Mags Webster - Teachers Make a Difference - Ruth Mulliner

Mags Webster - Teachers Make a Difference - Ruth Mulliner

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The speaker reflects on their educational journey, highlighting the influence of Miss Mulliner, a teacher at their primary school in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Despite being young, students were exposed to advanced subjects like Shakespeare, the Bible, Greek mythology, and Latin. This early exposure fostered a love for words and literature. The school's philosophy emphasized that children could learn beyond perceived abilities. While Miss Mulliner was a significant influence, she was also strict, especially in math, which the speaker struggled with. The speaker credits Miss Mulliner and Miss Jones for their strong foundation in language.

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the narrator grow up?

Canada

United States

Australia

England

2.

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What subjects were included in the advanced curriculum at the narrator's primary school?

Mathematics and Science

History and Geography

Shakespeare and Greek Mythology

Art and Music

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30 sec • 1 pt

What language did the narrator learn at an early age?

French

German

Spanish

Latin

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30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator feel about Miss Mulliner's teaching style in math?

Encouraged and supported

Indifferent and uninterested

Scared and confronted

Confused and lost

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30 sec • 1 pt

What lasting impact did Miss Mulliner have on the narrator?

An interest in art

A passion for science

An appreciation for literature

A love for mathematics