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

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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/skillstestsonline/numeracy/assessment_engine.html new
Numeracy non-interactive benchmark test -
http://www.tda.gov.uk/trainee-teacher/qts-skills-tests/numeracy/~/media/resources/qts-skills-tests/non_interactive_numeracy_benchmark_test.pdf
Numeracy Sample Questions -
http://www.tda.gov.uk/trainee-teacher/qts-skills-tests/numeracy/~/media/resources/qts-skills-tests/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.

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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

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Sunday, January 15th, 2012

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Sunday, January 15th, 2012

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Sunday, January 15th, 2012

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Ryan   York

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

For some of you, you've had chance to re-sit it as many times as you like. For me, I'll only have three attempts. If I fail all three, then that's it: my teaching dream is OVER! I've done practice tests and I got 47/48 on literacy. When it comes to n... read more »

Ewa Carlton   Marlow, Bucks

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

I agree with all the comments against the Numeracy test. I do not have anything against maths' tests per se, but the timing involving the mental part of it, is so unfair to individuals who are not naturally predisposed to this subject, hence the stru... read more »

Madge   LhRdxTXCqqKMMp

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

I don't know who you wrote this for but you helped a brohetr out.

Deshi   Dartford

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Teachers to be - do not give up on Numeracy Skills Test. If you are determined to succeed then you will not give up and keep trying untill you pass. Don't turn your back on your dream. Winners never quit. Good Luck

Anonymous   

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Guys..

Found and excellent link for more info on QTS

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Bijal   London

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Guys,

i've been doing reading on this Numeracy QTS on loads of different forums. Someone mentioned this book they bought from amazon and found it really helpful.

Its called Passing the Numeracy Skills Test (Achieving QTS) [Paperback] by Mark P... read more »


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