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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The First Mental Arithmetic Answers book provides the correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook. Answers to the Check-up tests are included, together with the photocopiable Group record sheets and an additional photocopiable Check-up. All the Answers books contain: correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook, answers to the Check-ups, photocopiable Group record sheets.

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Examination: SATs Curriculum: National Curriculum for England Year: Year 2 Subject: Maths Prepare with confidence for the end of year SATs tests with Scholastic National Curriculum Tests. Scholastic's practice tests are fully in line with the Year 2 and Year 6 SATs Tests Each book contains two complete practice tests and a guidance and mark scheme. These practice tests have a similar look to the real test, to help familiarise children with both the content and format of these tests. The guidance and mark scheme provides advice for parents and carers on how to use the tests and how to support children in preparing for them. [Content previously published as separate test papers in packs of the same name]

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Subject: Maths Type: Revision & Practice Ages: 7-8 Master maths topics with ease Help your child make progress with this essential practice and revision title covering key knowledge and skills from the whole school year. Recap all the essential content, then check your skills with practice questions and activities. Structured practice and revision matched to the curriculum Recap key concepts Revise key content at the right level Check progress with practice questions Please note that this title was previously published as 'Maths: Ages 7-8' in the 'SATs Made Simple' series. Content for the 'SATs Made Simple' series has been derived from the 'Scholastic Maths/English Textbooks' series and has been previously published under the 'Scholastic Revision Guide' series. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information and to see other titles in this series.

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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The term 'mental arithmetic' is usually associated with spoken questions. However, children using all the Schofield and Sims Mental Arithmetic materials read the questions themselves and write down their answers. A Language of Maths glossary helps to develop children's number vocabulary and three Check-ups assess children's understanding. The separate First Mental Arithmetic Answers provides answers to all questions contained in this book, plus additional resources for teachers. Book 2 includes: vocabulary of addition and subtraction, block graphs, ordering by length, weight and capacity, position, direction and movement.

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First Mental Arithmetic provides graded questions that develop children's essential maths skills. A downwards extension of the bestseller Mental Arithmetic, it comprises three books for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). Books 4 to 6 are also suitable for some older children. All the books are ideal for one-per-term use, and may be used flexibly for individual, paired, group or whole-class maths practice, or maths recovery or homework. Separate books of answers are available and a table enabling you to obtain an indication of a child's National Curriculum level, using his or her average First Mental Arithmetic session score, may be downloaded from this website. With accessible text and maths glossaries to consolidate children's understanding, First Mental Arithmetic encourages a disciplined approach to maths. The later books provide Achievement charts, which help children to monitor their own progress, together with more intensive practice that prepares them for Key Stage 2. Through the series, Check up tests enable you, the teacher, to ensure that each child has mastered core concepts.First Mental Arithmetic Teacher's Guide provides a full introduction to First Mental Arithmetic, suggesting how it may best be used. If some children are working below age-related expectations, you can provide them with First Mental Arithmetic books that are at a lower level than those given to the rest of the class, supporting differentiation. This guide includes Assessment resources that will help you to choose the best book for each child, including photocopiable Entry tests. In addition, six Diagnostic checks help you to pinpoint specific areas of difficulty and give you 'Activity prompts' that will help children overcome them. Full marking keys are provided. The General resources section contains further photocopiable resources that you can use to support children's learning in maths, including abacus sheets, number lines, number cards and word cards.The Teacher's Guide helps you to: Assess new pupils Provide regular maths practice Develop pupils' understanding of maths Personalise their learning experience Diagnose problem areas Devise intervention activities Organise group marking sessions Plan individual, paired and group work Set homework Monitor progress Reward achievement

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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The term 'mental arithmetic' is usually associated with spoken questions. However, children using all the Schofield and Sims Mental Arithmetic materials read the questions themselves and write down their answers. A Language of Maths glossary helps to develop children's number vocabulary and three Check-ups assess children's understanding. The separate First Mental Arithmetic Answers provides answers to all questions contained in this book, plus additional resources for teachers. Book 3 includes: numerals to 20, symmetry, halves and quarters, telling the time.

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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 2 focuses on the x6, x7, x8, x9, x11 and x12 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. Timed activities are included to build children's confidence and prepare them for classroom tests. The book ends with number problems, 'What I know' and multiplication table pages designed to reinforce children's knowledge of all the times tables.

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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The First Mental Arithmetic Answers book provides the correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook. Answers to the Check-up tests are included, together with the photocopiable Group record sheets and an additional photocopiable Check-up. All the Answers books contain: correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook, answers to the Check-ups, photocopiable Group record sheets.

