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Republic of the Philippines

CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Main Campus, M. J. Cuenco Avenue and R. Palma St., Cebu City
(SUC Level IV, AACCUP Accredited and ISO 9001 Certified)
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

SET A
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION – 300 Items

MULTIPLE CHOICE

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

2. To ensure high standards of teachers’ personal and professional development, which of the following
measures must be implemented?
I. A school head plans the professional development of his/her teachers.
II. Every teacher formulates his/her own professional development plan.
III. The implementation of what is leaned in a training must be monitored.
A. I only
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. II only

3. As a community leader, which of the following should a teacher NOT do?

A. Support effort of the community to improve their status in life.
B. Make herself aloof to ensure that her decisions will not be influenced but the community
politics.
C. Solicit donation from philanthropists in the community.
D. Play an active part in the activities of the community.

4. 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
B. I, II and III
C. II only
D. I and III

5. A teacher is said to be “trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation and is under obligation
to transmit to learners such heritage”. Which practice makes the teacher fulfill such obligation?
A. Use interactive teaching strategies.
B. Use the latest educational technology.
C. Observe continuing professional education
D. As a class, study the life of Filipino heroes.

6. Which actions show that political factors affect schools as agents of change?
I. The strengthening of the teaching of English in Philippines school.
II. The introduction of mandated subjects such as Rizal in the curriculum
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III. The practice of mainstreaming

IV. The turnover of day care centers for DSWD to DepEd for supervision.
A. I and III
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. II and IV

7. For more efficient and effective management of school 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. Psychological
B. Historical
C. Geographical
D. Social

8. 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 system.
C. Practice of inclusive education
D. The concentration on formal education system

9. The wide acceptance of “bottom up” management style has influenced schools to practice 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 Center Office.
C. Involvement of students, parents, teachers, and community in school planning
D. Allowing schools to do what they think is best

10. Large class size in congested cities is a common problem in our public schools. Which measure/s have
schools taken to offset the effects of large class?
I. The deployment of more teachers
II. The implementation of 1:1 pupil textbook ratio
III. The conduct of morning and afternoon sessions
A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. III only
D. II only

11. The failure of independent study with most Filipino students may be attributed to students’
A. unpreparedness from schooling
B. ambivalence
C. high degree of independence
D. high degree of independence on authority

12. The schooling incidents in school campuses abroad have made school to rethink the curriculum. Which is
believed to counteract such incidents and so is being introduced in schools?
I. Inclusion of socio-emotional teaching
II. The emphasis on the concept of competition against self and not against others
III. Focus on academic achievement and productivity
A. I and III
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. I, II and III

13. Widespread abuse of Mother Earth prompted schools to teach sustainable development. which one does this
prove about schools?
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A. The curricula of schools are centered on Mother Earth.

B. Schools can easily integrate sustained development in their curriculum.
C. Sustained development cannot be effectively taught in the classroom.
D. Environment factors influence the school as an agent of change.

14. A father tells his daughter “You are a woman. You are meant for the home and so for you, going to school is
not necessary.” Is the father CORRECT?
A. It depends on the place when the daughter and the father live.
B. Yes, women are meant to be a mother only.
C. No. today women can take on the jobs of men.
D. No, there is gender equality in education.

15. Is there a legal basis for increasing the teacher’s starting salary to P18, 000 an months?
A. No, it is a gift to teachers from Congress
B. Yes, R.A 7836
C. No, it is simply an act of benevolence from President GMA
D. Yes, the Phil. Constitution

16. As provided for the Educational Act of 1982, how are the institutions of learning encourage to set higher
standards of equality over the minimum standards required for state recognition?
A. Granting of Special Permit
B. Academic freedom
C. Continuing Professional Education
D. Voluntary accreditation

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

18. “Specialization is knowing more and more about less and less”. Hence, it is better to be a generalist, claims
Teacher F. Which Philosophy does Teacher F. subscribe to?
A. Existentialism
B. Perennialism
C. Essentialism
D. Progressivism

19. Mencius believed that all people are born good. This thought on the innate goodness of people makes it
easier to our pupils.
A. teach
B. respect
C. like
D. motivate

