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Paperback. Etat : Fine. 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.

Paperback. Etat : Good. 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. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Schofield & Sims Fractions, Decimals and Percentages is a comprehensive programme that supports a mastery approach to teaching and learning this tricky areas of maths. Comprising six pupil books and six accompanying teacher's guides, this structured series helps children to develop a deep, secure and adaptable understanding of fractions, building up to decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion. The Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 5 Teacher's Guide provides you with everything you need to teach the Year 5 National Curriculum requirements for fractions, decimals and percentages, including: detailed instructions for use; time-saving lesson plans with accompanying graphics and scripted questions to guide children's understanding; a National Curriculum coverage chart; and a complete set of answers to all the questions in the corresponding pupil book, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 5 (ISBN 9780721713830). A selection of free supporting downloads is also available from the Schofield & Sims website. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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. Understanding Maths covers the following topics: addition, fractions, algebra, subtraction, decimals, problem solving, multiplication, percentages, geometry, division, number patterns and statistics. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Good. The Schofield & Sims Revision Guides are closely matched to the National Curriculum and help children to revise what they have learnt at school, in preparation for the SATs. The accessible format and index enable children either to work through the topics in order, or to focus on a particular subject area. Six Schofield & Sims Revision Guides are available, providing structured practice in maths, English and science at key stages 1 and 2. Key features include helpful tips for tests and advice on how to revise effectively; remember boxes to summarise key information; regular `Test yourself' questions and answers to check recall of information; and a glossary to encourage the correct spelling and use of subject vocabulary. The KS2 SATs Maths Revision Guide covers the statutory requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, including: number and place value; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; fractions, decimals and percentages; algebra; ratio and proportion; problem solving; measurement; geometry; and statistics. It contains clear explanations and colourful illustrations, making it easier to understand and remember key information. Accompanying KS2 SATs Maths Practice Papers mirror the appearance and content of the national tests and provide further opportunity for revision and test preparation. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Etat : Fine. 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. Tailored to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum for primary mathematics, each book contains 36 one-page tests. Each test is presented in a unique three-part format comprising: questions where use of language is kept to a minimum; questions using number vocabulary; questions focusing on one- and two-step word problems. Structured according to ability rather than age, the series allows children to work at their own pace, building confidence and fluency. Two Entry Tests are available in the Mental Arithmetic Teacher's Guide and on the Schofield & Sims website, enabling teachers, parents and tutors to select the appropriate book for each child. All the books can be used flexibly for individual, paired, group or whole-class maths practice, as well as for homework and one-to-one intervention.Mental Arithmetic Introductory Book Answers contains answers to all the questions included in the Mental Arithmetic Introductory Book, as well as additional diagnostic support, making it particularly useful for monitoring children with special educational needs. Answers are clearly laid out in the format of a correctly completed pupil book making marking quick and easy, while a card cover ensures durability.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. 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 Reading 10-Minute Tests contains twenty-two reading comprehension tests based on high quality texts across the three key areas: fiction, non-fiction and poetry. The texts cover a wide range of subjects and genres, from classic works by George Bernard Shaw and E. Nesbitt, to contemporary fiction from Cornelia Funke and a biography of Queen Elizabeth II. 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. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Etat : Fine. 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.

