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Ages 9+ · IntermediateLong divisionLearn long division step by step with the divide, multiply, subtract, bring down method. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · IntermediateFractions of amountsFind fractions of numbers and quantities using divide by the bottom, times by the top. Online + PrintAges 11+ · IntermediateSolving equationsSolve one-step and two-step linear equations using inverse operations and the balance method. Online + PrintAges 7+ · FoundationWord classesLearn the main word classes with clear definitions and examples, see how to identify them in a sentence, then practise online or with a printable worksheet and answers.. Online + PrintAges 7+ · FoundationPlural spelling rulesLearn when to add -s, -es, -ies or -ves to make plurals, plus common irregular plurals. Online + PrintAges 9–14 · IntermediateInference in readingLearn how to infer meaning from clues in a text, with a worked example, a short passage and inference questions to answer online or on a printable sheet with model answers.. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · FoundationStates of matterLearn solids, liquids and gases, melting, freezing, evaporation and condensation with particle diagrams explained, a worked example, quiz and printable worksheet with answers.. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · FoundationThe solar systemLearn the eight planets in order from the Sun, a memory sentence, rocky vs gas planets, and why we have day, night and years — with a quiz and printable worksheet.. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · FoundationHuman body organsLearn the main organs of the human body — brain, heart, lungs, stomach, intestines, kidneys, liver and skin — what each does, with a quiz and printable answer sheet.. Online + PrintAges 5–14 · FoundationContinents and oceansLearn the seven continents and five oceans, their relative sizes and locations, with memory tips, a quiz you can check online and a printable map worksheet with answers.. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · IntermediateGrid references and compass directionsLearn the eight compass points and how to read 4-figure grid references (along the corridor, up the stairs) with worked examples, online questions and a printable answer sheet.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · IntermediateTime zonesUnderstand why the world has time zones, what GMT/UTC means, and how to work out the time in another country — worked examples, online practice and a printable sheet.. Online + PrintAges 7+ · FoundationTimelines, BC and ADLearn how timelines work, what BC/AD and BCE/CE mean, how to count years across year 1 and which century a year belongs to — worked examples, quiz and printable sheet.. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · FoundationAncient civilisationsA clear overview of major ancient civilisations — Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, Ancient China, Greece and Rome — with a timeline, key ideas, quiz and printable answers.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · IntermediateInventions that changed the worldExplore key inventions from writing and the printing press to electricity, vaccines and the internet — when they appeared, why they mattered, with a quiz and printable timeline.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · BeginnerFiles and foldersLearn how files and folders work, how to save to the right place, rename, move and search for documents on Windows and Mac, with practice questions and a printable guide.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · BeginnerSending an email with an attachmentStep-by-step guide to writing and sending an email: subject lines, To, CC and BCC, attaching a file, replying and forwarding — with practice questions and a printable checklist.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · BeginnerSpreadsheet basicsLearn how spreadsheets work in Excel, Google Sheets or Numbers: cell references, typing formulas, SUM, AVERAGE and copying formulas — with worked examples and practice answers.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · BeginnerInternet basics and safe browsingLearn how web addresses work, what the padlock means, how to search well and how to spot phishing messages and fake websites — with a quiz and printable safety checklist.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · BeginnerWhat is AI?A calm, jargon-free explanation of artificial intelligence, machine learning and chatbots (large language models): what they can do, what they cannot, with a quiz and printable notes.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · BeginnerWriting useful promptsA simple four-part method for writing prompts that get useful AI answers — task, context, format and limits — with before-and-after examples and practice exercises.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · IntermediateAI errors and hallucinationsWhy AI chatbots sometimes invent facts, quotes and sources, the warning signs to look for, and a simple five-step checking routine — with practice scenarios and answers.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · IntermediateDeepfakes and misinformationLearn what deepfakes are, how AI-generated images and voices are used to mislead, and practical checks — source, reverse image search, lateral reading — with practice answers.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · BeginnerAI, privacy and responsible useWhat to keep out of AI tools, how to use AI honestly for schoolwork and work, and why AI can be biased — practical rules, examples and a quiz with answers.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · IntermediateComparing prices and unit pricingWork out which pack is better value using price per unit, compare multibuy offers and spot misleading deals — worked examples, online practice and printable answers.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · FoundationReading timetablesLearn to read bus and train timetables, use the 24-hour clock and work out journey times and waits — worked example timetable, online questions and printable answers.