Reading Comprehension - The Global Teacher Prize

Which organisation carried out a survey into education? (one word answer only)

What was one of the questions that the education survey included?

• whether the students respect their teachers

• whether the students are obedient to their teachers

• whether students are encouraged to become teachers.

• all of the above

When was the Global Teacher Prize set up? (only write the year in numbers)

What is the main aim of the Global Teacher Prize?

• raising the level of education

• raising the profile of the teaching profession

• raising the profile of all professions in general

• all of the above

How many teachers were entered for the prize in the first year?

• around 500

• below 5000

• just 5000

• over 5000

Where does the prize ceremony take place? (one word answer - write only the name of the place)

What is the name of Nancie Atwell’s teaching method?

• reading-writing competition

• writing-reading competition

• reading-writing workshop

• writing-reading classes

What did Nancie do with the prize money?

• donated it to the school she set up in 2013

• donated it to all students around the world

• donated it to the school she set up in 1990

• donated it to charity

What does Hanan Al Hroub believe it is most important to focus on when teaching?

• teaching the content

• rewarding positive behaviour

• students' success rate

• having fun while learning

According to the chart, how long does the average teacher spend planning what to teach each week?

• 2.5 hours

• 1.5 hours

• 9 hours

• 5 hours