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The advantage of patmores book is that the questions capture the style of the actual tests quite well less positive aspects are the fact that the content changes little between editions, and there. This book concentrates on the mathematics part of the test, targeting candidates who feel they have weak numeracy skills. You want to be a teacher, but theres just one thing standing in your way your qts skills tests. This blog works in connection with the how2become qts guide, and we have provided you with detailed sample questions that will take you stepbystep through the process of working out each type of question the important. Guide to the qts numeracy skills test book pdf download. The qts qualified teacher status numeracy skills test is a requirement if you wish to work in teaching in the uk, at any level. This qts skills book has many practice questions for each of the four sections. The qts skills test book this is great for those who are looking for. It dedicates a whole chapter to each qts numeracy topic, with easy stepbystep methods, stacks of practice questions, three full practice tests and fully worked solutions to every question in the book. A good way to start revising is to purchase a numeracy skills test book which describes and. Your first 3 attempts at the numeracy and literacy skills test are provided free of charge. The test, how to pass the qts numeracy and literacy skills tests.
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