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1. Teacher Andrea is a new teacher. She realizes that handling her students’ misbehavior is a very demanding aspect of class management. In
this regard, she thought of giving up teaching. What advice can you give her?
A. Report every student’s misbehavior to the principal C. Set the ground rules for the whole class
B. Agree with the class on what rules to follow D. Call the parents of students with misbehavior

2. After finishing the degree in Education, Teacher Tess realizes that learning never stops. In fact, she accumulates more knowledge after
leaving the portal of her Alma Mater. This typifies what kind of philosophy?
A. Existensialism C. Essentialism
B. Realism D. Progressivism

3. A child receives a STAR STAMP after correctly completing his task. The child always tries to complete all tasks correctly for him to have a
stamp once again. What is being shown in the situation?
A. Associative learning C. Operant conditioning
B. Classical conditioning D. Pavlovian conditioning

4. The criterion of success of a certain teacher in his lesson is that “the students must be able to get 85% of the test items correctly.” Pedro and
29 other students in the class answered only 33 out of 40 items correctly. This means that that teacher:
A. Attained his lesson objectives as far as the 30 students are concerned
B. Did not attain his lesson objectives because of his students’ lack of attention
C. Did not attain his lesson objectives as far as the 30 students are concerned
D. Attained his lesson objectives because of his effective problem solving drills

5. Teacher Julia gave a test at the end of a lesson to find out if the objectives of her lesson have been attained. This can be classified as:
A. Criterion-referenced C. Diagnostic assessment
B. Norm-referenced D. Placement assessment

6. A teacher constructed a matching type test item. In her column of descriptions are combinations of presidents, current issues, and sports.
Which rule of constructing a matching type test was NOT followed?
A. Options must be arranged chronologically C. Options must be greater than the descriptions
B. Descriptions must be homogeneous D. Descriptions must be heterogeneous

7. Tom’s raw score in Algebra class is 94 which is equal to 97th percentile. What does this mean?
A. 97% of Tom’s classmates got a score higher than 94 C. Tom’s score is less than 97% of his classmates
B. 97% of Tom’s classmates got a score lower than 94 D. Tom’s score is higher than 3% of his classmates

8. A portfolio assessment requires a presentation of a collection of student’s work. What is the prupose of the said activity?
I. To showcase the current abilities and skills of the learners
II. To show growth and development of the learners
III. To evaluate the cumulative achievement of the learners
A. I, II, and III C. II and III
B. I and II D. I and III

9. Teacher Zyra found that more from the lower group got item #18 correctly in his item analysis. This means that the test item has:
A. Low validity C. Negative discriminating power
B. High reliability D. Positive discriminating power

10. Kim, a Grade 6 student, still has difficulty spelling some words. When her teacher asked her to read, it’s as if she’s reading like a Grade 2
would, but she understands the article quite well. This condition is characterized as:
A. Mental retardation C. Savant
B. Autism D. Dyslexia

11. Who among the following advocated that we face a specific psychosocial dilemma at each stage of life?
A. Sigmund Freud C. Lawrence Kohlberg
B. Jean Piaget D. Erik Erikson

12. When a child manifests selective mutism, self-destructive behavior, and echolalia, the child might be showing the symptoms of:
A. Anorexia nervosa C. Autism
B. Dyslexia D. ADHD

13. Myla is encouraged by her parents to ask questions, and allow her to choose activities she will find enjoyable and worthwhile. If this will
continue, Erikson believes that Myla will achieve:
A. Identity C. Industry
B. Initiative D. Generativity

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14. Teacher Brando wants to establish the reliability of his test in Math. Which of the following will he accomplish?
I. Administer a parallel test
II. Split the test
III. Construct a variety of items
IV. Administer the same test twice
A. I, II, and III C. I, II, and IV
B. I and II D. I and IV

15. To increase the difficulty of a multiple-choice test item, which of the following should be done?
A. Make it grammatically correct C. Make the options equal in length
B. Make the stem short and clear D. Make the options homogeneous

16. When a person’s moral choices are determined by the direct consequences of actions, he is most likely in the stage that is:
A. Pre-operational C. Conventional
B. Pre-conventional D. Post-conventional

17. Which statement best describes a negatively skewed score distribution?

A. The value of the median is higher than the value of the mode C. Most of the examinees got low scores
B. The value of the mode corresponds to a low score D. Most of the examinees got high scores

18. To show the social relations that exist among the Grade 6 students of Bonifacio Elementary School, the teacher can use:
A. Sociogram C. Group dynamics
B. Counseling D. Johari window

19. Jayson, a three-year-old boy, lacks the ability to control his bowel movement. What could he be suffering from?
A. Analism C. Anorexia nervosa
B. Encopresis D. Enuresis

