It’s been shown time and again that most high school teachers can’t pass eighth grade tests. How can they perform adequately as high schol teachers?
Hubby tutored algebra to a girl in our church because she was failing. He showed her how to “work it out” which made it possible for her to understand. (The students didn’t need to show their work. They only needed to pick a multiple choice answer and enter it into a computer.)
Immediately her grades went screaming to the top and the teacher couldn’t understand why. The girl showed the teacher how to get the answer (teacher had no clue) — and the teacher immediately started to single her out for scorn and verbal abuse. The parents had to have her moved to another class.
So I’ve pointed out one underperforming teacher.
I’m glad that we had excellent teachers when I was in school in NYS back in the day. It sure has changed when it comes to high standards.
The teachers often have to pass tests to get their jobs and get continuing education to keep them.
by state:
https://www.weareteachers.com/teacher-certification-exams/
“The California Subject Examinations for Teachers® (CSET®) have been developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for prospective teachers who choose to or are required to meet specific requirements for certification by taking examinations.”
https://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_AboutCSET.html
“Do you need to take CSET subtests in mathematics or science for an initial or additional credential? MSTI offers FREE online, interactive courses and workshops that review the subject matter content included on these exams. All of these live courses/workshops are archived for additional review and are taught by talented instructors with many years of teaching experience.”
https://kremen.fresnostate.edu/centers-projects/teachmathscience/index.html
“Six (6) semester hours of college credit to include at least one (1) semester hour in teaching students with disabilities (SWD) must be earned during each renewal period to renew your certificate.”
https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/renewal-requirements/