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Qts Literacy Skills Test is the new revision guide to help all applicants pass the Qts Literacy Skills Test. Containing more revision content, advice, and practice questions than any other book available for the Qts Literacy Skills Test. Every applicant to the Initial Teacher Training in England must Pass the Qts Literacy Skills Test before starting their course. The test is hard. That is why we have developed this updated professional skills test revision workbook, which contains Everything you need to know to pass. Revision Made Easy. . . How2Become has helped 1000s of applicants for the past 10 years through career assessments. With our expertise, we have created our best-ever literacy skills test guide. This workbook contains a complete overview of the Qts, all of the essential requirements you Must know and we even provide the Scoring Criteria. Containing over 100 practice questions and answers and a full mock test, designed to familiarize yourself with the Real test, this workbook will help you pass. The Qts Literacy Skills Test is comprised of four sections: Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar, and Comprehension. This revision workbook provides a comprehensive breakdown of each section, with questions throughout, top tips and key advice on what you Must know before sitting the test on each literacy section. This guide is ideal for those who need to learn at an easy pace, those that need to refresh their literacy skills and knowledge, and also for those that feel ready and want to test themselves at the Qts requirement to ensure they pass first time. If you are serious about passing the Qts, this is the only guide you need.

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Publié par	How2become
Date de parution	27 février 2017
Nombre de lectures	1
EAN13	9781911259954
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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CONTENTS
Introduction
What is the QTS Literacy Skills Test?
What am I being tested on?
What is the pass mark?
Why is the test important?
How can I prepare for the test?
How should I use this book?
Tips for passing the Literacy Skills Test
Spelling
Introduction
How is this section presented?
Difficult Words and Conventions
Prefixes and Suffixes
Double Consonants
Homophones
Longer Words
‘I’ before ‘E’
Spelling Tips
Spelling – Sample Questions – Non-Audio Version
Spelling – Sample Questions – Audio Version
Spelling – Answers
Conclusion
Punctuation
Introduction
What should I expect from this section?
Sentence Structure
Punctuation Marks and Devices
Full Stop (.)
Comma (,)
Paragraphs
Colon (:)
Semi-Colon (;)
Question Mark (?)
Exclamation Mark (!)
Parentheses (Brackets)
Capital Letters (R, T, U, etc.)
Dash (-)
Hyphen (-)
Speech Marks (“ ”)
Quotation Marks (‘ ’)
Ellipsis (…)
Punctuation Tips
Punctuation ‘Cheat Sheet’
Punctuation – Sample Questions
Punctuation – Answers
Conclusion
Grammar
Introduction
What is the grammar section like?
Grammatical Devices
Standard English Conventions
Sentence Boundaries
Fragmented Sentences
Cohesion
Disagreement between Subject and Verb
Determiners
Determiner/Noun Errors
Should have/Should of
Inappropriate Verb Forms
Noun/Pronoun Errors
Comparatives and Superlatives
Incorrect Prepositions
Relative Pronouns in Subordinate Clauses
Relative Pronouns – Who and Whom
Adverbial Forms
Grammatical Clarity
Inconsistency in Past/Present/Future Tenses
Ambiguous Pronouns
Attachment
Confusion of Words
Participles
Professionalism
Tautologies
Inconsistent Tone
Excessive Sentence Length
Non-Parallelism
Grammar Tips
Grammar – Sample Questions
Sentence Boundaries
Inconsistency in Past/Present/Future Tenses
Disagreement between Subject and Verb
Cohesion
Grammar – Answers and Explanations
Sentence Boundaries
Inconsistency in Past/Present/Future Tenses
Disagreement between Subject and Verb
Cohesion
Conclusion
Comprehension
Introduction
What kind of questions will I be asked?
