Passing the Numeracy Skills Test (Achieving QTS) [Paperback]

The range of questions in each section is this book's obvious strength. In all mathematical areas, the questions are education-based, dealing with contexts such as budgets, examination data and timetables. It will give an invaluable boost to your confidence the night before the test. --Times Educational Supplement

Clear, concise information given; practical help in preparing new teachers for the on line numeracy test. --Lecturer, Womens Technology & Education Centre, Liverpool.

[This]is an accessible book and is especially helpful for trainees who feel very weak in this area. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

All trainee teachers hoping to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) need to pass a computerised numeracy skills test. The test is designed to ensure they have a sound grasp of numeracy skills such as mental arithmetic and interpreting statistics, and can apply these in their work. This book outlines the test requirements and explains the essential subject knowledge needed. Fully updated to comply with the TDA standards, this edition also includes a glossary and suggestions for further reading. At least 100 practice questions and answers enable trainees to prepare to complete their test confidently and successfully.

This book forms part of a series called 'Achieving QTS', which is aimed exclusively at trainee teachers. The series has been developed as course material and written according to the framework of the Professional Standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). It includes over 20 titles, encompassing 'Audit and Test', 'Knowledge and Understanding', 'Teaching Theory and Practice' and 'Skills Tests' titles. As well as covering the core primary subject areas, the series addresses issues of teaching and learning across both primary and secondary phases.

Key features:

* Clearly linked to the Professional Standards for QTS.

* Specifically written for trainee primary and secondary teachers.

* Combines underpinning theory with practical classroom examples.

* Includes research summaries, short tasks and further reading. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Mark Patmore is a senior lecturer in mathematical education in /par1/the Department of Education at Nottingham Trent University. /par1/He is a Principal Moderator for GCSE Mathematics for a /par1/leading examination board, and a Senior Assessor for Key /par1/Stage 3 National Tests. He is the author of a number of /par1/Publications for GCSE and Key Stage 3.