Paperback. Etat : Fine. 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. Sound Phonics Phase Two is the second book in the series and a one-per-child activity book. It focuses on: practising letter Sets 1 to 5; recognizing letter shapes (supported by pictures and finger tracing); encouraging the use of 'sound talk' when segmenting words for spelling; separating words using 'Sound buttons' before blending for reading; practising 'tricky' words.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. 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. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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 1 is the sixth book in the series and a one-per-child activity book. It focuses on: revising Phase Three graphemes; practising 19 new graphemes for reading (including some split digraphs). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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 Arithmetic 10-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 twelve timed calculations covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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 3 covers: advertisements; invitations; notices; newspaper articles; book covers and reading comprehension based on fiction and non-fiction texts. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Ideal for both whole-school and independent learning, this comprehensive and high-quality series builds on pupils' phonic knowledge while also helping them to understand how word structure and meaning can help them to spell words. Providing excellent preparation for the national tests, the Schofield & Sims Spelling activities systematically introduce and revise spelling conventions, explore word structure and the relationship between words of shared origin, suggest strategies for remembering common 'exception words' (or 'tricky words'), teach pupils how to monitor their own spelling, and encourage them to write sentences from memory or dictation. As pupils work through each book, the intensive practice provided will enable them continually to develop, consolidate and improve their skills, encouraging them towards effective spelling for life. Spelling 1 covers: segmenting words into phonemes and selecting from alternative spellings of phonemes; using spelling rules for adding s and es; adding suffixes ing, ed and er where no change is needed to the root word; dividing words into syllables; applying spelling guidelines (for example, ck, tch, ve, dge at the end of words). A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The Schofield & Sims Practice Papers help children to prepare for the end of key stage tests by providing rigorous practice of exam-style questions. Closely matched to the National Curriculum test frameworks, they include full instructions for use, as well as guidance on equipment and timings, in order to familiarise children with the format of a formal test. The Key Stage 2 Science Practice Papers reflect the appearance and content of the Key Stage 2 Science Sampling Test. Papers on biology, chemistry and physics are included, along with detailed mark schemes to indicate whether a child is meeting the expected standard. Key features of the Key Stage 2 Science Practice Papers include: formal exam-style questions, similar to those found in the national tests; comprehensive instructions for both the child and adult helper; a clear mark scheme with additional comments and guidance; cross-references to relevant information in the corresponding Key Stage 2 Science Revision Guide (ISBN 9780721713694). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Fine. 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. Sound Phonics Phase Four is the fifth book in the series and a one-per-child activity book. It focuses on: consolidating knowledge of the 42 phonemes through intensive practice; saying and blending sounds in a word using 'sound buttons' to support reading; using phoneme frames to support segmenting for spelling; counting phonemes to boost confidence in spelling; forming letter shapes independently.

Paperback. Etat : Fine. 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. Non-fiction meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 English, and covers the following areas: using reference books, skim reading, fact and opinion, technical words, summaries, discussions, explanations and reports. This book shows how a range of non-fiction texts - including instructions, accounts and advertisements - can best be understood. 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.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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. Addition & Subtraction meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 maths, and covers the following areas: patterns in calculations, partitioning, finding small differences, inverses, missing number questions, word problems, decimals and questions with long numbers. This book describes in detail the different ways to add and subtract numbers, using both mental and written methods. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Comprising six pupil books and six accompanying teacher's guides, one for each primary school year, Schofield & Sims Grammar and Punctuation is a comprehensive programme for teaching grammar and punctuation while also building on vocabulary, reading and writing skills. Through structured lessons, stimulating focus texts and engaging practice activities, children not only learn the correct terminology and usage of grammar and punctuation, but also build up the skills, knowledge and confidence to apply them successfully in their own writing. The Grammar 5 pupil book contains 30 single-page lessons and covers the National Curriculum requirements for Year 5. Featured topics include fronted adverbials; relative clauses; expanded noun phrases; modal verbs and adverbs to express possibility; conditional sentences; verbs with prefixes and suffixes; commas to avoid ambiguity; auxiliary verbs; linking ideas across paragraphs; Standard English and double negatives; and parenthesis (brackets, commas and dashes). Each pupil book practice page includes a concise summary of the key learning point for each lesson, followed by two short 'Try it' exercises and a 'Sentence practice' activity. Regular 'Revision' pages reinforce learning, while imaginative 'Writing tasks' allow children to 'show off' their grammar and punctuation skills in a more formal context. Additional features provided at the back of the book include a glossary to support the confident use of grammatical terminology and a self-evaluation checklist to strengthen understanding and encourage pupils to assess their own learning. A separate accompanying teacher's guide, Grammar 5 Teacher's Guide (ISBN 9780721713991), contains lesson plans, answers to all the questions in the pupil book, and assessment and record-keeping resources. