple resource in Early Years settings that supports many different styles of learning and play, and offers lots of opportunities to introduce early mathematics. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Tuff Tray Mathematics is filled with fun, creative and inspiring ideas for exploring mathematical concepts using tuff trays, including size, shape, capacity, quantity, distance, volume and numbers. From exploring time with ice cubes to cutting shapes out of tortilla wraps, Sally Wright presents opportunities for mathematical

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Book SynopsisCollins Skills for the TOEIC Test: Listening and Reading is a unique skills-based exam preparation course. It has been fully updated to reflect the new TOEIC Test specifications.TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication') is a test of English proficiency for people in the workplace seeking to work in an international environment or looking for promotion within their organisation.The TOEIC test questions simulate real-life situations relevant to the global workplace. Score reports for candidates provide accurate, meaningful feedback about a test taker's strengths and weaknesses.Collins Skills for TOEIC is a two book series (1 Listening/Reading; 2 Speaking/Writing) and focuses on helping learners handle the integrated skill aspect of the TOEIC test, where they are required to produce responses based on mixed input. Each book in the series therefore will contain all four skills but in different weightings.Summary of contents:Quick Guide: question overviews give learners an ea

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Book SynopsisA step by step guide with form drawing exercises for the four temperaments, which have a harmonising, transformative and strengthening effect on child development. Creative form drawing helps children develop hand to eye co-ordination, spatial orientation, observation skills, attention, confident movement, drawing skills and the foundation skills for handwriting. Originally developed by Rudolf Steiner, creative form drawing is used widely in Steiner and Waldorf Schools to enable healthy child development and learning. This books covers the why, what and how of creative form drawing, for balancing and deepening the four temperaments.ContentsUnderstanding and identifying the temperaments. The purpose and benefits for children. How and why do specific form drawing exercises work? The human constitution. Overview and descriptions of the four temperaments. Form Drawing exercises, lessons and teaching methods. Clearly defined age related forms for each temperament. Over 500 colourful forms for drawing.

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Book SynopsisCollins Explore English is a 6-level course which provides full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0057) from 2020. With a magazine-style Student’s Resource Book, comprehensive Student’s Coursebook, and supportive Teacher’s Guide, it offers clear progression within and across levels.

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Book SynopsisPrepare yourself for the IELTS exam using Collins Practice Tests for IELTS Book 2By using Practice Tests for IELTS 2, you will: Feel completely confident about how the IELTS exam works Know what to expect on the day of the exam Improve your score through realistic practiceAll you need for your ideal IELTS score: Four complete Academic IELTS tests PLUS Two complete General Reading and Writing papers A clear guide to how the IELTS exam works Useful information on common mistakes and how to avoid them CD + audioscript for the Speaking and Listening papers Answer key + model answers for the Speaking and Writing papersYou can trust Collins COBUILDPractice Tests for IELTS 2 contains a mini-dictionary with definitions based on COBUILD content. The 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus is the world's largest database of the English language. It is updated every month and has been at the heart of Collins COBUILD for over 20 years.Trade ReviewReview of Collins Reading for IELTS (2011) ‘Reading for IELTS contains twelve units and covers the type of questions included in the exam. The choice of topic area is particularly relevant for those doing the Academic Module: cultural differences and education, for example.’ EL Gazette, July 2011 Review of Collins Listening for IELTS (2011) This book will help you to recognize and understand differences in pronunciation and vocabulary. It includes a CD covering a number of business topics, spoken by both native and non-native speakers of English. Business Spotlight, October 2011

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Book SynopsisA lower-level exam practice book designed to improve the level of students who plan to take the IELTS test in the future.Collins Get Ready for IELTS Speaking is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills to perform effectively on the IELTS Speaking test.Perfect for self-study, the series follows a guided-learning approach that gives students access to a full answer key with model answers. Developed by experienced IELTS tutors, the series takes into account the specific language needs of learners at this level.Twelve units of carefully graded material for lower level students, all supported with clear examplesKey IELTS grammar and vocabulary for the IELTS Speaking test provided in each unitRegular exam tips and information in each unitWatch out!' sections that highlight common errors made by learners in the IELTS Speaking testFour review units to check and consolidate understanding of key language and skills for the IELTS Speaking testComplete IELTrade ReviewReview of Collins Speaking for IELTS (2011) ‘The organization seems simple and clear… helpful both to the class teacher or student using it for self study … appropriate selection of topics … Good balance of practice, exemplification and exam advice (tips, technique). I particularly liked some of the tips on preparation – e.g. P. 17 Task 6 or p. 39 Exam technique.’ John Palfery, Teacher at English Language Teaching centre, University of Edinburgh, September 2011 Review of Collins Listening for IELTS (2011) This book will help you to recognize and understand differences in pronunciation and vocabulary. It includes a CD covering a number of business topics, spoken by both native and non-native speakers of English. Business Spotlight, October 2011

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Book SynopsisA retelling of the stories of Norse mythology as recommended for the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 4 (ages 9--10).

