1. Scouting and Citizen’s Army Training (CAT) give training in character-building, citizenship training, etc. which leads to the creation of a new social order and a new society eventually. What philosophy supports this?

A. Existentialism
B. Perennialism
C. Progressivism
D. Social reconstructionism

2. Teacher V demonstrated the technique on how to group students according to their needs and interests and how to use self-paced instructional materials. Which philosophy is manifested in this activity?

A. Essentialism
B. Progressivism
C. Realism
D. Social reconstructionism

3. Teacher G, a Christian Living teacher, puts so much significance on values development and discipline. What could be her educational philosophy?

A. Idealism
B. Pragmatism
C. Progressivism
D. Realism

4. Which one does NOT illustrate the principle that rights and duties are correlative?

A. The right of an unmarried pregnant teacher to abort her baby in relation to her duty to protect her name and her job as a teacher.
B. The right of a state to compel students to military service is reciprocated by the duty of the state to protect them.
C. The right to a living wage involves the duty of the school administrators to give the salary agreed upon and the duty of the teachers to give a fair amount of work.
D. The right to life of children and to be given respect of such right.

5. Why should a teacher take the obligation upon himself to study and understand the custom and traditions of the community where he works?

A. To change the culture of the community.
B. To have a sympathetic attitude for the people of the community.
C. To identify the weaknesses of the culture of the community.
D. To please the people of the community.

6. Which stage of the psychosexual theory does young boys experience rivalry with their father for their mother’s attention and affection?

A. Oral
B. Anal
C. Phallic
D. Latency

7. Angela focuses her attention on the school work and vigorous play that consume most of her physical energy. Which stage of psychosexual theory illustrates her behavior?

A. Oral
B. Anal
C. Phallic
D. Latency

8. Which of the following is likely to be developed if infants are shown genuine affection?

A. Trust
B. Autonomy
C. Initiative
D. Industry

9. Christian develops an integral and coherent sense of self. He seeks answers to the question “Who am I?” Which of the following is Christian likely to develop?

A. Initiative
B. Identity and Role confusion
C. Intimacy
D. Autonomy

10. Ms. Cruz uses images and language to represent and understand her various lessons to preschool learners. What stage in the cognitive theory of development explains this?

A. Sensorimotor
B. Preoperational
C. Concrete operational
D. Formal operational

11. Which is an application of cognitive approach to motivation?

A. Explain the reasons for studying the topic.
B. Create a supportive classroom climate for students.
C. Provide clear and prompt feedback on assignments.
D. Begin lessons with challenging questions and conflicting events.

12. The first people power was held in February 25, 1986. What kind of knowledge is presented?

A. Conditional knowledge
B. Declarative knowledge
C. Domain-specific knowledge
D. Procedural knowledge

13. The students of Mrs. Saludes were not able to learn the concepts that she presented yesterday so she taught the same concepts again but this time using a different teaching method. What principle of learning was applied?

A. Concepts should be presented in varied and different ways
B. Effort was put forth when tasks are challenging
C. Learning by doing is more effective than just by sitting and listening
D. Learning is aided by formulating and asking questions

14. Alvin is a transferee and feels uneasy with his new school. His teacher is very accommodating, warm and caring. Alvin felt comfortable with the teacher’s display of genuine warmth. The teacher is consistent in his manner and Alvin began to associate school with the teacher’s warmth. Which theory is being illustrated?

A. Meaningful learning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Classical conditioning
D. Observational learning

15. After just being introduced to another guest in the party, Tom cannot remember the name of the guest he was introduced to. In what memory stage was the information stored in?

A. Episodic memory
B. Semantic memory
C. Sensory memory
D. Working memory

16. Which part of the lesson is involved in the giving of situation or activities based on the concepts learned?

A. Preparation
B. Generalization
C. Application
D. Comparison & abstraction

17. Teacher F wants the class to find out the effect of heat on matter. Which method will help him accomplish his objective?

A. Project method
B. Laboratory method
C. Problem method
D. Expository method

18. In Math, Teacher G presents various examples of plane figures to her class. Afterwards, she asks the students to give the definition of each. What method did she use?

A. Inductive
B. Laboratory
C. Deductive
D. Expository

19. Teaching Tinkling to I-Mallksi becomes possible through the use of?

A. Inductive method
B. Expository method
C. Demonstration method
D. Laboratory method

20. What is the implication of using a method that focuses on the why rather than the how?

A. There is best method.
B. A typical one will be good for any subject.
C. These methods should be standardized for different subjects.
D. Teaching methods should favor inquiry and problem solving.

