QTS Curriculum Knowledge

Question 1

The National Curriculum in England is organised into how many Key Stages?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

3

Answer

5

Answer

6

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a core subject in the National Curriculum for England?

Accepted Answer

History

Answer

English

Answer

Mathematics

Answer

Science

Question 3

At which Key Stage are pupils in England first required to learn a modern foreign language as part of the National Curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Key Stage 2

Answer

Key Stage 1

Answer

Key Stage 3

Answer

Key Stage 4

Question 4

What are the Early Learning Goals (ELGs) associated with in the English education system?

Accepted Answer

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Answer

Key Stage 1 SATs

Answer

Key Stage 2 curriculum

Answer

GCSE examinations

Question 5

Which of the following subjects is statutory at all four Key Stages in the National Curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Physical Education

Answer

Geography

Answer

Music

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Art and Design

Question 6

What does the 'Phonics Screening Check' assess in Year 1?

Accepted Answer

Pupils' ability to decode words using phonics

Answer

Reading comprehension skills

Answer

Spelling accuracy

Answer

Handwriting quality