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LbQ: the formative assessment tool for teachers

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An illustration of a teacher interacting wih LbQ user interfaceProgress in every lesson. Switch off at the end of the day

1 hour

reduced workload

per day, per teacher

2,000+

adaptable lesson resources

for English, maths & foundation subjects

1 click

instant QLA

35%

increased ARE

regularly reported

Close learning gaps without creating more work.

  • See understanding as it happens.

    Traditional assessment tells you what pupils knew yesterday.

    LbQ helps you understand learning while it is happening, revealing confidence, misconceptions and gaps during the lesson, when there is still time to act.

    No waiting. No guesswork. Just clearer next steps.

    LbQ pupil answer matrix

  • Turn gaps into progress.

    Finding a gap is only useful if you know what to do next.

    LbQ identifies specific areas where pupils need support and provides targeted gap-filling resources to help secure understanding.

    The right practice, for the right pupil, at the right time.

    LbQ suggested question sets

  • Every lesson is inclusive by design.

    Not all pupils start from the same place or need the same next step.

    LbQ helps teachers provide targeted support and challenge without spending hours creating separate resources or planning endless pathways. One lesson. Every learner supported.

    When every pupil has the right level of challenge, learning stays purposeful and engagement stays high.

    2 pupils working together in class

  • Every answer builds understanding.

    Collectively, these many answers create a richer picture of pupil progress, revealing strengths, misconceptions and learning gaps as they emerge.

    This continuous insight makes intervention more precise, small groups more dynamic and teacher time more impactful.

    Assessment becomes part of teaching, rather than a task to complete after.

    LbQ group interventions screen

  • Turn data into dialogue.

    Continuous formative assessment gives everyone a clearer view of learning, from classroom teachers to subject leaders, SENCOs and senior teams.

    Instead of asking “What happened?”, conversations can focus on “What do we do next?”

    2 teachers discussing LbQ

LbQ tailored to suit your needs

We build tools today for the school you want to become tomorrow.

Learning by Questions for year 6.

SATs intervention that is helping to close gaps in Y6 classrooms across the country.

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Learning by Questions for all of KS2.

Formative assessment tool helping 10,000+ teachers reduce workload & boost progress.

What's the impact across KS2?

Real results: evidence-led teaching in action

  • “There isn’t a better tool out there for improving the quality of education whilst simultaneously reducing teachers’ workload.”

    Laurence Thomas
    Rock Ferry Primary

  • “It is like having an extra teacher or an extra adult in class. There are many software programmes that are available to us at United Learning Trust, and of them all, this is the one that I found that's benefited teachers and pupils the most.”

    Emma Morris
    High Hazels Academy

  • “Learning by Questions puts an incredible database of perfectly pitched questions and objectives at the fingertips of teachers, enabling them to deliver bespoke engaging lessons at a click of a button.”

    Michael Boxall
    Selwyn Primary

  • “LbQ has had a huge impact on my planning, teaching and assessment!! My time is then spent specifically supporting the children who need it at that moment. I wouldn't teach without LBQ anymore!”

    Emily Watkinson
    Our Lady of Perpetual Succour

  • “The last thing you want to be doing on a Sunday evening is trawling through the internet or textbooks for suitable questions for everyone. How can I challenge those that need it? How can I support those that might struggle? The answer is Learning by Questions.”

    Amy McCann
    St Bartholomew''s

  • “Fast-paced progression in every lesson.”

    Charlotte Marable
    South Grove

  • “LbQ will change how your school teachers spend their time and how they deliver their lessons. More time will be spent doing the things that will make a difference!”

    John Coombs
    Peel Park Primary

  • “LbQ is a fantastic resource that allows pupils to access a range of questions, all relevant to curriculum objectives. It is not only a resource for whole class sessions but it can be used in intervention groups, small focus groups or for individual children too.”

    Mark Stephenson
    Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School

  • “We trialled LbQ having heard rave reviews about its effectiveness on Twitter. We are now in our second year of using it and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The only issue you will have is children asking "Are we doing LbQ today?" most days of the week...”

    Ricky Boxall
    Camps Hill School

  • “It's clear our staff would not be happy if our licence was taken away - learning would be heavily impacted, as would the work/life balance of staff!”

    Sam Firth
    Pinders Primary

  • “Live without LbQ? My photocopying bill increases, my mental health decreases. The kids wouldn't let you! I just wish I'd had it sooner.”

    Sam Keyes
    St Bedes Primary

  • “Could I have done it without LbQ? No, I don't think I could have - with class, with this cohort. The proof is in the pudding.”

    Cherise Duxbury
    Washacre Primary

  • “I'd be working 10 more hours a week without it!”

    Nicola Brown
    Elm Park Primary

Key features that LbQ teachers love.

illustration of a teacher's cursor interacting with LbQ to trigger analyse and action features

‘Get their attention’ pause button

Spot and address misconceptions in the lesson, before they stick. Real-time pupil responses help you track who’s struggling and adapt teaching accordingly. Listen out for the ‘LbQ groan’ when children are forced to stop!

pupil interacting with LbQ on a whiteboard in front of the class.

Live front-of-class modelling mode

Model questions on the board, annotate in real time, highlight pupil examples and send activities straight to children’s devices. Promote great discussion, check understanding and assess your teaching as it happens.

flow diagram of question set mastery levels: understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem solving.

‘Keep up not catch up’ mastery lesson resources

Scaffolded mastery resources support and challenge every learner. Pupils receive immediate, teacher-authored feedback that targets and fills learning gaps. Also, no more QLA headaches: it’s all done for you.

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The best formative assessment tool to support
quality-first teaching

Smart. Effective. Efficient.

The old wayThe LbQ way
Teach. Mark. Catch up.Teach. See. Adapt.
Hope you’ve spotted most of the gapsKnow you’ve recorded all of the gaps
Plan 3 adaptations. Miss 27 more.One lesson, perfectly pitched for all.
Spreadsheet Sundays.Mellow Mondays.
Reteach next week.Fix it before the lesson ends.
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Trusted by 10,000+ teachers for:

  • Formative assessment for KS2
  • Teacher workload reduction
  • Evidence-led teaching
  • Data without spreadsheets

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FAQs: Still wondering if Learning by Questions is right for you?

How is LbQ different from other assessment tools?
Most tools give you data after the lesson. LbQ gives you insight during the lesson. The live lesson matrix shows you exactly who's struggling, with which question, right now. And unlike spreadsheets that just highlight gaps, LbQ generates targeted practice to fix them.
Does Learning by Questions really save time on marking?

Yes. 100% of teachers surveyed said LbQ significantly reduced their workload.* The platform marks every question instantly, provides immediate pupil feedback, and organises data automatically. No marking. No spreadsheets. No taking work home.

*Data from 56 LbQ users surveyed 2024.
What impact does LbQ have on pupil progress?
Schools using LbQ consistently report improved outcomes. Pickwick Academy Trust saw a 16% and 23% increase in KS2 maths results across two schools. Oldham Local Authority reported FSM pupils exceeding national averages in reading and maths, with boys making three times the progress of regional peers.
How do I get started with Learning by Questions?
You can start with a free trial: no obligation, no credit card required. You'll get full access to all resources, the live lesson matrix, and diagnostic assessments.