This popular text prepares trainee teachers for the compulsory QTS numeracy skills test, ensuring that they recognise the importance of numeracy in their professional role. This latest edition explains the requirements of the test and includes essential mathematical knowledge, as well as over 100 practice questions and answers for each of the skills to be assessed. Readers will be able to learn from their mistakes, increasing both their ability and confidence in numeracy and making sure that they know what to expect on the day of the test.
Mark Patmore is a former senior lecturer in mathematical education in the School of Education at Nottingham Trent University and currently an associate lecturer at the University of Derby. He has also worked in teacher education with Bishop Grosseteste University and with training providers and provided subject knowledge courses for intending teachers of mathematics.