20. The specialization requires of every professional teacher for him/her to be competent is in line with which
pillar of learning?
A. Learning to know
B. Learning to be
C. Learning to live together
D. Learning to do

21. Which pillar of learning is aimed at the wholistic development of man and his complete fulfillment?
A. Learning to be
B. Learning to know
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C. Learning to live together

D. Learning to do

22. Material development at the expense of human development points to the need to do more
in school.
A. “Learning to do”
B. “Learning to know”
C. “Learning to live together”
D. “Learning to be”

23. A student complains to you about his failing grade. When you recomputed you found out that you committed
an error in this grade computation. Your decision is not accept the erroneous computation before the student
and so leave the failing grade as is for fear that you may lose credibility. Is this morally right?
A. No, the reason for not accepting the error before the students in flimsy.
B. No, the end does not justify the means
C. Yes, the end justifies the means
D. Yes, as a teacher you must maintain your credibility

24. Which violate(s) the principle of respect?

I. Teacher A tells her students that what Teacher B taught is wrong.
II. To retaliate, Teacher B advises students not to enroll in Teacher A’s class.
III. Teacher C secretly gives way to a special favor (e.g. add 2 points to grade) requested by student A
who is vying for honors.
A. II and III
B. I, II and III
C. I and II
D. I and III

25. Which is/are in accordance with the principle of pedagogical competence?

I. Communication of objectives of the course to students
II. Awareness of alternative instruction strategies
III. Selection of appropriate methods of instruction
A. I and III
B. I, II and III
C. III only
D. II and III

26. With a death threat over his head, Teacher D is directed to pass an undeserving student. Which will a
utilitarianist do?
A. Pass the student, why suffer the threat?
B. Don’t pass him; live by your principle of justice. You will get reward, if not in this life, in the
next.
C. Pass the student. That will be of use to the student, his parents and you.
D. Don’t pass him. You surely will not like someone to give you a death threat in other to
pass.

27. Teacher A knows of the illegal activities of a neighbor but keeps quiet in order not to be involved in any
investigation. Which foundational principle of morality does Teacher A fail to apply?
A. The end does not justify the means
B. The end justifies the means
C. Always do what is right
D. Between two evils, do the lesser evil

28. To earn units for promotion, a teacher pays her fee but does not attend class at all. Does this constitute
professional growth?
A. Not immediately but yes after promotion
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B. It depends on the school she is enrolled in

C. No, it is simply earning MA units for promotion
D. Yes, just enrolling in an MA program is already professional growth

29. If a teacher asks more higher-order questions, he has to ask more .

A. fact
B. close
C. convergent
D. concept

30. Misdemeanor has a “ripple effect”. This implies that as a classroom manager, a teacher
A. reinforces positive behavior
B. responds to misbehavior promptly
C. is consistent in her classroom management practice
D. count 1 to 10 before she deals with a misbehaving student

31. Based on Edgar Dale’s “Cone of Experience”, which activity is farthest from the real thing?
A. Watching demo
B. Attending exhibit
C. Video disc
D. Viewing images

32. The students of Teacher Y scan an electronic encyclopedia, view a film on subject, or look at related topics at
the touch of a button right there in the classroom. Which device/s des teacher Y’s class have?
A. Teaching machines
B. CD
C. Video disc
D. Videotaped lesson

33. Which is an INAPPROPIATE way to manage off-task behavior?

A. Redirect a child’s attention to task and check his progress to make sure he is continuing
work
B. Make eye contact to communicate what you wish to communicate
C. Move closer to the child to make him feel your presence
D. Stop your class activity to correct a child who is no longer on task

34. To be an effective classroom manager, a teacher must be friendly but must at the same time be
.
A. confident
B. businesslike
C. analytical
D. buddy-buddy

35. Which software is needed when one wants to perform automatic calculations on numerical data?
A. Database
B. Spreadsheet Program
C. Microsoft Word
D. Microsoft PowerPoint

36. Which of the following questions must be considered in evaluating teacher-made materials?
A. In the material new?
B. Does the material simulate individualism?
C. Is the material expensive?

