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| 1 Why do I have to take the Skills Tests? |
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| 2 What do the tests look like? |
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| 3 How should I prepare for the tests? |
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What resources do I need to prepare myself? |
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Can I develop my exam technique? |
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Everyday mathematics and literacy |
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| 4 Mastering the mental arithmetic test |
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Fractions, decimals and percentages |
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| 5 Success in the written questions |
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What do you already know? |
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Percentages, fractions and decimals |
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Averages, including reading charts and graphs |
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| 6 Successful spelling |
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Words spelled with double consonants |
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| 7 Using grammar effectively |
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Failure to observe sentence boundaries |
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Abandoned or faulty constructions and sentence fragments |
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Lack of agreement between subject and verb |
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Two or more nouns with a singular verb |
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Should have/of, might have/of |
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Inappropriate or incomplete verb forms |
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Wrong or missing preposition, e.g. different from/than/to |
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Determiner/noun agreement error |
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Inappropriate or missing determiner |
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Comparatives and superlatives |
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Relative pronouns in subordinate clauses |
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Inappropriate or missing adverbial forms |
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| 8 Perfect punctuation |
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| 9 Comprehending comprehension |
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Attributing statements to categories |
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Completing a bulleted list |
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Matching texts to summaries |
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Identifying the meaning of words and phrases |
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Evaluating statements about a text |
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Attributing statements to categories |
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Completing a bulleted list |
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Presenting the main points |
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Matching texts to summaries |
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Identifying the meaning of words and phrases |
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Evaluating statements about a text |
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| 10 Successfully applying for teacher training courses |
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What qualifications do I need? |
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What course should I apply for? |
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What is the application process? |
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Writing a personal statement |
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School and work experience statement |
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| 11 Acing the interview |
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What will happen on interview day? |
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How can I prepare for the tasks? |
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What will I be asked in my interview? |
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192 | (1) |
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What questions might I be asked? |
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| Index |
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