Educator's Guide to Teaching Skills
Educator's Guide to Teaching Skills
1. Which of the following best develops fine motor skills of pre – school learners?
        a. Fun and challenging activities involving hand muscles
        b. Daily coloring book activities
        c. Repeated writing drills
        d. Right eating habit activities
2. The concept of kindergarten school is drawn from a _________ root work which means “children’s garden.”
        a. Italian
        b. German
        c. French
        d. English
3. Which teacher’s personal trait is demonstrated by being gender sensitive and inclusive towards learners?
        a. Motivation
        b. Fairness
        c. Efficiency
        d. Passion
4. After the 1987 Constitution, what is the first legal basis that makes teaching a profession and considers
    teachers as professionals?
        a. Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
        b. R.A 7836
        c. P.D. 1006
        d. R.A. 7640
5. Which of the following is the best relationship for the school and community?
        a. Community rule
        b. School supervision
        c. Partnership
        d. Teacher – led projects
6. What is the appropriate teaching-learning strategy to respond to cultural diversity among learners?
        a. Variety of teaching and assessment methods
        b. Use of comparative assessment tools
        c. Group entire class homogenously
        d. One set of teaching-learning methods
7. Which of the following exemplifies differentiated instruction directed at heterogeneous groups in a class?
        a. Different tasks, appropriate for each group
        b. Same task for all groups
        c. Divide class, same task
        d. Three different teachers to assess groups
8. What level of education is primarily aimed at by the UN’s “Education for All?”
        a. Secondary
        b. Tertiary
        c. Basic
        d. Lifelong learning
9. Which of the following shows a total physical environment that supports learning?
        a. Safe and secure building and classroom structures
        b. Bulletin boards in every building
        c. Tall three-storied building
        d. Classrooms with furniture
10. What kind of displays should be placed on bulletin boards of schools?
        a. Instructional – interactive
        b. Newsworthy – informational
        c. Motivational – affective
        d. Decorative – colorful
11. By being sensitive and responsive in class above gender, racial, economic differences or class. Teacher Mina
    has shown __________ to her students.
        a. Passion
        b. Motivation
        c. Efficiency
        d. Fairness
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12. How will you characterize the use of PowerPoint presentation to deliver a lesson?
        a. Technology
        b. Culture
        c. Academics
        d. Machinery
13. What kind of teaching learning approach is adopted in teaching the same major subjects (English, Math,
    Science) in the K-to-12 curriculum?
        a. Spiral teaching – learning
        b. Redundant teaching – learning
        c. Differentiated teaching – learning
        d. Higher order thinking teaching – learning
14. Why are routines helpful for class management?
        a. To ensure order
        b. To eliminate stress
        c. To punish offenders
        d. To reward performers
15. Among communication indicators, which can ensure effective communication between teacher and learners?
        a. Technology – based
        b. Fun learning
        c. Group dynamics
        d. Two – way
16. Which of the following ensures a safe and secure environment in school?
        a. Having security guards
        b. Keeping the ID system
        c. Caring and protective teachers
        d. Installing CCTV cameras
17. Which of the following exemplifies making lesson relevant to the life of students along the 3 domains of
    cognitive, affective and psycho-motor skills?
        a. Lesson with real – person, real – events connection
        b. Lesson with clear logical idea connections
        c. Lesson with pre – test and post test
        d. Lesson taught with teacher peers
18. What is the major aim in essentialist education along traditional learning of school subjects?
        a. Applied knowledge
        b. Experiential learning
        c. Thorough learning
        d. Rote memorization
19. If you believe in a student – led rather than a teacher – led classroom which philosophical perspective will be
    most useful to you?
        a. Essentialist
        b. Existentialist
        c. Perennialist
        d. Traditionalist
20. Which of the following values can ensure a safe and collaborative learning environment for learners in
    schools?
