Question 1

How do teacher salaries in the United States compare to other developed countries? How do international achievement test scores, PISA test data, compare to the salary levels of teachers in those countries?

Accepted Answer

Teacher salaries in the United States are generally higher than in many other developed countries, but they vary widely depending on the state and school district. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the average salary for a high school teacher in the United States is higher than the average for OECD countries. However, when adjusted for cost of living, the salaries may not go as far as in some other countries.

When comparing teacher salaries to international achievement test scores, such as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test data, there is not a direct correlation between higher teacher salaries and higher student achievement. Some countries with lower teacher salaries have higher student achievement, while some with higher teacher salaries have lower student achievement. This suggests that factors beyond teacher salaries, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and support systems, play a significant role in student success.

In conclusion, while teacher salaries in the United States may be higher than in some other developed countries, there is not a clear relationship between teacher salaries and student achievement on international tests. Other factors, such as the overall education system and support for teachers, also play a crucial role in student success.

Question 2

Public school teachers personally subsidize unfunded education mandates imposed by federal and state governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Financial job security and teaching conditions are important motivators for quality teaching staff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The philosopher Immanuel Kant believed that the public school would be the best type of education because it "would attract the most competent teachers."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Salary policy of local school districts should be developed with cooperation of teacher, school administrators and the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The state should not spend taxpayers' money for teachers who are not trained in pedagogy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Personnel policies of school districts are essential to help ensure that taxpayers' money is efficiently expended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The philosopher Immanuel Kant believed that the public school would be the best type of education because it "would attract the most competent teachers."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Starting teachers' annual salaries are consistently above the level for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, poor families' relief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Teachers' salary costs per student in the United States are well above the OECD mean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What criteria should be essential in establishing salary levels for teachers in a local school district? In a state?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What criteria should be essential in establishing...

Question 12

What are the economic costs of serving as a public school teacher? What effect do unfunded federal and state unfunded mandates have on the standard of living of teachers? How would you explain the assertion that "public school teachers personally subsidize improvements in education"?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the economic costs of serving...

Question 13

What are "value-added teacher productivity" studies? What do they measure?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are "value-added teacher productivity" studies? What...

Question 14

Personnel policies of school districts are essential to help ensure that taxpayers' money is efficiently expended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Teacher salary schedules should be based on several accepted principles. Can you suggest five that are commonly accepted and utilized?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teacher salary schedules should be based on...

Question 16

Receipt of a college diploma is evidence that a person is qualified to teach children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Teachers' salaries, as measured as percent of Gross Domestic product, is high in the United States relative to other developed countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The student-to-teacher ratio in public schools of the United States is lower than in other developed countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Starting teachers' annual salaries are consistently above the level for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, poor families' relief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The state should not spend taxpayers' money for teachers who are not trained in pedagogy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Teacher Compensation

How do teacher salaries in the United States compare to other developed countries? How do international achievement test scores, PISA test data, compare to the salary levels of teachers in those countries?

Public school teachers personally subsidize unfunded education mandates imposed by federal and state governments.

Financial job security and teaching conditions are important motivators for quality teaching staff.

The philosopher Immanuel Kant believed that the public school would be the best type of education because it "would attract the most competent teachers."

Salary policy of local school districts should be developed with cooperation of teacher, school administrators and the community.

The state should not spend taxpayers' money for teachers who are not trained in pedagogy.

Personnel policies of school districts are essential to help ensure that taxpayers' money is efficiently expended.

The philosopher Immanuel Kant believed that the public school would be the best type of education because it "would attract the most competent teachers."

Starting teachers' annual salaries are consistently above the level for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, poor families' relief.

Teachers' salary costs per student in the United States are well above the OECD mean.

What criteria should be essential in establishing salary levels for teachers in a local school district? In a state?

What are the economic costs of serving as a public school teacher? What effect do unfunded federal and state unfunded mandates have on the standard of living of teachers? How would you explain the assertion that "public school teachers personally subsidize improvements in education"?

What are "value-added teacher productivity" studies? What do they measure?

Personnel policies of school districts are essential to help ensure that taxpayers' money is efficiently expended.

Teacher salary schedules should be based on several accepted principles. Can you suggest five that are commonly accepted and utilized?

Receipt of a college diploma is evidence that a person is qualified to teach children.

Teachers' salaries, as measured as percent of Gross Domestic product, is high in the United States relative to other developed countries.

The student-to-teacher ratio in public schools of the United States is lower than in other developed countries.

Starting teachers' annual salaries are consistently above the level for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, poor families' relief.

The state should not spend taxpayers' money for teachers who are not trained in pedagogy.