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Hi, We are Sally and Amanda from Guinea Pig Education. We present a range of complimentary teaching aids and workbooks to use in your classroom or as homework – in both print and digital format. We aim to raise reading standards and to develop literacy skills, with our ‘fun for kids’ phonic reading resources. We also offer support for pupils aged 4-16 years. We highly recommend our comprehension and creative writing resources - which build confidence and develop imagination.

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Hi, We are Sally and Amanda from Guinea Pig Education. We present a range of complimentary teaching aids and workbooks to use in your classroom or as homework – in both print and digital format. We aim to raise reading standards and to develop literacy skills, with our ‘fun for kids’ phonic reading resources. We also offer support for pupils aged 4-16 years. We highly recommend our comprehension and creative writing resources - which build confidence and develop imagination.
Verbal Reasoning Test Four - Age 8-11
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Verbal Reasoning Test Four - Age 8-11

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Book four of four books to practise skills required to have success in verbal reasoning. Working through these tests will help increase reasoning ability. Although our tests target children of ten or eleven, they can be used at any stage. Our verbal reasoning tests are in line with National Curriculum targets and can be used to practise for 11+ selection tests for entry to grammar schools. A parent or teacher can work through the tests with their children and practise any skills that need reinforcement. Some of the skills included are alphabet reasoning, anagrams, letter grouping, rhyming words, word patterns and logical reasoning. Instructions for Children Taking the Test There are 100 questions in each tests. Start at question 1 and work your way to question 100, filling in your answers on the worksheet. Leave blank questions you cannot do and go on to the next one. A parent or teacher can choose to set a time limit, say 50 minutes, for you to complete the test. When you have finished the test, ask an adult to mark it for you, and explain questions you do not understand.
Verbal Reasoning Test Three - Age 8-11
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Verbal Reasoning Test Three - Age 8-11

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Book three of four books to practise skills required to have success in verbal reasoning. Working through these tests will help increase reasoning ability. Although our tests target children of ten or eleven, they can be used at any stage. Our verbal reasoning tests are in line with National Curriculum targets and can be used to practise for 11+ selection tests for entry to grammar schools. A parent or teacher can work through the tests with their children and practise any skills that need reinforcement. Some of the skills included are alphabet reasoning, anagrams, letter grouping, rhyming words, word patterns and logical reasoning. Instructions for Children Taking the Test: There are 100 questions in each tests. Start at question 1 and work your way to question 100, filling in your answers on the worksheet. Leave blank questions you cannot do and go on to the next one. A parent or teacher can choose to set a time limit, say 50 minutes, for you to complete the test. When you have finished the test, ask an adult to mark it for you, and explain questions you do not understand.
Verbal Reasoning Test Two - Age 8-11
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Verbal Reasoning Test Two - Age 8-11

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Book two of four books to practise skills required to have success in verbal reasoning. Working through these tests will help increase reasoning ability. Although our tests target children of ten or eleven, they can be used at any stage. Our verbal reasoning tests are in line with National Curriculum targets and can be used to practise for 11+ selection tests for entry to grammar schools. A parent or teacher can work through the tests with their children and practise any skills that need reinforcement. Some of the skills included are alphabet reasoning, anagrams, letter grouping, rhyming words, word patterns and logical reasoning. Instructions for Children Taking the Test There are 100 questions in each tests. Start at question 1 and work your way to question 100, filling in your answers on the worksheet. Leave blank questions you cannot do and go on to the next one. A parent or teacher can choose to set a time limit, say 50 minutes, for you to complete the test. When you have finished the test, ask an adult to mark it for you, and explain questions you do not understand.
Verbal Reasoning Test One - Age 8-11
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Verbal Reasoning Test One - Age 8-11

