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Times Tables

Since the latest curriculum changes, pupils are expected to know by heart all their times tables up to 12 x 12. From 2017, pupils in Year 6 will have to sit an extra test during the SATs period. This will…

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Punctuation

‘Let's eat, Grandma!’ or ‘Let's eat Grandma!’ We've probably all seen that old chestnut, ‘Let's eat Grandma’. It's a great way to show students why punctuation is important in written English. Punctuation is there to guide the reader and to…

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Why does grammar matter?

Why does grammar matter? Does it bother you when people don't ‘talk proper’? When they say things like “I've did it” instead of “I've done it”? When they write “would of” instead of “would have”? Or are they being picky…

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Now for the nitty gritty!

Now for the nitty gritty! Setting aside manageable chunks of time for study and revision and persuading the rest of the family to respect them was a good start. Now take control of how you will USE those chunks of…

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