20. A co-teacher had been gossiping with other teachers about your husband’s/ wife’s illicit affair with another teacher. What would you do?
A. Talk to your husband/ wife to confirm the issue C. Talk to your co-teacher to stop spreading word
B. Gossip about that co-teacher to get even D. Ignore your co-teacher

21. The government prescribes a higher percentage on the administration of educational institutions to the Filipino citizens in order to:
A. Ensure the teaching of Filipino C. Minimize the unemployment problem
B. Protect the rights of the citizens D. Produce globally competitive graduates

22. Athena, a Grade 6 student, still has difficulty spelling some words. When her teacher asked her to read, it’s as if she’s reading like a Grade 2
would, but she understands the article quite well. This condition is characterized as:
A. Mental retardation C. Savant
B. Autism D. Dyslexia

23. The best example of Operant Conditioning among the following is:
A. Using manipulative devices C. Fostering conducive learning environment
B. Using reinforcements D. Connecting facts and concepts

24. Which of the following statements is/ are important in developing rubrics?
I. Description of each criterion to serve as standard
II. Very clear descriptions of performance in each level
III. Rating scale
IV. Mastery levels of achievement
A. I only C. I and II
B. I, II, III, and IV D. I, II, and III

25. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group when we are talking about projective personality test?
A. Word association test C. Sentence completion test
B. Intelligence test D. Thematic apperception test

26. Which of the following statements is true about bell-shaped curve distribution?
A. Most of the scores are low C. There are more low scores than high scores
B. The scores are normally distributed D. There are more high scores than low scores

27. Providing a variety of learning activities to students is a characteristic of a teacher who understands the principle of:
A. Reward as a potential means of increasing participation
B. Proactive teaching as a modern technique of teaching
C. Facilitating learning with emphasis on individual differences
D. Allowing the students to be exposed to various teaching techniques

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28. Teacher Dennis has been teaching in a public school for nine years. He wanted to take a study leave but knows little about this. Which
document will give him the needed information?
A. Professionalization of Teaching Act
B. Code of Ethics for Public School Teachers
C. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
D. Code of Ethics and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees

29. Ms. Janice, an accounting graduate, would like to teach Mathematics in high school. What is the first step for her to qualify for this?
A. Take MA in Mathematics C. Take 18 units in Education
B. Take the LET at once D. Take 18 units in Mathematics

30. Republic Act No. 7836, otherwise known as LET, is required for those who are engaged in teaching in:
A. All elementary and secondary schools C. All private elementary schools
B. All public elementary schools D. All public and private tertiary schools

31. Mr. Raymundo, a teacher who is about to retire, still continues attending seminar-workshops, in-service trainings, and other teacher
conferences. What could be his reason for this action?
A. For salary increase C. For social recognition
B. For higher position D. For professional growth

32. The right of a teacher to uphold his freedom to discuss lessons within his field of expertise without fear of being prosecuted is:
A. Professional growth C. Right of suffrage
B. Academic freedom D. Freedom of speech

33. Mrs. Natividad was not able to finish her thesis after one year of study leave. Still, she wanted to continue her study leave. Would she still be
allowed?
A. No, study leave should not exceed one year C. Yes, if her grades are excellent
B. No, other teachers should have the chance D. Yes, but without compensation

34. A student was found guilty of assaulting his teacher. The administrative decision was expulsion. The student contested that expulsion as a
penalty should be imposed only by the court in judicial proceedings and not by school authorities. Is the student’s allegation justifiable?
A. Yes, because students should receive consideration
B. Yes, because expulsion as a penalty belongs to the court
C. No, because assault is a criminal case.
D. No, since expulsion is the appropriate punishment for such an offense

35. Teacher Donna tutors her own student who is slow in Math after class hours. Is that allowable?
A. Yes, provided she receives a fee C. No, that is unfair to the other students
B. Yes, provided she does not require a fee D. No, she should be free after her official time

36. A group of teachers expressing their protest about the delay of benefits due them finally decided to hold a rally. Which is the best course of
action?
A. Hold a rally while on official time C. Hold a rally if the principal goes with them
B. Hold a rally outside their official time D. Hold a rally if the parents and students sympathize with them

37. A head teacher in private elementary school wants to avail of the rights stipulated in RA 4670. Is his claim legal?
A. Yes. He is already a head teacher C. No. He is not a public school teacher
B. Yes, if he is of permanent status D. No, if his school can afford those benefits

38. Mr. Ganal, an elementary school teacher was charged administratively. Who shall hear his case initially?
A. Court of Appeals
B. Principal of his school
C. Committee chaired by the Superintendent in his division
D. Committee chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Education