37. Kounin claims that “with-it-ness” is one of the characteristics of an effective classroom manager. What is one
sign of “with-it-ness”?
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A. Giving attention to students who are having difficulty with school work
B. Seeing only a portion of the class but intensively
C. Knowing where instructional materials are kept
D. Aware of what’s happening in all parts of the classroom

38. Which of these is one of the ways by which the internet enables people to browse documents connected by
hypertext links?
A. URL
B. Browser
C. Welcome page
D. World Wide Web

39. Which characteristics must be primary considered as a choice of instructional aids?

A. Stimulate and maintain students interests
B. Suited to the lesson objectives
C. Updated and relevant to Filipino setting
D. New and skillfully made

40. You can exhibit referent power on the first day of school by .
A. telling them the importance of good grades
B. giving your students a sense of belongingness and acceptance
C. making them feel you know what you are taking about
D. reminding your students your authority over them again and again

41. I would like to use a model to emphasize particular part. Which of these would be MOST appropriate?
A. Realia
B. Audio recording
C. Stimulation
D. Mock up

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

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

43. The task of setting up routine activities for effective classroom management is a task that a teacher should
undertake .
A. as soon as the students have adjusted to their schedules
B. on the very first day of school
C. every day at the start of the session
D. every homeroom day

44. Teacher S uses the low-profile classroom control technique most of the time. what does this imply?
A. She is reactive in her disciplinary orientation
B. She manages pupils personalities
C. She reacts severely to a misbehaving student
D. She stops misbehaving without disrupting lesson flow

45. When teacher tries to elicit clarification on a student response or solicits additional information, which of
these should be use?
A. Directing
B. Probing
C. Structuring
D. Cross examining
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46. Which priority criterion should guide a teacher in the choice of instructional devices?
A. Novelty
B. Cost
C. Attractiveness
D. Appropriateness

47. Which learning activity is MOST appropriate if a teacher’s focus is attitudinal change?
A. Fieldtrip
B. Exhibit
C. Role play
D. Game

48. Teacher H strives to draw participation of every student into her classroom discussion. Which of these
student needs is she trying to address? The need to .
A. shoe one’s oral abilities to the rest of the class
B. feel significant and be part of a group
C. get everything and be part of a group
D. be creative

49. Instead of teacher giving this comment a student response. “You’re on the wrong track!”, what should be
teacher do?
A. Change the question to an easier one
B. Redirect the question by calling another student to recite
C. Probe to redirect the response into a more productive area
D. Pause, ask the question, lecture, then ask the question again

50. If curriculum is designed following the traditional approach, which feature(s) apply(ies)?
I. The aims of the curriculum are set by professionals and experts
II. Interested groups (teachers, students, communities) are assumed to agree with the aims of the
curriculum
III. Consensus building in not necessary
A. III only
B. I, II, III
C. I, II
D. I, III

51. I want my student to develop the ability to look at a problem from various perspectives. Which approach will
be MOST fit?
A. Behaviorist approach
B. Computer-based Education
C. Modular approach
D. Cognitive approach

52. One’s approach to teaching is influenced by Howard Gardner’s MI Theory. What is he/she challenged to do?
I. To come up with 9 different ways of approaching lesson to cater to the 9 multiple intelligence
II. To develop all student’s skill in all nine intelligences
III. To provide worthwhile activities that acknowledge individual difference in children
A. I, II and III
B. II, III
C. II only
D. III only

53. If my approach to my lesson is behaviorist, what features will dominate my lesson?

I. Copying notes
II. Reasoning
III. Lecturing
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IV. Demonstration
A. III, IV
B. I, III, IV
C. I, II, III, IV
D. II, III, IV

54. You practice inclusive education. Which of these applies to you?

I. You accept every student as full and valued member of the class and school community
II. Your special attention is on learners with specific learning or social needs
III. Your address the needs of the class as a whole within the context of the learners with specific
learning or social needs
A. II only
B. I and II
C. I only
D. I and III

