QTS Curriculum Knowledge

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

The National Curriculum is organised into 4 Key Stages: KS1 (Years 1-2), KS2 (Years 3-6), KS3 (Years 7-9), and KS4 (Years 10-11).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

History

Answer

The three core subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science. History is a foundation subject, not a core subject.

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

Since September 2014, the National Curriculum has required maintained primary schools to teach a foreign language at Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6).

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

Early Learning Goals are part of the EYFS framework and describe the knowledge, skills, and understanding that children should achieve by the end of Reception year.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Physical Education

Answer

Physical Education is the only foundation subject that is statutory at all four Key Stages (1-4) in the National Curriculum for England.

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