        a. Excellence in teaching – standards
        b. Efficiency and effectiveness
        c. Individuality amid diversity
        d. Moral inculcation
21. What do you think friar teachers lacked such that Jose Rizal frequented himself with the Jesuits in a nearby
    schools during his college days in the University of Santo Tomas?
        a. Intelligence
        b. Dedication
        c. Cordiality
        d. Ethical conduct
22. For what response is continuing professional education or CPE needed by every professional teacher?
        a. Review of academic achievement
        b. Past ideas and practices
        c. Monitoring of educational programs
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        d. New trends and reforms
23. How are Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) delivered to learners of all kinds (students, Retirees, those
    changing careers, etc.)
        a. Through the internet
        b. Through classroom instruction
        c. Through field training
        d. Through correspondence
24. What is known as the regular procedure or normal practice that can efficiently contribute to good classroom
    management?
        a. Dialogue
        b. Reinforcement
        c. Routine
        d. Discipline
25. Teacher Bela is moody, a loner, easily gives up, poor in interpersonal relationship, as she lacked
    ___________.
        a. Fairness
        b. Reliability
        c. Buoyancy
        d. Competitiveness
26. What test can determine that a student can now dance the Tango?
        a. Performance test
        b. Written test
        c. Spoken test
        d. Peer judgment
27. What assessment is appropriate for getting a total view of a student’s performance?
        a. Summative
        b. Formative
        c. Placement
        d. Developmental
28. Using Johann Friedrich Herbart’s approach to lesson delivery, which is step is most relevant in developing
    the young learner’s moral consciousness?
        a. Relate concepts to daily living
        b. Questing the introduced topic
        c. Sum the lesson’s achievement
        d. Focus on topic of interest
29. In the Philippine Education Plan of Action, why is the Alternative Learning System (ALS) included as one of
    the priority areas in education?
        a. It used modem digital technology
        b. It is an innovative educational strategy
        c. It reaches out to those outside the school system, e.g., drop – outs, prisoners, rural children
        d. It uses distance studies
30. The concept of globalization came about in recent years because the world has become borderless primarily
    due to ___________.
        a. Teacher exchange programs
        b. ASEAN integration
        c. Advances in technology
        d. Use of English as a medium of teaching
31. Which of the following is a routine procedure in managing a class?
        a. Experiment
        b. Roll – call
        c. Research
        d. Role – play
32. The following described a learner with initiative that is appropriate for 21st century learning EXCEPT
    _____________.
        a. Ambition
        b. Drive
        c. Inventiveness
        d. Indolence
33. Of the following, which is most essential to the student portfolio?
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        a. Reflection journals
        b. Display photos
        c. Artistic design
        d. Tests and self – rating
34. Which approach can work best in advancing school – community engagement that can benefit the school
    students?
        a. Fund – raising activities
        b. Partnership
        c. Parental visitations
        d. Teach – in meetings
35. What level of the cognitive process is required in writing an essay on the personality of a fellow classmate?
        a. Creating
        b. Recalling
        c. Analyzing
        d. Applying
36. Why is a daily lecture NOT pragmatic as a lesson methodology?
        a. It is no longer used in modern teaching
        b. It is always not liked by students
        c. It may not apply to specific lessons
        d. It is a dull methodology
37. Which of the following ideas exemplify stereotyping that is unfair to student – learners?
        a. All students require quality instruction
        b. All students from peasant communities are dull
        c. All students have rights to be respected
        d. All students can best learn at their own pace
38. Teacher Sonny finds that student Elisa is emotionally insecure. Which of the following is the best way to
    assist Elisa?
