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b056_4
How long is the training expected to last? Choices: A. A week B. not enough information C. Several days D. Several weeks
Several weeks
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_5
Why did IMB hire so many designers? Choices: A. to grow the company B. to help push a design think revolution C. to establish more offices across the firm D. not enough information
to help push a design think revolution
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_6
Phil Gilbert is probably trying to Choices: A. get a promotion B. transform the company C. keep things the way they are D. not enough information
transform the company
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_7
What did Gilbert aim to achieve by hiring designers? Choices: A. not enough information B. A transformational design change that would rejuvenate IBM C. To gain more employees D. To showcase HP as a corporation
A transformational design change that would rejuvenate IBM
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_8
Where did they establish design stations? Choices: A. not enough information B. in key locations around the firm. C. in different states D. in foreign countries
in key locations around the firm.
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_9
Why was this plan executed? Choices: A. because its potential success was recognized B. because of its cost C. because of the general manager's action D. not enough information
because its potential success was recognized
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_10
what is the author's job? Choices: A. A blogger B. A writer C. not enough information D. A journalist
not enough information
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_11
How long did it probably take to train all the employee's in design thinking? Choices: A. a day B. a week C. Several months or years D. not enough information
Several months or years
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_12
Who is the prospective client? Choices: A. Phil Gilbert's colleague B. Phil Gilbert's hired designer C. Phil Gilbert's subordinate D. not enough information
not enough information
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_13
What did Gilbert do as IBM's General Manager of Design? Choices: A. Trained thousands of employees B. Organized thousands of employees to solve a problem C. Hire a thousand designers as trainers for his staff D. not enough information
Hire a thousand designers as trainers for his staff
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_14
the author thinks that hiring 1000 designers Choices: A. will radically change the company B. will not change the company at all. C. isn't going to have much of an impact D. not enough information
isn't going to have much of an impact
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_15
What is probably true about Gilbert? Choices: A. not enough information B. He dislikes design C. He intends to learn design D. He has passion, plans and goals for IBM's design team
He has passion, plans and goals for IBM's design team
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_16
After the end of this story, Gilbert probably realizes that: Choices: A. The budget is sufficient B. The task is easier said than done as costs are usually higher than planed for recurring training sessions. C. The goal challenge is easily attainable D. not enough information
The task is easier said than done as costs are usually higher than planed for recurring training sessions.
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b056_17
When did the author became aware of Gilbert's plan? Choices: A. After the client revealed the information B. Before the designers were hired C. not enough information D. Before the client revealed the information
After the client revealed the information
[ "A prospective client sent me a link to this in-depth article on IBM's design thinking revolution, where Phil Gilbert, IBM's General Manager of Design, has hired over 1000 designers into the firm, and pushed for over 8000 of its managers and staff to get 'trained' in design thinking. They have even created specific...
b057_0
What does the author like about Melbourne? Choices: A. not enough information B. the people are friendlier than in Edinburgh C. the food is better than in Edinburgh D. the weather is better than in Edinburgh
not enough information
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_1
Who lives in Melbourne? Choices: A. people based in Edinburgh B. the author C. people working in NoTosh D. not enough information
people working in NoTosh
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_2
Who created the company NoTosh? Choices: A. not enough information B. the airline C. the author D. the social media staff
the author
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_3
How does the author feel about their environmental impact? Choices: A. they don't think it makes a difference B. they don't think they can change it C. they want to reduce it D. not enough information
they want to reduce it
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_4
Who does most of the non-managerial work in NoTosh? Choices: A. people in Edinburgh B. not enough information C. airline people D. people in Melbourne
people in Melbourne
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_5