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Book one of four books to practise skills required to have success in verbal reasoning. Working through these tests will help increase reasoning ability. Although our tests target children of ten or eleven, they can be used at any stage. Our verbal reasoning tests are in line with National Curriculum targets and can be used to practise for 11+ selection tests for entry to grammar schools. A parent or teacher can work through the tests with their children and practise any skills that need reinforcement. Some of the skills included are alphabet reasoning, anagrams, letter grouping, rhyming words, word patterns and logical reasoning. Instructions for Children Taking the Test There are 100 questions in each tests. Start at question 1 and work your way to question 100, filling in your answers on the worksheet. Leave blank questions you cannot do and go on to the next one. A parent or teacher can choose to set a time limit, say 50 minutes, for you to complete the test. When you have finished the test, ask an adult to mark it for you, and explain questions you do not understand.
Now you can read: Cat Versus Rat
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Now you can read: Cat Versus Rat

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When a charming white rat, with a long, spindly tail, comes to live at our house, our cat is furious to say the least. Our cat awaits an opportunity to pounce on that arrogant creature, who is treated like a prince. However, as time goes by, the two pets realise they have a lot in common. Our cat has to admit that his best friend has become a rat. This story is told by the cat, but based on a true story. This book is for confident readers. It has a longer more developed story, written in chapters, with pictures throughout.
Mr Pickwick's Christmas - Story and Questions
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Mr Pickwick's Christmas - Story and Questions

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Read about the Christmas adventures of Mr. Samuel Pickwick as he visits Manor Farm and attends a festive wedding. Then, answer the questions to see how much you have remembered. This beautifully illustrated story is adapted from Charles Dickens’s popular book ‘The Pickwick Papers.’ You will find out about how Christmas was celebrated in early nineteenth century England. 25 questions with answers. 19 Pages.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Comprehension
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Comprehension

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Read our beautifully illustrated, shortened retelling of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s story, ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’ Then, answer the comprehension questions and write your own silly story. A fun activity that will introduce kids, age 7-10, to this famous book and help inspire their imaginations too.
Kai, The Koala’s, London Adventure (6-10)
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Kai, The Koala’s, London Adventure (6-10)

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A fantasy tale about a little grey koala. Kai, the koala, has been selected for the final of the ‘Replant the Forest’ competition. He has to fly to London and take part in some curious challenges to win the ultimate prize. Is he brave enough to overcome his fears? His friends tell him he can do it. Can he believe in himself and win the money to replant his beloved forest after the fires? 49 pages
KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary Test - Test Five - Age 6-7
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KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary Test - Test Five - Age 6-7

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A series of grammar, punctuation and vocabulary progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual attainment. Although not strictly timed, the test should take about 20 mins. Each test includes questions that may cover: nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs sentences, statements, questions, commands and exclamations conjunctions (and, or, but, when, if, that, because) past and present tense prefixes and suffixes full stops, question marks and exclamation marks capital letters to start a sentence, for names of people, places, days of the week and for the personal pronoun. commas to separate items in a list apostrophes These tests are based on the grammar, punctuation and vocabulary tests given to 7 year olds in the Year 2 SATs.
KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary Test - Test Four - Age 6-7
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KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary Test - Test Four - Age 6-7

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A series of grammar, punctuation and vocabulary progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual attainment. Although not strictly timed, the test should take about 20 mins. Each test includes questions that may cover: nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs sentences, statements, questions, commands and exclamations conjunctions (and, or, but, when, if, that, because) past and present tense prefixes and suffixes full stops, question marks and exclamation marks capital letters to start a sentence, for names of people, places, days of the week and for the personal pronoun. commas to separate items in a list apostrophes These tests are based on the grammar, punctuation and vocabulary tests given to 7 year olds in the Year 2 SATs.
KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary Test - Test Three - Age 6-7
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KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary Test - Test Three - Age 6-7

