QTS Teaching Standards — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many Teachers' Standards must a teacher demonstrate to be recommended for QTS?
- 5
- 8 (Correct answer)
- 10
- 12
Correct answer: 8
There are 8 Teaching Standards in Part One of the Teachers' Standards, covering areas from setting high expectations to managing behaviour effectively.
Question 2: Which Teachers' Standard specifically addresses 'setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils'?
- Standard 3
- Standard 1 (Correct answer)
- Standard 7
- Standard 5
Correct answer: Standard 1
Standard 1 is specifically about setting high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils, establishing a positive and safe learning environment.
Question 3: Under the Teachers' Standards, what does Standard 6 specifically require of teachers?
- Planning lessons effectively
- Making accurate and productive use of assessment (Correct answer)
- Managing behaviour effectively
- Demonstrating good subject knowledge
Correct answer: Making accurate and productive use of assessment
Standard 6 requires teachers to make accurate and productive use of assessment, including understanding formative and summative approaches and using assessment data to inform planning.
Question 4: What does Standard 3 of the Teachers' Standards focus on?
- Manage behaviour effectively
- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge (Correct answer)
- Adapt teaching to respond to pupils' needs
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons
Correct answer: Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Standard 3 requires teachers to demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge, including having a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas.
Question 5: According to the Teachers' Standards, what responsibility do teachers have regarding their own professional development?
- None — this is the school's responsibility
- They must take responsibility for improving their teaching through appropriate professional development (Correct answer)
- They only need CPD in their first year
- They should avoid changing their teaching methods
Correct answer: They must take responsibility for improving their teaching through appropriate professional development
Standard 8 requires teachers to take responsibility for improving their teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback.
Question 6: Which Teachers' Standard requires teachers to 'fulfil wider professional responsibilities'?
- Standard 6
- Standard 8 (Correct answer)
- Standard 4
- Standard 2
Correct answer: Standard 8
Standard 8 covers wider professional responsibilities including making a positive contribution to the wider life of the school, developing effective professional relationships, and communicating with parents.
QTS Teaching Standards
How many Teachers' Standards must a teacher demonstrate to be recommended for QTS?