Explain 3 ways that highly effective teachers impact academic outcomes?

Which of the following are outcomes of increased teacher professional growth and leadership?

• Better job satisfaction

• Better outcomes for students

• Better retention for teachers

• All of the above

Which of the following is a teacher leadership opportunity that can be completed while an educator is still teaching?

• Mentoring new teachers

• Leading an academic department

• Facilitating professional learning for colleagues

• All of the above

How do educators have an impact on families and society?

The federal government selects academic content standards that set out what students should know and be able to do at the end of a grade or course.

• True

• False

The main purpose of education in the United States is to prepare students for high-paying jobs. TEKS 5A, 6C (Unit 2.01)

• True

• False

Which of the following statements best describes the shift in the purpose of education during the 1900s? TEK 5A (Unit 2.03)

• Preparing people for jobs and to be part of a democracy

• Enforcing religious ideas and ensuring good student behavior

• Teaching students how to write

• Providing a high-quality education for students in rural states

All public-school teachers in Texas must meet the same state standards for licensure. TEKS 5A, 6C (Unit 2.07)

• True

• False

How do the TEKS prepare students for the workforce? TEKS 5A, 3B (Unit 2.05)

Which of the following school models require teachers to be Texas Certified? TEKS 6D (Unit 2.11)

• Charter, Magnet

• Charter, Virtual, Magnet, and Traditional Public Schools

• Private, Montessori

• Private, Virtual