55. School curriculum reflects the world’s economic and political integration and industrialization. what does
these point in curriculum development.
A. The trend towards the classical approach to curriculum development
B. The trend toward the globalization and localization
C. The trend toward participatory curriculum development
D. The shift in the paradigm of curriculum development from a process-oriented to a product-
oriented one

56. You choose cooperative learning as a teaching approach. What thought is impressed on your students?
A. Interaction is a must, but not necessarily face to-face interaction
B. Student’s success depends on the success of the group
C. Student’s individuality evaluates how effectively their group worked.
D. The accountability for learning is on the group not on the individual

57. What principle is violated by overusing the chalkboard, as though it is the only education technology
available?
A. Isolated use
B. Flexibility
C. Variety
D. Uniformity

58. Which statement applies a 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

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

60. Which is a classroom application of the theory of “operant conditioning”?

A. Help student see the connectedness of facts, concepts, and principles
B. Create a classroom atmosphere that elicits relaxation
C. Reinforce a good behavior to increase the likelihood that the learner will repeat the
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D. Make students learn by operating manipulative

Read the following teacher-student situation

61. TEACHER: Why is the process called photosynthesis?

STUDENT: I don’t know
Which questioning technique should be the teacher use?
A. Clarification
B. Multiple response
C. Prompting
D. Concept review

62. Here is the test item.

“From the data presented in the table, from generalizations that are supported by the data”.
Under what type of question does this item fall?
A. Convergent
B. Evaluative
C. Application
D. Divergent

63. I want to teach concepts, patterns and abstractions. Which method will be MOST appropriate?
A. Discovery
B. Indirect instruction
C. Direct instruction
D. Problem solving

64. Teacher A teaches English as a Second Language. She uses vocabulary cards, fill-in-the-blanks sentences,
dialogues, dictation and writing exercises in teaching a lesson about grocery shopping. Based on this
information, which of the following is a valid conclusion?
A. The teacher wants to make her teaching easier by having les talk
B. The teacher emphasizing reading and writing skills
C. The teacher is teaching in a variety of ways because not all students learn in the same
manner
D. The teacher is applying Bloom’s hierarchy of cognitive learning

65. Teacher A an experienced teacher, does daily review of past lessons in order to .
A. introduce a new lesson
B. reflect on how he presented the previous lessons
C. provide his pupils with a sense of continuity
D. determine who among his pupils are studying

66. I combined several subject areas in order to focus on a single concept for interdisciplinary teaching. Which
strategy did I use?
A. Reading-writing activity
B. Thematic introduction
C. Unit method
D. Problem-centered learning

67. To teach the democratic process to the pupils, Biag 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 and rules for posting campaign materials, etc. Which of the following did the school use?
A. Symposium
B. Simulation
C. Pole playing
D. Philips 66
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68. Which are effective methods in teaching student critical reading skills?
I. Interpret editorial
II. Read and interpret three different movie reviews
III. Read a position paper and deduce underlying assumptions of the position papers
A. II and III
B. I and III
C. I and II
D. I, II and III

69. Here is a test item

“The improvement of basic education should be the top priority of the Philippine government.
Defend or refute this position”.
Under what type of question does this test item fall?
A. Low-level
B. Evaluative
C. Analysis
D. Convergent

70. When I teach, I often engage in brainstorming. Which do I avoid?

A. Break down barriers
B. Increase creativity
C. Generate many ideas
D. Selectively involves pupils

71. Teacher S teaches a lesson in which students must recognize that ¼ is the same 0.25. They use this
relationship to determine that 0.15 and 0.20 are slightly less than ¼. Which of the following concept/s is/are
being taught?
A. Numeration skills
B. Place value of decimals
C. Numeration skills of decimals and relationships between fractions and decimals
D. Relationship between fraction and decimals

72. What is the best way to develop math concept?

A. Solving problems using multiple approaches
B. Solving problems by looking for correct answer
C. Learning math as applied to situations, such as being a tool of science
D. solving problems by applying learned formulas

73. After the reading of a selection in the class, which of these activities can enhance students’ creativity?
I. Reader’s theater
II. Reading aloud
III. Silent reading
A. I and II
B. II only
C. I only
D. III only

74. Teacher C, a Reading teacher, advised he class to “read between the lines”. What does she want her pupils
to do?
A. Make an educated guess
B. Determine what is meant by what is stated
C. Apply the information read
D. Describe the characters in the story
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75. To nurture students’ creativity, which activity should a teacher AVOID?