        a. Give her extra assignments
        b. Give her more physical and less mental work
        c. Exempt her in some subjects
        d. Align activities to her needs
39. Which of the following is practiced in a brainstorming situation?
        a. Suggestions must have merit
        b. Only good ideas are allowed
        c. No objections to ideas
        d. Opinions must meet counter opinions
40. Which materials will you use for instructional planning of course content and strategies?
        a. Instructional materials
        b. Seating arrangement
        c. Syllabus
        d. Exhibits
41. Which is regarded by scholars as the faculty of intelligence linked to creating thinking among learners?
        a. Analytical thinking
        b. Imagination
        c. Judgment
        d. Logical thinking
42. What is required in order to go up the next grade level for a student who did not meet expectation in TWO
    learning areas?
        a. Pass remedial classes
        b. Take remedial classes even without passing them
        c. Repeat the whole grade level
        d. Reduction to lower level
43. How will you characterize present efforts to use concrete situations in teaching Math concepts and formulas?
        a. Symbolic mathematics
        b. Applied mathematics
        c. Theoretical mathematics
        d. Abstract mathematics
44. What is shown by result in a pre – test?
        a. Present psycho – motor skills
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         b. Current moral values
         c. Past experiences
         d. Previous knowledge
45. Of the following, most important for classroom management is ensuring that ______________________.
         a. Latecomers are duly noted
         b. The classroom is conducive to learning
         c. Instructional tools are used
         d. The students are quiet in class
46. According to progressivist educators like Carl Rogers, what is the essence of creativity among school learners?
         a. Conformity
         b. Convention
         c. Industry
         d. Novelty
47. What kind of mistaken goal among students is hurting others to make up for being hurt, rejected, unloved thus
    becoming cruel, hostile or violent towards others?
         a. Power – seeking
         b. Attention – getting
         c. Withdrawal
         d. Revenge – seeking
48. How is periodic reporting of student grades useful?
         a. As feedback
         b. As an obligation
         c. As way to please parents
         d. As way to win support for the school
49. What is the descriptor for a numerical grade of 90 as level of proficiency?
         a. Outstanding
         b. Satisfactory
         c. Fairly Satisfactory
         d. Very Poor
50. What numerical grade corresponds to the descriptor “Did not meet expectations?”
         a. Below 75%
         b. 80%
         c. 85%
         d. 90%
51. What is demonstrated by DepEd’s emphasis on learning and assessment for percentage contribution to the
    grade of students in Grades 1 – to – 10?
         a. More importance for performance task
         b. More stress on student discipline
         c. More value for written work
         d. More stress on leadership
52. What approach to motivating students is used by making encouraging remarks, such as “I know you can do
    it; keep trying; that’s the boy/girl?”
         a. Assertive approach
         b. Success approach
         c. Behavioral modification approach
         d. Acceptance approach
53. Among thinking skills, Complex – Cognitive means ability ___________.
         a. To maintain distinctions
         b. To break down varied information
         c. To integrate varied information
         d. To identify and place ideas into categories
54. Which item page in newspaper demonstrates critical thinking worthwhile for use in instruction on current
    issues and events?
         a. News page
         b. Entertainment page
         c. Opinion page
         d. Society page
55. What is the descriptor for a numerical grade of 80 as level of proficiency?
         a. Satisfactory
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          b. Very Satisfactory
          c. Outstanding
          d. Advanced
56. What is the philosophy behind Philippine schools that seek to promote democratic opportunities for all and
    humanistic education through lifelong learning?
          a. Classical education
          b. Progressivism
          c. Perrenialism
          d. Positivism
57. What is asked by the teacher in making students do a deduction or inference on the lesson presented to the
    class?
          a. Summary
          b. Assumption
          c. Conclusion
          d. Hypothesis
58. When will parents find reporting of grades of their children meaningful?
          a. By explaining grades and performance of students
          b. By distributing grade report cards
          c. By comparing grades of individuals students
          d. By telling parents the limitations of their children
59. While she is now teaching fourth grade students, Teacher Ivy mainly used drills in order to advance memory
    – building for higher test scores. What principle of learning should teacher Ivy be aware of?
