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The Practice Papers for GL and Other Test Providers provide realistic test practice for children preparing to sit 11+ exams set by GL Assessment, as well as other school selection tests. Designed to replicate the content and format of GL papers as closely as possible, they help children to develop essential exam techniques while also building confidence and stamina. Ideal for use in the final stages of a child's 11+ journey, the pack contains four complete GL-style test papers; one each for English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Each paper is designed to take 50 minutes and children mark their answers on separate multiple-choice answer sheets to replicate test conditions. Key features include four realistic GL-style test papers written by experienced 11+ tutors; a booklet containing multiple-choice answer sheets; and a detailed answer booklet with full explanations and notes for parents.

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The 10-Minute Tests are short, timed tests designed to consolidate skills and build speed and confidence as children approach the SATs. Ideal for independent work sessions at home, the tests provide essential bite-sized practice of key national test topics. KS2 SATs Arithmetic10-Minute Tests contains twenty-two short tests to develop children's calculation skills and number fluency. Each test begins with two untimed warm-up questions, followed by ten timed mental and written calculations covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percentages. Questions are presented in the same style and format as those in the SATs, and the tests become gradually more challenging throughout the book. Pull-out answers ensure quick and easy marking and a progress chart allows you to record scores and track improvement.

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This double-sided poster is a clear and helpful reference for children who are developing their handwriting skills. On one side, the letters are shown on a baseline in both uppercase and lowercase, with formation arrows to remind children how each individual letter is formed. On the other side, the letters are displayed in the five WriteWell 'letter families', groups of letters that are formed using similar movements.

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Sound Phonics prepares children for full fluency in reading, writing and spelling by providing intensive practice in phonics. A comprehensive phonics resource, it is fully compatible with 'Letters and Sounds' and any other incremental phonics programme. Its graded activities, best completed with an adult, reinforce early literacy skills through listening and speaking, and support a multi-sensory approach. In Sound Phonics Phase Five, the child explores different pronunciations of the same grapheme and different spellings of the same phoneme, and key spelling patterns are identified and practised. By Phase Five, children are more skilled at recognising graphemes made up of more than one letter, so the use of 'sound buttons' is much reduced. Instead the emphasis is on 'sounding out' words without them. The use of phoneme frames is also phased out as children practise spelling through counting phonemes, recognising spelling patterns or applying spelling rules. Sound Phonics Phase Five Book 3 is the eighth book in the series and a one-per-child activity book. It focuses on alternative spellings of 23 sounds and learning spelling patterns.

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Sound Phonics prepares children for full fluency in reading, writing and spelling by providing intensive practice in phonics. A comprehensive phonics resource, it is fully compatible with 'Letters and Sounds' and any other incremental phonics programme. Its graded activities, best completed with an adult, reinforce early literacy skills through listening and speaking, and support a multi-sensory approach. In Sound Phonics Phase Five, the child explores different pronunciations of the same grapheme and different spellings of the same phoneme, and key spelling patterns are identified and practised. By Phase Five, children are more skilled at recognising graphemes made up of more than one letter, so the use of 'sound buttons' is much reduced. Instead the emphasis is on 'sounding out' words without them. The use of phoneme frames is also phased out as children practise spelling through counting phonemes, recognising spelling patterns or applying spelling rules. Sound Phonics Phase Five Book 2 is the seventh book in the series and a one-per-child activity book. It focuses on alternative pronunciations of 14 known graphemes and reading longer texts.

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Sound Phonics prepares children for full fluency in reading, writing and spelling by providing intensive practice in phonics. A comprehensive phonics resource, it is fully compatible with 'Letters and Sounds' and any other incremental phonics programme. Its graded activities, best completed with an adult, reinforce early literacy skills through listening and speaking, and support a multi-sensory approach. In Sound Phonics Phase Three, the child practises letter Sets 1 to 7 and is introduced to the concept of two or more letters making a single sound. The child works towards correct letter formation by tracing over enlarged letters, with arrows for guidance. 'Sound buttons', which help the child to say and then blend the sounds in a word support reading, and 'Phoneme frames' are used to support segmenting for spelling. Sound Phonics Phase Three Book 2 is the fourth book in the series and a one-per-child activity book. It focuses on: revising letter Sets 4 to 7 plus four consonant digraphs; practising 14 vowel digraphs.

