Table of Contents

1. Why do I need to take the Skills Tests? 2. What do the Tests Look Like? 3. How should I Prepare for the Tests? 4. Mastering the Mental Arithemetic Test 5. Success in the Written Questions 6. Successful Spelling 7. Using Grammar Effectively 8. Perfect Punctuation 9. Comprehending Comprehension 10. Successfully Applying for Teaching Training Courses 11. Acing the Interview

About the Author

Tony Cotton is a writer and educational consultant. Previously he has been Head of the School of Education and Childhood at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, Programme Leader for the BA Primary Education at Nottingham Trent University, UK, and Course Leader for the PGCE Mathematics at Nottingham University, UK.

Dave Klemm has experience as Head of English across a range of secondary schools in Yorkshire. He has carried out many Ofsted inspections and worked at Leeds University, UK, on the PGCE Secondary English.