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Are you thinking about applying to teacher training in England? Not sure where to start or what to expect? This is your comprehensive go-to guide with helpful information and advice to help you on this very special journey ahead! Written by experts on initial teacher training in England, this guide: • helps you understand the many different routes in to teaching • provides essential information about the education sector and the different types of state schools • offers advice and practice tests to pass the mandatory Professional Skills tests in numeracy and literacy • gives insight about the application process and helpful tips to confidently face your interview Everything you need to know to secure your place on a teacher training course - now in one easy accessible guide! Hear what teacher training applicants and newly qualified teachers are saying about this guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN1yZye9zDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WDaJ1xUEBA&feature=youtu.be
The Literacy Skills Test
The Literacy Skills Test
Practice questions are included in all sections and can be found on the following pages:
- Spelling page 40
- Punctuation page 55
- Grammar page 83
- Comprehension page 88
The Revision checklist for the Literacy test is on pages 32–33
3.1 Introduction
You need to pass a test of your own literacy skills before you can be admitted to a course of teacher education. This applies to all candidates, whether you see yourselves as having an English specialism or not. This book is designed to help you to pass that test. The necessary knowledge is explained, examples of questions are provided and answers to those questions are supplied, along with Key points to indicate the main things that need attention.
The areas covered in the book – spelling, ...