39. A school personnel can avail of free legal service under certain circumstances. Principal Cruz was accused by her neighbor of maligning him
(the neighbor). Can Principal Cruz be entitled of the said service?
A. Yes, she should defend herself. C. No, it might bring some disagreements in school
B. No, the case is not related to her professional duties D. Yes, if funds are available

40. The grassroots approach insists that teachers who teach or implement the curriculum should participate in developing it. This is based on
the:
A. Ralph Tyler Model C. Hilda Taba Model
B. Sigmund Freud Model D. Allan Glatthorn Model

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41. A teacher who served for 7 straight years is entitled to take a study leave with pay for one year. How much pay is the teacher entitled to
receive based on R.A. 4670?
A. 100% monthly salary C. 50% monthly salary
B. 60% monthly salary D. 70% monthly salary

42. Building proficiency through language in the K to 12 program expects a Grade 1 pupil to ___________________.
A. Gain knowledge in areas such as Biology, Geometry, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Algebra
B. Can read in his or her Mother Tongue
C. Choose a specialization based on aptitude, interests, and school capacity
D. Acquire in-depth knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes through continuity and consistency across all levels and subjects

43. Which of the following is NOT a component of curriculum?

A. Curriculum aims, goals, and objectives C. Curriculum existence
B. Curriculum content or subject matter D. Curriculum evaluation

44. The curriculum is a total learning experience for an individual. This point of view is considered to be that of a:
A. Cognitivist C. Materialist
B. Progressivist D. Traditionalist

45. The initial level in curriculum design is to:

A. Define objectives C. Organize a curriculum committee
B. Define philosophy of the subject D. Identify problems

46. In a positively skewed distribution, the following statements are true EXCEPT:
A. Median is greater than the Mode C. Mean is less than the Mode
B. Mean is greater than the Median D. Mean is greater than the Mode

47. Which of the following questions indicate a norm-referenced interpretation?

A. How does the pupils’ test performance in our school compare with that of other schools?
B. How does a pupil’s test performance in reading and mathematics compare?
C. What type of remedial work will be most helpful for a slow-learning pupil?
D. Which pupils have achieved mastery of computational skills?

48. Hilda Taba’s Grassroots approach believes that:

A. Teachers who teach or implement the curriculum should participate in developing it
B. Schools should operate with a specific curriculum
C. Administrators are educationally qualified in order to facilitate an appropriate curriculum
D. School principals should implement rules among teachers when teaching

49. If teacher Angel wants to follow Piaget’s Theory, what should she provide for her pupils who are in the sensorimotor stage?
A. Learning activities that involve problems of classification and ordering
B. Games and other physical activities to develop motor skills
C. Activities which formulate hypothesis
D. Wide space with minimal objects to play with

50. Which situation shows a desirable relationship between teachers and other groups of people in the community?
A. Mrs. Magsanoc, a newly-assigned principal to Barangay San Andres, schedules a courtesy call to the barangay chairman.
B. The new teacher declined a request to help the barangay council in a case involving one of his students.
C. Mr. Abuel feels that the barangay council is against his plans, so, he continues with his plans nonetheless.
D. The principal does her own way of campaigning for cleanliness inside and outside of the school.

51. If you were Mr. Abad, which action would you take to show a balance between freedom and accountability?
A. Give the students more free time during the camping period so that they could enjoy their stay
B. See to it that the older boy scouts take charge of the safety of the group while you are away
C. Let the boy scouts do the scheduled activities during camping while you visit the local public market to do some shopping with the other scout
masters
D. Prepare structured activities that allow independent work among the boy scout groups and rate them according to the criteria

52. When the curriculum includes material resources that would help in the implementation of the written curriculum such as textbooks,
computers, audio-visual materials, laboratory equipment, playground, zoo, and other facilities, this curriculum could be categorized as:
A. Taught curriculum C. Assessed curriculum
B. Learned curriculum D. Supported curriculum

53. Which period could you have probably lived if the curriculum you follow includes the Code of Kalantiao and Maragtas?
A. Pre-Spanish C. American
B. Spanish D. Japanese

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54. In a highly pluralistic society, what type of learning environment is the responsibility of the teacher?
I. Safe
II. Gender-biased
III. Secure
A. I and II C. II only
B. I, II and III D. I and III

55. The philosophy of education which posits that the initiative in education should lie with the teacher rather than with the pupil.
A. Essentialism C. Reconstructionism
B. Progressivism D. Existentialism

56. The assimilation of prescribed subject matter is the heart of the educational system process. This is in accordance with which philosophy of
Education?
A. Essentialism C. Reconstructionism
B. Progressivism D. Existentialism

