PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

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Those that have completed their Numeracy Skills test, any tips? How good was it compared to the online practice tests that we are provided with?

I found the Numeracy Skills Test fairly comparable to (if not slightly easier than) the online practice tests. By comparison I found the Literacy Skills Test slightly harder than the practice tests, and for what it's worth I'm definitely more confident in literacy than numeracy.

As for tips I'd recommend starting as many of the mental arithmetic questions as you can after the first reading, as it'll give you extra time to do calculations. Write down any numbers mentioned with context (e.g. 18 pupils, rather than just 18), as it'll help you to know what to do them. For the calculator section just make sure you read the whole text of the question, as it's easy to lose marks by not writing an answer to two decimal places or in the correct units etc. Other than that stay as calm as you can and you'll be fine!

I found it similar to the practice, but there was some topics that I didn't recognise. The only tip I can give is to become as comfortable with the format of the questions as you can. But it's not that bad.

I feel really quite down after my PGCE interview even though its nearly christmas! I just feel like I could have done a lot better! Did anyone else feel like this?

How did you find it? Fingers crossed for you!

Just found out I have an interview at Durham for Secondary English on 15th January, so excited, but am on holiday til 12th January so will have to prep for it before I go!



I hope not, I think it would be a terrible system if they could fill all places before they finish interviewing. I am sure you will be fine

Congratulations!

That should be more than enough time to prep. Lucky you with how much notice you've been given... Early applicants seemed to be given really short notice about their interview dates. I applied 29th Nov and had an interview invitation on 9th Dec for an interview on 12th Dec so I only had 3 days to prep, and I feel the day went OK. Touch wood.

Let me know how it goes :-)

I feel really quite down after my PGCE interview even though its nearly christmas! I just feel like I could have done a lot better! Did anyone else feel like this?

I've just got back from my interview at Bath Spa and I feel the same. All I can think about are the things I should have said and what I feel I could have done better. It's so hard and now the wait begins! Good luck to you.

After over 2 weeks i still have not received my second reference, they have followed all the steps UCAS advised including making a new email account and still nothing. FUMING

What a nightmare. Such a ridiculous system. Is there anyway of going direct i wonder. Probably not. What if you set up a new load of details for yourself? New ID etc and copy paste your form into it? Then everything from scratch, although I suppose that messes up your other reference.

Try not to worry too much! I am sure you'll hear something this week from them. I sent mine off on the 28th Nov because I had a nightmare last year waiting for references so wanted to make sure I got it off quickly this time round. Have you had your confirmation email at least?

Did you have any interviews with UEL? What level/route/subject was the application for?

I haven't even had a confirmation email yet.. Was hoping to at least hear whether or not i had got an interview before Christmas! Hope you hear back about your decision soon!

That's really strange! I at least got a confirmation email really soon, maybe phone them tomorrow just to check they are looking through it!? and thank you!

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Those that have completed their Numeracy Skills test, any tips? How good was it compared to the online practice tests that we are provided with?

After over 2 weeks i still have not received my second reference, they have followed all the steps UCAS advised including making a new email account and still nothing. FUMING

I haven't heard anything!! I haven't even had an acknowledgement they are my last one to hear from x

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Those that have completed their Numeracy Skills test, any tips? How good was it compared to the online practice tests that we are provided with?