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Unless more teachers are hired soon, the student-teacher ratio in schools is likely to increase. Such an increase is likely to interfere with Green Earth School's declaration that it will always maintain a standard of quality in its teaching. So, the school's management is considering hiring more teachers.
Which of the following would be the most important for the school's management to consider before deciding on hiring more teachers?
A. Whether the new people who are hired as teachers would otherwise be hired at other competing schools
B. Whether the curriculum presently followed by the school matches the standards of quality that the management wants to set
C. Whether the need to hire new teachers would lead to the selection of applicants who lack the qualifications and experience required to meet the existing standards
D. Whether the parents of most students would be willing to compromise on the standards guaranteed by the school
E. Whether the school would be able to take in a greater number of students if more teachers are hired
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Which of the following would be the most important for the school's management to consider before deciding on hiring more teachers?
A. Whether the new people who are hired as teachers would otherwise be hired at other competing schools
B. Whether the curriculum presently followed by the school matches the standards of quality that the management wants to set
C. Whether the need to hire new teachers would lead to the selection of applicants who lack the qualifications and experience required to meet the existing standards
D. Whether the parents of most students would be willing to compromise on the standards guaranteed by the school
E. Whether the school would be able to take in a greater number of students if more teachers are hired
(The archived post was deleted, hence reposting)
18 Oct 2023, 09:04
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Unless more teachers are hired soon, the student-teacher ratio in schools is likely to increase. Such an increase is likely to interfere with Green Earth School's declaration that it will always maintain a standard of quality in its teaching. So, the school's management is considering hiring more teachers.
Which of the following would be the most important for the school's management to consider before deciding on hiring more teachers?
Negate the argument's conclusion: NOT considering hiring more teachers.
A. Whether the new people who are hired as teachers would otherwise be hired at other competing schools --> out of scope, we don't concern will the teacher be hired from competing schools or not.
B. Whether the curriculum presently followed by the school matches the standards of quality that the management wants to set --> we don't concern about the curriculum of the school.
C. Whether the need to hire new teachers would lead to the selection of applicants who lack the qualifications and experience required to meet the existing standards --> it reveals that the schools are rush to hire more teachers --> there is a possibility that they have to hire unqualified teachers --> it won't help them to maintain the high quality of teaching --> should NOT hire more teachers --> BREAK THE ARGUMENT.
D. Whether the parents of most students would be willing to compromise on the standards guaranteed by the school --> "parents" would be out of scope.
E. Whether the school would be able to take in a greater number of students if more teachers are hired --> The school would be able to get more number of students doesn't relate to our scope about "teaching quality".
Which of the following would be the most important for the school's management to consider before deciding on hiring more teachers?
Negate the argument's conclusion: NOT considering hiring more teachers.
A. Whether the new people who are hired as teachers would otherwise be hired at other competing schools --> out of scope, we don't concern will the teacher be hired from competing schools or not.
B. Whether the curriculum presently followed by the school matches the standards of quality that the management wants to set --> we don't concern about the curriculum of the school.
C. Whether the need to hire new teachers would lead to the selection of applicants who lack the qualifications and experience required to meet the existing standards --> it reveals that the schools are rush to hire more teachers --> there is a possibility that they have to hire unqualified teachers --> it won't help them to maintain the high quality of teaching --> should NOT hire more teachers --> BREAK THE ARGUMENT.
D. Whether the parents of most students would be willing to compromise on the standards guaranteed by the school --> "parents" would be out of scope.
E. Whether the school would be able to take in a greater number of students if more teachers are hired --> The school would be able to get more number of students doesn't relate to our scope about "teaching quality".
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The argument presents a concern about the student-teacher ratio, which, if not addressed, may interfere with the quality of teaching at Green Earth School. The school is considering hiring more teachers to maintain its quality standards.
The question asks for the most important factor the school's management should consider before deciding on hiring more teachers.
A. Whether the new people who are hired as teachers would otherwise be hired at other competing schools
This answer focuses on the competition for hiring teachers, which is not relevant to the school's immediate concern of maintaining teaching quality. Eliminate A.
B. Whether the curriculum presently followed by the school matches the standards of quality that the management wants to set
This focuses on the school's curriculum, which could be a relevant factor for overall quality, but the issue at hand is the student-teacher ratio affecting quality, not the curriculum itself. We're interested in student-teacher ratio specifically affecting quality and not a new factor. We can rule out B.
C. Whether the need to hire new teachers would lead to the selection of applicants who lack the qualifications and experience required to meet the existing standards
This is relevant because it directly addresses whether hiring new teachers will help maintain the quality standards or not. If unqualified teachers are hired, the solution could worsen the problem rather than help. This choice tackles the core issue of maintaining quality through qualified teachers. Keep C.
D. Whether the parents of most students would be willing to compromise on the standards guaranteed by the school
The parents' willingness to compromise is irrelevant with respect to the school's objective is to maintain quality. This focuses on parental preferences, not the quality of education itself. D can be eliminated.
E. Whether the school would be able to take in a greater number of students if more teachers are hired
While this could be a logistical consideration, it is not directly related to the issue of maintaining quality standards. The focus should be on whether the new hires will ensure the maintenance of teaching quality, not on increasing student enrollment. We already know the student-teacher ratio is bad for quality and hiring new teachers may fix this ratio, in turn, improve quality. If anything this choice might weaken the conclusion as taking in more students could further disrupt the ratio and hence worsen the quality. We can eliminate E.
The most important factor for the school's management to consider is whether the new teachers will meet the required qualifications and standards. If the school hires unqualified teachers, it risks compromising the quality it aims to maintain.
Correct Answer: C
- The current student-teacher ratio might increase unless more teachers are hired.
- An increase in the student-teacher ratio could compromise the school's quality standards.
- The school's management is considering hiring more teachers to maintain these standards.
The question asks for the most important factor the school's management should consider before deciding on hiring more teachers.
A. Whether the new people who are hired as teachers would otherwise be hired at other competing schools
This answer focuses on the competition for hiring teachers, which is not relevant to the school's immediate concern of maintaining teaching quality. Eliminate A.
B. Whether the curriculum presently followed by the school matches the standards of quality that the management wants to set
This focuses on the school's curriculum, which could be a relevant factor for overall quality, but the issue at hand is the student-teacher ratio affecting quality, not the curriculum itself. We're interested in student-teacher ratio specifically affecting quality and not a new factor. We can rule out B.
C. Whether the need to hire new teachers would lead to the selection of applicants who lack the qualifications and experience required to meet the existing standards
This is relevant because it directly addresses whether hiring new teachers will help maintain the quality standards or not. If unqualified teachers are hired, the solution could worsen the problem rather than help. This choice tackles the core issue of maintaining quality through qualified teachers. Keep C.
D. Whether the parents of most students would be willing to compromise on the standards guaranteed by the school
The parents' willingness to compromise is irrelevant with respect to the school's objective is to maintain quality. This focuses on parental preferences, not the quality of education itself. D can be eliminated.
E. Whether the school would be able to take in a greater number of students if more teachers are hired
While this could be a logistical consideration, it is not directly related to the issue of maintaining quality standards. The focus should be on whether the new hires will ensure the maintenance of teaching quality, not on increasing student enrollment. We already know the student-teacher ratio is bad for quality and hiring new teachers may fix this ratio, in turn, improve quality. If anything this choice might weaken the conclusion as taking in more students could further disrupt the ratio and hence worsen the quality. We can eliminate E.
The most important factor for the school's management to consider is whether the new teachers will meet the required qualifications and standards. If the school hires unqualified teachers, it risks compromising the quality it aims to maintain.
Correct Answer: C