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The Practice Papers for CEM provide realistic test practice for children preparing to sit 11+ exams set by CEM (Durham University). Designed to replicate the content and format of CEM papers as closely as possible, they help children to develop essential exam techniques while also building confidence and stamina. Ideal for use in the final stages of a child's 11+ journey, the pack contains two full sets of CEM-style papers. In each paper, children are tested on their abilities in verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning. The papers are divided into short, timed sections, and children mark their answers on separate multiple-choice answer sheets to replicate test conditions. Key features include two full sets of realistic CEM-style test papers written by experienced 11+ tutors; a booklet containing multiple-choice answer sheets; and a detailed answer booklet with full explanations and notes for parents.

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The SATs Practice Papers provide up-to-date practice material for pupils preparing to sit the maths and English national tests in 2024 and beyond. Closely matched to the National Curriculum test frameworks, the papers mirror both the appearance and content of the real tests and offer realistic practice of test-style questions. KS2 SATs Maths and English Practice Papers features separate timed papers for each component of the Key Stage 2 SATs, allowing your child to become accustomed to the test format before they sit the exams. This pack includes a reading paper; a grammar and punctuation paper; an aural spelling test; an arithmetic paper; and two reasoning papers. Key features include six test papers created by assessment experts; a full-colour Reading booklet; and a Notes and answers booklet.

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An excellent visual aid in helping children to learn how to tell the time. A clear diagram indicates the division of the clock-face and illustrations show the significant times in a child's day, such as 'time to go to school' and 'time for lunch'. The wipe-clean clock allows children to practise drawing the hands on a clock to tell the time.

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The 'Constellations' poster features detailed information under the headings: origins; seasons in the sky; variable stars; celestial sphere; North celestial pole; circumpolar stars; magnitude; light pollution; ecliptic; Milky Way. This text is arranged around a central diagram of labelled constellations in the Northern Sky and a table at the foot of the poster which lists the Latin and English names of constellations, from Orion the Hunter to Cassiopeia.

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The 10-Minute Tests are short, timed tests designed to consolidate skills and build speed and confidence as children approach the SATs. Ideal for independent work sessions at home, the tests provide essential bite-sized practice of key national test topics. KS1 SATs Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling 10-Minute Tests contains eighteen grammar and punctuation tests and seven spelling tests. The grammar and punctuation tests contain a mixture of multiple choice, matching, short answer and extended answer questions, and the spelling tests are presented as cloze sentences with accompanying scripts for parents to read aloud to their child. Questions are presented in the same style and format as those in the SATs, and the tests become gradually more challenging throughout the book. Pull-out answers ensure quick and easy marking and a progress chart allows you to record scores and track improvement.

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The Study and Practice Books are the essential resource for 11+ success, providing child-friendly explanations of all the question types that appear in the 11+, together with step-by-step techniques for tackling them, clear worked examples and a wealth of exam-style practice questions. Perfect for use in the early stages of a child's 11+ preparation, the English Study and Practice Book equips children with the knowledge, skills and strategies they need to answer English questions in a wide range of presentations and variations. Children are guided through an easy-to-follow method for answering each question type, and practice pages at the end of each section allow children to try out the techniques they have learnt. Key features include detailed explanations describing key strategies and techniques for all question types; Practice pages at the end of each section to reinforce recent topics; and a timed Practice test to be completed after working through the entire book. Answers with full explanations are provided in the back of the book.

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The Study and Practice Books are the essential resource for 11+ success, providing child-friendly explanations of all the question types that appear in the 11+, together with step-by-step techniques for tackling them, clear worked examples and a wealth of exam-style practice questions. Perfect for use in the early stages of a child's 11+ preparation, the Maths Study and Practice Book equips children with the knowledge, skills and strategies they need to answer maths questions in a wide range of presentations and variations. Children are guided through an easy-to-follow method for answering each question type, and practice pages at the end of each section allow children to try out the techniques they have learnt. Key features include detailed explanations describing key strategies and techniques for all question types; Practice pages at the end of each section to reinforce recent topics; and a timed Practice test to be completed after working through the entire book. Full answers are provided in the back of the book.