21. A stakeholder in curriculum development, Mr. Cruz, a district supervisor and a member of the school board has one of the following primary roles. Which one is this?

A. Support and participate in parent-school organization activities.
B. Authorize school expenditures for curriculum development, implementation and evaluation.
C. Enact legislations to effect curriculum improvement.
D. Recommend changes in curriculum.

22. The schools in the 1st District plan to adopt the reading program used in the 3rd District. What level of curriculum improvement is used?

A. Variation
B. Value orientation
C. Substitution
D. Restructuring

23. Mr. Bernardo, a curriculum consultant on Economics insists that in selecting the curriculum content, it is better that throughout the high school years, economic geography concepts be used to recur and be repeated with depth for effective learning. What criterion in content selection is shown here?

A. Validity
B. Continuity
C. Significance
D. Learnability

24. The Filipino learners envisioned by the Department of Education in the light of the K-12 Curriculum is?

A. Technologically literate or logistically developed Filipino
B. Functionally literate or logistically developed Filipino
C. Scientifically Advanced and Values Oriented Filipino
D. National Oriented and Internationally Competitive Filipinos

25. Teacher Dominguito believes that a new respect for the child is fundamental in curriculum. Thus, all activities in the classroom are geared towards the development of the child - the center of the educative process. To which approach in curriculum does Teacher Dominguito adhere?

A. Learner-centered
B. Subject-centered
C. Problem-centered
D. Pragmatic

26. Ms. Morallos teaches her grade 6 class how to write a summary of an expository text. In her discussion, she explains what it is, models it through think aloud, and informs her pupils when and how this skill learned in the classroom can be used even during their own free silent reading. She provides them with guided and independent practice before she conducts an evaluation. What approach to teaching is reflected in Ms. Morallos’ practice?

A. Indirect instruction
B. Explicit instruction
C. Intrinsic instruction
D. Independent instruction

27. ReQuest is a strategy used to develop learners’ ability in asking significant questions. The teacher needs to model questioning skills and let the pupils practice the same until the learners are ready to use the skill automatically. What is the best reason for teaching the learners this skill?

A. Learners become purposive when they set their own questions while reading.
B. Teachers become confused by the questions asked by the learners.
C. Teachers find time to review the questions of the learners.
D. Learners feel important when they make questions.

28. Mr. Gutierrez is planning to have a list of 200 words in Science for the school’s vocabulary development program. After going through all the books used by his fourth grade pupils, he is still in the dark as to what words need to be included in his list. Which of the following criteria should NOT be the basis of Mr. Gutierrez for word selection?

A. High frequency words
B. High utility words
C. Difficult words
D. Words with multiple meanings

29. Mr. Malaya is teaching a 3rd year high school class in world history. The students need note taking, outlining, and study skills. If he wants to help the students learn these strategies, which of the following skills should he model to them first?

A. Getting main idea
B. Sequencing events
C. Reciprocal teaching
D. Rhetorical patterns of expository texts

30. Which of the following beliefs is consistent with the bottom-up perspective in reading?

A. A reader could read a text when he/she uses his prior knowledge to make sense of the text.
B. A reader could read a text when he/she selects only the meaningful segments in the text.
C. A reader could read a text when he/she relates the text to other texts previously read.
D. A reader could read a text when he/she can translate the visual symbols to their aural equivalent.

31. Which of these technologies used in the classroom are arranged from the most symbolic to multisensory?

A. Real objects, print, audio-visual materials, and visual materials
B. Visual materials, audio visual materials, print and computers
C. Visual materials, print, audio-visual materials and realia
D. Print, audio, visual materials, computers and realia

32. Which of the following is inappropriate in using printed visuals such as charts, graphs, and drawings?

A. Provide written or verbal cues to highlight important aspects of visuals.
B. Present the instructional materials simultaneously.
C. Use materials that everyone can see.
D. Make the presentation suspenseful.

33. Susan wants to learn more English. Specifically, she wants to improve her listening skills. She has a CD player, a tape recorder and has internet access. As an English teacher, what do you suggest? I. CDs with English listening drills II. Tapes with English listening drills III. Internet websites such as Go4English, English Language Listening Lab, or Randall’s listening Lab.

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I or III
D. I, II and III

34. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the contributions of technology to student learning?

A. The quality of learning can be improved.
B. The delivery of instruction can be more interesting.
C. The method of teaching and learning becomes more interactive.
D. The role of the teacher can be changed into knowledge dispenser.

