Teachers To Be Get Tough New Tests

The video discusses the need for high standards in teaching, highlighting issues with current teacher qualifications and comparing them to international education systems. It details new testing standards for teachers, exploring their impact on potential teachers and concluding with the government's perspective on regaining Britain's competitive educational edge.

Why is it important for teachers to maintain high standards?

• To make teaching an easy profession

• To avoid double standards between teachers and students

• To reduce the number of students passing exams

• To ensure students do not surpass them

What is one of the changes being introduced in teacher training from next September?

• Unlimited attempts at tests

• Lowering the pass marks

• Reducing the number of subjects tested

• Banning calculators during tests

How many attempts will aspiring teachers have to pass the new tests?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

What is a significant difference between the old and new exams?

• The new exams require more theoretical knowledge

• The new exams do not allow the use of calculators

• The new exams are shorter

• The new exams allow the use of calculators

What is the government's argument for implementing more stringent tests?

• To discourage people from becoming teachers

• To regain Britain's competitive educational edge

• To make exams easier for students

• To reduce the number of teachers