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Times Tables Tests provides regular and structured times tables practice, helping children to strengthen their understanding of essential multiplication and division facts, before progressing to apply these facts to solve problems based on real-life situations. To further boost confidence and rapid recall skills, children are encouraged to work against the clock, which will also help them to prepare for timed examinations. Aimed at pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6, Times Tables Tests 2 features 24 single-page tests covering times tables up to and including 13 x 13. The short tests, designed to be used flexibly at home or in the classroom, progress in difficulty over the course of the book. Two 'Progress tests' with accompanying 'Results charts' enable children to see their consistency and speed build over time. A separate teacher's guide, Times Tables Tests Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9780721714172), contains answers to all tests in the series, as well as guidance on teaching and reinforcing tables facts.

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Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Number Patterns & Algebra meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: factors, multiples, fraction sequences, prime numbers, odd and even numbers, negative numbers, Roman numerals, cube and square numbers, term-to-term rule, unknowns and variables, and simple algebra. This book develops skills in recognising and explaining number patterns and sequences. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.

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Written Calculation comprises six Pupil Books, six Answer Books, a Teacher's Guide and a Teacher's Resource Book and uses methods recommended in the National Curriculum. Designed for use at Key Stage 2, each Pupil Book uses 18 carefully structured steps to guide the learner towards full mastery of each written method, supporting them in their national tests and other areas of the National Curriculum. Written Calculation also helps pupils develop confidence and fluency in their learning by practising and embedding place value, number facts and problem solving skills. The importance of estimating and checking answers is also emphasised. Written Calculation: Division 1 Answers accompanies the corresponding Pupil Book and provides correct answers to all questions. Each of the six Answer Books begins with a useful reminder of the key principles in the Pupil Book and includes a card cover, making it a durable resource, suitable for frequent reference. Answers are clearly laid out in the format of a correctly completed Pupil Book in order to make marking quick and simple. Scores may be recorded for each pupil in a class/set on the Group record sheet, located at the back of this Answer Book. The accompanying Teacher's Guide provides useful notes and ideas for planning lessons, enabling a whole-school approach. Detailed Teaching notes outline clear learning objectives and a Summary of the steps for each Pupil Book is included. Photocopiable Assessment resources allow you to monitor and assess pupils' progress. Supplementary Further practice and Problem solving questions can be found in the Teacher's Resource Book. These photocopiable resources may be used for further practice, assessment, revision or homework and correspond to the steps covered in each of the Pupil Books.

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KS1 Problem Solving is a progressive series of books which help children to sharpen their mathematical skills by applying their knowledge to a range of 'real-life' situations such as shopping and telling the time. KS1 Problem Solving Book 3 includes: using a hundred square, odd and even numbers, addition and subtraction to 100, right angles and measuring with a ruler, counting money, calculating change, converting pence to pounds and reading a calendar.

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This poster features the Periodic Table with the symbol, full name and chemical details of each element. The key to the table is given, and further symbols are used to indicate whether the element is gas or liquid at room temperature. More information is organised into the topics: elements; the structure of an atom; atomic number; mass number; isotopes; relative atomic mass; electron arrangement; groups; radioactivity; the discovery of the periodic table.

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Understanding English is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the eight books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 English curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in English. Understanding English covers: punctuation, poetry, grammar, fiction, spelling, non-fiction, and vocabulary. Practice contains numerous questions on each of these topics, to give children the support they need when preparing for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each section has cross-references to the relevant study book in the series, assisting children with their learning.

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Key Stage 2 Comprehension provides a unique collection of stimulating texts that appeal strongly to both boys and girls, together with questions that both build and stretch comprehension skills and widen vocabulary. Comprising four one-per-child activity books and providing more than 72 texts in total, the series encourages children to pay close attention to literal meaning, make inferences and deductions, observe how writing is structured and identify literary devices. A separate Teacher's Guide is also available. Book 4 reflects the broadening interests and word power of young people who will soon move to secondary school, or have now done so. It includes: non-fiction texts covering the discovery in Russia of a long-extinct mammoth, shells and their origins and the life of explorer Robert Scott, the poignant 'last letter' from Scott to his widow, classic poetry from Rudyard Kipling, Edward Thomas, Edward Lear and William Wordsworth, a short extract from the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, riveting fiction from R.L. Stevenson, Thomas Hardy, Daniel Defoe and Charles Dickens and absorbing autobiographies and biographical fiction from Roald Dahl and Alison Prince.