          a. Learning is an active process
          b. Learning is a collaborative process
          c. Learning begins with expected outcomes
          d. Learning is a discovery of meaning
60. Teacher Sony makes effort for students to discover personal values applicable for life in her lessons. What
    domain of learning is served in this instance?
          a. Skills learning
          b. Cognitive learning
          c. Affective learning
          d. Metacognitive learning
61. What reason will you give to justify the fact that philosophy is a deductive rather that an inductive science?
          a. It starts from the real to the mental
          b. It relates external reality to mental reality
          c. It starts with the real outside the mind
          d. It starts from prior ideas in the mind
62. For a Filipino teacher to practice the profession anywhere in the world, he or she should _______________.
       I.    Know all languages in the world
      II.    Be multilingual and multicultural
     III.    Think globally without local mentality
    IV.      Be local as well as global
          a. II and III
          b. I and II
          c. II and IV
          d. I and IV
63. Which of the following qualities is MOST becoming of a professional teacher?
          a. Love of profession
          b. Frugality in saving
          c. Regularity in discipline
          d. Humility in work
64. Which subject can best inculcate moral change among students?
          a. English
          b. Values Education
          c. Science
          d. Mathematics
65. What is the aim in interpreting grade against standards?
          a. Understanding of performance
          b. Rating of performance
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        c. Assessment of behaviour
        d. Ranking of students in a class
66. Of the following, which will you implement as the most effective strategy for influencing human emotion for
    retention and discovery of learning?
        a. Being humorous and light in teaching
        b. Using internet by surfing for information
        c. Using of inspirational tool (book, film, art, etc.)
        d. Applying drills to augment retention
67. How will you judge a student who gives unjustified reasons for what he or she make a wrong decision or
    action e.g., not coming to class because it’s already late?
        a. Justifying
        b. Rationalizing
        c. Reasoning
        d. Clarifying
68. Which of the following exemplifies a class dialogue?
        a. Demonstration
        b. Lecture
        c. Exhibit
        d. Discussion
69. There are rights given the Child in indigenous minorities, but NOT to include ____________.
        a. To profess his/her religion
        b. To enjoy his/her culture
        c. To use his/her own language
        d. To be exempted from formal education
70. Which best indicate a two – way communication between teacher and students?
        a. Ready to talk
        b. Defense for ideas
        c. Open to listen
        d. Ability to explain
71. Which philosophy supports universal values in education as these are important in molding young minds
    towards broad ideals such as democracy, freedom, human rights?
        a. Essentialism
        b. Pragmatism
        c. Existentialism
        d. Empiricism
72. Among thinking strategies, Comprehension Monitoring is the ability _______________.
        a. To make appropriate choices
        b. To check progress
        c. To be relaxed yet alert
        d. To synthesize new information
73. This is the time the teacher actually spends in the classroom giving instruction by various means.
        a. Academic learning time
        b. Teaching time
        c. Allocated time
        d. Mandated time
74. Which class activity most accurately relates to empirical research such as on chemical mixtures that results in
    other compounds?
        a. Laboratory work
        b. Field study
        c. PowerPoint presentation
        d. Quizzes and exams
75. Among components of the instructional framework is Consolidation in which the teacher ______________.
        a. Allows the students to complete assignments on their own
        b. Identifies skills and the way there are used
        c. Ask students to apply skills
        d. Helps students to relate skills with other examples
76. In teaching beginning reading. Which is the first language and second language should the teacher first
    introduced?
        a. Same sounds in both languages
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        b. Similar sounds in both languages
        c. Different sounds in both languages
        d. Quiet different sounds in both languages
77. The way for values clarification by trying and testing values in real-life situations is ___________.
        a. Analysis of issues
        b. Valuing
        c. Action learning
        d. Inculcation
78. Peer – pairing is the term for ____________.
        a. More than two students working together
        b. One tutoring some other classmates in class
        c. One-on-one tutoring
        d. Older students tutoring lower graders
79. There is a gap between words and deeds, and so the teacher needs to exemplify certain characteristics, the
    most personal of which is _____________.
