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TEACHERS' EXAMINATION-1898
TEACHERS' EXAMINATION-1898. Prospective teachers in 1898 needed a high school diploma and special in-service training to be qualified to be a teacher. In addition, teachers were required to take the following examination.
1. Define and illustrate momentum.
2. Write a promissory note using $750 at 6 percent for two years which will not be paid until eight months and 18 days after maturity--how much was due?
3. Sketch a map of Africa--name countries, rivers and main cities.
4. Define syntax, analysis, and synthesis.
5. What have been the most important acts of Congress during our present administration?
6. What is the highest aim of education? Explain.
7. Who are citizens according to the Constitution?
8. Should women receive the same wage as men?
9. Why is smoking cigarettes injurious?