Teacher Payday and Waiting for Superman Quizizz

Which of the following is typically a key factor in determining a teacher’s pay on a pay schedule?

• The teacher's age

• The teacher's years of experience

• The distance the teacher commutes

• The teacher's volunteer hours

On a standard teacher pay scale, what does moving from one “step” to the next usually represent?

• An increase in pay due to additional years of service

• The teacher changing schools

• The teacher changing schools

• A promotion to an administrative position

What is one common reason teachers pursue graduate degrees in education with regard to pay?

• It allows them to switch careers easily

•  It automatically makes them school principals

•  It often leads to a higher pay “level” on the pay schedule
  

• It guarantees a job at any district
  

Which of the following is usually the largest expense for a new teacher when creating a monthly budget?

• Classroom supplies

• Entertainment and leisure

• Transportation

• Housing (rent or mortgage)

Waiting for “Superman” is primarily focused on which aspect of education?

• Higher education policies

• The struggles and potential reforms in the U.S. public school system

•  International student exchange programs

• Kindergarten readiness

One of the major concerns highlighted by Waiting for “Superman” is:

• Lack of sports in schools

• The impact of teacher shortages on higher education

• The perceived failure of the public school system for certain communities

• The lack of basic technology in private schools

Which educational option is featured prominently in the documentary as a potential solution?

• Boarding schools

• Private tutoring agencies

• Homeschool cooperatives

• Charter schools

How are public schools funded?

• Tax dollars

• Tuition (Families Pay)

• A mixture of tuition and tax dollars

• Public school is completely free

How are charter schools paid for?

• Tax dollars

• Tuition (Families Pay)

• A mixture of both tuition and tax dollars

• Students win free school when they win the lottery

How are Private schools paid for?

• Tax dollars

• Tuition (Families Pay)

• A mixture of tuition and tax dollars

• Private schools are totally free