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Learning by Questions is an online learning platform that provides pupils with national curriculum aligned questions and immediate feedback to supercharge their learning. LbQ's SATs Springboard is here to help teachers make the most of the run up to the SATs examinations this Spring Term. Try out some of our resources below, or head to www.lbq.org/sats to read more.

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Learning by Questions is an online learning platform that provides pupils with national curriculum aligned questions and immediate feedback to supercharge their learning. LbQ's SATs Springboard is here to help teachers make the most of the run up to the SATs examinations this Spring Term. Try out some of our resources below, or head to www.lbq.org/sats to read more.
Year 3 Multiplication:  2-Digits by 1-Digit
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Year 3 Multiplication: 2-Digits by 1-Digit

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Year 3 Multiplication 2-Digits by 1-Digit This Year 3 Maths Multiplication Question Set covers the national curriculum objective to multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number using a formal written column method. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
Year 3/4 Comprehension: Why Does the Moon Shine?
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Year 3/4 Comprehension: Why Does the Moon Shine?

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A short, original non-fiction text with comprehension questions about the Moon and the Apollo missions. Suitable for whole class or guided reading with Y3/4 pupils. ‘Why Does the Moon Shine?’ is one of a series of Short Reads from Learning By Questions. The Short Reads are designed for pupils across Key Stage 2 and cover genres such as fiction, non-fiction, biography, poetry, fable, myth, science fiction and cross-curricular themes. Our Short Reads are written with whole class and guided reading in mind: they provide quality texts along with pre-read, retrieval, inference and language Question Sets.
Y5/6 Reading Comprehension: Volcanoes
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Y5/6 Reading Comprehension: Volcanoes

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A short, original non-fiction text with comprehension questions about the formation of volcanoes. Suitable for whole class or guided reading with Y5/6 pupils. ‘Volcanoes’ is one of a series of Short Reads from Learning By Questions. The Short Reads are designed for pupils across Key Stage 2 and cover genres such as fiction, non-fiction, biography, poetry, fable, myth, science fiction and cross-curricular themes. Our Short Reads are written with whole class and guided reading in mind: they provide quality texts along with pre-read, retrieval, inference and language Question Sets.
Y3/4 Reading Comprehension: The Desert Fish
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Y3/4 Reading Comprehension: The Desert Fish

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A short, original non-fiction text with comprehension questions about the endangered Golden Cave Catfish. Suitable for whole class or guided reading with Y3/4 pupils. ‘The Desert Fish’ is one of a series of Short Reads from Learning By Questions. The Short Reads are designed for pupils across Key Stage 2 and cover genres such as fiction, non-fiction, biography, poetry, fable, myth, science fiction and cross-curricular themes. Our Short Reads are written with whole class and guided reading in mind: they provide quality texts along with pre-read, retrieval, inference and language Question Sets.
Y5/6 Reading Comprehension: Nimble the Curious
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Y5/6 Reading Comprehension: Nimble the Curious

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A short, original poem with comprehension questions about the adventures of an inquisitive and clumsy cat called Nimble. Suitable for whole class or guided reading with Y5/6 pupils. ‘Nimble the Curious’ is one of a series of Short Reads from Learning By Questions. The Short Reads are designed for pupils across Key Stage 2 and cover genres such as fiction, non-fiction, biography, poetry, fable, myth, science fiction and cross-curricular themes. Our Short Reads are written with whole class and guided reading in mind: they provide quality texts along with pre-read, retrieval, inference and language Question Sets.
Y5/6 Comprehension: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Y5/6 Comprehension: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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A short abridgement of Shakespeare’s comedy with comprehension questions about love, fairies and mistaken identities. Suitable for whole class or guided reading with Y5/6 pupils. ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is one of a series of Short Reads from Learning By Questions. The Short Reads are designed for pupils across Key Stage 2 and cover genres such as fiction, non-fiction, biography, poetry, fable, myth, science fiction and cross-curricular themes. Our Short Reads are written with whole class and guided reading in mind: they provide quality texts along with pre-read, retrieval, inference and language Question Sets.
Y3/4 Reading Comprehension: Mae Jemison
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Y3/4 Reading Comprehension: Mae Jemison

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A short, original biography with comprehension questions about the scientist and astronaut Doctor Mae Jemison. Suitable for whole class or guided reading with Y3/4 pupils. ‘Mae Jemison’ is one of a series of Short Reads from Learning By Questions. The Short Reads are designed for pupils across Key Stage 2 and cover genres such as fiction, non-fiction, biography, poetry, fable, myth, science fiction and cross-curricular themes. Our Short Reads are written with whole class and guided reading in mind: they provide quality texts along with pre-read, retrieval, inference and language Question Sets.
Y3/4 Reading Comprehension: It’s Not Fair
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Y3/4 Reading Comprehension: It’s Not Fair

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A short, original poem with comprehension questions about siblings and relationships. Suitable for whole class or guided reading with Y3/4 pupils. ‘It’s Not Fair’ is one of a series of Short Reads from Learning By Questions. The Short Reads are designed for pupils across Key Stage 2 and cover genres such as fiction, non-fiction, biography, poetry, fable, myth, science fiction and cross-curricular themes. Our Short Reads are written with whole class and guided reading in mind: they provide quality texts along with pre-read, retrieval, inference and language Question Sets.
Y3/4 Reading Comprehension: Frank the Chicken
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Y3/4 Reading Comprehension: Frank the Chicken

