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Do you want your child to attend an independent or grammar school? Wondering how to give him or her the best possible chance of passing these exams? The 11+ test or similar entrance exams must be passed for children to gain entrance to grammar and independent schools and with limited places and high competition it's vital to prepare your child so they have the best chance of gaining a place. Develop Non-Verbal Reasoning is here to help. Designed for those who have completed the Discover level, Develop Non-Verbal Reasoning gives children a further grounding in 11+ non-verbal reasoning exam questions and tests once they know all the basics. Boasting expert coaching and guidance for both you and your child, Develop Non-Verbal Reasoning clearly explains how to tackle non-verbal reasoning exam questions correctly and is filled with hundreds of brand new, authentic practise questions in the same multiple choice format as the final non-verbal reasoning exam. And once you've completed the Develop level make sure to complete the series with the Practise Test Papers so your child receives a full programme of coaching needed to pass the 11+ non-verbal reasoning exam. This brand new Practise & Pass 11+ series has been developed in line with the current entrance exams so your children will be answering questions that are in an identical format and style to those that will be in the final test. Covering the four key subjects, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths and English, the series is split into three levels - Discover, Develop and Practise Test Papers. After working through the Practice & Pass 11+ series your child will be fully prepared for the tests, have the edge over other applicants and be equipped with the best possible chance to get into the school of your choice. Give your child the skills and experience to pass the 11+ exam with flying colours.
Exam Board: ISEB Level: 11 Plus Subject: Verbal Reasoning First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: Spring 2017 Practice exam papers to prepare children for the most challenging pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams. Practice Papers 1 includes ten levelled exam papers that will test pupils' skills in verbal reasoning for a better chance of getting into the school of choice. - Develops exam techniques tested in all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB - Features papers written to measured levels of difficulty to build ability - Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers - Builds exam-room confidence with practice in a variety of exam styles - Identifies weaker areas and improved results with detailed answers and commentary - Timed papers 1-4 build familiarisation of test conditions - Questions 5-8 are designed to increased speed, which is good practice for pre-test and CEM 11 plus - Questions 9-1- are long-style tests - perfect practice for GL The brand new for 2016 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey .. Step 1) 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision Guide Step 2) Practice Papers 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 1 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2 Step 3) Workbooks 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12
This Complete Revision & Practice book is a superb all-in-one guide to 11+ Non-verbal Reasoning (for GL & other test providers)! There are crystal-clear study notes and step-by-step examples for each question type - plus a huge helping of questions to help pupils practise what they've learned for each topic. We've also included mixed-topic tests and two super-realistic Non-verbal Reasoning practice papers, so pupils will know just what to expect on the big day. There's no better way to prepare! What's more, we've thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet - you'll have access via 'My Online Products' on the CGP website from the moment you place your order. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access.
This essential Functional Skills English book for Edexcel has everything students need to succeed in the Level 1 English tests! It covers every topic and skill from the latest L1 Functional Skills Reading and Writing specifications. Everything's explained in CGP's easy-to-understand style, with examples and notes galore. Every topic is followed by a page of practice questions, so you can learn then test yourself as you go. We've included exam-style practice papers for Reading and Writing with full answers - so you'll know what to expect on the big day. Smashing!
This essential Functional Skills English book for City & Guilds has everything students need to succeed in the Level 1 English tests! It covers every topic and skill from the new Functional Skills Reading and Writing specifications*. Everything's explained in CGP's easy-to-understand style, with examples and notes galore. Every topic is followed by a page of practice questions, so you can learn then test yourself as you go. We've included exam-style practice papers for Reading and Writing with full answers - so you'll know what to expect on the big day. Smashing!
Perfect pocket-sized practice from CGP! This pack contains 63 cards of fun, informal English questions to test Year 3 pupils on the skills they've learned in class. Its split into 5 sections, covering Word Types, Sentences & Tenses, Punctuation, Vocab and Spelling, all set at the perfect difficulty for pupils aged 7-8. Each card has questions on the front and explanations and answers on the back. This, plus a smattering of CGP's finest SPaG tips throughout the pack to help you understand all the key spelling, punctuation and grammar points. We've even thrown in a variety of challenge questions for more confident pupils to test their mettle. This pack goes beautifully with our English Study Book for Ages 7-11 (9781841461502) - oodles of study notes to build those all-important English skills.
This Complete Revision & Practice book is a superb all-in-one guide to 11+ Maths (for GL & other test providers)! There are crystal-clear study notes and step-by-step examples for each question type - plus a huge helping of questions to help pupils practise what they've learned for each topic. We've also included mixed-topic tests and two super-realistic Maths practice papers, so pupils will know just what to expect on the big day. There's no better way to prepare! What's more, we've thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet - you'll have access via 'My Online Products' on the CGP website from the moment you place your order. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access.