57. Teaching must be focused on the universal truths that have withstood the test of time, thus, students must read the Great Books and develop
their understanding of the philosophical concepts that underlie human knowledge. What philosophy is applied?
A. Progressivism C. Perrenialism
B. Essentialism D. Realism

58. The teacher’s role is to advise and not to direct since students are responsible for their own education. This is the position of:
A. Essentialism C. Reconstructionism
B. Progressivism D. Existentialism

59. In what era could you have possibly lived if education is characterized as practical training – satisfy basic needs and to transmit social ideas,
beliefs, and traditions?
A. Spanish era C. Pre-Spanish era
B. American era D. Japanese era

60. The following are Subject-Centered curricula. Which should NOT be included?
A. Correlation design C. Subject design
B. Discipline design D. Life-situation design

61. Zero standard deviation means that:

A. The students’ scores are the same C. More than 50% of the scores obtained is zero
B. 50% of the scores obtained is zero D. Less than 50% of the scores obtained is zero

62. Which of the following is considered as least authentic mode of assessment?

A. Paper-and-pencil test in vocabulary
B. Oral performance to assess students’ spoken communication skills
C. Experiment sin Science to assess skill in the use of scientific methods
D. Artistic production for music or art subject

63. Mrs. Soriano developed an Achievement Test in Math for her Grade 3 pupils. Before she finalized the test, she examined carefully if the test
items were constructed based on the competencies that have to be tested. What test of validity was she trying to establish?
A. Content validity C. Concurrent validity
B. Predictive validity D. Construct validity

64. Mrs. Mallari teaches preschool. She is preparing to employ a shared book experience activity for her Kindergarteners. Which of the following
materials should Mrs. Mallari use?
A. Flash cards C. Basal texts
B. Big books D. Word lists

65. Ms. Tubil is a Grade 1 teacher who is concerned with building letters into words and words into sentences. She uses flash cards so pupils
can sound out syllables and words correctly. What reading model is reflected in Ms. Tubil’s instruction?
A. Bottom-up model C. Schema model
B. Interactive model D. Top-down model

66. About what percent of the cases fall between -1 and +1 standard deviation in a normal curve?
A. 48% C. 82%
B. 68% D. 96%

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67. Mrs. Villamor believes in the power of environmental print to develop the pupil’s sight word recognition, print orientation, and even
comprehension in a meaningful way. Which of the following materials is NOT an example of environmental print?
A. old boxes of powdered milk C. car stickers
B. chocolate bar wrappers D. big books

68. Here are raw scores in a quiz: 98, 97, 95, 93, 89, 87, 85, 80, 15, 14, and 13. To get a picture of the group’s performance, which measure of
central tendency is MOST reliable?
A. Median C. Mean
B. Mode D. Range

69. Teacher Mica doesn’t like Ana, her student who is expected to graduate as class Valedictorian. In this regard, she is so partial to her and
gives her low marks in recitation and project. Is this correct?
A. No, it is a must that every teacher be impartial to each student.
B. No, it is a mortal sin to hate anyone.
C. Yes, it is human nature to feel disgust to an individual.
D. Yes, it is the right of every teacher to determine the mark of every student.

70. Should a teacher involve his/ her students in planning instructional objectives before starting a lesson?
A. Yes, they will be given a tip on what question to ask. C. No, they will not be ready for it at the beginning.
B. Yes, with shared objectives, they become self-motivated. D. No, instructional objectives should only be developed by teachers.

71. What is one advantage of using the project method in science teaching?
A. It requires assistance of experts on the subject
B. It develops high level thinking and learning
C. It tests the students’ manipulative skill
D. It requires students to present in concrete form how a principle works

72. The heroism of Jose Rizal exemplifies Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. Which is Rizal’s characteristics?
A. He gives importance to what people will think or say regardless of their social status
B. He is motivated to act by the benefit he gets later
C. He believes laws that are wrong can be changed if these are in conformity with others
D. He possesses moral responsibilities to make social changes regardless of consequences

73. “Life is what you make it” exemplifies best what ________________ is.
A. essentialism C. humanism
B. existentialism D. progressivism

74. According to Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, ages 12 to 15 children reach formal operational stage. What are they capable of
doing at this stage?
A. Can solve abstract problems and think deductively C. Can focus on only one aspect of a situation or event
B. Reasoning is neither inductive nor deductive D. Intelligence is intuitive in nature

75. How can a teacher enhance his/ her questioning technique for an effective teacher-student interaction?
A. Immediately call another student in case one cannot answer C. Allow sufficient “think time” at least 7 to 10 seconds
B. You may answer your own question if no one can D. Extend wait time until the students respond

