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QTS ICT test is very easy!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Brian

This weekend was busy as usual and I spent (wasted?) much of it on PGCE coursework and academic research. I would much rather have a more practical course that was more focussed on developing high-quality subject knowledge, but that’s not … Continue reading →

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QTS Numeracy and ICT tests and cancelled exams

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Brian

I took the QTS Numeracy test today and I’m pleased to report that I passed first time. It was much easier than I had expected. The test centre was busy – mostly with immigrants taking the Driving Theory Test – … Continue reading →

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QTS English literacy test – passed first time

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Brian

Trainee teachers in England must take QTS skills tests in literacy, numeracy and ICT. Although I’m an ICT teacher, I chose to take the English literacy test first as I knew it would be the easiest one to pass with … Continue reading →

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PGCE Teacher Reference Number (TRN) and my first QTS test

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Brian

We received our Teacher Reference Numbers (TRN) at King’s College London yesterday. That means we can now register with the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) to take Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) exams for English, numeracy, and ICT. I … Continue reading →

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