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First Comprehension provides an early introduction to written comprehension, developing children's enthusiasm for reading and their ability to interpret texts. When working through the series, support from an adult will boost children's confidence and help them to understand and evaluate each text. The books are easy to mark and provide a permanent record of each child's work, helping you to monitor progress. Designed to support the National Curriculum for Years 2 and 3, the content of this series has wide appeal and may also be used by older children. First Comprehension Book 1 is aimed at children in Year 2 (ages 6 - 7) who are attempting written comprehension for the first time. 18 carefully selected texts reflect the range of genres recommended by the National Curriculum, and accompanying questions are presented in two parts, to suit the concentration level of most children in this age group. The first of two First Comprehension activity books, this book features work by writers such as Roald Dahl and A. A. Milne, as well as an excerpt from a children's dictionary and a number of accessible non-fiction texts. The series provides: a brief introduction, enabling teachers, parents and adult helpers to use the books effectively; passages from classic and contemporary fiction to broaden children's reading experience; a wide selection of poetry, from William Wordsworth to Tony Mitton; stimulating non-fiction extracts, with different subjects and structures; a range of question types, including direct, inferential and evaluative questions. The separate Teacher's Guide contains teaching notes, sample answers and further activities for each text, allowing you to use First Comprehension to its full potential.

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Mental Arithmetic provides rich and varied practice to develop pupils' essential maths skills and prepare them for all aspects of the Key Stage 2 national tests. It may also be used as preparation for the 11+, and with older students for consolidation and recovery. The Mental Arithmetic Teacher's Guide offers a full introduction to the Mental Arithmetic series, including guidance on choosing the most appropriate book for each child, as well as diagnostic support and more than 20 photocopiable classroom resources. Key features of the Mental Arithmetic Teacher's Guide include: an Overview of the series, describing how the books may best be used in school or at home; a simple chart showing which books are appropriate for each year group; two Entry Tests to help you choose the most appropriate book for each child; a one-page Diagnostic Check for each Mental Arithmetic pupil book; Maths Facts copymasters including a fractions chart, 0 to 100 number line, and counting and multiplication squares.

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Knowing the times tables is vital to success in maths. Times Tables Practice gives children extensive practice in all the times tables relevant to their age group, providing enjoyable activities with attractive illustrations that will hold their attention throughout. All the activities have been devised to support the National Curriculum. Times Tables Practice 1 covers the x2, x3, x4, x5 and x10 times tables. The activities are structured in sections that look separately at different tables. Each section encourages children to: practise counting; build the multiplication table; memorise and manipulate number facts; improve their rapid recall skills; derive related division facts. Many exercises in the book include notes highlighting useful rules that will help children to remember their tables. Children are also prompted to use known facts learned earlier in the book to help them tackle more challenging multiplication and division questions. Once they have mastered each table, problem-solving pages incorporating everyday themes, including money, encourage them to apply their new-found skills to real-life situations. The book ends with number problems, 'What I know' and multiplication table pages designed to reinforce learning and build confidence, preparing children for classroom testing.

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Times Tables Tests provides regular and structured times tables practice, helping children to strengthen their understanding of essential multiplication and division facts, before progressing to apply these facts to solve problems based on real-life situations. To further boost confidence and rapid recall skills, children are encouraged to work against the clock, which will also help them to prepare for timed examinations. Aimed at pupils in Years 2 and 3, Times Tables Tests 1 features 24 single-page tests covering the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables. The short tests, designed to be used flexibly at home or in the classroom, progress in difficulty over the course of the book. Two 'Progress tests' with accompanying 'Results charts' enable children to see their consistency and speed build over time. A separate teacher's guide, Times Tables Tests Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9780721714172), contains answers to all tests in the series, as well as guidance on teaching and reinforcing tables facts.

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Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Multiplication & Division meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: column multiplication, long multiplication, long division, partitioning, factors and multiples, doubling and halving, finding remainders, square and cube numbers, word problems, distributive law and inverses. This book uses the relationship between numeracy and real-life problem solving to develop both mental and written methods for calculations. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.

