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English Resources
Link to resources for key stages 2,3, and 4
Reading Speed
Choose one of links below to test your reading speed and find out tips on improving your reading skills
Reading speed test using classic novels
Skimming and Scanning
Skillswise Factsheets, Worksheets and Quiz
Sign up to our free reading course to help you pass Functional Skills level 2 Reading.
Maths Resources
Metric Length – Who Wants to be a Millionaire? millionaire_length_interactive_-_updated
Interactive Games
Fractions
Introduction to fractions
Great if you need to cover the basics.
Suitable for any ages from children to adults.
Create and display fractions
This game uses the idea of building a sandcastle on the beach to practise:
Creating simple fractions
Displaying fractions visually
Suitable for: kids or adults who like visual games.
Changing Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
Straightforward click and check answer
Suitable for any age as no particular theme.
Matching equivalent fractions
Very visual to match either written or visual equivalent fractions
Suitable for most ages as quite visual but instructions could confuse younger students.
Ordering Fractions
A game to make denominators the same and then order fractions. Has some explanations of what to do and is very good for beginners at the topic as it takes you through each step.
The game involves watching a video of Dick and Dom and fractions are represented by sheep poo. If that sounds fun, then this is the game for you!
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions
Test your knowledge of the topic with various questions. You can choose the level of difficulty. The quiz is based on scoring goals in a football match but is not very visual.
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions
Test your knowledge with loads of questions. Not very visual so more suitable for serious study. Check your answers and see examples of how to do everything.
Great for adults.
Adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator
Car racing game. Good for those just learning about adding and subtracting fractions. Encourages speed.
Suitable for older children and adults.
Can play as multiplayer with others over the internet.
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Matching fractions, decimals and percentages
Game to sort the matching fraction, decimal and percentage as part of a space game.
Suitable for older children and adults.
Not many instructions given so you will need to know how to match in advance and will need to practise the game to work out what to do.
Converting between decimals and fractions
An extremely interactive game with video game graphics.
Great fun for those who enjoy computer games.
Better for older children.
Decimals
Adding, subtracting and multiplying decimals
A single or multiplayer game to answer questions against the clock and against each other.
Fun for adults or children. Play against your children to involve the whole family.
Angles
Test your knowledge of angles in this interactive activity.
Algebra
Interactive worksheets
Solving equations with unknowns on both sides
Solving equations with brackets
Solving equations with brackets on either side
Creating equations from descriptions
Solving equations multiple choice quiz
General English and Maths Skills
These materials are quite out of date now but are still good for practising your skills on your own.
