The Conversation

Student teachers must pass a literacy and numeracy test before graduating – it’s unfair and costly

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The Independent

Maths test piloted to help pupils prepare for real-life situations

Teenagers could face a numeracy test which looks at their ability to understand real-life situations like working out phone bills and rent, under plans being developed by an exam board. Colin Hughes, ...
The Conversation

Testing teachers’ basic literacy and numeracy skills is pointless

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