For admission to QTS Maths Tutor’s teacher training programme, the BCU equivalency test is necessary. The BCU equivalency test excludes courses from other institutions and teacher preparation programmes. Because the BCU is an internally designed exam that hasn’t been independently evaluated or standardised, there’s no way of knowing if the topics covered are GCSE-level or if the pass scores are in any way related to GCSE grades. A BCU equivalency test does not have the same meaning as a GCSE, and it can only be used to gain admission to BCU’s PGCE teacher training programme.
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Who has to sit the BCU equivalency test?
Upon enrolling in a PGCE programme, anyone who does not have a GCSE in Math, English, or Science must complete a BCU equivalence exam.
Will my training provider accept a BCU equivalency test result?
No, if you are not enrolling to BCU you will need to find a different equivalency test provider.
What is the cost of a BCU equivalency test?
The cost will vary depending on the course you select and the amount of tests you sit. BCU has a fixed admissions cost, it will be required to pay this before booking your exam.
What is in the BCU maths equivalency test?
Despite the fact that the BCU Maths equivalency test includes a number of important GCSE topics, it is not evaluated against any recognised GCSE standard or exam board.
What is in the BCU English equivalency test?
Despite the fact that it includes elements of the GCSE English language standard, the test is not affiliated with or tied to any particular exam board.
What is in the BCU Science equivalency test?
The following is a list of subjects for the AQA combined science test. Even though it’s unclear how some themes were chosen, and, the URLs on the BCU website don’t appear to match the content listed.
Cell Biology
Transport in Cells
Organisation
Bioenergetics
Atomic Structure
Periodic Table
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