76. The reading teacher stays 30 minutes daily after class and teaches the slow readers how to read. What is this practice called?
A. Make up class C. Remedial instruction
B. Enrichment activity D. Developmental reading

77. Teacher B clears his throat to communicate disapproval of a student’s behaviour. Which specific influence technique is this?
A. Proximity control C. Signal interference
B. Interest boosting D. Direct appeal

78. Which may NOT be a benefit derived from the use of graphic organizers?
A. Make relationships among details clear C. Strengthen team work
B. Enable students to identify important ideas and details D. Represent stated information in concrete form

79. Principal Palma asks the assistance of Teacher Janna to prepare the report to be presented to the District Supervisor. After the presentation,
the District Supervisor commended her (Principal Palma) for the excellent report. She even asked her to print the materials for distribution to
other principals. In the printed work, Principal Palma did not even acknowledge Teacher Janna. Is the action morally correct?
A. Yes, the principal must impress her District Supervisor and hide the truth that it was not her alone who prepared the report
B. Yes, the principal has all the right to decide who should be acknowledged
C. No, but the principal knows that Teacher Janna is afraid of her and will not complain
D. No, she should give credit to the teacher who prepared the work.

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80. Which of the following pillars of education is vital in the building of a genuine and lasting culture of peace in the world?
A. Learning to live together C. Learning to be
B. Learning to know D. Learning to do

81. Which questioning technique would be appropriate for inductive lessons?

A. Questioning only the more motivated students C. Using questions requiring only memory responses
B. Activity involving students in the questioning process D. Teacher will not ask any questions

82. What principle is reflected when a teacher always provides for the development of all essential knowledge; of understanding, intellectual, and
manipulative skills and attitudes?
A. Principle of need oriented C. Principle of unity
B. Principle of balance D. Principle of organization

83. Which of the following pillars is dominant in the report concerning the development of man’s complete dimension?
A. Learning to live together C. Learning to be
B. Learning to know D. Learning to do

84. What contemporary aid to teaching utilizes carefully planned materials where each step of learning requires repetition and practice until such
step is thoroughly learned?
A. Programmed instruction C. Educational modules
B. Interactive games D. Web resources

85. Teacher Oliver intends to inculcate the value of order and cleanliness in his students. He begins his lesson by asking them to share their
experiences about the dirtiest and cleanest place they have seen and how they felt about them. From there he leads them to the consequences
of having a dirty and clean home or surroundings. How does he proceed with his lesson development plan?
A. Transductively C. Inductively
B. Deductively D. Concretely

86. Which of the following style of technique would make you the teacher who is a good classroom manager, a teacher “with eyes on the back of
his/ her head”?
A. Giving your students the “head to toe” look
B. Using eye contact technique with your students during discussions
C. Predicting your students future behaviour
D. Be aware of all your students’ actions in the classroom

87. Which of the following is incorrect?

A. Teaching profession can be used in soliciting funds for personal gain
B. Teaching profession is a dignified means of earning to have a decent living
C. Teaching profession is the noblest profession
D. All of the above

88. Parents react negatively on play in children’s curriculum. A teacher who knows the importance of play would tell the parents that:
A. Playing is important in the child’s cognitive development C. Playing makes learning a pleasurable experience
B. Playing is a good form of exercise D. Playing is a stage of child’s development

89. What is the most important contribution of Gestalt psychology to the theories of learning?
A. Use of multimedia approaches C. Concept of readiness in learning
B. Importance of reinforcement D. Cognitive insight

90. What psychological principle is used when teacher links the new information to the previous one to enable the students to gain a holistic view
of the lesson?
A. Acculturation C. Assimilation
B. Adaptation D. Accommodation

91. What might be done to create a favorable teaching and learning atmosphere in class?
A. Insist on quiet and focused attention at all times C. Discourage questions and dissenting opinions from students
B. Encourage participation in challenging but achievable activities D. Allow students to do as they please

92. What is the main concern of spiralling a curriculum?

A. Curriculum renewal and revision C. Vertical articulation of a given subject across grade levels
B. Horizontal articulation among the subjects in a grade level D. Incorporating government thrusts and societal concerns

93. The teachers’ widely accepted view of giving rewards to students is a legacy of:
A. Dewey C. Kounin
B. Bruner D. Skinner

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94. In comparison with Freud, Erickson placed more emphasis on:

A. Physical development C. Role of parents
B. Intellectual development D. Social and cultural influences

95. In Krathwohl’s taxonomy of affective objectives, in the affective, which is most authentic?
A. Characterization C. Responding
B. Organization D. Valuing