Comprehension Tips
Comprehension – Sample Questions
Presenting the main points of a text
Matching the content of the text to a summary
Highlighting the meaning of words and phrases
Sequencing information from the text
Completing a list based on the content of the text
Attributing statements to elements of the text
Choosing suitable headings and subheadings
Judging statements about the text
Considering readership and target audience
Comprehension – Answers and Explanations
Presenting the main points of a text
Matching the content of the text to a summary
Highlighting the meaning of words and phrases
Sequencing information from the text
Completing a list based on the content of the text
Attributing statements to elements of the text
Choosing suitable headings and subheadings
Judging statements about the text
Considering readership and target audience
Conclusion
Mock Test
Introduction
Section 1 – Spelling (Non-Audio Version)
Section 1 – Spelling (Audio Version)
Section 2 – Punctuation
Section 3 – Grammar
Section 4 – Comprehension
Mock Test – Answers and Explanations
Introduction
Section 1 – Spelling
Section 2 – Punctuation
Section 3 – Grammar
Section 4 – Comprehension
A Few Final Words
The Three P’s
Glossary
In order to become a teacher, you must first pass two separate tests which will assess your literacy and numeracy skills. These are known as the QTS Skills Tests, or Professional Skills Tests.
Whether you intend on becoming an English, Maths, History or Music teacher, you must first pass these two tests. In this book, you will learn how to pass the QTS Literacy Skills Test. We will cover the four main aspects of the test, and provide you with sample questions and a mock test. Additionally, we will give you some great general tips for passing the assessment with top scores!
With the help of this book, as well as determination and preparation on your part, you should have no problem passing the QTS Literacy Skills Test. Our guidance will put you one step closer to your dream role as a teacher!
What is the QTS Literacy Skills Test?
The first thing to note is that none of the QTS Skills Tests will assess your actual teaching skills. Instead, they will test your understanding of literacy and numeracy. The reason for this is that while you might not necessarily be teaching English or Maths, you will require a good understanding of both in order to teach well.
The Literacy Skills Test is carried out on a computer. This means that you will have to type out your answers, rather than writing them down on paper. The test takes about 45 minutes to complete, and can be taken at Learndirect centres which are found all over the country. Your first attempt is free of charge, but all subsequent attempts must be paid for. For this reason, it’s certainly worthwhile to prepare well in advance of the test.
What am I being tested on?
The Literacy Skills Test will assess your understanding of four main areas: spelling, punctuation, grammar and comprehension. There will be one section for each aspect, bringing the test to a total of four sections. However, the marks are not distributed evenly across all sections. The punctuation section of the test constitutes 15 marks, whilst the spelling section arrives at a total of 10 marks. Regardless, you should spend time learning all four sections, rather than specialising in just one or two and neglecting the others. This way you’ll still be able to secure marks, regardless of what is asked of you.
What is the pass mark?
You need to score at least 60 per cent (%) in the Literacy Skills Test in order to pass. The marks for each section are as follows: Spelling 10 marks Punctuation 15 marks Grammar 10-12 marks (depending on the test) Comprehension 10-12 marks (depending on the test)
Why is the test important?
In order to be a good teacher, you must possess adequate literacy skills. In order to expect students to write well and understand literacy, you need to be able to set a good example. It’s also imperative that you can clearly and effectively communicate with your students, in good English. For example, a class may be reading an online article about the First World War. If a sentence is structured poorly, confuses meanings of words or contains misspellings, students may struggle to read and understand it. In this scenario, you may have to correct the material to make it easier for them to understand.
Similarly, strong comprehension skills will allow you to identify the key points of a passage or piece of text. In turn, you could explain these points to students who are struggling with the passage. These skills apply across all school subjects, so it’s vital that all teachers have them at their disposal.
How can I prepare for the test?
Firstly, make use of the resources in this book. Each section will provide you with explanations for different devices and challenges that you might face in the literacy test, as well as practice questions and a mock test to assess your own ability. By taking these tests and checking your answers, you will be able to identify your strengths and weaknesses. This means that you can adjust your preparation to focus on your weaknesses and turn them into your strengths.
Secondly, remember that the test is taken on a computer rather than on paper. While you won’t have to worry about handwriting, you will need to practise your typing skills, particularly for the spelling section of the test. Being able to type quickly is important, but what’s vital is that you avoid mistyping. ‘Typos’ will result in a loss of marks for the spelling section. If you find yourself struggling with typing, be sure to check each of your answers before moving on so that you correct any mistakes.
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