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Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Fractions meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: comparing and ordering fractions, common denominators, simplifying fractions, unit fractions, equivalent fractions, multiplying fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, tenths, hundreds and thousandths, mixed numbers and improper fractions. This book builds an understanding of fractions and how they can be represented and used to solve problems. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.

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Written Calculation comprises six Pupil Books, six Answer Books, a Teacher's Guide and a Teacher's Resource Book and uses methods recommended in the National Curriculum. Designed for use at Key Stage 2, each Pupil Book uses 18 carefully structured steps to guide the learner towards full mastery of each written method, supporting them in their national tests and other areas of the National Curriculum. Written Calculation also helps pupils develop confidence and fluency in their learning by practising and embedding place value, number facts and problem solving skills. The importance of estimating and checking answers is also emphasised. Written Calculation: Division 2 leads pupils from short division to long division. Pupils beginning this book should have completed Division 1. Pupils should have an understanding of the value of digits up to and beyond four-digit numbers and experience of multiplying and dividing small numbers together. Pupils who have learnt their times tables and related division facts will find written division easier. Each of the 18 steps features the following sections: What to do - detailed explanations and a worked example; Now you try - questions that are similar to those in the worked example; More practice - questions that are a little more difficult and provide less support than those in Now you try; Problem solving - word problems; Self-evaluation rating - to help identify pupils who may be struggling with the step. Three Check-up tests and a Final test enable you to monitor pupils' progress and quickly convert scores to percentages. These scores may later be recorded on the Group record sheet. The accompanying Teacher's Guide provides useful notes and ideas for planning lessons, enabling a whole-school approach. Detailed Teaching notes outline clear learning objectives and a summary of the steps for each Pupil Book is included. Photocopiable Assessment resources allow you to monitor and assess pupils' progress. Supplementary Further practice and Problem solving questions can be found in the Teacher's Resource Book. These photocopiable resources may be used for further practice, assessment, revision or homework and correspond to the steps covered in each of the Pupil Books.

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Learn Your Times Tables helps children to understand and memorise essential multiplication facts. Together, the books cover all the times tables required by the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, including the x11 and x12 times tables. The activities in Learn Your Times Tables 1 are grouped in sections that focus separately on each of the times tables. Each section begins with the multiplication facts and encourages children to practise and learn them in a variety of ways - from rhymes and actions to the 'look, cover, write, check' method. Test yourself questions at the back of the book enable children to monitor their own learning. This series is designed for children to use independently at home or in school. Learn Your Times Tables 1 contains: in-depth practice of the x2, x3, x4, x5 and x10 times tables; facts and rhymes to help children memorise these times tables; ideas, games and activities using the cut-out flashcards provided; pull-out answers.

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Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Statistics meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: bar charts, Venn diagrams, grouped data, averages, co-ordinates, 2-D and 3-D shapes, angles, length, mass, capacity, area and perimeter, timetables, distance charts, scatter graphs, pie charts, converting units, and misleading statistics. This book describes different ways to represent data and explains how to interpret information presented in a range of graphs and charts. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.

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Key Maths is a series of graded activity books that reinforce children's mastery of important skills and concepts as required by the Primary National Strategy for maths at Key Stage 1. Areas covered include algebra, measures, money, fractions and data handling. Key Maths Book 1 is suitable for children making the transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1 and includes: numbers to 10, simple addition, comparative size (thicker/thinner and longer/shorter), comparative measures (heavier/lighter), o'clock times, 2-D shapes and repeating patterns.

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Number Book is a series of graded activity books designed to help children learn basic calculation skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Number Book 3 includes: numbers to 20, multiples of 2, tens and units, number facts (for example pairs of numbers that add up to 20), recognising coins to 20p, counting money and giving change.