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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The term 'mental arithmetic' is usually associated with spoken questions. However, children using all the Schofield and Sims Mental Arithmetic materials read the questions themselves and write down their answers. A Language of Maths glossary helps to develop children's number vocabulary and three Check-ups assess children's understanding. The separate First Mental Arithmetic Answers provides answers to all questions contained in this book, plus additional resources for teachers. Book 1 includes: counting, adding and subtracting, 2D and 3D shapes, days of the week, word problems.

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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 4 is particularly suitable for children who are preparing for the transition to Key Stage 3, and covers: reflection, translation, rotation of shapes, averages (mode/median/mean), metric-imperial conversions, percentages and decimal numbers, converting fractions, probability and using a calculator.

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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The term 'mental arithmetic' is usually associated with spoken questions. However, children using all the Schofield and Sims Mental Arithmetic materials read the questions themselves and write down their answers. A Language of Maths glossary helps to develop children's number vocabulary and three Check-ups assess children's understanding. The separate First Mental Arithmetic Answers provides answers to all questions contained in this book, plus additional resources for teachers. Book 5 includes: read and write numbers to 1000, add and subtract mentally, missing number sequences, digital clock.

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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The term 'mental arithmetic' is usually associated with spoken questions. However, children using all the Schofield and Sims Mental Arithmetic materials read the questions themselves and write down their answers. A Language of Maths glossary helps to develop children's number vocabulary and three Check-ups assess children's understanding. The separate First Mental Arithmetic Answers provides answers to all questions contained in this book, plus additional resources for teachers. Book 4 includes: reading and writing two digit numbers, multiplication and division, halves, quarters and three-quarters, sorting objects, measuring lengths and reading scales.

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Examination: SATs Curriculum: National Curriculum for England Year: Year 3 Subject: Maths Prepare with confidence for the end of year SATs tests with Scholastic National Curriculum Tests. Scholastic's practice tests are fully in line with the Year 2 and Year 6 SATs Tests Each book contains two complete practice tests and a guidance and mark scheme. These practice tests have a similar look to the real test, to help familiarise children with both the content and format of these tests. The guidance and mark scheme provides advice for parents and carers on how to use the tests and how to support children in preparing for them. [Content previously published as separate test papers in packs of the same name]

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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The First Mental Arithmetic Answers book provides the correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook. Answers to the Check-up tests are included, together with the photocopiable Group record sheets and an additional photocopiable Check-up. All the Answers books contain: correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook, answers to the Check-ups, photocopiable Group record sheets.

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The Schofield & Sims puzzle books have been specially written for Key Stage 2 children to work through independently. Carefully graded and challenging, the puzzles help children to develop the mathematics skills that they need in school, as well as the thinking skills that are valuable in every aspect of their lives. Number Puzzles contains puzzles that are to do with numbers and logic and encourage children to develop their problem-solving strategies. Worked examples and useful hints are provided and children are encouraged to check their answers against the correct solutions given. The puzzles in this book include: sudoku, kakuro, arithmagons, magic squares, Latin squares, multiplication pyramids and grand totals.

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Subject: Maths Type: Revision & Practice Ages: 6-7 Master maths topics with ease Help your child make progress with this essential practice and revision title covering key knowledge and skills from the whole school year. Recap all the essential content, then check your skills with practice questions and activities. Structured practice and revision matched to the curriculum Recap key concepts Revise key content at the right level Check progress with practice questions Please note that this title was previously published as 'Maths: Ages 6-7' in the 'SATs Made Simple' series. Content for the 'SATs Made Simple' series has been derived from the 'Scholastic Maths/English Textbooks' series and has been previously published under the 'Scholastic Revision Guide' series. Please visit www.scholastic.co.uk/learn-at-home for more information and to see other titles in this series.

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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The term 'mental arithmetic' is usually associated with spoken questions. However, children using all the Schofield and Sims Mental Arithmetic materials read the questions themselves and write down their answers. A Language of Maths glossary helps to develop children's number vocabulary and three Check-ups assess children's understanding. The separate First Mental Arithmetic Answers provides answers to all questions contained in this book, plus additional resources for teachers. Book 6 includes: adding and subtracting two-digit numbers, reading numbers on scales, multiples of 10, right angles.

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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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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The First Mental Arithmetic Answers book provides the correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook. Answers to the Check-up tests are included, together with the photocopiable Group record sheets and an additional photocopiable Check-up. All the Answers books contain: correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook, answers to the Check-ups, photocopiable Group record sheets.

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First Mental Arithmetic provides carefully graded questions that develop children's essential mathematics skills. A downwards extension of the Schofield & Sims bestseller Mental Arithmetic, the series comprises three workbooks for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). The First Mental Arithmetic Answers book provides the correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook. Answers to the Check-up tests are included, together with the photocopiable Group record sheets and an additional photocopiable Check-up. All the Answers books contain: correct answers to all the questions contained in the corresponding workbook, answers to the Check-ups, photocopiable Group record sheets.

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