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Hi I am an ex Primary School Head Teacher who is passionate about making attractive, tried and tested, time-saving resources for teachers. I have over 25 years teaching experience and all of these resources have been tested in 'the field'. Please take the time to have a look - they are all sensibly priced, Having had over 500,000 views and over 380,000 downloads as 'free' resources, all of these resources have been updated and are now on sale. There also many new resources on my site.

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Hi I am an ex Primary School Head Teacher who is passionate about making attractive, tried and tested, time-saving resources for teachers. I have over 25 years teaching experience and all of these resources have been tested in 'the field'. Please take the time to have a look - they are all sensibly priced, Having had over 500,000 views and over 380,000 downloads as 'free' resources, all of these resources have been updated and are now on sale. There also many new resources on my site.
Angles in a Triangle differentiated 4 ways with answers - version 2
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Angles in a Triangle differentiated 4 ways with answers - version 2

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Here's the second in the series of worksheets where children are asked to calculate the missing angles of a triangle. These worksheets are differentiated 4 ways and all contain the answers. The first set of 4 worksheets I produced a few years ago went on to have over 110,000 downloads as a free resource. This one is a little more challenging and suitable for children in years 4, 5, 6 and 7. This is a 'ready-to-go' resource and has everything you need - the hard work has been done for you...just download and print!
Maths Loop Games Year 3 & 4. Two complete games (ideal for assessing the Year 3 & 4 maths PoS)
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Maths Loop Games Year 3 & 4. Two complete games (ideal for assessing the Year 3 & 4 maths PoS)

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Contained in this resource are two attractive maths loop games. These games are 'tried and tested' and are ideal as a stunning starter or a perfect plenary where you can assess your children on whether they know the following statements from the Year 3 and 4 Mathematics Programme of Study; • multiply two-digit and three-digit numbers by a one-digit number using formal written layout • Recall multiplication and division facts for multiplication tables up to 12 x 12 These resources are 'ready-to-go' resources, simply download, print off, cut out and laminate and let the fun begin! In my experience classes love the challenge of beating their best time on these games.
Number Sequences, 4 levels of challenge -  with answers.  Suitable for Years 3-7
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Number Sequences, 4 levels of challenge - with answers. Suitable for Years 3-7

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Contained in this resource are 4 pages of number sequences. These worksheets have been differentiated 4 ways and all the answers have been calculated for you. These are 'ready-to-go' resources and simply need downloading, printing out and distributing! These sequences include decimals and negative numbers. Check out my other maths resources including a large number of pre-prepared maths loop games and angle worksheets, fraction, percentage and ratio and proportion word problems, and year 6 new style 'SAT type' arithmetic papers.
Grammar Punctuation & Spelling Practise Worksheet A with answers
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Grammar Punctuation & Spelling Practise Worksheet A with answers

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Here is a practise worksheet for the GPS paper. This resource has been downloaded over 2500 times as a free resource and has been updated and improved and now includes an answer sheet. I have also created other GPS practise worksheets with answers. If you have downloaded this worksheet please write a review...all feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Christmas Fraction Word Problems with answers
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Christmas Fraction Word Problems with answers

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This is a set of 18 Christmas themed fraction word problems suitable for children in years 3, 4, 5 operating at greater depth and children in year 6 and year 7 operating between age related expectations and greater depth in the national curriculum. I've used it with my year 6 class and even the very brightest children were challenged by some of the questions. These questions are good ways to test if a child is operating at greater depth. As a free resource these worksheets had over 83,000 downloads. It has been updated with the answers corrected and included and is a 'ready-to-go' resource. There are now 3 other complete sets of these uploaded on this website - all with 18 fraction word problems and the answers.
Year 5 & 6 Maths Loop Games (Two complete tried and tested games)
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Year 5 & 6 Maths Loop Games (Two complete tried and tested games)

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Contained in this resource are two attractive maths loop games. These games are 'tried and tested' and are ideal as a fun maths starter or plenary where you can assess your children on whether they know the following statements from the Year 5 and 6 Mathematics Programme of Study; + Recognise and use square numbers (and square roots) + Solve problems involving decimal numbers Game 1 involves the children recognising the square numbers and square roots of numbers and is challenging! Game 2 involves children finding pairs of numbers which total 100 including decimals. These resources are 'ready-to-go' simply download, print off, cut up and laminate and let the fun begin. In my experience classes love the challenge of beating their best time on these games.
Set of 8 Non-Fiction Writing Success Ladders - ideal for self, peer and teacher assessment.
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Set of 8 Non-Fiction Writing Success Ladders - ideal for self, peer and teacher assessment.

