Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Pay for Performance

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning pay for performance (merit pay) ?

• A) Almost 70% of Americans believe that teachers should be paid on their effectiveness and not from a standard salary scale.
• B) Approximately 99% of all U.S. teacher pay scales are based on years of experience and graduate degrees.
• C) In 2010, the first U.S. based scientifically researched study of performance pay (up to $15,000) did not increase student test scores.
• D) Paying for years of service is not an efficient way to attract high-quality teachers and has little impact on student achievement.
• E) All are correct
• F) None are correct

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