A. Ask “hat if…” questions
B. Ask divergent thinking questions
C. Emphasize the need to give right answers
D. Be open to “out-of-this-world” ideas

76. Teacher R wants to develop his student’s creativity. Which type of questions will be MOST appropriate?
A. Synthesis questions
B. Fact questions
C. “What if….” questions
D. Analysis questions

77. In my attempt to develop creative thinking skills, I want to test fluency of ideas. Which activity for my students
will be MOST appropriate?
A. Solve this math problem
B. List animals covered with hair in 1 minute
C. Solve this puzzle
D. Compare pictures 1 and 2. Where are the differences?

78. You want your students to answer the questions at the end of a reading lesson. “What did I learn did?”,
“What still puzzle me?”, “What did I enjoy, hate accomplish in the class today”?, “How did I learn from the
lesson?”. Which of the following are you asking them to do?
A. Work on an assignment
B. Make journal entry
C. Work on a drill
D. Apply what they learned

79. After reading an essay. Teacher B wants to help sharpen her students’ ability to interpret. Which of these
activities will be most appropriate?
A. Drawing conclusions
B. Making inferences
C. Getting the main idea
D. Listing facts separately from opinion

Read the following then answer the question

80. A man and his son are driving in a car. The car crashes into a tree, killing the father and seriously injury his
son. At the hospital, the boy needs to have surgery. Looking at the boy, the doctor says (telling the truth),”I
cannot operate on him. He is my son. How can this be?
ASWER: The doctor is the boy’s mother.
The above brain twister helps develop critical reading skills. Which activity was used?
A. Comparing
B. Classifying
C. Inferring meaning
D. Looking for cause and effect

81. Research says that mastery experiences increase confidence and willingness to try similar or more
challenging tasks as reading. What does this imply for children’s reading performance?
A. Children who have not mastered the basic skills are more likely to be motivated to read in
order to gain mastery over basic skills.
B. Children who have mastered basic skills are more likely to be less motivated to read
because they get fed up with too much reading.
C. Children who have a high sense of self-confidence are not necessarily those who can
read
D. Children who have gained mastery over basic skills are more motivated to read
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82. The value that students put on reading is critical to their success. In what way/s can teachers inculcate his
value for reading?
I. Sharing the excitement of read-aloud
II. Showing their passion for reading
III. Being rewarded to demonstrate the value of reading
A. II and III
B. I and II
C. I, II and III
D. II only

83. Bruner’s theory on intellectual development moves from enactive to iconic and symbolic stages. Applying
Bruner’s theory. How would you teach?
A. Be interactive in approach
B. Begin with the abstract
C. Begin with the concrete
D. do direct instruction

84. A person who has painful experiences at the dentist’s office may become fearful at the mere sight of the
dentist’s office building. Which theory can explain this?
A. Generalization
B. Operant Conditioning
C. Attribution theory
D. Classical conditioning

85. Which is/are the basic assumption/s of behaviorists?

I. The mind of newborn child is a blank state.
II. all behaviors are determined by environmental events
III. The child has a certain degree of freedom not to allow himself to be shaped by his environment.
A. III only
B. I and II
C. II only
D. I and II

86. If a student is encourage to develop himself to the fullest and must satisfy his hierarchy of needs, the highest
needs to satisfy according to Maslow is .
A. psychological need
B. self-actualization
C. belongingness
D. safety needs

87. In a Social studies class. Teacher I presents a morally ambiguous situation and asks student what they
would do. On whose theory is Teacher I’s technique based?
A. Bandura
B. Piaget
C. Kohberg
D. Bruner

