Teacher Work Hours and Retention Quiz

According to the text, how many hours do teachers in the US work per day?

• 7 hours

• 10 hours

• 8 hours

• 9.25 hours

Which country's teachers work nearly two hours more per day than teachers in the US?

• South Korea

• Singapore

• Finland

• Japan

How many hours do American teachers spend actually teaching per day?

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 5.5 hours

On the PISA exam, how do students in the US score compared to the OECD average?

• At par with the average

• Below average

• Slightly above average

• Far above average

What is the pay ratio between American middle school teachers and their college-educated peers?

• 50 cents for every dollar

• 80 cents for every dollar

• 65 cents for every dollar

• 75 cents for every dollar

Which state spends twice as much as California on each student?

• New York

• Texas

• Alaska

• Mississippi

How does the share of national wealth spent on education in the US compare to other countries?

• It is average

• It is the highest

• It is the lowest

• It varies by state

What percentage of Finnish teachers believe that people in their country value teachers?

• 75%

• 66%

• 50%

• 80%

What is the main reason for teacher turnover in the US according to the text?

• Lack of resources

• Low salary

• High workload

• Low student performance

What can the US learn from Finland to improve teacher retention?

• Decrease teacher pay

• Spend less on education

• Increase teaching hours

• Improve teacher value perception