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First Comprehension provides an early introduction to written comprehension, developing children's enthusiasm for reading and their ability to interpret texts. When working through the series, support from an adult will boost children's confidence and help them to understand and evaluate each text. The books are easy to mark and provide a permanent record of each child's work, helping you to monitor progress. Designed to support the National Curriculum for Years 2 and 3, the content of this series has wide appeal and may also be used by older children. The First Comprehension Teacher's Guide provides a wealth of supporting information and resources, enabling you to use First Comprehension to its full potential. It contains advice on developing children's written comprehension skills, alongside teaching notes, which help you to introduce each text and mark written answers to the questions. A cross-curricular content chart is included to link comprehension work with other areas of study, and Theme and Genre charts aid comparisons between the texts. The follow-up activities, for group or whole-class use, include speaking and listening work, as well as opportunities to learn poetry by heart. The series provides: a selection of texts which reflect the range of genres required by the National Curriculum; a variety of question types, including direct, inferential and evaluative questions; full teaching notes for every text, including an introduction and answers; further activities, including opportunities to perform poems and playscripts; photocopiable group record sheets to help you monitor each child's progress; guidance on using First Comprehension to teach the National Curriculum.

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Understanding Science is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing comprehensive coverage of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, together with structured practice. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the six books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 science curriculum, including scientific investigation, providing a solid foundation for success in science. Light, Sound & Space meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 science, and covers the following areas: light and sound travel, reflection, shadows, vibration, noise, pitch, volume, the Earth, Sun, Moon and solar system. This book explains the importance of light and sound and the ways in which they can be changed. Key features of Understanding Science include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; a 'Scientific investigation' table to identify and encourage scientific questioning opportunities across the series; a combined 'Index and glossary' to define key terms introduced in the text.

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Understanding Science is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing comprehensive coverage of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, together with structured practice. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the six books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 science curriculum, including scientific investigation, providing a solid foundation for success in science. Our Bodies meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 science, and covers the following areas: human life cycles, puberty, human digestive and circulatory systems, teeth, muscles, skeletons, diet, pulse rates, drugs and medicines. This book explains how to keep healthy and the changes that occur in a life cycle. It explores the variation between different animal (including human) diets, teeth and skeletons. Key features of Understanding Science include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; a 'Scientific investigation' table to identify and encourage scientific questioning opportunities across the series; a combined 'Index and glossary' to define key terms introduced in the text.

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Key Stage 2 Problem Solving is a series of graded activity books helping children to sharpen their mathematical skills. It encourages them to apply their maths skills to a range of 'real-life' situations, such as shopping and keeping score in games. Key Stage 2 Problem Solving Book 3 is particularly suitable for children in Years 5 and 6, and covers: rotation of shapes, lines of symmetry, tessellation, percentages, fractions, decimal numbers, time problems and ratio.

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Early Comprehension is a series of graded activity books that develop children's ability to make sense of pictures and text - through activities such as story sequencing, reading for meaning and traditional comprehension work. Early Comprehension Book 2 covers: matching pictures with captions; reading simple instructions; riddles; speech bubbles.

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Early Comprehension is a series of graded activity books that develop children's ability to make sense of pictures and text - through activities such as story sequencing, reading for meaning and traditional comprehension work. Early Comprehension Book 1 covers: what happens first/before/next; telling a story based on a set of pictures; reading captions; identifying how a story ends.

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Written Calculation comprises six Pupil Books, six Answer Books, a Teacher's Guide and a Teacher's Resource Book and uses methods recommended in the National Curriculum. Designed for use at Key Stage 2, each Pupil Book uses 18 carefully structured steps to guide the learner towards full mastery of each written method, supporting them in their national tests and other areas of the National Curriculum. Written Calculation also helps pupils develop confidence and fluency in their learning by practising and embedding place value, number facts and problem solving skills. The importance of estimating and checking answers is also emphasised. Written Calculation: Addition leads pupils through the necessary steps for mastering the column method of addition. Pupils beginning this book should have an understanding of the value of digits in two- and three-digit numbers, experience of adding and subtracting single-digit numbers and know their addition number bonds to 20. Each of the 18 steps features the following sections: What to do - detailed explanations and a worked example; Now you try - questions that are similar to those in the worked example; More practice - questions that are more difficult and provide less support than those in Now you try; Problem solving - word problems; Self-evaluation rating - to help identify pupils who may be struggling with the step. Three Check-up tests and a Final test enable you to monitor pupils' progress and quickly convert scores to percentages. These scores may later be recorded on the Group record sheet. The accompanying Teacher's Guide provides useful notes and ideas for planning lessons, enabling a whole-school approach. Detailed Teaching notes outline clear learning objectives and a Summary of the steps for each Pupil Book is included. Photocopiable Assessment resources allow you to monitor and assess pupils' progress. Supplementary Further practice and Problem solving questions can be found in the Teacher's Resource Book. These photocopiable resources may be used for further practice, assessment, revision or homework and correspond to the steps covered in each of the Pupil Books.