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Book SynopsisNote that the Floris Books editions of Jamie York's books have been completely revised for UK and European notation, language and metric systems. They are also suitable for use in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.Experienced maths teacher and consultant Jamie York believes that a love of learning comes through the teacher, so his books are committed to supporting teachers in developing their classroom skills and to fostering a love of maths in their students. Unlike conventional maths textbooks, his books are not full of fancy graphics and contrived ways to make maths fun. Rather, they:-- focus on the essentials, so teachers aren't overwhelmed by endless lists of required material-- are genuinely interesting and challenging, sparking students' enthusiasm for learning maths-- are developmentally appropriate to the age of the child, thereby encouraging inner mathemetical awareness and thinking-- favour depth over superficiality, to avoid teaching blind procedures to solve meaningless problemsThis teachers' resource book for Classes 1 to 5 provides a direct and logical approach to teaching 6 to 11-year-olds maths. Each class level and topic provides numerous tried and tested examples and explanations.The book includes:Class 1: Roman numerals, quality of numbers, counting, number dictations, developing a sense of number, beginning calculations and more.Class 2: estimating, place value, addition and subtraction facts, times/division tables, four arithmetic processes, time orientation, wonder of numbers and more.Class 3: numbers up to 1000, arithmetic facts, vertical addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, working horizontally, measurement and more.Class 4: greatest common factors, least common multiples, challenging multiplication facts, two- and three-digit multipliers, measurement, fractions and more.Class 5: arithmetic with fractions, decimal fractions, measurement, geometry, wonder of numbers, review and consolidation of Classes 1-4 and more.Trade Review'Through daily practice with the Making Maths Meaningful workbooks, my students developed an amazing fluency and knack for the nature of numbers. My students are more creative in their problem solving and critical thinking, have cultivated good work habits and have found that each of them are able to learn the magic of mathematics. 'They have also developed a set of characteristics that will help them push forward when they're in doubt and start working through an issue that seems to have no solution in sight.'-- Alyssum Barber, Madrone Trail Waldorf Charter School, Oregon'I taught using more mainstream math textbooks in my previous classes and, while my students went on to be solid high school and college math students, they did not show the level of creative and confident mathematical problem solving that my present class has [using Making Maths Meaningful]. By helping a math or class teacher show how math is a fascinating, creative, yet quite achievable endeavor, Jamie York has helped me develop students who are on the path to becoming imaginative, analytical thinkers in high school.'-- Nancy Pierce, Portland, Oregon'I'm a 6th grade teacher and my students worked with your workbook this year, and I took many inspirations from your Middle School Curriculum Guide. I just wanted to let you know what a fabulous, positive experience it was. I think I found myself in that "difficult middle school spot" that teachers can get into, but my students loved working with your book.'-- Claudia Thomas, Richmond, Virginia

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Book Synopsis_______________ The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. This dip-in-and-out guide will help practitioners to adapt their teaching style to become more inclusive of neurodivergent children, and provide meaningful and innovative ideas that can be embedded into everyday practice. Featuring activities such as mirrored play, meditation, symbol stories and treasure baskets, these ideas are expertly formulated to support and develop children’s sensory regulation skills and communication skills, whilst enabling practitioners to understand and engage with non-speaking or pre-verbal children. All forms and templates can be downloaded from the companion website. This book was Highly Commended in the Happy and Healthy category at the Teach Early Years Awards 2023.