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A short, original fiction text with comprehension questions about the adventures of Frank, a brave and inventive chicken who travels to Mars. Suitable for whole class or guided reading with Y3/4 pupils. ‘Frank the Chicken’ is one of a series of Short Reads from Learning By Questions. The Short Reads are designed for pupils across Key Stage 2 and cover genres such as fiction, non-fiction, biography, poetry, fable, myth, science fiction and cross-curricular themes. Our Short Reads are written with whole class and guided reading in mind: they provide quality texts along with pre-read, retrieval, inference and language Question Sets.
KS2 Reading Comprehension: Ice Dragon
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KS2 Reading Comprehension: Ice Dragon

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‘Ice Dragon’ is one of a series of full texts available as a printable story, poem or non-fiction report from Learning by Questions. The full texts provide an illustrated story, poem or report in an A4 format for pupils to refer to, annotate and keep when completing the questions. The full texts also provide original reading resources for whole class, reciprocal, guided or individual reading. ‘Ice Dragon’ is a fantasy story for Year 4/5 and 6 pupils with a theme of difference and inclusion. LbQ’s English Reading Question Sets have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts
Y9 Measurement: volume of prisms & cylinders
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Y9 Measurement: volume of prisms & cylinders

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Objective: Derive and apply formulae to calculate and solve problems involving: perimeter and area of triangles, parallelograms, trapezia, volume of cuboids (including cubes) and other prisms (including cylinders)… The questions in this resource are suitable for students meeting KS3 expectations. Prerequisites: Students should understand the concept of volume and be able to calculate the volume of a cuboid. Terminology: volume, capacity, cross section Answers on slide 9. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
Y8 Probability: sample spaces for events
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Y8 Probability: sample spaces for events

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Objective: I can calculate probabilities for single and combined events. The questions in this resource are suitable for students meeting KS3 expectations. Prerequisites: Students should have a knowledge of basic probability. Terminology: sample space, independent event, outcome Answers on slide 9. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
Y8 Representing Data: scatter graphs
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Y8 Representing Data: scatter graphs

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Objective: I can use and interpret scatter graphs. The questions in this resource are suitable for students meeting Y8 expectations. Prerequisites: Students can read from graphs. Students can use lines of best fit. Terminology:scatter graph, correlation, relationship, line of best fit, outlier Answers on slide 9. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
Year 6 Division: 4 Digits by 2 Digits
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Year 6 Division: 4 Digits by 2 Digits

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Year 6 Division 4 Digits by 2 Digits This Year 6 Division Question Set covers the national curriculum objective to divide a 4-digit number by a 2-digit whole number using short division where appropriate, and interpret whole number remainders in context. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
Year 6 Place Value: Read, Write, Compare and Order Numbers
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Year 6 Place Value: Read, Write, Compare and Order Numbers

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Year 6 Place Value Read, Write, Compare and Order Numbers This Year 6 Place Value Question Set covers the national curriculum objective to read, write, compare and order numbers up to 10,000,000 and know the value of each digit. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
Year 5 Measurement: Area of Rectilinear Shapes
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Year 5 Measurement: Area of Rectilinear Shapes

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Year 5 Measurement Area of Rectilinear Shapes This Year 5 Measurement Question Set covers the national curriculum objective to calculate and compare the area of rectangles, squares and composite shapes, using standard units. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
Year 5 Perimeter: Rectilinear Shapes
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Year 5 Perimeter: Rectilinear Shapes

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Year 5 Perimeter Rectilinear Shapes This Year 5 Perimeter Question Set covers the national curriculum objective to measure and calculate the perimeters of composite rectilinear shapes in centimetres and metres. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
Year 5 Division: 4 Digits by 1 Digit
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Year 5 Division: 4 Digits by 1 Digit

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Year 5 Division 4 Digits by 1 Digit This Year 5 Division Question Set covers the national curriculum objective to divide numbers up to four digits by a one-digit number using the formal written method of short division (bus stop method) and interpret remainders appropriately. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
Year 5 Multiplication: 4 Digits by 1 Digit
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Year 5 Multiplication: 4 Digits by 1 Digit

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Year 5 Multiplication: 4 Digits by 1 Digit This Year 5 Multiplication Question Set covers the national curriculum objective to multiply numbers up to four digits by one-digit numbers using the formal written method of short multiplication. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.
Year 5 Subtraction: Subtract 4-Digit Numbers Column Method
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Year 5 Subtraction: Subtract 4-Digit Numbers Column Method

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Year 5 Subtraction Subtract 4-Digit Numbers Column Method This Year 5 Subtraction Subtract 4-Digit Numbers Column Method Question Set covers the national curriculum objective to subtract numbers with more than 4 digits using the formal written method. Registering for an LbQ account will give you access to the questions included in this resource and many 1,000s more. These 5 questions are a small selection from a much bigger Question Set of the same topic; they can be used as a teaching starter, plenary or activity for pupils. It is designed to provide teachers a taste of what our content is all about. LbQ Maths Question Sets are based around the principles of mastery and have been developed by teachers and subject matter experts. Each Question Set targets a curriculum objective, though some objectives need more than one set, and has been guided by the White Rose Maths curriculum breakdown.