5.0 out of 5 stars Dr

B.A. · 12 May 2025

It was a perfect material for exams prep.

5.0 out of 5 stars SATS SUPPORT material

M.D.C.b.A. · 2 April 2025

Fully recommendedHave been using now for practice SATS good supportive material CLEAR working out answers FULLY RECOMMENDED

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful

S. · 28 September 2025

If you're a parent looking for a stress-free way to help your child prepare for the KS2 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (SPaG) test, this book is one of the best tools you can get. It’s designed to make revision manageable, less daunting, and highly effective.Here’s a breakdown of why it works so well.What is this book?This isn't a giant textbook full of long, complicated lessons. Instead, it's a collection of short, sharp, 10-minute tests that focus purely on practising the specific skills needed for the exam. It’s like fitness training, but for grammar!Key Features & What Makes It Great:1. The "10-Minute" Format is a Game-Changer· No More Fights Over Homework: Children (and parents!) are much more willing to tackle a task that only takes 10 minutes. It fits perfectly into a busy schedule—before school, after dinner, or in the car.· Builds a Routine: Doing one of these tests regularly is far more effective than a long, stressful session once a week. It helps keep all those grammar rules fresh in your child's mind.· Reduces Anxiety: A full, 45-minute practice paper can feel overwhelming. A 10-minute test feels achievable, which builds confidence and a positive "I can do this" attitude.2. Excellent Variety and Coverage The book contains a mix of different test styles:· "Short Tests": These focus on one specific area, like using commas correctly, understanding verb tenses, or spelling patterns. It's perfect for targeting a weakness.· "Mixed Questions" Tests: These are the most useful. They throw a random mix of grammar, punctuation, and spelling questions together, just like the real SATs exam. This trains your child to quickly switch between different types of questions.· A Few Longer Practice Papers: At the end of the book, there are some complete test papers. This allows your child to practise working under timed conditions for the full length of the real test, building their stamina.3. The Answers in the Middle are Fantastic This might seem like a small thing,but it's brilliantly helpful. The answer section is a separate, pull-out booklet in the centre of the book.· No Accidental Cheating: Kids can't easily peek at the answers while they're working.· Clear Explanations: For most questions, the answers don't just give the correct option (e.g., "A"); they often explain why it's the right answer. This is crucial for learning. If your child gets a question wrong, you can both read the explanation to understand the rule they missed.4. It’s a Perfect "Little and Often" Tool You can use this book in several ways:· As a Daily Warm-Up: A quick test each day to get the brain in gear.· To Find Weak Spots: If your child consistently gets questions on apostrophes wrong, you now know what to focus on.· As a Confidence Booster: Successfully completing a test and getting most questions right provides a great sense of accomplishment.Things to Keep in Mind (The Small Downsides):· It's a Practice Book, Not a Teaching Book: This book is for testing knowledge and practising. If your child has never learned what a subordinate clause is, this book won't teach them from scratch. It assumes they have been taught the rules in school. You might need a separate guidebook (like CGP's matching SPaG Study Book) to explain the topics first.· Can Feel Repetitive: The format is the same throughout, which is great for exam practice but might feel a bit boring for some children. Mixing it up with other learning games or apps is a good idea.Final Verdict:Highly Recommended.The KS2 English SAT Buster 10-Minute Tests: Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling is a simple, no-fuss, and incredibly effective resource. It takes the huge, scary task of SATs preparation and breaks it down into friendly, bite-sized chunks that children can actually handle.It builds skills, confidence, and good revision habits without causing tears or arguments. For any parent wanting to support their child's learning in a practical and low-stress way, this book is an excellent investmen

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice books for my kids

B.O. · 22 October 2025

Good buy

5.0 out of 5 stars If your child is doing SATs, then this is the one for you!!!

P. · 23 October 2025

My little sister loved itt!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

R. · 28 March 2024

This English book is good for helping your child with time management when you don't have time to sit and do a whole practice paper or just want to do a bit at a time.There are a variety of different questions in each of the books so by the time they have completed the books they should have covered the majority, if not all of the syllabus.The answers are in the back of the book so you can mark them. There is also guidance for helping to mark.This is a great way to get my daughter to agree to some SATs revision as 10 mins doesn't sound like such a long time!

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A.C. · 31 May 2025

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good revision book.

M.K. · 14 April 2025

Good revision book.

Useful

d.g. · 13 October 2019

Amazing

Well presented short English exercicies

G. · 8 January 2016

There are two/three pages of english exercicies with corrections presented as in the SATs exams. Is a good way to practice without getting feed up.