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QTS Skills Tests

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What are QTS Skills tests?

Government requirement for all Teacher Training courses

Requirement for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Since 2013, tests must be passed BEFORE starting a Teacher Training Course

Tests in Numeracy & Literacy

Taken in addition to the requirement for grade C GCSEs in English Language and Maths

Set in context of the role of a teacher and tests the use of real data and information that teachers are likely to encounter

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When should I apply?

You can register with learndirect at any time

You can’t take the test until you have an application being processed. You have to evidence this when you take the test

Some providers will ask that you pass tests BEFORE you can attend an interview

If you haven’t booked your test, do it as soon as possible

DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE!

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How do I apply?

Register with learndirecthttps://www.skillstestbooking.com

Make sure your personal details when you register match those you used when applying for a course

Login to your account and book a test

CHARGESFirst test for both subjects is FREEResits cost £19.25Payment is made by credit or debit card when booking

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Where can I take a test?

Tests are taken at learndirect test centres throughout the country

There is no test centre in Lincoln

Closest test centres are:• Grimsby• Hull• Nottingham• Sheffield• Derby• Peterborough• Leicester

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The Numeracy Test

Test is divided into two areasMental Arithmetic sectionWritten Section (Written Arithmetic and Written Data)

Test last approximately 48 minutes

28 Questions (12 mental arithmetic, 16 written questions)

All questions carry 1 mark irrespective of number of answers

2+2=

4

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The Literacy Test

Literacy Test divided into 4 sectionsSpellingPunctuationGrammarComprehension

The test must be completed within 45 minutes

The total number of marks available ranges from 41 to 49, depending on the test.

These are broken down as follows:Spelling – 10 marksPunctuation – 15 marksGrammar – 10-12 marksComprehension – 10-12 marks there

their

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General Information about the tests

You will not be tested on your knowledge of the English national curriculum or on how to teach it.

You will not be tested on your knowledge of the mathematics national curriculum or on how to teach it.

All the literacy and numeracy tests have been calibrated statistically against a benchmark test. As with any multiple set of tests, the tests are not identical to each other. This is because each test has different questions, but they are all of an equivalent standard. A test with slightly harder questions will have a slightly lower pass mark and a test with slightly easier questions will have a slightly higher pass mark.

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What happens after my test?

You get a printed score report when you finish your test. You don’t get a certificate.

48 hours after taking your test, your test results will be uploaded so you can check them in your ‘My account’

Depending on where you are applying, you may need to contact the provider and show them your certificate

If you have applied to BGU, you don’t need to let us know how you got on

We will update our records

If this is your last academic condition, we will make your offer ‘Unconditional Firm’ (UF) on UCAS/UTT

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What if I fail?

Don’t panic!

Rebook your test as soon as possible (you cannot rebook within 48 hours of an unsuccessful test

You get a score report that will highlight any areas you need to concentrate on

Give yourself time to do any additional revising

Let your provider know about your revised test dates

You are allowed 2 resits per test

If you fail 3 tests in either Literacy or Numeracy, you are not allowed to resit the test for 2 years

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What if I have Access Needs?

You need to make this clear when booking a test

Reasonable adjustment will be made

If you have a specific learning difficulty like dyslexia, you may be eligible for 25% extra time

You need to take proof of this to your test

You can take along coloured overlays

Contact your test centre in advance if unsure

Other requirements may require an additional paper application form

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Other Useful facts

You can reschedule your testLog in to your learndirect accountNo charge if more than 3 days before

If you do not attend a test, you may forfeit the fee

If it is your first test, you may also forfeit your free test

You don’t forfeit one of your chances at the test if you miss it

Tests are valid for 3 years

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Contact Details

BGU Admissions Team• The Admissions Office is open from Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm and 8.30am to

4.30pm on Fridays

[email protected]

• 01522 583658

Learn Direct• learndirect's helpdesk is available from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

• Telephone: 0300 303 9613

• Email: [email protected]