QTS Curriculum Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the National Curriculum for England, what does 'Relationships Education' become statutory for?
- Secondary schools only
- All primary schools (Correct answer)
- Only faith schools
- Only academies
Correct answer: All primary schools
Relationships Education became statutory for all primary schools in England from September 2020, teaching pupils about respectful relationships, families, and staying safe.
Question 2: Which assessment takes place at the end of Key Stage 2 in England?
- GCSEs
- SATs (Standard Assessment Tests) (Correct answer)
- A-levels
- Phonics Screening Check
Correct answer: SATs (Standard Assessment Tests)
SATs are administered at the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6) in English reading, English grammar/punctuation/spelling, and mathematics.
Question 3: What is the purpose of the 'Multiplication Tables Check' (MTC) introduced for Year 4 pupils?
- To test division skills
- To assess pupils' fluency in recalling times tables up to 12 × 12 (Correct answer)
- To prepare pupils for GCSEs
- To assess problem-solving ability
Correct answer: To assess pupils' fluency in recalling times tables up to 12 × 12
The MTC is an online check that assesses whether Year 4 pupils can fluently recall their multiplication tables up to 12 × 12, which is a statutory requirement.
Question 4: Under the National Curriculum, computing replaced which former subject?
- Design and Technology
- ICT (Information and Communications Technology) (Correct answer)
- Media Studies
- Business Studies
Correct answer: ICT (Information and Communications Technology)
Computing replaced ICT in the 2014 National Curriculum, shifting the focus from using software to understanding computer science concepts, including coding and algorithms.
Question 5: Which organisation is responsible for inspecting schools and reporting on educational standards in England?
- The DfE
- Ofsted (Correct answer)
- The TRA
- Ofqual
Correct answer: Ofsted
Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills) inspects and regulates services providing education and skills, including schools.
Question 6: What is the 'SEND Code of Practice' primarily concerned with?
- School building regulations
- Guidance on identifying, assessing, and providing for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Correct answer)
- Teacher training requirements
- Curriculum content for gifted pupils
Correct answer: Guidance on identifying, assessing, and providing for children with special educational needs and disabilities
The SEND Code of Practice provides statutory guidance for organisations working with and supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
QTS Curriculum Knowledge 2
In the National Curriculum for England, what does 'Relationships Education' become statutory for?