Product Description

The package consists of a book and an audio CD of mental arithmetic tests.
The material has been funded by the Teacher Training Agency and is recognised by them as high quality support material.
To provide familiarity, a detailed explanation of the nature and style of the test is provided along with clear and succint advice on how to answer the different styles of question.
A step by step approach is used to lead the student through the stages needed to answers specific questions.

A large number of practice questions and several practice tests complete the book. There is a useful answer grid for recording answers. All answers are provided.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #173921 in Books
• Published on: 2001-09-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

From the Author
This book will be of invaluable assistance in passing your Numeracy test.
It's packed with practice questions and practice tests as well as a unique bank of mental arithmetic questions.
Using a step by step approach it guides you gently through the stages needed to answer the questions. Then having shown you what to do, lets you practice on individual questions and then take a realistic practice test and score yourself.
By using the CD you can practice your mental arithmetic skills wherever you are.

About the Author
Les Fairclough and co-authors have many years experience as Examiners, writers and in Numeracy test development.
All have extensive experience with the QTS Skills test and are actively involved with various aspects of Numeracy.

Excerpted from Success with Numeracy for the QTS Skills Test by Les Fairclough, etc.. Copyright © 2001. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
This chapter contains some important information about the QTS Numeracy Skills Test with which candidates should be familiar prior to taking the test.
Section 1. A Brief Guide to the Test.
The Numeracy Skills test has been designed to ensure that all Newly Qualified Teachers have a basic level of proficiency in numeracy and are able to utilise these skills in their professional role as a teacher.
The test is taken by all trainees seeking Qualified Teacher Status, regardless of their disciplne, and it is a requirement of acheiving that status that they pass the test.
Trainee teachers are allowed unlimited attempts at the test.
The test is delivered and marked by computer. Results, recorded as pass or fail will be printed out on completion of the test.
the Teacher Training Agency will provide candidates, who do not pass the test, with feedback outlining their performance on the test.
The test is in two sections
Section 1 consists of 12 mental Arithmetic Questions delivered through the computer via headphones.
Section 2 consists of 16 On-Screen questions delivered through the computer. Responses to the questions will require the use of the mouse or keyboard.
The normal time for the test is 48 minutes. An on-screen clock allows candidates to keep track of the time during the test.
Candidates with special requirements may be allowed additional time.
The tests are calibrated to be the same standard as the benchmark test (available on the Teacher Training Agency website) which has a pass mark of 60%.

Detailed information on the Mental Arithmetic and On Screen sections of the test and examples of the type of test items used in the test can be found in the rest of this chapter.