Data Killed the Teacher Star

Data Killed the Teacher Star

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video features a former teacher discussing their passion for teaching and reasons for leaving the classroom. They highlight the challenges posed by data-driven instruction and excessive regulations, which stifle creativity and innovation. The teacher emphasizes the negative impact on students and calls for support and change in the education system to allow teachers to thrive and foster student growth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What subject did the narrator teach at McKinley High School?

Biology

AP Government

Chemistry

Mathematics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's current role after leaving the classroom?

Student Counselor

Curriculum Developer

Tech Coach

School Principal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator identify as a major focus in modern teaching?

Data-Driven Instruction

Teacher Autonomy

Parental Involvement

Student Creativity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy does the narrator use to describe their teaching experience?

Building a house

Planting a garden

Climbing a mountain

Building a bridge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's opinion on standardized testing?

It is unnecessary

It is beneficial for all students

It stifles innovation

It enhances creativity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator suggest is necessary for improving the teaching profession?

Longer school hours

Better recruitment and retention

Increased teacher salaries

More standardized tests

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator believe schools should sometimes be?

Silent and focused

Strict and disciplined

Messy and noisy

Quiet and orderly