QTS Numeracy Skills Test: Top 5 Mental Arithmetic Tricks

In this video you will learn how to quickly solve mental maths problems to pass the QTS skills test mental maths section. These tricks will allow you to answer the questions faster and prevent you from failing

[@sarahgerber1]

80/4 is 20 not 10!

[@TheCompleteGuide1]

Please see the card in the video - old teacher trick to ensure students are paying attention and focusing (see card)

[@portreemathstutor]

5 times 126 is the same as 10 times half times 126. 10 times 63 is 630.

[@rameshp8508]

Thank you much.

[@tazbaldwin]

4. Dividing by a decimal. The don't forget to divide the answer at the end by 100 also!

[@thirsklast438]

It is straight forward multiplication no need to split it down.

[@mattb8784]

80/4 is 20 not 10!

[@TheCompleteGuide1]

Good you were paying attention! See the card in the video.