For example, that same study following 2.5 million students found that an English teacher who raises students» reading test scores by the same
amount as a math teacher raises students» math test scores has an impact on long - term life outcomes approximately 1.7 times that of the math teacher.
Fortunately, many
math and science
teachers are likely to perceive themselves
as having strong control over pedagogical decisions, such
as determining the
amount of homework to be assigned, selecting teaching techniques, and choosing criteria for grading student performance, according to the report.