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A series of grammar, punctuation and vocabulary progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual attainment. Although not strictly timed, the test should take about 20 mins. Each test includes questions that may cover: nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs sentences, statements, questions, commands and exclamations conjunctions (and, or, but, when, if, that, because) past and present tense prefixes and suffixes full stops, question marks and exclamation marks capital letters to start a sentence, for names of people, places, days of the week and for the personal pronoun. commas to separate items in a list apostrophes These tests are based on the grammar, punctuation and vocabulary tests given to 7 year olds in the Year 2 SATs.
KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary Test - Test Two - Age 6-7
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KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary Test - Test Two - Age 6-7

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A series of grammar, punctuation and vocabulary progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual attainment. Although not strictly timed, the test should take about 20 mins. Each test includes questions that may cover: nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs sentences, statements, questions, commands and exclamations conjunctions (and, or, but, when, if, that, because) past and present tense prefixes and suffixes full stops, question marks and exclamation marks capital letters to start a sentence, for names of people, places, days of the week and for the personal pronoun. commas to separate items in a list apostrophes These tests are based on the grammar, punctuation and vocabulary tests given to 7 year olds in the Year 2 SATs.
KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary Test - Test One - Age 6-7
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KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary Test - Test One - Age 6-7

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A series of grammar, punctuation and vocabulary progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual attainment. Although not strictly timed, the test should take about 20 mins. Each test includes questions that may cover: nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs sentences, statements, questions, commands and exclamations conjunctions (and, or, but, when, if, that, because) past and present tense prefixes and suffixes full stops, question marks and exclamation marks capital letters to start a sentence, for names of people, places, days of the week and for the personal pronoun. commas to separate items in a list apostrophes These tests are based on the grammar, punctuation and vocabulary tests given to 7 year olds in the Year 2 SATs.
KS1 Spelling Progress Test - Test Four - Age 6-7
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KS1 Spelling Progress Test - Test Four - Age 6-7

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A series of spelling progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual attainment in spelling. Each test consists of 20 target words, presented within 20 distinct sentences, read by an adult to the children from a script. Although not strictly timed, it should take about 15 mins. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the English National Curriculum. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 7 year olds in the Year 2 SATs. Spellings may include: endings like ff, ll, ss, zz, ck, -tch, consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) words ending in y vowel digraphs and trigraphs soft c (ce, ci, cy) and soft g (ge, gi, gy) adding -s and -es at the end of words to form plurals adding -ing, -ed, -er, -est to words words ending in -ge, -dge, -tion, -ture, -le, -el, -al days of the week compound words tricky sounds like -igh, -ough, -augh, -ch, -ph, -que, -gue, -ine long u i before e except after c silent letters suffixes prefixes homophones common exception words
KS1 Spelling Progress Test - Test Three - Age 6-7
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KS1 Spelling Progress Test - Test Three - Age 6-7

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A series of spelling progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual attainment in spelling. Each test consists of 20 target words, presented within 20 distinct sentences, read by an adult to the children from a script. Although not strictly timed, it should take about 15 mins. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the English National Curriculum. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 7 year olds in the Year 2 SATs. Spellings may include: endings like ff, ll, ss, zz, ck, -tch, consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) words ending in y vowel digraphs and trigraphs soft c (ce, ci, cy) and soft g (ge, gi, gy) adding -s and -es at the end of words to form plurals adding -ing, -ed, -er, -est to words words ending in -ge, -dge, -tion, -ture, -le, -el, -al days of the week compound words tricky sounds like -igh, -ough, -augh, -ch, -ph, -que, -gue, -ine long u i before e except after c silent letters suffixes prefixes homophones common exception words
KS1 Spelling Progress Test - Test Two - Age 6-7
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KS1 Spelling Progress Test - Test Two - Age 6-7