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This resource contains 8 attractive 'pre-populated' success ladders incorporating all the key elements of each of these styles of writing. Included are success criteria for what makes a good; biography, non-chronological report, diary entry, explanation text, formal letter, informal letter, newspaper report and persuasive text. This resource also includes a blank success ladder should you wish to edit and create your own.
Star Wars themed KS2 Writing Teacher Assessment Record Sheet - Working Towards the Standard.
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Star Wars themed KS2 Writing Teacher Assessment Record Sheet - Working Towards the Standard.

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This resource has been updated to reflect the new 2017-18 Key Stage 2 writing teacher assessment frameworks published in September 2017. This resource has been downloaded over 11,000 times as a free resource and has now been updated and made easier to use. It incentivises pupils to achieve the targets needed winning Star Wars themed cards and incorporates the 12 elements needed to be sure your pupils are working towards the expected standard at the end of Key Stage 2. This resource comes with a pupil sheet and 12 Star Wars cards. It could be used for pupils in years 2-6, or indeed year 7 pupils who did not meet the expected standard in writing at then end of Key Stage 2. This resource accompanies my other resources - with Pop Stars & Star Wars themed assessment frameworks for both; meeting the expected standard and working at greater depth.
Pop Stars themed KS2 Writing Teacher Assessment Record Sheet - Working Towards the Standard.
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Pop Stars themed KS2 Writing Teacher Assessment Record Sheet - Working Towards the Standard.

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This resource has been updated to reflect the new 2017-18 Key Stage 2 writing teacher assessment frameworks published in September 2017. This resource has been downloaded over 11,000 times as a free resource and has now been updated and made easier to use. It incentivises pupils to achieve the targets needed winning Pop Star themed cards and incorporates the 12 elements needed to be sure your pupils are working Towards the Expected Standard at the end of Key Stage 2. This resource comes with a pupil sheet and 12 Pop Star themed cards. It could be used for pupils in years 3, 4, 5 and 6, or indeed year 7 pupils who have still not met the expected standard in writing at then end of Key Stage 2. This resource accompanies my other resources - with Pop Star themed & Star Wars themed assessment frameworks for both; meeting the expected standard and working at greater depth.
New Key Stage 2 (Year 6) Mathematics Arithmetic Practice Paper version 1 with answers
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New Key Stage 2 (Year 6) Mathematics Arithmetic Practice Paper version 1 with answers

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Since the dawn of the new National Curriculum Testing structure in 2016, there are only 4 ‘real’ Year 6 SAT mathematics arithmetic papers out there to test your children on. I’ve written this one and based it on the 2016 & 2019 papers. This arithmetic paper is as authentic as it gets, and I’ve made sure the layout is very similar to the ‘real’ papers. This is a ‘ready-to-go’ resource and I’ve included the answers. So all the work is done for you! If you like this one - there’s another one on this site.
More Year 3 & 4 Maths Loop Games (ideal for assessing objectives in the Year 3 & 4 maths PoS)
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More Year 3 & 4 Maths Loop Games (ideal for assessing objectives in the Year 3 & 4 maths PoS)

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Contained in this resource are two attractive maths loop games. These games are 'tried and tested' and are ideal as a fun maths starter or plenary where you can assess your children on whether they know the following statements from the Year 3 and 4 Mathematics Programme of Study; + find 10 or 100 more or less than a given number, + find 1000 more or less than a given number, + count backwards through 0 to include negative numbers These resources are 'ready-to-go' simply download, print off, cut up and laminate and let the fun begin. In my experience classes love the challenge of beating their best time on these games.
Number Sequences, 4 levels of challenge - with answers. (Set 2). Suitable for Years 3-7
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Number Sequences, 4 levels of challenge - with answers. (Set 2). Suitable for Years 3-7

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Contained in this resource are 4 more pages of number sequences. These worksheets have been differentiated 4 ways and all the answers have been calculated for you. These are 'ready-to-go' resources and simply need downloading, printing out and distributing! Some of these sequences are extremely challenging and many include decimals and negative numbers. This is the second of two sets of worksheets on number sequences. Check out my other maths resources including a large number of pre-prepared maths loop games and angle worksheets, fraction, percentage and ratio and proportion word problems, and year 6 new style 'SAT type' arithmetic papers.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Practise Worksheet C with Answers
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Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Practise Worksheet C with Answers