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The Understanding Reasoning series helps pupils to understand and answer correctly reasoning questions, as found in the 11+, 12+, 13+ and other school selection tests. The books provide concise explanations and examples of all the question types occurring in the 11+ together with practical workbook-style activities to consolidate learning. The step-by-step explanations are clear and include 'how to' instructions. Intensive practice enables pupils to gain confidence as they tackle each new question type. Correct answers are provided at the back of each book for quick and easy marking. Non-verbal reasoning activities may be used with all pupils, including those whose literacy skills are poor and those for whom English is a second language. Question types covered include the following: identifying shapes and patterns, missing shapes and patterns, rotating shapes/patterns, codes, logic and combined shapes.

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Understanding Maths is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the nine books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in maths. Decimals & Percentages meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: ordering, rounding and comparing decimals, adding and subtracting decimals, finding percentages mentally, and with a calculator, estimation, problem solving, and converting fractions to decimals and percentages. This book develops a strong understanding of decimals and percentages and how they relate to fractions and whole numbers. Key features of Understanding Maths include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; regular 'Progress tests' and a 'Final test' to track children's development.

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Written Calculation comprises six Pupil Books, six Answer Books, a Teacher's Guide and a Teacher's Resource Book and uses methods recommended in the National Curriculum. Designed for use at Key Stage 2, each Pupil Book uses 18 carefully structured steps to guide the learner towards full mastery of each written method, supporting them in their national tests and other areas of the National Curriculum. Written Calculation also helps pupils develop confidence and fluency in their learning by practising and embedding place value, number facts and problem solving skills. The importance of estimating and checking answers is also emphasised. Written Calculation: Division 1 leads pupils through the necessary steps for mastering shortdivision. Pupils beginning this book should have an understanding of the value of digits in two- and three-digit numbers and experience of multiplying and dividing small numbers. Pupils who have learnt their times tables and related division facts will find written division easier. Each of the 18 steps features the following sections: What to do - detailed explanations and a worked example; Now you try - questions that are similar to those in the worked example; More practice - questions that are a little more difficult and provide less support than those in Now you try; Problem solving - word problems; Self-evaluation rating - to help identify pupils who may be struggling with the step. Three Check-up tests and a Final test enable you to monitor pupils' progress and quickly convert scores to percentages. These scores may later be recorded on the Group record sheet. The accompanying Teacher's Guide provides useful notes and ideas for planning lessons, enabling a whole-school approach. Detailed Teaching notes outline clear learning objectives and a summary of the steps for each Pupil Book is included. Photocopiable Assessment resources allow you to monitor and assess pupils' progress. Supplementary Further practice and Problem solving questions can be found in the Teacher's Resource Book. These photocopiable resources may be used for further practice, assessment, revision or homework and correspond to the steps covered in each of the Pupil Books.

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KS1 Problem Solving is a progressive series of books which help children to sharpen their mathematical skills by applying their knowledge to a range of 'real-life' situations such as shopping and telling the time. KS1 Problem Solving Book 1 would be suitable for children moving from the Early Years Foundation Stage to KS1 and those already in KS1. The book includes: addition and subtraction to 20, counting money and calculating change, days of the week and estimating time, 2-D shapes, weight and capacity.