96. A student collapsed in her class. It was found out that she did not eat her breakfast. What principle is shown in the situation?
A. Security need C. Psychological need
B. Safety need D. Physiological need

97. A teacher is going to teach the parts of a human digestive system. Which best instructional material should be used?
A. Mock up C. Video
B. Realia D. Chart

98. Which guideline should be followed to ensure the effective use of discovery approach?
A. Let students find answers to problems by themselves C. Provide all the necessary information to solve the problem
B. Make sure all instructional materials are available D. Assign them the plan in solving their own problem

99. With indirect instruction in mind, which does NOT belong to the group?
A. Experiential method C. Discovery method
B. Lecture - recitation D. Inductive method

100. Mothers who demand their 3 to 5 year-old children to spend their time in serious academic study, forget that early childhood is the:
A. Pre-school age C. Initiative age
B. Questioning age D. Toy age

101. The direct instructional model is appropriate when a teacher needs to:
A. Teach readily available information from references
B. Develop the students’ critical thinking and problem solving ability
C. Develop the students’ critical and creative thinking
D. Disseminate information that is not readily available from texts or workbooks.

102. According to Simpson’s taxonomy of psychomotor domain, in which level is one into when he/ she is able to follow the steps of a dance
shown by a dancer?
A. Set C. Guided response
B. Mechanism D. Complex overt response

103. Below are questions that must be considered in developing appropriate learning activities/ experiences EXCEPT one. Which is it?
A. Can the experiences benefit the pupils? C. Do the experiences save the pupils from learning difficulties?
B. Do the experiences encourage the pupils to inquire further? D. Are the experiences in accordance with the patterns of pupils?

104. The teacher conducts the same lesson taken up the previous day but she uses different teaching materials. What type of lesson is
illustrated?
A. Evaluation C. Development
B. Application D. Review

105. One criterion for content to be developed in a lesson is LEARNABILITY. What does the capitalized letter word mean?
A. The content should be worthwhile.
B. The content should be useful or practical in some situation.
C. The content should be within the capacity of the students to learn.
D. Resources and materials for the development of the content are available.

106. Mrs. Ramos provided reading materials of varying levels of difficulty to three groups of learners. Which principle is implemented by her
action?
A. Focus on individual’s needs to achieve C. Provide informative feedback
B. Help students attain the instructional goals D. Focus on students’ attention

107. Here is a performance objective: Given a compass and straight edge, construct a pentagon within 5 degrees of accuracy on any of the
inside or outside angles. Which is the condition statement?
A. construct a pentagon C. Given a compass and straight edge
B. within 5 degrees of accuracy D. on any of the inside or outside angles

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108. Which item is in the highest level of Bloom’s taxonomy of objectives?

A. Analyze how a tree functions in relation to the ecosystem C. Explain how trees receive nutrients
B. Rate three different methods of controlling tree growth D. Illustrate the parts of a tree

109. For an effective presentation of Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution, which is MOST appropriate?
A. Discovery Approach C. Exploratory Approach
B. Inquiry Approach D. Expository Approach

110. Which assumption underlies the teacher’s use of performance objectives?

A. Learning is not always determined through observable performance.
B. Performance objectives assure learning of students.
C. The success of learners is based on teacher performance.
D. Learning refers to change in the learner’s observable performance.

111. Which statement on instructional planning is WRONG?

A. The experienced teacher still needs a lesson plan. C. A well-written lesson plan is a guarantee to effective teaching.
B. A written lesson plan gives focus to a teacher’s lesson plan. D. The lesson plan serves as a road map for the teacher’s lesson.

112. In instructional planning, it is necessary that the parts of the plan from the first to the last must have:
A. clarity C. coherence
B. symmetry D. conciseness

113. A creative teacher is good at the following skills, EXCEPT:

A. Making effective use of cooperative learning techniques. C. Requiring uniform reports.
B. Asking thought-provoking questions. D. Doing inquiry techniques.

114. Which role(s) does the teacher play when he/ she sets learning activities for the individual learner and takes responsibility in matching
resources with the needs of the learner?
A. Manager of the teaching-learning process C. Counsellor and consultant of the teaching-learning process
B. Abstractor and supervisor of the teaching-learning process D. Director of the teaching-learning process

115. Which is the best reason why Mr. Cruz begins a lesson in Mathematics by checking and reviewing the previous day’s assignment and
provides practice and drills?
A. Make sure that students understand the pre-requisite skills for the lesson
B. Give the students the opportunity to answer workbook exercises
C. Make learning interesting and enjoyable for students
D. Prepare the students for the mastery tests

116. “Once a teacher, forever a student.” What is an implication of this statement to teachers?
A. A teacher is a teacher only in relation to the student.
B. A teacher’s pre-service preparation is wanting of quality.
C. The competent and committed teacher is a rare commodity nowadays.
D. A teacher must go through a continuing professional education in order to be effective.

