The GCSE grade-4 English and maths standard for teacher training, explained
When you read through the DfE's Initial Teacher Training (ITT) criteria, one phrase appears that is easy to gloss over but genuinely changes what the requirement means in…
Tag: Numeracy
· OntarioCalculator and no-calculator questions on the MPT
One detail that catches Ontario teacher-candidates off guard: the Mathematics Curriculum section of the Math Proficiency Test (MPT) includes both calculator and no-calculator…
The LANTITE numeracy topics you need to know (and which ones to prioritise)
The LANTITE numeracy test covers a broad range of topics — but some come up far more frequently than others.
When do you have to pass the NZ maths requirement?
One of the most practical questions prospective primary teachers ask is not just whether they need to pass the maths requirement, but when.
Common mistakes in the NZ teacher numeracy test — and how to avoid them
Most people who struggle with the LNAAT numeracy requirement aren't struggling because they can't do maths.
"I'm not a maths person" — passing the NZ numeracy requirement
If you have ever said "I'm not a maths person," you probably do not mean that you are incapable of doing maths. You most likely mean one of these things: