At the request of Key Stage 3 teachers Schofield & Sims has rebranded two key series
- English Skills & Mental Arithmetic
- for use at Key Stage 3 & beyond. Perfect for recovery work & for building functional skills in English Essential English gives each student intensive practice that is matched exactly to their ability level supporting differentiation & personalised learning. The series enables students to succeed in skill areas where they have previously failed & widens written vocabulary helping them to gain proficiency in other subjects both academic & vocational. Essential English Skills 1 is for pupils who can write short simple sentences & questions using simple vocabulary & punctuation. They have mastered the basics of reading & writing but may not always spell words correctly. This book helps students learn to: extend sentences & write compound sentences check sense & grammatical agreement punctuate sentences & questions find alternatives for everyday words & make correct spelling choices.