Get Going With Creative Writing is a new, up to date, action packed series of five study books, that encourage children to write.They are aimed at children between the ages of 7 and 11, who have acquired some degree of reading fluency. They provide excellent writing practice for those children preparing to take 11+ examinations or S.A.T.S, but will also benefit other children with special needs, or where English is a second language.These books have a lively magazine type format: featuring short stories to read and a variety of up to date non-fiction texts that will impact young readers and provide starting points for writing.Follow up activities will inspire even the most reluctant writers to write stories, poems, play scripts, diaries, reports, persuasive leaflets, letters and more. More than this, the child will learn writing techniques including: simple, compound and complex sentences - connectives - grammar tips - harder vocabulary and punctuation from our guinea pig guide.The books are suitable for use by teachers in the classroom or parents at home.The themed books can be used in any order, though the subject matter of 'About Me' and 'All About Animals' may appeal to younger children, who start working through the series. The themed books have been written by a teacher or tutor, have been trialled by the children she teaches and comply with the National Curriculum.This is the fourth book in this excellent series from Guinea Pig Education.
CGP's Phonics Targeted Practice (Book 1) is ideal for practice in Year 1. We've packed it full of engaging activities and colourful characters to help pupils improve their phonics skills. This book follows the 'Letters and Sounds' programme, and covers ay, ou, ie, ea, oy, ir, ue, aw, wh, ph, ew, oe, au, plus many more!
Designed for classroom and independent study, our Revision Guides include a FREE online edition and complement the Student Books with a range of features: One-topic-per-page format helps you revise more quickly, without the hassle Exam-style worked examples match the new specification and demonstrate good exam technique 'Now try this' exam-style practice questions let you test your understanding of a topic Problem solving support throughout including tricky questions on easy topics and strategies and techniques for answering harder questions Complete coverage of the new specification including brand-new topics Visual explanations of key concepts help you revise quickly and recall key skills in your exams
This book is a brilliant source of test-style practice questions for Year 6 Maths pupils - all perfectly matched to the latest curriculum! There are questions for each topic, with space on each page for pupils to write their answers and any working out, plus mark schemes so that you can keep track of their progress. There are also Warm-Up Questions to get pupils started, and Greater Depth Questions to help them really master a topic. And there's more! We've included Objectives Tests at the start and end of the book, and Progress Tests to keep track of how pupils are getting on. You'll find answers to everything at the back. We also have a matching Year 6 Maths Targeted Study Book (9781847621931) - it's packed with clear study notes and examples to explain every topic!
A bright and cheery SPaG Activity Book brimming with colourful characters, engaging activities and crystal-clear explanations. Perfect for practice at home or in class, it's loaded with useful Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar practice for ages 7-8 (Year 3 of primary school) including nouns, adjectives, conjunctions and more. Each topic is explained in easy-to-understand language, followed by a selection of fun-packed activities - designed to boost your child's confidence and make sure all that SPaG knowledge really sticks! Self-assessment boxes at the end of each topic can be used to keep track of their progress. We've also thrown in a fun puzzle page so your child can apply their skills in a different context. Answers can be found at the back of the book.
A fun, colourful Writing Activity Book brimming with charming characters, engaging activities and crystal-clear explanations. Perfect for learning at home or in class, it's ideal for ages 4-5 (Reception). It's packed with short activities to help teach children how to write, and form different letters and shapes! Each topic is explained in easy-to-understand language, followed by fun-packed activities and challenges designed to boost your child's confidence and make sure all that knowledge really sticks! We've also thrown in exciting puzzles so your child can apply their Writing skills in a different context. Self-assessment boxes at the end of each topic can be used to keep track of their progress.
This Knowledge Organiser will make sure all the essential bits of GCSE Edexcel Physics stick in your brain - it's perfect to use alongside your full study notes all the way through the course! We've stripped every topic down to the most important points, with a mixture of snappy reminders, tables, graphics and diagrams. It's really easy to see what you need to learn, and a whole lot quicker than writing your own shortened notes. And to make sure you really know it all in time for the exams, there's a matching Knowledge Retriever (9781789088526) that'll test your knowledge to the limit.
There's a lot to remember for KS3 Maths (Higher Level), but with CGP's brilliant Knowledge Organiser, you won't forget a thing! Keep it by your side all the way through Years 7, 8 and 9 to use alongside your full study notes. It strips every topic down to the most important points, and explains them all with step-by-step methods and handy examples. That way, it's super easy to see what you need to learn - plus it's way quicker than writing your own shortened notes. To really get the most out of your Knowledge Organiser, don't forget the matching Knowledge Retriever (9781789088601)! It's the best way to make sure you really know it all, from cover to cover.
This bright and cheery SPaG Activity Book from CGP is brimming with engaging activities and colourful characters! Perfect for practice at home or in class, it's loaded with useful Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar practice for ages 8-9 (Year 4 of primary school) covering verbs, pronouns, conjunctions and more. Each topic is explained in easy-to-understand language, followed by a selection of fun-packed activities - designed to boost your child's confidence and make sure all that SPaG knowledge really sticks! Self-assessment boxes at the end of each topic can be used to keep track of their progress. We've also thrown in a fun puzzle page so your child can apply their skills in a different context. Answers can be found at the back of the book.