Where is the company NoTosh based out of? Choices: A. not enough information B. Australia C. Edinburgh D. Melbourne
Edinburgh
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_6
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne? Choices: A. over a day B. less than an hour C. not enough information D. five hours
over a day
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_7
How does the author feel about flying to Melbourne? Choices: A. it's preferable to flying to Edinburgh B. not enough information C. it's the same as flying to Edinburgh D. it's worse than flying to Edinburgh
it's preferable to flying to Edinburgh
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_8
What is probably true about the author? Choices: A. they follow social media such as Twitter B. they think social media is a waste of time for companies C. they don't follow any social media D. not enough information
they follow social media such as Twitter
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_9
What is the author likely to do after their next trip to Melbourne? Choices: A. visit family in Norway B. not enough information C. backpack through Australia D. fly back to Edinburgh
fly back to Edinburgh
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_10
What does the author like about flying? Choices: A. the friendly airline staff B. not enough information C. the growth an ideas that result from these trips D. getting to see their team in person
not enough information
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_11
What is the author likely to tell next? Choices: A. how they moved to Australia B. not enough information C. how they managed to reduce flying D. how they couldn't reduce flying
how they managed to reduce flying
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_12
How long did it take for the author to create NoTosh? Choices: A. not enough information B. less than a day C. a few months D. about five minutes
a few months
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_13
Why does the author love flying? Choices: A. because he/she works runs NoTosh B. not enough information C. because he/she loves Twitter D. because he/she gets great service
because he/she gets great service
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_14
Why does the author fly to Melbourne? Choices: A. that's where the NoTosh clients are located B. that's where the NoTosh team is located C. that's where they are originally from D. not enough information
that's where the NoTosh team is located
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_15
What is probably true about the author? Choices: A. not enough information B. they went to the moon C. they work in media D. they work as airline staff
they work in media
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_16
What do the airlines do for frequent flyers when they land? Choices: A. not enough information B. greeting them on social media C. give them great service D. giving them discounts
greeting them on social media
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b057_17
What did the author start doing after they started working for Channel 4? Choices: A. itemizing expense recepits B. writing blog posts C. not enough information D. keeping an annual count of air miles traveled
keeping an annual count of air miles traveled
[ "A confession: I quietly love flying. This year, I've done 163,581 miles of it.\nI love that when you fly a lot, the airport social media staff say 'hello' on Twitter when you arrive and the cabin crew on your home route (or even on the Brisbane-Dubai non-stop route) recognise you from last time. I like getting gre...
b058_0
When do students get grades at Snow Queen school in Scotland? Choices: A. not enough information B. after 9 weeks C. never D. after 12 months
never
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_1
What is probably true about Tilda Swinton? Choices: A. Swinton favors engineering B. not enough information C. Swinton has high interest in science D. Swinton has a passion for the performing arts
Swinton has a passion for the performing arts
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_2
Who does things without really planning it out? Choices: A. the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe actors B. Krzysztof C. not enough information D. the inspectors
Krzysztof
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_3
When did Tilda Swinton start the Drumdruan Upper School? Choices: A. not too many years ago B. after Krzysztof sang to her C. before the play, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe D. not enough information
not too many years ago
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_4
What was the next song that Krzysztof sang? Choices: A. the medieval song Greensleeves B. the witch song from the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe C. the Scottish National Anthem D. not enough information
not enough information
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_5
After the inspection, the inspectors probably: Choices: A. spoke highly of Tilda and the play B. not enough information C. spoke harshly of Krzysztof and his "odd recipe" D. spoke highly of the students at Drumdruan
spoke highly of the students at Drumdruan
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_6
