Quiz 26

Question 1

The findings of the study by Duflo, Dupas, and Kremer on tracking in Kenya (splitting classrooms by ability) are consistent with which of the following facts? (Check all that apply)

Answer 1

1. Teachers adjust what they teach to the distribution of ability in the classroom.
2. Educational interventions can simultaneously improve outcomes for both low-performing and high-performing students at baseline.

Question 2

What are some reasons Balsakhis (young 18-year old women in India) might not be a well-suited demographic group to be teachers? (Check all that apply)

Answer 2

a) They are unqualified
b) They are largely untrained and inexêrienced
c) There is a high-turnover

Question 3

We see that as the level of education rises, so does the level of GDP. Why can we NOT necessarily conclude, despite this obviously positive correlation, that education boosts growth? (Check all that apply)

Answer 3

a) Growth might drive education, rather than education driving growth.
b) There might be a different factor, such as strong institutions, driving both education and growth simultaneously.
c) Correlation does not imply causation.
d) Absolute levels of education might reflect other country characteristics that impact GDP.

Question 4

Why would supply-driven education not work?

Answer 4

1. Poor teach quality
2. Poor school quality
3. Children may not be excited to learn