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Written Calculation comprises six Pupil Books, six Answer Books, a Teacher's Guide and a Teacher's Resource Book and uses methods recommended in the National Curriculum. Designed for use at Key Stage 2, each Pupil Book uses 18 carefully structured steps to guide the learner towards full mastery of each written method, supporting them in their national tests and other areas of the National Curriculum. Written Calculation also helps pupils develop confidence and fluency in their learning by practising and embedding place value, number facts and problem solving skills. The importance of estimating and checking answers is also emphasised. Written Calculation: Multiplication 1 leads pupils through the necessary steps for mastering the column method of short multiplication and begins to prepare them for long multiplication. Pupils beginning this book should have an understanding of the value of digits in two- and three-digit numbers and experience of multiplying single-digit numbers together. Pupils who have learnt their times tables will find written multiplication easier. Each of the 18 steps features the following sections: What to do - detailed explanations and a worked example; Now you try - questions that are similar to those in the worked example; More practice - questions that are a little more difficult and provide less support than those in Now you try; Problem solving - word problems; Self-evaluation rating - to help identify pupils who may be struggling with the step. Three Check-up tests and a Final test enable you to monitor pupils' progress and quickly convert scores to percentages. These scores may later be recorded on the Group record sheet. The accompanying Teacher's Guide provides useful notes and ideas for planning lessons, enabling a whole-school approach. Detailed Teaching notes outline clear learning objectives and a summary of the steps for each Pupil Book is included. Photocopiable Assessment resources allow you to monitor and assess pupils' progress. Supplementary Further practice and problem solving questions can be found in the Teacher's Resource Book. These photocopiable resources may be used for further practice, assessment, revision or homework and correspond to the steps covered in each of the Pupil Books.

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Learn Your Times Tables helps children to understand and memorise essential multiplication facts. Together, the books cover all the times tables required by the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, including the x11 and x12 times tables. The activities in Learn Your Times Tables 2 are grouped in sections that focus separately on each of the times tables. Each section begins with the multiplication facts and encourages children to practise and learn them in a variety of ways - from rhymes and actions to the 'look, cover, write, check' method. Test yourself questions at the back of the book enable children to monitor their own learning. This series is designed for children to use independently at home or in school. Learn Your Times Tables 2 contains: a summary of the times tables covered in Learn Your Times Tables 1; revision of the x3 and x4 times tables; in-depth practice of the x6, x7, x8, x9, x11 and x12 times tables; facts and rhymes to help children memorise these times tables; ideas, games and activities using the cut-out flashcards provided; pull-out answers.

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Number Book is a series of graded activity books designed to help children learn basic calculation skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Number Book 5 is suitable for children making the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 and includes: multiplication and division by 4 and 5, vertical addition and subtraction (involving borrowing and carrying), recognition of coins to 50p, counting money to GBP1.00, giving change, 'snake sums' (5-step number problems).

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Understanding English is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing rigorous practice of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, making the series ideal for use as preparation for the Key Stage 2 tests. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the eight books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 English curriculum, providing a solid foundation for success in English. Vocabulary meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 English, and covers the following areas: verbs and adverbs, nouns, adjectives, using a dictionary, onomatopoeia, synonyms, antonyms, word origins, homographs, formal and technical words, idioms and similes. This book explains how readers and writers can increase their understanding of words and their interest in them. Key features of Understanding English include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; 'Now you try' activities to develop children's understanding of English outside the classroom.

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A highly informative, accessible poster depicting life in Ancient Egypt. A picture of the Nile serves as the backdrop to a timeline of Ancient Egypt, and photos of artefacts including the Rosetta Stone and the painted bust of Queen Nefertiti provide exciting evidence of the period. The poster also features a map of Egypt and information organised into the topics: the Nile; farming and food; clothes and make-up; writing; everyday life; dynasties; temples, tombs and pyramids; mummies; gods and goddesses.

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Understanding Science is a series of topic-based study books for children in Key Stage 2, providing comprehensive coverage of key subject areas. Each topic contains a concise summary of the information required by the National Curriculum, together with structured practice. Each book is a stand-alone resource, so children can either work through them in order or focus on individual aspects of the subject. Together, the six books support the whole of the Key Stage 2 science curriculum, including scientific investigation, providing a solid foundation for success in science. Forces & Electricity meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 science, and covers the following areas: electricity and circuits, magnets, measuring forces, gravity and weight, conductors and insulators, friction, water and air resistance, machines and gears. This book describes how forces make things go faster or slower, rise or fall, float or sink. It also explains the importance of electricity and its impact on everyday tasks. Key features of Understanding Science include: an 'Explanation' to introduce each topic; activities to consolidate and revise knowledge and skills; thought-provoking facts to foster a love of learning beyond the National Curriculum; a 'Scientific investigation' table to identify and encourage scientific questioning opportunities across the series; a combined 'Index and glossary' to define key terms introduced in the text.

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