        a. To engage in socio – civic projects
        b. To monitor one’s own behaviour
        c. To be tolerant of others
        d. To keep an open mind
80. What is the most preferable ratio of students for peer tutoring?
        a. 2:2 students ratio
        b. 2:1 students – student ratio
        c. 1:1 student – student ratio
        d. 1:10 student – students ratio
81. Which level of teacher planning establishes general content and often prepared by a committee of experts?
        a. Weekly planning
        b. Unit planning
        c. Term planning
        d. Course mapping
82. Which of the following demonstrates the teacher’s integrity?
        a. Moral courage
        b. Innovation
        c. Entrepreneurship
        d. Decisive thinking
83. Which of the following shows the teacher’s respect for human dignity?
        a. Using social media
        b. Practicing diligence and industry
        c. Working with people of different views
        d. Joining professional associations
84. Among facets of the “hidden curriculum” that transmit right moral values, the most powerful by way of
    personal influence are ___________.
        a. Teachers’ peer efforts
        b. Teacher’s authority over learners
        c. Teachers attitudes and behaviour
        d. Teacher’s innovation
85. The most basic principle in Mastery Instruction is high rate of learning that ___________.
        a. Corrects instruction e.g., alternative instructional material
        b. Enriches instruction, e.g., independent study
        c. Adapts to the learner rather than the learner to instruction
        d. Assesses instruction, e.g., use rubrics
86. The way for values clarification by examination of situations involving values is __________.
        a. Action learning
        b. Analysis of issues
        c. Valuing
        d. Inculcation
87. Which correlative concepts will you NOT include as pairs to the positive – negative characteristics of
    teachers?
        a. Original :: Conventional
        b. Amiable :: Hostile
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         c. Cautious :: Outspoken
         d. Bubbly :: Resourceful
88. It is reasonable to say that high moral character is demonstrated by the following thoughts, attitudes and deeds
    but REMOTELY to include _________.
         a. Nurturing at home and school
         b. Positive philosophy of life
         c. Technology innovations
         d. Human behaviour during stages of growth
89. When the industrial age introduced empirical research, what became valuable as basis for objective truth?
         a. Observable and measurable evidence
         b. Customs and traditions
         c. Church doctrine and morals
         d. Authoritative rules and norms
90. On transferring learning, how will you classify a demonstration on applying first aid for accidental wounds,
    as done by an invited professional nurse resource person?
         a. Concept – related
         b. Inquiry – related
         c. Utilization – related
         d. Learner – related
91. Among major schools of learning theories, which consider how the individual perceives the learning
    environment or situation?
         a. Cognitive theories
         b. Field and Gestalt theories
         c. Behavioral theories
         d. Social theories
92. From contemporary cognitive psychology, learning is proposed to be task – oriented, purposive and efficient
    which is same as being ____________.
         a. Appropriate
         b. Meaningful
         c. Situational
         d. Goal-directed
93. What characteristics show that a teacher has empathy towards learners/students?
         a. Caring and Love
         b. Loyalty and Affinity
         c. Discipline and Fortitude
         d. Strength and Conviction
94. How do you judge the teaching style of a teacher who is fussy, teaches things over and over and is concerned
    with functional order and structure?
         a. Entertainer type
         b. Compulsive type
         c. Quiet one type
         d. Secular type
95. Which of the following is Simulation to abstract the real world in learning?
         a. Chess
         b. Role playing
         c. Monopoly
         d. Scrabble
96. What is an encouraging teacher nonverbal behaviour that can be used in class?
         a. Facial expression that is condescending
         b. Slouching on chair
         c. Avoiding eye contact
         d. Patting student on the back
97. These are the ways successful learners can add new information with old knowledge in a meaningful way but
    NOT to include ___________.