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Book SynopsisA thoroughly updated second edition of the classic Games Children Play with new games added, by popular demand. To be used as a companion to the Waldorf Games Handbook for the Early Years. This is a collection of 237 tried and tested games to play with children and groups of all ages. Each game is clearly and simply described, with diagrams and drawings for how to play. There are games for helping graceful movement, cooperation, fairness and equality for the 7-10?s. Games for courage, accuracy, teamwork and gentle preparation for sports for 11- to 12-year-olds, along with games for renewing playground culture and holding a DIY Olympic Games. How to develop spatial awareness is described through sports, gymnastics and outdoor games. There are sections on child development, introducing games sessions, children?s temperaments, the senses, tackling children?s problems with play or sport, teaching movement to children, and cultivating the lost art of real-life play with children challenged by the digital age. Games offer variations depending on the age and number of players. There are tips for the games leaders on meeting the varying social and emotional needs of the players within a group. A section sets the context for the ever-increasing need for ?IRL? (In Real Life) games for children growing up in a digital age. Some new games have an embedded subheading, ?For children who may struggle to play this game,? as well as practical tips to engage this new generation of children.

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Book SynopsisIncrease your knowledge of vocabulary with Collins Vocabulary for IELTS and get the score you need.IELTS is the world's leading test of English for higher education and migration and is recognised by 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. Collins Vocabulary for IELTS is a self-study book for learners of English who plan to take the Academic module of the IELTS test. This book is an ideal tool for learners studying at CEF level B1 or above or with a band score 55.5 who are aiming for a band score of 6 or higher.Key IELTS vocabulary and its usage are presented using Collins COBUILD dictionary definitions and example sentences from the Collins corpus. Learn and remember the vocabulary through the practice exercises, and read the practical exam strategies and tips to improve your IELTS score. You can familiarise yourself with the test questions by doing the Practice exam section at the end of each unit and then evaluate your progress in the revision units. Free downloadable audio provides valuable Listening and Speaking practice to help you prepare for the test.Also available in the Collins English for Exams' series:- Listening for IELTS- Speaking for IELTS- Writing for IELTS- Reading for IELTS- Grammar for IELTSTrade Review“Hurrah! All the famous IELTS topics are there: ‘Education’, ‘Health’, as well as topics about ‘Gadgets’ and ‘The Art of Persuasion’. … It helps students not only do the productive side but also comprehend the receptive parts. Well done Collins!”Phil Wade, TESOL France Teaching Times (Issue 65 La Rentrée 2012)

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Book SynopsisDo you understand everything you read in English?To read fluently in all situations you need to practise reading different kinds of texts.Collins Reading presents 20 different texts with exercises to help you develop the skills to read anything you come across.Reading features authentic texts and a wide variety of styles to help you develop your reading skills, such as reading for general understanding and reading for detail.Featured texts include:signs and labelsadvertisementsnewspapersbrochuresrecipesclassic and modern novelssocial networking sitesblogsCollins Reading is part of the new English for Life series and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world's largest database of the English language. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge FCE preparation. Suitable for Intermediate learners of English (CEF level B1+).Trade ReviewAbout the Collins English for Life series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series (…) excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher (…) work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner (…) may be used in various ways: either by learners alone, by teachers, or by teacher trainers on language development courses.’ About English for Life: Reading:‘Recipes, song lyrics, modern and classic novels and sport reports all come under the spotlight…’ Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012

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Book SynopsisDevelop key writing skills and become more confident when writing in English.If you want to get better at writing in English you need to practise writing different kinds of texts. Collins Writing (A2) presents 20 styles of writing for everyday situations, to help you choose the right style of writing and the right words and phrases.Improve your writing for: text messages postcards making plans invitations advertisements job applications social networking sites e.g. Facebook and Twitter Collins Writing (A2) is part of the English for Life series. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge ESOL KET exam preparation. Suitable for pre-intermediate learners of English (CEF level A2).Twenty units with a clear design in full colourAuthentic and adapted texts in a wide variety of stylesAppendices contain detailed advice targeting specific writing skills, such as sentence structure and punctuationMini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult wTrade ReviewAbout the Collins English for Life (B1+) series:‘… superb, attractively packaged series … excellent support for candidates preparing for the Cambridge FCE and higher … work on the topics, skills and current needs of the language learner …’Wayne Trotman, EL Gazette, August 2012

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Book SynopsisHundreds of words to learn and rememberCollins Work on your Vocabulary Pre-Intermediate (A2) is a new practice book that covers the key vocabulary needed by learners of English at Pre-Intermediate level (CEF level A2).This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English vocabulary. Each of the 30 units presents vocabulary relating to a particular topic using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.The vocabulary covered in Collins Work on your Vocabulary Pre-Intermediate (A2) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout and simple illustrations make sure the language is always clear and the Trade Review.