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A series of spelling progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual attainment in spelling. Each test consists of 20 target words, presented within 20 distinct sentences, read by an adult to the children from a script. Although not strictly timed, it should take about 15 mins. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the English National Curriculum. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 7 year olds in the Year 2 SATs. Spellings may include: endings like ff, ll, ss, zz, ck, -tch, consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) words ending in y vowel digraphs and trigraphs soft c (ce, ci, cy) and soft g (ge, gi, gy) adding -s and -es at the end of words to form plurals adding -ing, -ed, -er, -est to words words ending in -ge, -dge, -tion, -ture, -le, -el, -al days of the week compound words tricky sounds like -igh, -ough, -augh, -ch, -ph, -que, -gue, -ine long u i before e except after c silent letters suffixes prefixes homophones common exception words
KS1 Spelling Progress Test - Test One - Age 6-7
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KS1 Spelling Progress Test - Test One - Age 6-7

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A series of spelling progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual attainment in spelling. Each test consists of 20 target words, presented within 20 distinct sentences, read by an adult to the children from a script. Although not strictly timed, it should take about 15 mins. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the English National Curriculum. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 7 year olds in the Year 2 SATs. Spellings may include: endings like ff, ll, ss, zz, ck, -tch, consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th) words ending in y vowel digraphs and trigraphs soft c (ce, ci, cy) and soft g (ge, gi, gy) adding -s and -es at the end of words to form plurals adding -ing, -ed, -er, -est to words words ending in -ge, -dge, -tion, -ture, -le, -el, -al days of the week compound words tricky sounds like -igh, -ough, -augh, -ch, -ph, -que, -gue, -ine long u i before e except after c silent letters suffixes prefixes homophones common exception words
KS1 Reading Progress Test 2B - Age 6-7 -  Femi the Ranger
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KS1 Reading Progress Test 2B - Age 6-7 - Femi the Ranger

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A lively series of reading progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual reading ability and how well they understand a passage of fiction or non-fiction text. Children are required to read the texts carefully and then answer the comprehension questions. Our English reading progress tests comprises of two components, sold separately. Test 2A - This paper consists of a selection of short texts with questions interspersed. Although not strictly timed, it should take about 30 mins. Test 2B - This paper consists of a selection of longer texts with separate questions. Although not strictly timed, it should take about 40 mins. The content helps children practise: how to identify key details from text; how to work out answers by inferring, or predicting, using evidence from the text; and how to explain vocabulary. The papers mirror the work in actual examination texts and include suggested answers. These tests are based on the KS1 SATs and include suggested answers.
KS1 Reading Progress Test 2A - Age 6-7 - Mr. Fluffy Tail
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KS1 Reading Progress Test 2A - Age 6-7 - Mr. Fluffy Tail

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A lively series of reading progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual reading ability and how well they understand a passage of fiction or non-fiction text. Children are required to read the texts carefully and then answer the comprehension questions. Our English reading progress tests comprises of two components, sold separately. Test 2A - This paper consists of a selection of short texts with questions interspersed. Although not strictly timed, it should take about 30 mins. Test 2B - This paper consists of a selection of longer texts with separate questions. Although not strictly timed, it should take about 40 mins. The content helps children practise: how to identify key details from text; how to work out answers by inferring, or predicting, using evidence from the text; and how to explain vocabulary. The papers mirror the work in actual examination texts and include suggested answers. These tests are based on the KS1 SATs and include suggested answers.
KS1 Reading Progress Test 1B - Age 6-7 - Fleetfoot the Fawn
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KS1 Reading Progress Test 1B - Age 6-7 - Fleetfoot the Fawn

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A lively series of reading progress tests for children aged 6-7 years. These tests can be used to assess a child’s individual reading ability and how well they understand a passage of fiction or non-fiction text. Children are required to read the texts carefully and then answer the comprehension questions. Our English reading progress tests comprises of two components, sold separately. Test 1A - This paper consists of a selection of short texts with questions interspersed. Although not strictly timed, it should take about 30 mins. **Test 1B - This paper consists of a selection of longer texts with separate questions. Although not strictly timed, it should take about 40 mins. ** The content helps children practise: how to identify key details from text; how to work out answers by inferring, or predicting, using evidence from the text; and how to explain vocabulary. The papers mirror the work in actual examination texts and include suggested answers. These tests are based on the KS1 SATs and include suggested answers.