35. Mr. Tamate, an ICT teacher takes into account technology standards to address the needs of the students and help them adapt with the changing society and technology. Which of the following standards is an exception?

A. Creativity and innovation
B. Research and Information literacy
C. Model digital-age work and learning
D. Technology operations and concepts

36. Mr. Cedro wants to test students’ knowledge of the different places in the Philippines, their capital and their products and so he gave his students an essay test. If I were the teacher, will you do the same?

A. No, the giving of an objective test is more appropriate than the use of essay.
B. No, such type of essay is inappropriate because essay is difficult.
C. Yes, essay test could measure more than what other tests could measure.
D. Yes, essay test is the best in measuring any type of knowledge.

37. What type of validity does the Pre-board Examination possess if its results can explain how the students will likely perform in their licensure examination?

A. Concurrent
B. Predictive
C. Construct
D. Content

38. Ms. Aliz wants to determine if the students’ scores in their Final Test is reliable. However, she has only one set of test and her students are already on vacation. What test of reliability can she use?

A. Equivalent Forms
B. Split-half
C. Test-Retest
D. Test-Retest with Equivalent Forms

39. Two teachers of the same grade level have set the following objectives for the day’s lesson: A. construct bar graph; and B. interpret bar graphs. To assess the attainment of the objectives, Teacher A required the students to construct a bar graph for the given set of data then she asked them to interpret this using a set of questions as guide. Teacher B presented a bar graph then asked them to interpret this using also a set of guide questions. Whose practice is acceptable based on the principles of assessment?

A. Teacher A
B. Teacher B
C. Both Teacher A and B
D. Neither Teacher A nor Teacher B

40. Which is true about the given case?

A. Objective A matched with performance-based assessment while B can be assessed using the traditional pen-and-paper objective test.
B. Objective A matched with traditional assessment while B can be assessed using a performance-based method.
C. Both objective A and B matched with performance-based assessment.
D. Both objective A and B matched with traditional assessment.

41. Who among the following characterizes a professional teacher?

A. An education graduate who received honors
B. A teacher who has taught for at least six years
C. A teacher who has attended national seminars on teaching
D. A teacher who qualifies for a permanent position under R. A. 4670

42. Who are covered by R. A. 4670?

A. Teachers in all levels
B. Teachers in all public elementary schools
C. Teachers in both public and private schools
D. Teachers in public elementary and secondary schools

43. Teacher B has been in active service for 10 years when he decided to pursue higher studies. Under R. A. 4670, what kind of leave of absence can s/he avail of?

A. Indefinite leave
B. Scholarship leave
C. Study leave
D. Vacation leave

44. When can teachers be required to work on assignment not related to their duties?

A. When on probation
B. When found inefficient
C. When lacking qualification
D. Never

45. Teacher C has been teaching for 7 straight years and therefore qualifies for a study leave with pay for one year. Should she pursue it, how much pay is she entitled to receive?

A. 50% of monthly salary
B. 60% of monthly salary
C. 70% of monthly salary
D. 100% monthly salary

46. What educational approach perspective recognizes the knowledge and experience of women, racial groups and ethnic groups as being just as valid and relevant as the knowledge of dominant groups in mainstream academic discourse?

A. Transformative Education
B. Multicultural Education
C. Inclusive Education
D. Global Education

47. How does the notion of cultural relativity and variability affect the teaching-learning processes in school?

A. The students’ varied cultural background will in no way affect the way they will learn the lessons in school.
B. The students can readily adjust to the way the teacher initiates learning in school because children are adaptable beings no matter what culture they come from.
C. The child’s cultural background influences the children’s way of interpreting and viewing the world; hence, teachers must consider the children’s world view when teaching.
D. The teacher should be wary of differing cultural points of view and must make sure that students will see things the same way.

48. Which among the following is the focus of Civic Education?

A. Promote understanding of human rights, concepts and values to enable learners to comprehend and transform conditions which give rise to human rights violations.
B. Learning for effective participation in democratic and development process at both local and national levels.
C. Foster a vision of education for sustainable development and care for the environment.
D. Empower people with the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to build a peaceful world based on justice and human rights.

49. Which of the following initiatives would NOT help a school address diversity?

A. Using ability grouping
B. Using cooperative teams
C. Working with neighborhood groups
D. Using culturally relevant teaching methods

50. If the teacher is emphasizing the development of the learner’s competency to transform knowledge into innovations and job-creation, what pillar of education does s/he is actually promoting?

A. Learning to Know
B. Learning to Do
C. Learning to Live Together
D. Learning to Be

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