         a. Modify old knowledge
         b. Reorganize new knowledge or values
         c. Add and integrate new information
         d. Store new information and values
98. Which of the following situations can show that a teacher is “chill” in a tense situation?
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         a. Not excited, but calm
         b. Not passive, but active
         c. Not alone, but with peers
         d. Not revengeful, but forgiving
99. In the beginning the learning goals and learning may be short – term but these can be refined by the following
    initiatives but NOT to include __________.
         a. Filling learning gaps
         b. Deepening understanding of the subject matter
         c. Scheming through lesson topics
         d. Resolving inconsistencies in the topics
100. Modern universities abroad has Yoga and Meditation relaxation and wellness classes their curriculum.
    Which values are integrated in this program of studies?
         a. Moral values
         b. Vital values
         c. Sacred values
         d. Social values
101. What question is asked for reflecting on issues or problems in a lesson?
         a. What
         b. Why
         c. Where
         d. When
102. What is Teacher Ryan doing when he probes students by asking a sequence of questions on a subject
    matter to arrive at a satisfactory answer?
         a. Clarifying
         b. Conversing
         c. Analyzing
         d. Prompting
103. Experts refer to these helpful abilities for self – expression by learners but NOT to include
    ______________.
         a. Imagining
         b. Speculating
         c. Building
         d. Developing insights
104. Which of the following demonstrates that a teacher is competent in content knowledge and pedagogy?
         a. Research – based teaching
         b. Teacher – centered teaching
         c. Concept – based teaching
         d. Rote and drill – teaching
105. How is action research important to instruction and school management?
         a. It seeks to solve instructional and school problems
         b. It seeks to make students loyal to the school
         c. It aims at increasing the work of teachers
         d. It aims at strengthening authority of principals
106. When a student gathers data or information and arrives at a conclusion, what process of research is
    followed?
         a. Deduction
         b. Induction
         c. Experiment
         d. Implication
107. Along Erikson’s psychosocial theory what is displayed by the child trying out new ways of doing things?
         a. Self-reliance
         b. Initiative
         c. Autonomy
         d. Independence
108. Along Erikson’s psychosocial theory what is displayed by the child in saying “I do thinks without
    worrying about them?”
         a. Discipline
         b. Endurance
         c. Obedience
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         d. Autonomy
109.     How is reflection recorded in action research?
         a. Through a report journal
         b. Through a syllabus
         c. Through the curriculum
         d. Through a lesson plan
110. In Vygotsky’s socio – cultural theory of development the following contribute to the learners’ social
   environment with ___________ opening the door for learners to acquire knowledge.
         a. Activities
         b. Language
         c. Lessons
         d. Classroom
111. During the COVID virtual learning, what is missed by learners?
         a. Face-to-Face teaching-learning
         b. Virtual Interaction
         c. On-line instruction
         d. Cyber interchange
112. At what level of Kohlerg’s stages of moral development is taxi driver Rod returning the wallet of a
   passenger who left it in his cab?
         a. Preconventional for the reward money
         b. Post – conventional for the common good
         c. Conventional for social approval of what other people will say
         d. Preconventional for fear of punishment
113. What will you see as an application of Pavlov’s idea of discrimination?
         a. Engaging students in collaborative learning
         b. Giving way for peer tutoring
         c. Mentoring low achievers in class
         d. Allowing students to choose electives
114. When do you think Thorndike’s Law of Readiness applies best applies?
         a. When a teacher prepares well for presentation
         b. When a teacher pairs the quick and slow learners
         c. When a teacher gives enough time for students to answer questions
         d. When a teacher’s requires quick answers to questions
115. What situation will you depict as conformed to Pavlov’s behaviorist classical conditioning in learning by
   way of stimulus and response?
         a. Bringing student in field study
         b. Giving rewards to student achievers
         c. Using PowerPoint presentation
         d. Engaging students in open discussion
116. Researchers on the brain tell that the brain is more “plastic” in younger children and potentially more
   malleable for re-routing neural circuits. What is an implication on reading disabilities?