What does Krzysztof think of the music performed at Drumdruan Upper School? Choices: A. he is not impressed very much with it B. he thinks it is beautiful C. not enough information D. he hates it
he thinks it is beautiful
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_7
What did the inspectors probably do after the inspection Choices: A. They turned in their report B. not enough information C. They went to see Tilda in Hollywood D. They went to see the play, the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
They turned in their report
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_8
How long was Tilda Swinton in show business? Choices: A. She was never in show business B. Several years C. Long enough to make one movie D. not enough information
Several years
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_9
Who published a fascinating account of the special place that Drumdraun Upper School is? Choices: A. The New York Times B. The Observer C. The Philadelphia Inquirer D. not enough information
The Observer
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_10
Why did Krzysztof ask inspectors if he could hug them? Choices: A. he was impressed with the inspectors work B. he was sad that a student had gotten sick C. he was full of emotions at the singing of Media Vita D. not enough information
he was full of emotions at the singing of Media Vita
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_11
Who believed that another solution for schooling needed to be made? Choices: A. Krzysztof B. not enough information C. the students at Drumduan D. Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_12
Why did they sing to the inspectors? Choices: A. It is a common thing to sing at Drumduan B. not enough information C. the students wanted sing part of, the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe D. the inspectors were alarmed and needed to calm down
It is a common thing to sing at Drumduan
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_13
who was afraid of the witch? Choices: A. The author B. Krzysztof and the inspectors C. the students at Drumdruan Upper School D. not enough information
The author
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_14
Who created the Drumdruan Upper School? Choices: A. Scottish actress Tilda Sweenan B. Scottish actress Tilda Swinton C. Scottish actress Tilda Swanson D. not enough information
Scottish actress Tilda Swinton
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_15
After the story ends, the inspectors probably: Choices: A. fire most of the workers at Drumdruan Upper School B. appreciate the workers at Drumdruan Upper School C. not enough information D. Find another job instead of Drumdruan Upper School
appreciate the workers at Drumdruan Upper School
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_16
How long was the performance of Media Vita for the inspectors at the school? Choices: A. Probably about 1 hour B. not enough information C. Probably about 1 minute D. Probably about 10 minutes
Probably about 10 minutes
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b058_17
Who has probably given a favorable portrayal of the Drumdruan Upper School on more than one occasion? Choices: A. not enough information B. The Witness C. The News Pub D. The Observer
not enough information
[ "No grades (ever), no sitting down at desks, and harnessing student boredom as a motivator to create and explore might seem an odd recipe for academic success and entry to university, but that is exactly what one of Scotland's newest schools is attempting to do.\nDrumdruan Upper School was created a few years ago b...
b059_0
After the end of the story the writer: Choices: A. would disagree with Boyd's future opinions and findings B. not enough information C. would agree with Boyd's future opinions and findings D. would attack any of Boyd's opinions and findings
would agree with Boyd's future opinions and findings
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
b059_1
When did Boyd borrow from his mother's report card? Choices: A. After he asked us what kind of education we desire B. Before receiving excellent character marks C. Before he made G and GFs D. not enough information
After he asked us what kind of education we desire
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
b059_2
After the end of this story, Boyd probably is Choices: A. Nervous B. not enough information C. Worried D. Hopeful
Worried
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
b059_3
For how long has the writer probably studied Boyd's works: Choices: A. for a couple of hours B. for a few days C. for a year or more D. not enough information
for a year or more
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
b059_4
The writer probably thinks that: Choices: A. middle income students will do better in school and in life B. wealthy students will do better in school and in life C. the poor will outperform the rich in their studies and careers D. not enough information
wealthy students will do better in school and in life
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
b059_5
Why does the writer think we should stop basing "the gap" largely on attainment? Choices: A. three secondary schools entered a period of meltdown creating its own local league of performance B. not enough information C. opening up opportunity for all is a tough game D. poverty is the single biggest predictor of achiev...
