NCLB - No Child Left Behind Act Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which of the following was NOT a mandatory requirement for a teacher to be considered 'Highly Qualified'?

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Holding a master's degree in education

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Possessing a bachelor's degree

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Having full state certification or licensure

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Demonstrating subject matter competency in the core subject(s) taught

Question 2

A school district operating under NCLB hired a new middle school science teacher. To be considered 'Highly Qualified' upon hiring, this teacher must:

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Demonstrate subject matter competence by passing a rigorous state test in science or holding a major in science.

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Have five years of teaching experience in any subject.

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Hold a bachelor's degree and be enrolled in an alternative certification program.

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Possess an elementary education certification.

Question 3

The NCLB 'Highly Qualified Teacher' requirements applied to which of the following groups of educators?

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All teachers providing direct instruction in core academic subjects, including special education teachers.

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Only teachers in schools that received Title I funding.

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Only new teachers hired after the 2002-2003 school year.

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Guidance counselors and school librarians.

Question 4

A veteran elementary school teacher has full state certification and a bachelor's degree. Under NCLB, how could this teacher demonstrate the final component of being 'Highly Qualified'?

Accepted Answer

By passing a rigorous state test of subject knowledge or through a state-developed evaluation system (HOUSSE).

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By receiving a positive annual performance review from the principal.

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By having taught for more than 10 years in the district.

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By obtaining written recommendations from five colleagues.

Question 5

According to NCLB, 'core academic subjects' included English, reading/language arts, math, science, history, geography, civics/government, economics, and which other area?

Accepted Answer

Arts (e.g., music, fine arts)

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Physical Education

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Vocational Education

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Computer Science

Question 6

A parent in a Title I school under NCLB had the right to request information about their child's teacher. What information was the school required to provide?

Accepted Answer

Whether the teacher met the state's qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subjects taught.

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The teacher's college GPA and SAT scores.

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A copy of the teacher's most recent performance evaluation.

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The teacher's personal contact information and home address.