117. What is the best way to handle a situation when a teacher realizes that his/ her planned lesson was inadequate?
A. Tell the students to prepare for the next subject. C. Send the students to the library to read related topics.
B. Give the students an essay test for the remaining period. D. Provide more exercises on the major points of the lesson.

118. You are very much interested in a quality professional development program for teachers. What characteristic should you look for?
A. Prescribed by top educational leaders C. Responsive to identified teachers’ needs
B. Dependent on the availability of funds D. Required for the renewal of professional license

119. The environment, in order to facilitate learning, must be interactive. Which of the following best typifies this kind of environment?
A. The child goes out and discovers for himself some rocks or fossils.
B. The child listens to a lecture on fossils given by the teacher.
C. The child summarizes the section on fossils in his textbook.
D. The child copies a list of facts concerning fossils on the blackboard.

120. What does the acronym EFA imply for schools?

A. The acceptance of exclusive schools for boys and for girls
B. The stress on the superiority of formal education over that of alternative learning systems
C. Practice of inclusive education
D. The concentration on formal education system

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121. The wide acceptance of “bottom-up” management style has influenced schools to follow which management practice?
A. Exclusion of politicians from the pool of guest speakers during graduation exercises
B. Prescription of what ought to be done from the Central Office
C. Involvement of students, parents, teachers, and community in school planning
D. Allowing schools to do what they think is best

122. For more efficient and effective management of schools as agents of change, one proposal is for the DepED to cluster remote stand-alone
schools under one lead school head. Which factor has the strongest influence on this proposal?
A. Social C. Psychological
B. Historical D. Geographical

123. As provided for in the Education Act of 1982, how are institutions of learning encouraged to set higher standards of quality over minimum
standards required for state recognition?
A. Continuing Professional Education C. Voluntary Accreditation
B. Granting of a Special Permit D. Academic Freedom

124. What must a teacher do to ensure orderly transitions between activities?

A. Allow time for students to socialize in between activities. C. Assign fewer exercises to fill the allotted time.
B. Have the materials ready at the start of the activity. D. Wait for students who lag behind.

125. “When more senses are stimulated, teaching and learning become more effective.” What is an application of this principle?
A. Appeal to students’ sense of imagination.
B. Use multisensory aids.
C. Make your students touch the instructional material.
D. Use audiovisual aids because the eyes and the ears are the most important senses in learning.

126. Teacher A combined several subject areas in order to focus on a single concept for interdisciplinary teaching. Which strategy did she use?
A. Reading-writing activity C. Lecture
B. Thematic instruction D. Problem-centered learning

127. Despite opposition from school officials, DepED has continuously enforced the “no collection of fees” policy during enrolment period in
public schools. Is this policy in accordance with EFA goals?
A. No, it violates the mandate of quality education. C. No, it does not support parent or adult education
B. Yes, it eliminates gender disparities. D. Yes, it supports equitable access to basic education

128. To teach the democratic process to the pupils, Zamora Elementary School decided that the election of class officers shall be patterned after
local elections. There are qualifications set for candidates, limited period for campaign, rules for posting campaign materials, etc. Which of the
following did the school use?
A. Symposium C. Simulation
B. Panel discussion D. Debate

129. Teacher April, a Reading teacher, advised her class to “read between the lines”. What does she want her pupils to do?
A. Make an educated guess C. Apply the information read
B. Determine what is meant by what she stated D. Describe the characters of the story

130. Which of the following is the belief of a progressivist teacher?

A. Students’ attention should focus on the prescribed formal or academic curriculum to attain mastery of knowledge and skills
B. Students’ experiences in life should not be allowed to intervene in the teaching-learning encounters
C. Students learn best from what they consider most relevant to their lives and with their real-life experiences
D. There is a common core of information and skills that all men and women ought to know for them to be productive members of society

131. Jose Rizal educated the people specially the young boys during his exile in Dapitan for them to improve the conditions in which they lived
and worked. What is the philosophical orientation of Rizal to education?
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Perrenialism D. Social reconstructionism

132. The Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda (BESRA) of the Department of Education aims for institutional, national, and sustainable
improvement of the quality of education in the Philippines. Which of the following is NOT a major goal of BESRA?
A. To achieve universal school participation
B. To coordinate with various stakeholders of society in order to have functionally literate Filipinos
C. To eliminate dropout and repetition rate
D. To provide vaccination and feeding program to eradicate malnutrition

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133. Teachers sometimes get bribed by parents to get high grades or better treatment for their children. What is the best thing to do to avoid
bribery in school?
A. Implement awareness campaign among the members of the parent-teacher association on not giving anything to the school.
B. Orient teachers and staff on the rewards for breach of anti-bribe policy.
C. Support confidential reporting.
D. Threaten a person who has refused to commit a bribery offense.