three secondary schools entered a period of meltdown creating its own local league of performance
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
b059_6
Who is Hammond Choices: A. A student B. A professor C. A teacher D. not enough information
not enough information
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
b059_7
Dr. Murray is probably a doctor in what field? Choices: A. Social anthropology B. Psychology C. Social research D. not enough information
not enough information
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
b059_8
When did Boyd borrow from his mother's report card? Choices: A. until the last point: Character and conduct - excellent B. before the report card prevented her from becoming a secondary school pupil C. after the report card prevented her from becoming a secondary school pupil D. not enough information
after the report card prevented her from becoming a secondary school pupil
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
b059_9
Why is a student 60% less likely to get to a university? Choices: A. Character B. Conduct C. not enough information D. Poverty
Poverty
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
b059_10
What grades did Boyd get? Choices: A. Excellence B. Failing marks C. not enough information D. G and FGs
G and FGs
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
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Who borrowed for his own mother's report card? Choices: A. The narrator B. not enough information C. A Scottish Student D. Boyd
Boyd
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
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The writer thinks that: Choices: A. the educational system worked better in the past B. the educational system in Scotland operates as it should C. not enough information D. the educational system in Scotland needs reform
the educational system in Scotland needs reform
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
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What grades did Boyd's mother get? Choices: A. good grades B. mediocre grades C. not enough information D. bad grades
bad grades
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
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The study by Boyd probably lasted Choices: A. A second B. not enough information C. A minute D. A year
A year
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What is probably true about the narrator? Choices: A. He is nervous B. He is stupid C. He likes education D. not enough information
He likes education
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
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In whose own small community in East Kilbride is the writer referring to? Choices: A. Hammonds B. not enough information C. Dr. Murray D. Professor Brian Boyd
Professor Brian Boyd
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
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Boyd believes that we want Choices: A. Excellence B. not enough information C. Opportunity in our education system D. Poverty is a cause of achievement
Opportunity in our education system
[ "I end this small run of blog posts with the question posed by Professor Brian Boyd at the beginning of our evening:\nDo we want to close the achievement gap?\nWe know we can close the gap. It’s been done or almost been done before in Scottish education, but the answers have been ignored as they pass us by. The sim...
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What was probably the result of cooperation between Newlands Junior College and Glasgow College? Choices: A. not enough information B. better exam scores for the students C. longer stay at school for the students D. better career paths for the students
better career paths for the students
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What does McColl probably think about non-traditional approaches to education? Choices: A. McColl is probably against that idea completely B. not enough information C. McColl probably favors them for many students D. McColl is probably a little receptive to the idea
McColl probably favors them for many students
[ "“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd\nNo area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and educatio...
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Who feels the education system has been failing the past 40 years according to the article? Choices: A. not enough information B. Professor Brian Lloyd C. Professor Brian Boyd D. Professor Brian Smith
Professor Brian Boyd
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Why should schools partner with colleges? Choices: A. not enough information B. to better prepare the students for becoming Scotland's top business people C. to better prepare the students for their future careers D. to improve the students' chance of getting to Stanford
to better prepare the students for their future careers
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How long will it take to find out if the new program is successful? Choices: A. probably a few years years B. probably over twenty years C. not enough information D. probably under a year
probably a few years years
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Why is Stanford trying to work on an Open Loop program? Choices: A. they want students to grow through having multiple majors B. not enough information C. they want students to grow by having them volunteer more D. they want to offer students a chance to grown through learning and contributing to society through their...
they want to offer students a chance to grown through learning and contributing to society through their work
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What else is NoTosh probably engaged in? Choices: A. school publicity B. not enough information C. school curriculum development D. college curriculum development
not enough information
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When is Stanford talking of a project called Open Loop? Choices: A. in 2025 B. now C. not enough information D. in 2020
now
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What does McColl probably think about schools partnering with colleges or universities in apprenticeships? Choices: A. he thinks it's a great idea B. not enough information C. he probably does not care D. he thinks it's a bad idea
he thinks it's a great idea
[ "“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd\nNo area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and educatio...
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What does McColl probably think matters the most in education? Choices: A. that the students can have successful careers B. not enough information C. that the students get good grades D. that the students stay in Glasgow
that the students can have successful careers
[ "“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd\nNo area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and educatio...
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What does Professor Brian Boyd probably think about schools partnering with colleges or universities in apprenticeships? Choices: A. Boyd probably is very supportive B. Boyd is probably adamantly against C. Boyd is probably not supportive D. not enough information
Boyd probably is very supportive
[ "“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd\nNo area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and educatio...
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Who contributed to shaping the collaboration between City of Glasgow College and Newlands Junior College? Choices: A. not enough information B. college alumni C. Jim McColl D. Notosh
Notosh
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When did NoTosh help to form the program of NJC? Choices: A. before it was founded B. while it was founed C. after it was founded D. not enough information
after it was founded
[ "“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd\nNo area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and educatio...
