QTS Curriculum Knowledge — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The National Curriculum in England is organised into how many Key Stages?
- 3
- 4 (Correct answer)
- 5
- 6
Correct answer: 4
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?
- English
- Mathematics
- History (Correct answer)
- Science
Correct answer: History
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?
- Key Stage 1
- Key Stage 2 (Correct answer)
- Key Stage 3
- Key Stage 4
Correct answer: Key Stage 2
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?
- Key Stage 1 SATs
- The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (Correct answer)
- Key Stage 2 curriculum
- GCSE examinations
Correct answer: The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
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?
- Geography
- Physical Education (Correct answer)
- Music
- Art and Design
Correct answer: Physical Education
Physical Education is the only foundation subject that is statutory at all four Key Stages (1-4) in the National Curriculum for England.
Question 6: What does the 'Phonics Screening Check' assess in Year 1?
- Reading comprehension skills
- Pupils' ability to decode words using phonics (Correct answer)
- Spelling accuracy
- Handwriting quality
Correct answer: Pupils' ability to decode words using phonics
The Year 1 Phonics Screening Check assesses whether pupils can decode (read) words using phonics knowledge, including both real words and pseudo-words (alien words).
QTS Curriculum Knowledge
The National Curriculum in England is organised into how many Key Stages?