QTS UK Teachers' Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Teachers' Standards state that teachers must not undermine 'fundamental British values'. Which of the following is NOT listed as a fundamental British value?
- Economic prosperity (Correct answer)
- Democracy
- Rule of law
- Individual liberty
Correct answer: Economic prosperity
The fundamental British values are democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance. Economic prosperity is not included.
Question 2: Which standard requires teachers to 'make accurate and productive use of assessment'?
- Standard 6 (Correct answer)
- Standard 4
- Standard 5
- Standard 7
Correct answer: Standard 6
Standard 6 requires teachers to make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils' progress.
Question 3: Under Standard 7, teachers must manage behaviour effectively. Which approach does this standard promote?
- A framework of rewards and sanctions (Correct answer)
- Purely positive reinforcement only
- Removal of disruptive pupils
- Strict authoritarian control
Correct answer: A framework of rewards and sanctions
Standard 7 promotes a framework of rewards and sanctions as part of effective behaviour management to create a safe and stimulating environment.
Question 4: The Teachers' Standards apply to which group of teachers in England?
- All teachers in maintained schools and academies (Correct answer)
- Only trainee teachers
- Only newly qualified teachers
- Only teachers in outstanding schools
Correct answer: All teachers in maintained schools and academies
The Teachers' Standards apply to all teachers working in maintained schools and academies in England, from trainees to experienced teachers.
Question 5: Which Teachers' Standard requires promoting good progress and outcomes for pupils?
- Standard 2 (Correct answer)
- Standard 1
- Standard 5
- Standard 4
Correct answer: Standard 2
Standard 2 is specifically about promoting good progress and outcomes by pupils, including understanding their prior attainment.
Question 6: Under Part Two, teachers must treat pupils with dignity building relationships rooted in what?
- Mutual respect (Correct answer)
- Authority
- Friendship
- Reward systems
Correct answer: Mutual respect
Part Two states teachers must treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and never undermining pupils' self-esteem.
QTS UK Teachers' Standards 2
The Teachers' Standards state that teachers must not undermine 'fundamental British values'.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a fundamental British value?