Differentiated into 3 levels of difficulty - addition and subtraction of fractions with different denominators, with mixed fractions included for extra challenge. Answer sheet is included for ease of marking. 1 chilli = 12 questions using simple fractions with different denominators. 2 chillies = 12 questions using simple and mixed fractions with different denominators. 3 chillies = 12 questions using simple, mixed and addition of 3 fractions with different denominators.

Pack comprises of an 8 slide powerpoint presentation that allows children to discuss and work on several problems in either groups or pairs, using the rule divide, down, denominator (works with my class) Process used - multiplying the denominator by the whole number. note - in the SAT arithmetic paper, it is not necessary to simplify an answer but it is encouraged as good practice in the worksheets Two four question worksheets (differentiated as one and two star). For greater depth, answers are to be simplified and converted into decimal for (up to 3 places). One arithmetic worksheet.

A reading comprehension that tells the story of a World War evacuee who is sent to the Devon countryside. Having been sent to live with the Hardiman’s, Robert discovers that the old man’s longtime ambition is to catch the much sought after ‘Old Percy’ - a huge 40lb pike that has never before been caught. The reading comprehension consists of twenty marks and provides practice on true/false, fact/opinion, chronological ordering, recall, retrieval and inference. A file with the answers is also included for ease of marking. Ideal exercise in the build-up to SATs, or just for a normal reading comprehension exercise in upper KS2. Can also be used as part of a World War 2 topic.

This resource is for year 5 and can be used as either an elicitation task or end of sequence assessment. Learning objectives are as follows: Can I read, write, order and compare numbers up to 1,000,000? Round any whole number accurately? Identify the value of each digit in a number up to 1,000,000? Use, read, write and convert between standard units of length, mass and time? Convert a smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa? Order decimal numbers from lowest to highest and vice-versa? Answers are included on p2 for ease of marking and learning objectives are included at the top of p1 for highlighting whether the objective is met or not.

Reading comprehension (4 pages) about a girl who plays for her reserve team as a striker. She really wants to get her big chance playing in the first team and this story is about her first opportunity. Comprehension includes 16 questions with true/false, fact/opinion, chronological ordering, identifying similes and exclamatory sentences, retrieval and vocabulary/word meanings. Answers are enclosed for ease of marking. Exercise is good practice for SAT reading and the questions are designed to mirror the question types in previous papers.

Year 5/6 Reading comprehension based on a newspaper article written about a planned housing development in a fictional town. Contains layout of a newspaper report, opinions and examples of formal writing throughout. Also contains interviews and opinions to provide context to the report. Comes with a 20mark reading comprehension paper with questions based around the following: True and False Fact and Opinion Inference Retrieval Word comprehension Synonym Questions are accompanied by an answer sheet for ease of marking and marking boxes for speedy feeback (especially if peer-marking is to be used).

6 questions per sheet differentiated using chillies - so teacher can differentiate or pupil can self-differentiate. Questions for LA based on 3-digit nos divided by 2-digit nos (no remainders), building to 4-digit nos divided by 2-digit with remainders for MA and HA. Answer sheet is included on fourth page for ease of marking.

General revision sheets (six different tasks) for children to complete ahead of GPS test. Sheets test knowledge of word classes, tense and was/were. Answers are included for ease of marking.

Poem about an old oak tree that discusses getting old and seeing better days. Useful for examples of metaphor and alliteration, with other poetry conventions. 20 mark comprehension quiz to accompany the poem, incorporating: **inference retrieval fact/opinion true/false chronological ordering ** Exercise is accompanied by an answer sheet (separate file) for ease of marking. Good practice in the run-up to the SAT reading paper as poetry may be one of the reading sections (it was last year!). Hope you enjoy.

Report/documentary style reading comprehension (fictional!) on UFO and alien sightings in Fieldmarsh Forest. Two Spooky accounts, with fact boxes, documenting alien and UFO sightings since 1964. 20 mark question scheme for children to answer. Style of questions modelled on SAT reading papers. Contains examples of: True/false Fact/opinion Chronological sequencing Inference Recall/retrieval Separate answer sheet file is included for ease of marking. Hope your children enjoy!

A useful year 6 revision tool comprising of 19 grammar and punctuation questions. Also includes 20 spellings with a mixture of year 5/6 list spellings, frequently used words and homophones. Questions targeted on: clauses adverbs and adjectives relative clauses word classes tenses ‘a’ and ‘an’ formal language passive and active voice All answers are included for ease of marking.

A GPS quiz for Christmas consisting of 20 spellings and 20 Grammar and punctuation questions. A time filler for that approach to the end of term and a good assessment tool to see how children are doing in GPS by using the Christmas context. Answers are included for ease of marking. Quizzes can be done individually, in pairs or in cooperative groups.

A full workout on long multiplication - starting with multiplying 3 numbers by a 2-digit number and progressing to 4 digits multiplied by 2-digits. Exercise provides a 15 question workout that focuses greatly on the 6,7,8 and 9 times tables and tests pupils’ handling of larger numbers from the 20s to the 90s. Ideal as a maths revision task, holding task or starter/plenary. Answers are included on pages 3 and 4 for ease of marking.

3 page story with accompanying 15 mark reading comprehension. Story is about an enchanted wood where 2 children get lost and are guided out by a mysterious white pony. Task can be carried individually, in groups for guided reading or as a whole class. Questions include: retrieval inference fact/opinion true/false word comprehension (synonyms) Task ideal for expected level and greater depth readers. Lower ability year 5 and 6 may require an adult to prompt.

A short autumn poem with 12 mark reading comprehension to welcome in the autumn term. Five stanza poem describing the author’s feelings about autumn. Question areas include: retrieval true and false statements statements of fact or opinion word meanings word comprehension Answers are included in a separate document for ease of marking.

A two page reading comprehension with photographs. The text is a first person recount of an author’s experiences of visiting a Devon landscape during his childhood. The text is followed by a 20 mark reading comprehension quiz and poses questions in the following categories: retrieval Fact and opinion True and false Inference Word comprehension (synonyms) The format is available in both word and PDF and also comes with the answers for ease of marking.

A nice resource to break pupils into the autumn term. A five stanza poem about autumn accompanied by a 12 mark reading comprehension. Question areas include: retrieval true or false fact and opinion synonyms word comprehension inference Good for general poetry study or simply as a reading task. Short nature of poem should make the task accessible to most abilities.

A short one page of A4 text reading comprehension accompanied by a 10 mark quiz/comprehension. Text is organised to demonstrate a chronological report - written in the present tense. Questions are based on: retrieval true and false synonyms word comprehension finding and copying information interpreting information in the text Task is ideal for individual learning, group guided reading and online learning. Available in both Word and PDF formats. Answers enclosed for ease of marking.

A one A4 page piece of text that is a chronological report on the behaviour of Milo - a domestic cat. Useful for teaching the elements/features of report writing and basic reading comprehension. Can be used individually or for group guided reading. Questions based on: true/false synonyms word comprehension retrieval Text is accompanied by a 10 mark (7 question) reading quiz. Ideal for the classroom as a quick reading comp or for online learning. Text/questions are available in Word and PDF format, along with answers for ease of marking.

Short 1 page (A4) reading comprehension accompanied by 10 mark quiz. Questions based on: inference retrieval synonyms word comprehension fact/opinion File is loaded in both Word and PDF formats, making it ideal for a short classroom task or for online learning. Answers are included for ease of marking.