ONTARIO CONSIDERS MATH TESTING FOR TEACHERS: REPORT

Sources tell The Canadian Press teachers will have to pass compulsory math tests every year.

Can a physical education or drama teacher be fired for not knowing enough about math?

A report in The Globe and Mail says the Ford government is considering compulsory annual math testing for all teachers in Ontario – even those who don’t teach math. If they don’t pass the test, teachers will not be allowed to teach, says the report.

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