This section contains information and practice materials, which should help you prepare for and pass the numeracy skills test.
The QTS skills test in numeracy is intended to ensure that everyone qualifying to teach has a good grounding in the use of numeracy in the wider context of their professional role as a teacher.
The test must be taken by all trainees seeking to gain QTS regardless of the subjects and age ranges which they are training to teach. The test does not assess the broader range of mathematical knowledge which is required by those training to teach mathematics or numeracy.
Test content
Find out what type of questions you can expect in your numeracy test.
Test format
The test is computerised and consists of on-screen and audio questions. Find out more about the test structure.
Practice materials
Get materials including tips on the areas of numeracy covered and interactive online tests that will enable you to practice a test at home.
Glossary
Our helpful glossary gives you an at-a-glance overview of the terms you may encounter in the numeracy test.
Further resources
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If you need further assistance, you can e-mail our numeracy helpdesk at: numeracyhelpdesk@tda.gov.uk