As a trainee teacher you, must reach a threshold level of skill for English and mathematics. This essential resource for your training supports you to: *audit your skills to find gaps and areas for development; *track your progress as you learn; *keep a record of your skills and competence. The book outlines the 'basic' English and mathematics skills needed to teach. It includes key essential knowledge, contextualized for teachers. It includes practice questions for self audit and checklists and progress monitoring support.