QTS Maths and Literacy tests 2016

Hi all,

I just took the QTS Literacyand Numeracy test and passed both (1st attempt).

For the spellingsection; I’ve got a list of words which are most likely to come out (8 of whichcame up for me) - Pls inbox me and I can that sent across to you

Punctuation; i didover punctuate but contrary to what others say, your allowed to over punctuate

Grammar was veryinterested but not too difficult
Comprehension; MyGod was the text loooong, take your time, i requested more paper and each paragraphi read, i wrote a quick one-line summary of what’s going on.For the Numeracytest:

The first thing idid was quickly write down my 9 and 12 times table as these are really hard forme and converted 1/8 into a percentage 12.5% … 3/8 into percentage 37.5% … etc

Then i tried to juststay calm throughout the mental bit and use each second to double check meanswer.
For the secondsection, when reading the graphs, i zooooomed in using the keyboard ... Pleasedo this people.

Anyway, that’s mythoughts on the QTS test, feel free to ask any question!

I have my QTS numeracy exam today! feeling nervous but revised loads as this is my weaker area. The first time I did the test I got 25%. I have revised and taken the tests over and over again and get between 70% and 90%. Are there any tips people can give...as I get very nervous in exams and my mind goes blank!Thankyou x

Hey, My exam was at 6pm. Passed first time. So happy. The exam was actually okay. I revised and took the practice exams over and over again, even if I knew the answer, I focussed on the method and making sure I was getting it right. The things that did come up that I had revised for were pie, perimeter, and circumference. Considering I haven't look at those for about 10 years I remembered the method and were complicated questions. There were options for the answer to choose from which gave you an idea on the method to use. Do not panic...if I can pass it anyone can. I would just practice, practice and practice. Do the exams over and over again and reach for above 80%. Good luck!You will be fine x

Well done for passing!! That's great! Were the practise exams you did the on the professional skills website?

Hey. Yeah just kept taking them over and over again. I watched you tube videos on them which helped me with methods too...quicker methods!

I bought the books but didn't look at them. I learn from watching videos and practicing. Just depends on how you learn lovely.

I stupidly bought the numeracy ready exam packs but they are a different format and kept failing them. I did not like them at all, make you feel like you can't do them. I scraped that and went back to the QTS Tests online and felt more confident doing those.

Just make sure you know your timetable table, percentages, decimals and graphs. you will be fine I learnt just to have confidence in yourself and don't doubt...you can achieve anything

Hey. Yeah just kept taking them over and over again. I watched you tube videos on them which helped me with methods too...quicker methods!

I bought the books but didn't look at them. I learn from watching videos and practicing. Just depends on how you learn lovely.

I stupidly bought the numeracy ready exam packs but they are a different format and kept failing them. I did not like them at all, make you feel like you can't do them. I scraped that and went back to the QTS Tests online and felt more confident doing those.

Just make sure you know your timetable table, percentages, decimals and graphs. you will be fine I learnt just to have confidence in yourself and don't doubt...you can achieve anything

Guess what......!!! I passed!!!!! So pleased!! 😁😁😁😁😁 Thankyou for all of your support!

Hi all,

I just took the QTS Literacyand Numeracy test and passed both (1st attempt).

For the spellingsection; I’ve got a list of words which are most likely to come out (8 of whichcame up for me) - Pls inbox me and I can that sent across to you

Punctuation; i didover punctuate but contrary to what others say, your allowed to over punctuate

Grammar was veryinterested but not too difficult
Comprehension; MyGod was the text loooong, take your time, i requested more paper and each paragraphi read, i wrote a quick one-line summary of what’s going on.For the Numeracytest:

The first thing idid was quickly write down my 9 and 12 times table as these are really hard forme and converted 1/8 into a percentage 12.5% … 3/8 into percentage 37.5% … etc

Then i tried to juststay calm throughout the mental bit and use each second to double check meanswer.
For the secondsection, when reading the graphs, i zooooomed in using the keyboard ... Pleasedo this people.

Anyway, that’s mythoughts on the QTS test, feel free to ask any question!

Im due to take my third test in three weeks, any advice you could give on what tools you used to pass would be extremely helpful?