      I.    Early identification of reading disabilities is very important.
     II.    Remediation for reading disabilities must be given as early as possible.
    III.    Reading disabilities in late childhood are beyond remediation.
         a. I and II
         b. II only
         c. I only
         d. III only
117. Constructivist Teacher Karie asked her students to present ideas on what should characterize modern
   political heroes in today’s millennial society. What kind of presentation does she expect from her students?
         a. Narrative
         b. Schema
         c. Advance organizer
         d. Script
118. Constructivist Teacher Ed asked his students to present the episodes that led to the 1987 EDSA people
   power revolution. What does he expect from his students?
         a. Advance organizers
         b. Schema
         c. Script
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         d. Paradigm
119. Arrange chronologically the following instructional events for designing instruction and media following
   Gagne’s conditions of learning.
      I.    Eliciting performance
     II.    Providing feedback
    III.    Gaining attention
    IV.     Informing learners of expectancy
     V.     Presenting stimulus
         a. I,II, III, IV and V
         b. V, IV, III, II and I
         c. I, II, III, IV and V
         d. III, IV, V, I and II
120. Advance organizers use ________ to make connections among various pieces of information for efficient
   recall.
         a. Visual imagery
         b. Rehearsal
         c. Organization
         d. Elaboration
121. There can serve as components of a Graphic Organizer but NOT _________.
         a. Concept patterns
         b. Narrative
         c. Pictographs
         d. Descriptive patterns
122. There are varied aspects to professionalism among teachers, but which aspect is their inner ideals,
   commitment and dedication as teachers?
         a. Cultural Aspect
         b. Social Aspect
         c. Work Aspect
         d. Ethical Aspect
123. Which of the following is the equivalent of self – awareness which is basic to social – emotional growth
   among learners?
         a. Integrity
         b. Ego – esteem
         c. Altruism
         d. Trust
124. What activity of human intelligence attached value or quantitative description to measuring results of
   learning and school activities?
         a. Understanding
         b. Critical thinking
         c. Analysis
         d. Assessment
125. Which of the following will NOT be acceptable to Max Scheler’s hierarchy of spiritual values?
         a. Goodness
         b. Beauty
         c. Sin
         d. Truth
126. How will you characterize contemporary progressive education?
         a. Traditional
         b. Science – based
         c. Virtue – driven
         d. Classic knowledge
127. In Matching Type questions, what are “distractors” that ensures only one correct response among choices
   or alternatives?
         a. Test focus
         b. Item additions
         c. Items economy
         d. Incorrect choices
128. Which of the following belongs to authentic assessment?
         a. Indirect evidence
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       b. Simple recall
       c. Contrived incident
       d. Performing a task
129. What kind of multiple questing is: “For an agricultural country like the Philippines which should the
   country advance for its economic development: (a) agriculture production (b) industrial development (c)
   tourism (d) finance and banking”?
       a. Simple knowledge
       b. Application of a formula
       c. Assessment of a problem
       d. Application of a concept
130. What does “teaching to the test” mean?
       a. Use of tests to assess learning
       b. Teaching students to perform well on meaningful task
       c. Focus on content that will be tested
       d. Begin and end class with a test
131. Which is TRUE of the Philippine educational system?
       a. Free education in public elementary and secondary schools
       b. Full tuition for students enrolled in the private schools in all level
       c. Free education in the government school in all levels
       d. Full tuition subsidy for students enrolled in the private school in the basic level