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Book SynopsisHundreds of exercises to get you to the next levelCollins Work on your Grammar Intermediate (B1) is a new practice book that covers the key grammar points needed by learners of English at Intermediate level (CEF level B1).This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English grammar. Each of the 30 units presents a different area of grammar using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.The grammar covered in Collins Work on your Grammar Intermediate (B1) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout and simple illustrations make sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigatTrade Review.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel & Subject: GCSE 9-1 English Language, GCSE 9-1 English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015Next exams: June 2023Develop your students' skills in English Literature and English Language as you study An Inspector Calls.This Student Book offers English Literature lessons to help your classes explore the set text in depth. In parallel, English Language lessons give students the opportunity to respond to fiction and non-fiction extracts that will deepen their understanding of the play's themes and contexts.This practical resource is designed for in-class study, as well as exam preparation. Give students a supportive route through the set text, with pre-reading, close reading and whole-text review chapters to help them understand the plot, characters, themes and contexts and analyse the writer's methods. Build writing stamina with the longer exam-style tasks at the end of each chapter. Support all learners with clear plot summaries and a Who's who' guide to the main

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. NowCollins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 20,000 words.Each book includes: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:Poirot receives a phone call from famous crime writer Ariadne Oliver she is staying with friends in Devon and she believes a murder is going to take place. When Poiro

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2+ with a word count of 22,000 30,000 words.Each book includes: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:Rex Fortescue, the boss of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his office, when he suffered a painful and sudden death. When the police checked the victim's pocke

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Book SynopsisMoonlight was streaming into the room, and it was bright with a vague and shifty radiance. Looking straight at me and suspended, as it were, in the air, for all beneath was in shadow, there hung a face...Trade Review“The new Collins Classroom Classic editions are perfect for schools – clear text, bright covers, a good size for pockets and bags, and a great price that makes buying new class or cohort sets very attractive in these budget-conscious times.” de Stafford School

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Book SynopsisThis Teacher Guide covers all of first level, and is intended to be used alongside Textbooks 1A, 1B and 1C. It supports teachers in ensuring their pupils' conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency, mastering maths at their own pace. It is the first Teacher Guide for Scotland completely aligned to the benchmarks.Primary Maths for Scotland first Level Teacher Guide is a planning and teaching support manual for delivering the entire first level numeracy and mathematics Curriculum for Excellence which can fit in with teachers' existing planning, resources and scheme of work. Lots of support for planning and teaching Packed with ideas for active learning Identifies potential misconceptions and how to address them Helps teachers save time with resource lists and key vocabulary Clear layout for teachers to dip in and out and quickly reference content they need Supports teachers' own CPD, with lots of information about teaching for mastery, using the concept, pictorial, abstract ap

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Book SynopsisCollins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging.Each Workbook page has three levels of challenge which allow learners to practise and consolidate their newly acquired knowledge, skills and understanding of the mathematics they are learning. Questions throughout the course develops learners' Thinking and Working Mathematically skills, and each lesson offers an opportunity for personal reflection on progress. The series also supports Cambridge Global Perspectives with activities that develop and practise key skills.Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary curriculum framework (0096) from 2020.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 009

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Book SynopsisHealthy, Happy You is a complete PSHE course for 1st and 2nd level in Scotland. It provides schools with a PSHE Scheme of Work for P2 to P7, with structured progression so children build up their understanding of health, relationships, safety and social issues in age-appropriate steps.The First Level Handbook supports teachers in delivering the Health & Wellbeing Curriculum for Excellence by providing over 150 lessons, organised into topics. Each lesson comes with a lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation, discussion guide, resource sheets and assessment. All materials are editable so they can be used flexibly and can be adapted so that they are specific to every setting.Teachers can be confident delivering this essential subject with this comprehensive toolkit.

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Book SynopsisThe Assessment Pack supports teachers in tracking and recording children's progress through the second level numeracy and mathematics Curriculum for Excellence. It is a flexible resource which can also be used as a diagnostic tool, to identify children requiring more support or challenge, and to record and report children's attainment.Each photocopiable Assessment Pack contains: Comprehensive introduction Yearly Progress Checks (2A, 2B, 2C) Bank of end of second level assessments Answers and marking guidance Recording sheets Resource sheets (online)Yearly progress checks assess knowledge retention and the numeracy and mathematical skills listed in the benchmarks document. End of level assessments check the ability to apply learning in new and unfamiliar situations. This pack contains everything you need to assess all children working within and at second level.

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