B4L7 Think Ahead: Gender Pay Gap Quiz

What is the gender pay gap mentioned in the text?

• Women work part-time

• Women are not allowed to work in certain industries

• Women are overqualified for their jobs

• Women are paid less for the same job as men

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is an example of undervalued work mentioned in the text?

• Lawyer

• Accounting

• Teaching

• Engineering

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a common stereotype mentioned in the text that affects the gender pay gap?

• Men are better at cleaning

• Women are supposed to be caregivers

• Men are better at cooking

• Women are better at managing finances

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is one way mentioned in the text to help close the gender pay gap?

• Discouraging women from pursuing higher education

• Increasing the pay gap

• Promoting only men to higher positions

• Offering flexible working options

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a consequence of the gender pay gap on Scotland's economy?

• Increased productivity

• Loss of over four hundred thousand pounds per woman over a lifetime

• Higher GDP growth

• Decreased unemployment rates

What is one way schools can help address the gender pay gap?

• Encouraging girls and boys to explore different subjects

• Discouraging girls from pursuing higher education

• Limiting girls' career options

• Providing only traditional gender-specific toys

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a common social attitude mentioned in the text that contributes to the gender pay gap?

• Supporting gender equality

• Believing women should have equal opportunities

• Questioning women's presence in certain industries

• Encouraging women to pursue leadership roles

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main message of the text regarding the gender pay gap?

• The gap can be closed with collective effort

• The gap is inevitable and cannot be closed

• The gap only affects women negatively

• The gap is beneficial for the economy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2