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Here is a practise worksheet ideal for revision for the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling paper. This resource contains authentic sample questions and includes a complete answers sheet, so all the work has been done for you. This is also useful as a homework sheet. I have also created a number of other practise worksheets all with answers attached. if you have downloaded this worksheet, please provide feedback...all reviews welcomed. Thanks
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Practise Worksheet E with Answers
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Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Practise Worksheet E with Answers

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Here is a practise worksheet ideal for revision for the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling paper. This resource contains authentic sample questions and includes a complete answers sheet, so all the work has been done for you. This is also useful as a homework sheet. I have also created a number of other practise worksheets all with answers attached. If you have downloaded this worksheet, please provide feedback...all reviews welcomed. Thanks
Mayan Maths Worksheets, differentiated 3 ways with Answers & Teachers DIY Workbook
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Mayan Maths Worksheets, differentiated 3 ways with Answers & Teachers DIY Workbook

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Here are three maths worksheets using the Mayan Maths symbols (or Vegisimal Number System). These worksheets have been differentiated 3 ways and have all the answers already worked out for you. I have also included a teacher's DIY Mayan Maths sheet where you can cut and paste the symbols to create your own Mayan number problems for your class. These worksheets are suitable for years 3 - 6. If you have downloaded this resource - please take the time to write a review...all comments welcomed. Thanks
'Egg'-cellent Easter themed maths Word Problems - 3 levels of challenge & answers
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'Egg'-cellent Easter themed maths Word Problems - 3 levels of challenge & answers

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This resource includes 20 Easter themed maths word problems. These have been differentiated 3 ways and include some very challenging questions. This is a 'ready-to-go' resource and contains all the answers already worked out for you! If you liked this resource please take the time to check out my other resources - there is a wealth of materials on this site, both 'free' and 'premium' resources, so check out my shop 'rich4ruth' and follow me as an author on TES resources.
Christmas Maths Word Problems - differentiated 4 ways with answers
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Christmas Maths Word Problems - differentiated 4 ways with answers

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Contained in this resource are 4 sheets of Christmas Maths Word Problems involving the four rules. These are suitable for children in Years 3 - 6. These are differentiated 4 ways and include all the answers on separate sheets. This is a completely 'ready-to-go' resource, as it just simply needs you to download print and distribute!
Maths loop games (Year 1 & 2) 1 more, 1 less & pairs totaling 10, 20 & 100 - 2 complete games
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Maths loop games (Year 1 & 2) 1 more, 1 less & pairs totaling 10, 20 & 100 - 2 complete games

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Contained in this resource are two attractive maths loop games. These games are 'tried and tested' and are ideal as a superstar starter or perfect plenary. Game 1 – 1 more and 1 less. Game 2 – Pairs of numbers to 10, 20 & 100. Each game contains 32 separate number cards. You can use these games to assess your children on whether they know the following statements from the Year 1 & 2 Mathematics Programmes of Study; • Given a number, identify 1 more or 1 less. • Recall and use addition and subtraction facts to 20 fluently, and derive and use related facts to 100. These resources are 'ready-to-go' simply download, print off, cut up and laminate and let the fun begin. In my experience classes love the challenge of beating their best time on these games.
Grammar Punctuation & Spelling Practise Worksheet B with answers
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Grammar Punctuation & Spelling Practise Worksheet B with answers

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Here is a practise worksheet for the GPS paper. This resource has been downloaded over 2500 times as a free resource and has been updated and improved and now includes an answer sheet. I have also created other GPS practise worksheets with answers. If you have downloaded this worksheet please write a review...all feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Star Wars Themed KS2 Writing Teacher Assessment record sheet bundle
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Star Wars Themed KS2 Writing Teacher Assessment record sheet bundle

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This resource has been updated to reflect the new 2017-18 Key Stage 2 writing teacher assessment frameworks published in September 2017. This resource has been downloaded over 11,000 times as a free resource. It incentivises pupils to achieve the targets needed winning Star Wars themed cards and incorporates the 30 elements needed to ensure your pupils are working from 'towards the expected standard' at the end of Key Stage 2 through 'working at the expected standard' to 'working at greater depth'. This resource comes with 3 pupil sheets and 30 Star Wars themed cards. It could be used for pupils in years 5 & 6, or indeed year 7 pupils who did not meet the expected standard in writing at the end of Key Stage 2.