88. Teacher F is convinced that whatever a student performs a desired behavior, provide reinforcement and
soon the student learns to perform the behavior on his own. On which principle is Teacher F’s conviction
based?
A. Environmentalism
B. Behaviorism
C. Cognitivism
D. Constructivism
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89. Bandura’s social learning theory, states that children often imitate those who .
I. have substantial influence over their lives
II. belong their peer group
III. belong to other races
IV. are successful and seem admired
A. IV only
B. I and IV
C. I and II
D. II and IV

90. According to Erikson, what years are critical for the development of self-confidence?
A. High school years
B. College years
C. Preschool years
D. Elementary school years

91. Which of the following does NOT describe the development of children aged 11 to 13?
A. They exhibit increased objectivity in thinking
B. They shift from impulsivity to adaptive ability
C. Sex difference in IQ become more evident
D. They show abstract thinking and judgment

92. Teacher H begins a lesson on tumbling, demonstrating front and back somersaults in slow motion and
physically guiding his students through the correct movements. As his students become more skillful, he
stands back from the man and gives verbal feedback about how to improve. With Vygotsky’s theory in mind,
what did Teacher H do?
A. Apprenticeship
B. Guided participation
C. Peer interaction
D. Scaffolding

93. What does Gagne’s hierarchy theory propose for effective instruction?
A. Be concerned with the socio-emotional climate in the classroom
B. Teach beginning with the concrete
C. Sequence instruction
D. Reward good behavior

94. William Glasser’s control theory states that behavior in inspired by what satisfies a person’s want at any
given time. What then must a teacher do to motivate students to learn?
A. Make teaching-leaning interactive
B. Avoid giving assignments
C. Organize a curriculum in a spiral manner
D. Make schoolwork relevant to students’ basic human needs.

95. Soc exhibit fear response to freely roaming dogs but does not show fear when a dog is on a leash or
confined to a pen. Which conditioning process is illustrated?
A. extinction
B. generalization
C. acquisition
D. discrimination

96. Based on Freud’s theory, which operate/s when a student strikes a classmates at the height of anger?
A. Ego
B. Id
C. Id and Ego interact
D. Superego
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97. Bernadette enjoyed the roller coaster when he and her family went to Enchanted Kingdom. The mere sight of
a roller coaster gets her excited. Which theory explains Bernadette’s behavior?
A. Operant conditioning
B. Social learning theory
C. Attribution theory
D. Pavlovian conditioning

98. According to Frued, with which should one be concerned if he/she has to develop in the students a correct
sense of right and wrong?
I. Super-ego
II. Ego
III. Id
A. I and II
B. II
C. I
D. III

99. When small children call animals “dog”, what process is illustrated on Piaget’s cognitive development theory?
A. reversion
B. assimilation
C. accommodation
D. conservation

100. Researchers found that when a child is engaged in a learning experience a number of areas of the brain are
simultaneously activated. Which of the following is/are implication/s of this research finding?
I. Make use of field trips, guest speakers
II. Do multicultural units of study
III. Stick to the “left brain and right brain” approach
A. I and III
B. I only
C. I and II
D. II only

101. Which appropriate teaching practice flows from this research finding on the brain: “The brain’s emotional
center is tied into its ability to learn”.
A. Establish the discipline of being judgmental in attitude
B. Come up with highly competitive games where winners will feel happy
C. Tell the students to participate in class activities or else won’t receive plus points in class
recitation
D. Create a learning environment that encourages students to explore their feeling and ideas
freely

102. Research on Piagetian tasks indicates that thinking becomes more logical and abstract as children reach the
formal operations stage. What is an educational implication of this finding?
A. Engage children in analogical reasoning as early as preschool to train them for higher
order thinking skills (HOTS)
B. Learners who are not capable of logical reasoning from ages 8 to 11 lag behind in their
cognitive development
C. Let children be children
D. Expect hypothetical reasoning for learners between 12 to 15 years of age

103. Research says: “People tend to attribute their successes to internal causes and their failures to external
causes. “Based on this finding, what should be taught to students for them to be genuinely motivated to
succeed?
A. Tell them the research finding when applied will make them genuinely motivated
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B. Convince them that genuine motivation is the only factor that matters for a person to
succeed
C. Make them realize that failure is a part of life
D. Make them realize that both success and failure are more a function of internal causes.