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Who is talking about a project for a college where learning and work happen over far more than a usual four year degree? Choices: A. Brown B. Stanford C. not enough information D. Harvard
Stanford
[ "“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd\nNo area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and educatio...
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After the story ends, how have students at Newlands Junior College reacted to partnering with Glasgow College? Choices: A. they have a negative reaction B. they don't want to bother doing it again C. they have reacted favorably overall D. not enough information
they have reacted favorably overall
[ "“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd\nNo area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and educatio...
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How likely would NoTosh support more flexible options in education for students? Choices: A. not likely at all B. not enough information C. only a little likely D. very likely
not enough information
[ "“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd\nNo area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and educatio...
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What is difficult to change, according to prof. Boyd? Choices: A. not enough information B. the model of cooperation between schools and colleges C. the city of Glasgow College D. The status quo in education community
The status quo in education community
[ "“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd\nNo area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and educatio...
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How long have the current school learning methods probably been in place? Choices: A. probably for days B. probably for months C. not enough information D. probably for decades
probably for decades
[ "“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd\nNo area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and educatio...
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The author probably thinks that: Choices: A. He would not make a good doctor B. He would make an excellent doctor C. He is a doctor D. not enough information
He would not make a good doctor
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What is probably true of the author? Choices: A. He has at least one child B. He has no children C. He is a midwife in his spare time D. not enough information
He has at least one child
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Why do many medical students drop out? Choices: A. The classes are not exciting B. not enough information C. They decided to study law instead D. They broke their arms
The classes are not exciting
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When did Juliette Murray start helping students get into medicine? Choices: A. While she was a student B. not enough information C. Before she became a doctor D. After she became a doctor
After she became a doctor
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Why did Juliette start the program Choices: A. not enough information B. Students in her area were not applying to study law C. Students in her area were not applying to study medicine D. Students in her area were not applying to study theatre
Students in her area were not applying to study medicine
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Who started the work experience program Choices: A. the author B. Juliette C. bored teenagers D. not enough information
Juliette
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What is Juliette's race Choices: A. Asian B. Caucasian C. not enough information D. African
not enough information
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Who studied law? Choices: A. The author B. not enough information C. Many local children from the neighborhood D. Juliette Murray
The author
[ "Juliette Murray was, like me, a kid at school who got 5 “A”s, which in the West of Scotland put a certain degree of pressure on one’s shoulders to study either medicine or law. I studied European Law, and became a teacher - that's what a European Law degree does to you. She studied medicine and is today a practici...
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What grades did Juliette Murray get in school? Choices: A. not enough information B. Excellent grades C. Barely acceptable grades D. Failing grades
Excellent grades
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What grade does the author teach? Choices: A. Grades 1-5 B. not enough information C. Grades 6-8 D. Grades 9-12
not enough information
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After this story, Juliette probably Choices: A. not enough information B. expanded the program to other hospitals C. Gave up medicine D. stopped the program
expanded the program to other hospitals
[ "Juliette Murray was, like me, a kid at school who got 5 “A”s, which in the West of Scotland put a certain degree of pressure on one’s shoulders to study either medicine or law. I studied European Law, and became a teacher - that's what a European Law degree does to you. She studied medicine and is today a practici...
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Students undertook real life surgery Choices: A. after Juliette started at the hospital B. Before juliette started at the hospital C. while juliette was at the hospital D. not enough information
after Juliette started at the hospital
[ "Juliette Murray was, like me, a kid at school who got 5 “A”s, which in the West of Scotland put a certain degree of pressure on one’s shoulders to study either medicine or law. I studied European Law, and became a teacher - that's what a European Law degree does to you. She studied medicine and is today a practici...
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To get started, the program took Choices: A. a few decades B. a few months C. not enough information D. a few years
a few years
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Juliette probably thinks Choices: A. If exposed to teaching, more students will become teachers B. If exposed to medicine, more students will become doctors C. If exposed to law, more students will become lawyers D. not enough information
If exposed to medicine, more students will become doctors
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