Shopping: Activities for 3-5 Year Olds contains enjoyable play activities designed to develop important preschool skills and a deeper understanding of the world and are linked to the Early Learning Goals of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, revised by the Department of Education for September 2012. Shopping is something that most children experience, making it an ideal topic for the early years, as children can compare experiences with each other and with the adults within their setting. The practical activities in Shopping include: setting up innovative shops in the home corner; making shopping lists; buying for a picnic; investigating the weight of things; using money to buy items, and making items to sell in a baker's shop. All the books in the Activities for 3-5 Year Olds Series contain tried-and-tested activities, linked to the Early Learning Goals of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, revised by the Department of Education for September 2012. They are an invaluable resource of fun, easy-to-use ideas for all early years settings, from preschools and nurseries to reception classes and day nurseries.
Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2023 exams Targeted practice questions covering your GCSE grade 9-1 set text Our Macbeth GCSE Grade 9-1 workbook has everything you need to put your skills to the test and score top marks on your GCSE Grade 9-1 English Literature exam! Prepare for your exam in a snap with this new GCSE Grade 9-1 Snap Revision Macbeth Workbook from Collins. Full of questions on plot, context, characters and themes in a clear and easy-to-use format - with answers included - you'll get plenty of practice. With exam-style questions you can plan and write your essay responses to be completely prepared for your AQA exam. Perfect to use alongside the GCSE Grade 9-1 Snap Revision Macbeth Text Guide for all the key information you need to practise and pass.
This CGP Macbeth Workbook is perfectly tailored to the latest Grade 9-1 GCSE English Literature exams. It's brimming with questions on the plot, characters, context, themes and Shakespeare's techniques - with answers included at the back. There's a section of exercises for students to practise the different skills needed for the exam, and the book is rounded off with a comic strip that summarises the whole play. This Workbook is matched to our Macbeth Text Guide (9781841461168).
This unbeatable Workbook is the perfect way to develop students' Non-Fiction Reading skills for the GCSE AQA English Language course. It includes engaging extracts from the 19th, 20th and 21st Century, with plenty of practice at approaching unfamiliar texts, analysing structure and language, extracting key information and comparing texts and writer's viewpoints. There are also realistic exam-style questions and an entire practice paper for Paper 2, Section A - plus answers for every question at the back of the book. For even more AQA GCSE English Language Reading practice, don't miss our fantastic Fiction Exam Practice Workbook (9781789080056).
This book is brimming with essential practice for children aged 10-11 taking the 11+ test set by CEM . The first section is focused on specific topics to develop understanding and confidence. This is followed by Assessment Tests that help to improve speed and accuracy across a wide range of questions. Fully explained answers to every question are included in a pull-out section, so it's easy to check children's progress and correct any mistakes. What's more, a free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
This amazing Knowledge Organiser will make sure you remember all the key facts you need to ace GCSE AQA Geography - you can use it all the way through the course, and it's the perfect partner to your full study notes! We've stripped every topic down to the most important points, with a mixture of snappy reminders, graphics and diagrams. Plus, we've sprinkled in some classic CGP humour for good measure. It's really easy to see what you need to learn, and a whole lot quicker than writing your own shortened notes. And to make sure you really know it all, there's a matching Knowledge Retriever (9781789087222) that'll test your knowledge to the limit.
Exam board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Biology First teaching: September 2017 First exam: Summer 2018 Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA National 5 Biology exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by experienced examiners. - Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book - Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills - Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (cell biology; biology: multicellular organisms; biology: life on Earth) - Familiarise yourself with the exam paper: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams - Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakes Fully up to date with SQA's requirements The questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA National 5 Biology specification for examination from 2018 onwards.
Do you want your child to attend an independent or grammar school? How do you give them the best chance at passing these exams? Practising test questions and providing extra help and coaching in preparation for the 11+ entrance exam can be the difference between passing and failing. The 11+ test or similar entrance exams must be passed for children to gain entrance to grammar and independent schools. And with limited places and high competition at each school it's vital to prepare your child so they have the best chance of gaining a place. Discover English is for complete beginners, introducing children to 11+ English exam questions and tests so they can get the basics right first. Boasting expert coaching and guidance for both you and your child, Discover English clearly explains how to tackle English exam questions correctly and is filled with hundreds of brand new, authentic practise questions in the same multiple choice format as the final English exam. And when they've completed the Discover level make sure they move on to the next level, Develop, and lastly the Practise Test Papers so they receive a full programme of coaching needed to pass the 11+ English exam. This brand new Practise & Pass 11+ series has been developed in line with the current entrance exams so your children will be answering questions that are in an identical format and style to those that will be in the final test. Covering the four key subjects, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths and English, the series is split into three levels - Discover, Develop and Practise Test Papers. After working through the Practise & Pass 11+ series your child will be fully prepared for the tests, have the edge over other applicants and be equipped with the best possible chance to get into the school of your choice. Give your child the skills and experience to pass the 11+ exam with flying colours. |
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