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · FoundationScaling recipes and measurementsScale recipes up or down using a scale factor, and convert grams, kilograms, millilitres and litres — worked examples, practice with answers and a printable sheet.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · IntermediateProofreadingA practical proofreading routine for emails, CVs and letters: read aloud, check one thing at a time, common error types — with practice sentences to correct and answers.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · Beginner (CEFR A1–A2)English word orderLearn basic English sentence order — subject, verb, object, place, time — and question word order, with clear examples, online exercises and a printable answer sheet.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · Elementary (CEFR A2)Present simple vs present continuousWhen to use present simple (habits, facts) and present continuous (now, temporary), with signal words, examples, online exercises and a printable answer key for EAL/ESL learners.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · Beginner (CEFR A1–A2)Everyday conversationsUseful English phrases for shops, making appointments, asking directions and work, with polite forms explained, example dialogues, online practice and a printable phrase sheet.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · MixedNumber sequencesLearn how to crack number sequences — differences, multiplying, squares, Fibonacci — with worked examples, sequence puzzles to solve online and a printable sheet with explained answers.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · IntermediateLogic grid puzzlesLearn to solve logic grid (deduction) puzzles with ticks and crosses, then try a printable three-person puzzle with a full step-by-step solution.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · MixedCryptograms and codesLearn to crack Caesar-shift and substitution codes using letter patterns, then decode puzzles online or on a printable sheet with answers.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · BeginnerMemory techniquesPractical memory techniques that work for shopping lists, spellings and revision — chunking, the story method, mnemonics and the memory palace — with exercises and answers.. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · MixedStory startersTwelve original story starters for ages 7–14 with a beginning–problem–ending planner, a model opening paragraph and a checklist for improving your story.. PrintAges 5–14 · MixedDrawing prompts and comicsImaginative drawing prompts plus a step-by-step guide to planning a four-panel comic strip — panels, speech bubbles and captions — with a printable template.. PrintAges 7+ · MixedSummer holiday brain teasersFamily-friendly summer brain teasers — lateral-thinking riddles, number puzzles and word puzzles — to keep minds active over the holidays, with answers and explanations.. Online + PrintAges 5+ · GuidanceMaking worksheets accessiblePractical adjustments for learners who find standard worksheets hard: larger print, cream paper, fewer questions, chunked instructions and alternative ways to answer.. Online + PrintAges 5–14 · EntryLow-demand step-by-step tasksLow-demand sequencing activities with one instruction per step — making a sandwich, washing hands, getting ready — to build independence, with visual-friendly printable steps.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · GuidanceRevision timetableBuild a realistic revision timetable: list subjects, split topics, use 30–45 minute sessions and spaced review, with a worked example week and a printable planner.. Online + PrintAges 11+ · GuidanceHabit trackerHow to choose small habits, set up a monthly tracker, count streaks and completion rates, and recover after missed days — with a worked example and printable grid.. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · ReferenceMultiplication chartA clear 1–12 multiplication chart with guidance on reading it, the patterns that make times tables easier, a quick online quiz and a printable chart with answers.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · ReferenceMetric and imperial conversionsHandy conversion reference for length, weight, volume and temperature — mm, cm, m, km, inches, feet, miles, g, kg, lb, ml, litres, pints and °C/°F — with worked examples and practice.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · ReferenceGrammar reference sheetA one-page grammar and punctuation reference: word classes, sentence types, capital letters, commas, apostrophes, speech marks and colons — with quick check questions.. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · FoundationEquivalent fractionsLearn how to find equivalent fractions and simplify fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number. Online + PrintAges 9–14 · IntermediateComparing and ordering fractionsHow to tell which fraction is bigger by converting to a common denominator, with worked examples, online practice and a printable comparing fractions worksheet with answers.. Online + PrintAges 9+ · IntermediateAdding and subtracting fractionsStep-by-step guide to adding and subtracting fractions, including different denominators and improper fractions. Online + PrintAges 9+ · IntermediatePercentages of amountsFind percentages of amounts using the 10% and 1% building-block method, including percentage increase. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · FoundationSimple electrical circuitsHow a simple series circuit works, why a gap stops a bulb lighting, and which materials are conductors or insulators. Online + PrintAges 9+ · IntermediateMental maths strategiesQuick mental maths strategies anyone can learn: round and adjust, double and halve, partition and use friendly numbers. Online + PrintAges 7–14 · FoundationPlanning a story (story mountain)Plan a story in five parts with a story mountain: opening, build-up, problem, resolution and ending. Online + PrintAges 11+ · EverydayPrioritising a to-do listSort tasks into do now, schedule, delegate or drop with the urgent/important matrix, then break big tasks into steps. Online + Print

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