QTS Numeracy Skills Test
The Numeracy test lasts 48 minutes and is in two sections:
Mental Arithmetic
An audio test for which headphones are needed. (the use of calculators is not permitted in the mental arithmetic part of the test)
On-screen Questions
Interpreting and using statistical information and using and applying general arithmetic. (Use of the on-screen calculator only is permitted in this test)
Numeracy Test Marking
There is a total of 28 marks available in the Numeracy Test. Each question carries one mark. Each section carries the following points:
- Mental arithmetic - 12
- Interpreting and using statistical information - 7
- Using and applying general arithmetic - 9
Numeracy Practice Tests
Numeracy Practice Tests (New Online Tests!) -
http://www.tda.gov.uk/skillstests/numeracy/practicematerials/numeracy.aspx ![]()
Numeracy non-interactive benchmark test -
http://www.tda.gov.uk/.../non_interactive_numeracy_benchmark_test.pdf
Numeracy Sample Questions -
http://www.tda.gov.uk/upload/resources/pdf/n/numeracy_sample_questions.pdf
The above links are direct links to information provided by The Training and Development Agency www.tda.gov.uk
The practice tests are new interactive pages. The non-interactive links will open a PDF document.