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Etat : Good. 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. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Closely matched to the National Curriculum, the Schofield & Sims Revision Guides help children to revise what they have learnt at school, in preparation for the end of key stage tests. Clearly presented examples and colourful illustrations help bring revision to life, while targeted practice questions highlight any gaps in understanding.The Key Stage 2 English Revision Guide meets the statutory requirements for Key Stage 2 English, covering reading skills, comprehension and writing - including spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as fiction, non-fiction and poetry. The accessible format and index enable children either to work through the topics in order, or to focus on a particular subject area.This 96-page book includes: helpful Tips for tests and advice on how to revise effectively; Remember boxes to summarise key information; regular Test yourself questions and answers to check recall of information; a Glossary to encourage the correct spelling and use of subject vocabulary.The accompanying Key Stage 2 English Practice Papers (ISBN 9780721713670) reflect the appearance and content of the national tests, providing further opportunity for revision and test preparation. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. 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. Tailored to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum for primary mathematics, each book contains 36 one-page tests. Each test is presented in a unique three-part format comprising: questions where use of language is kept to a minimum; questions using number vocabulary; questions focusing on one- and two-step word problems. Structured according to ability rather than age, the series allows children to work at their own pace, building confidence and fluency. Two Entry Tests are available in the Mental Arithmetic Teacher's Guide and on the Schofield & Sims website, enabling teachers, parents and tutors to select the appropriate book for each child. All the books can be used flexibly for individual, paired, group or whole-class maths practice, as well as for homework and one-to-one intervention.Mental Arithmetic 4 Answers contains answers to all the questions included in the Mental Arithmetic 4 pupil book, as well as guidance on how to use the series and measure progress. Answers are clearly laid out in the format of a correctly completed pupil book making marking quick and easy, while a card cover ensures durability. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The Schofield & Sims Revision Guides are closely matched to the National Curriculum and help children to revise what they have learnt at school, in preparation for the SATs. The accessible format and index enable children either to work through the topics in order, or to focus on a particular subject area. Six Schofield & Sims Revision Guides are available, providing structured practice in maths, English and science at key stages 1 and 2. Key features include helpful tips for tests and advice on how to revise effectively; remember boxes to summarise key information; regular `Test yourself' questions and answers to check recall of information; and a glossary to encourage the correct spelling and use of subject vocabulary. The KS1 SATs Maths Revision Guide covers the statutory requirements for Key Stage 1 maths, including: number and place value; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; fractions; problem solving; measurement; geometry; and statistics. It contains clear explanations and colourful illustrations, making it easier to understand and remember key information. Accompanying KS1 SATs Maths Practice Papers mirror the appearance and content of the national tests and provide further opportunity for revision and test preparation. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 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. Non-fiction meets the National Curriculum requirements for Key Stage 2 English, and covers the following areas: using reference books, skim reading, fact and opinion, technical words, summaries, discussions, explanations and reports. This book shows how a range of non-fiction texts - including instructions, accounts and advertisements - can best be understood. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Schofield & Sims English Skills provides graded questions that develop pupils' literacy skills at Key Stage 2. Key areas are constantly revisited, giving pupils the intensive practice that is essential if they are to become fully literate. English Skills 4 is for pupils who can write compound and some complex sentences using conjunctions, phrases, adverbials and varied sentence starters. Able to spell correctly most medium frequency words, they can identify root words to help them spell and understand unfamiliar words. Designed for Year 5, this book may also be used with older or younger pupils. English Skills 4 Answers summarises for teachers and other helpers the key Focus of each set of questions and gives answers to facilitate marking. Writing task assessment sheets and Completed proofreading tasks are also provided. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The series Mental Maths develops children's ability to understand number problems and to use their knowledge to resolve these problems confidently and logically. Mental Maths Book 1 covers: counting and ordering numbers to 20, repeating patterns, recognising coins to GBP1, counting money and calculating change, number pairs, addition/subtraction, 'doubling' simple fractions, clock times, ordinal numbers and counting in 10s. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.