132. How does a behaviorist explain the observation of a child enjoying school?
       a. He is rewarded for his good performance
       b. He feels he belongs
       c. He taught life skills
       d. Learning is highly personalized
133. What does a difficulty index of .10 mean? The test item is _________.
       a. Easy
       b. Difficult
       c. Not reliable
       d. Not valid
134. Complete the analogy: School heads: National Competency – Based Standards for School Head Teachers:
   _________________________.
       a. Professional Philippine Standards for Teachers
       b. National Competency – Based Teacher Standards
       c. Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
       d. National Competency – Based Teaching Standards
135. For effective teaching – learning, there is no such thing as “one-size-fits-all”. What does this imply?
       a. Allow students to use their cellphones in class
       b. Always end up with a lesson summary
       c. Use performance tests since they are more reliable
       d. Consider multiple intelligence in teaching
136. What needs to be written by teachers for day-to-day teaching aligned with curriculum requirements?
       a. A lesson plan
       b. A self – reflection
       c. A weekly journal
       d. A portfolio
137. You want to know who a good teacher is. In the Philippines which would you consult?
       a. Professional Philippine Teacher Standards
       b. Professional Code of Ethics
       c. Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
       d. National Competency – Based Teacher Standards
138. Which of the following set of exceptional learners have superior intelligence rather than disabilities for
   learning?
       a. Gifted learners
       b. Mentally retarded learners
       c. Sensory impaired learners
       d. Autistic learners
139. What factor should Teacher Julie be careful about when she is teaching in a school for children in a poverty
   – stricken slum area?
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         a. Children’s socio – economic status
         b. Children’s belief
         c. Children’s ethnicity
         d. Children’s race
140. If you apply the cognitive theories of learning with which do you agree?
         a. Learning is an active process of organizing and integrating information
         b. Learning is strengthening the connection between stimulus and response
         c. Learning involves a mind that is totally blank
         d. Learning is automatically responding to a stimulus
141. Which is an effective way of developing a sense of ownership?
         a. Abide totally by the students’ suggestions
         b. Let students formulate the class rules
         c. Make students participate in the formulation of class rules
         d. Involve students in all decision – making that involve the class
142. Which statements is/are TRUE?
      I.    In the cognitivist classroom, student’s minds are “tabula rasa”.
     II.    Rote memorization and drill are features of behaviorist classroom.
    III.    In the cognitivist classroom teacher builds on what students know.
    IV.     In the constructivist classroom, students build their own knowledge based on personal meaning.
         a. II, III and IV
         b. I, III and IV
         c. III and IV
         d. I, II and IV
143. Vygotsky says that learning occurs in a social context. Which learning activity is most appropriate?
         a. Individual PowerPoint presentation
         b. Journal entry
         c. Research
         d. Peer discussion
144. What is characteristic of the Lesson Plan that integrates its outcomes, methods and assessment
   components?
         a. Their alignment
         b. Their sequencing
         c. Their independence
         d. Their differentiation
145. In introducing a new lesson, what should Teacher Lanie trying to determine when she relates a past lesson
   to a new lesson?
         a. Learners/knowledge base
         b. Learners’ motivation to know more
         c. Learners’ curiosity to know a new lesson
         d. Learners’ style in knowing
146. Which of the following characteristics among learners can indicate that their parents have been
   authoritarian?
         a. Fearful – inhibited
         b. Strong – outgoing
         c. Open – friendly
         d. Responsive – active
147. At what instance is the teacher a Writer of the curriculum?
         a. Preparing lesson plans
         b. Presenting class lessons
         c. Assessing lesson outcomes
         d. Checking lesson exams
148. Can a licensed teacher go back to teaching even is she has not taught for the past five years?
         a. Yes, because he has a license
         b. No, unless he completes additional 6 units of Professional Education and 6 units of specialization in
            school recognized by the government
         c. Yes, the past five years of experience outside teaching can supplant five years of teaching experience
         d. No, unless she earns 45 CPD units
149. On learning deficiencies, what is known as a learning disability in reading?
         a. Dyslexia
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       b. Dyscalculia
       c. Dysgraphia
       d. Dyspepsia
150.   If a test has a discrimination index of -.30, what should you do?
       a. Re-use it
       b. Discard it
       c. Improve on it
       d. Return it to the data bank of test items
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