134. Bullying can threaten students’ physical and emotional safety at school and can have negative impact on their ability to learn. Which of the
following is NOT an effective way to address bullying?
A. Train teachers on the school’s rules and policies on bullying and give them the skills to intervene consistently and appropriately
B. Reinforce a positive social interaction and inclusiveness in the school
C. Launch an awareness campaign on bullying to make the objectives known to the school, parents, and the community members
D. Intervene immediately if there is incidence of bullying and it is important to talk to the victim and bully in confrontational manner

135. Mrs. Sedilla wants to make sure that her visuals do not contain ambiguous meanings so that her learners understand the message she
wants to convey. What principle in media selection and utilization does she strongly ensure in her instructional decision?
A. Authenticity C. Meaningfulness
B. Communication Effectiveness D. Utility

136. What must a teacher do to ensure orderly transitions between activities?

A. Allow time for students to socialize in between activities. C. Assign fewer exercises to fill the allotted time.
B. Have the materials ready at the start of the activity. D. Wait for students who lag behind.

137. The teacher regularly assists his students in practicing the skills in playing basketball. According to Thorndike, what law of connectionism is
followed?
A. Law of effect C. Law and order
B. Law of exercise D. Law of readiness

138. Carlo is very attached to his mother and Pamela to her father. According to Freud’s psychosexual stages of development, in what stage are
Carlo and Pamela in?
A. Anal stage C. Oral stage
B. Latent stage D. Phallic stage

139. Mrs. Calma allows her 3 year old daughter to dress herself, tie her own shoes and keep her toys. What would Mrs. Calma’s daughter
develop?
A. Autonomy C. Initiative
B. Identity D. Mastery

140. In the K to 12 curriculum, students will have to experience Physics content all throughout junior high school with the basic concepts in
Grade 7 and the most complex in Grade 10. What pattern of curriculum design is used here?
A. Core C. Separate subject
B. Discipline-based D. Spiral progression

141. Prof. Ferrer, an NSTP instructor, requires his students to implement a literacy program in BASECO community, in Tondo. What educational
philosophy influenced this practice in curriculum implementation?
A. Essentialism C. Progressivism
B. Perennialism D. Reconstructionism

142. Which statement applies CORRECTLY to Edgar Dale’s “Cone of Experience”?

A. The farther you are from the base, the more direct the learning experience becomes.
B. The farther you are from the bottom, the more direct the learning experience becomes.
C. The closer you are from the base, the more indirect the learning experience becomes.
D. The closer you are from the base, the more direct the learning experience becomes.

143. Under what value of measurement instrument does sentence/ story completion fall?
A. Moral dilemma C. Observation guide
B. Opinionnaire D. Projective technique

144. Which is/ are (a) norm-referenced statement(s)?

A. Hans performed better in spelling than 75% of his classmates.
B. Hans spelled 18 words cut o 20 correctly.
C. Hans was able to spell 85% of the words correctly.
D. Hans was able to spell 90% of the words correctly and spelled 15 words incorrectly.

145. When teacher tries to elicit clarification on a student response or solicits additional information, which of these should he/ she use?
A. Directing C. Structuring
B. Probing D. Cross-examining

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146. Which of the following is NOT an educational idea of Jean Jacques Rousseau?
A. People develop through various stages, thus education must be individualized.
B. Educators should control the educational environment.
C. Children should be exposed early on in the city for them to easily adjust to adult life.
D. Children are naturally good.

147. As provided for in the Education Act of 1982, how are institutions of learning encouraged to set higher standards of quality over minimum
standards required for state recognition?
A. Voluntary Accreditation C. Continuing Professional Education
B. Academic Freedom D. Granting of a Special Permit

148. I cannot forget my friend’s birthday for it comes one day after my birthday. Which principle of association as applied to memory explains
this?
A. Contiguity C. Similarity
B. Frequency D. Context

149. A fresh-graduate teacher is usually idealistic. Which one will most likely inspire him/ her to his/ her idealism?
A. Introduction of educational innovations C. Support of living models
B. Pressure of work D. High salary

150. The social studies teacher plans to present a political situation which is very close to reality particularly the role of a mayor, a councilor, or a
barangay captain. What strategy is the most appropriate?
A. Lecture C. Discussion
B. Reporting D. Simulation

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