104. Which characterize/s a learning environment that promotes fairness among learners of various cultures,
family background and gender?
I. Inclusive
II. Exclusive
III. Gender-sensitive
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and III
D. II and III

105. Which of the following steps should be completed first in planning an achievement test?
A. Define the instructional objective
B. Set up a table of specialization
C. Select the types of test items to use
D. Decide on the length of the test

106. The computed r from scores in Math and Science in 0.92. What does this mean?
A. Math score is positive related to Science score
B. The higher the Math score, the lower the Science score
C. Math score is not in any way related to Science score
D. Science score is slightly related to math score

107. Which types of test is most appropriate if Teacher Y wants to measure student’s ability to organize thoughts
and ideas?
A. Short answer type of test
B. Extended response essay
C. Modified alternative response
D. Limited response essay

108. With assessment of affective learning in mind, which does NOT belong to the group?
A. Cloze test
B. Moral dilemma
C. Reflective writing
D. Diary entry

109. I want to test student’s synthesizing skills. Which has the highest diagnostic value?
A. multiple choice test
B. Performance test
C. Essay test
D. Completion test

110.
is an example of a leafy vegetable.
Why is this test item poor?
I. The test item does not pose a problem to the examinee
II. There are variety of possible correct answer to this item
III. the language used in the question is not precise
IV. The blank is near the beginning of a sentence
A. I and III
B. II and IV
C. I and IV
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D. I and II

111.
What follows is a multiple choice type of test.
Some test items .
A. are too difficult
B. are objective
C. are poorly constructed
D. have multiple defensible answers

What makes the multiple choice type of test poor?

A. The options are not grammatically connected to the stem
B. The stem fails to present a problem
C. There are grammatical clues
D. The options are not parallel

112. If a teacher wants to measure her students’ ability to discriminate, which of these is an appropriate type of
test item as implied by the direction?
A. “Outline the Chapter on The Cell”.
B. “Summarize the lesson yesterday”.
C. “Group the following items according to shape”.
D. “State a set of principle that can explain the following events”.

113. A test item has a difficult index of 0.89 and a discrimination index of 0.44. What should the teacher do?
A. Reject the item
B. Retain the item
C. Make it a bonus item
D. Make it a bonus item and reject it

114. Which form of assessment is consistent with the saying “The proof of the pudding is in the eating”.
A. Contrived
B. Authentic
C. Traditional
D. Indirect

115. Who is best admired for outstanding contribution to world peace?

A. Kissinger
B. Clinton
C. Kennedy
D. Mother Teresa

What is WRONG with this item?

A. Item is overly specific
B. Content is trivial
C. Test item is option-based
D. There is a cue to the right answer

116. Student’s score were as follows: 82, 83, 84, 86, 88, 84, 83, 85. The score 86 is the .
A. mode
B. average
C. median
D. mean
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117. Which text form would you choose if you want to have a valid and reliable test based on the table below?

Test Form Validity Index Reliability Index

A .47 .68
B .87 .57
C .20 .86
D .40 .41
E .63 .07

A. A only
B. B only
C. A and D
D. B and E

118. A mathematicians test was given to all Grade V pupils to determine the contestants for the Math Quiz Bee.
Which statistical measure should be used to identify the top 15?
A. Mean percentage score
B. Quartile Deviation
C. Percentile Rank
D. Percentage Score

119. Nellie’s score is within x±1 SD. To which of the following groups does she belong?
A. Below average
B. Average
C. Needs Improvement
D. Above average

120. Use the inbox below to answer the question that follows:

Percentage Grades for Final Examination

40 70 80 90 100

Which of the following statement is TRUE about the plot of grades above?
A. The median is a score of 80 and the range is 60.
B. The median is a score of 70 and the range is 60.
C. The median is a score of 80 and the range is 20.
D. The median is a score of 70 and the range is 20.

121. Which can be said of Arielle who obtained a score of 75 out of 100 items in a Grammar objective test?
A. She performed better than 25% of her classmates
B. She answered 75 items in the test correctly
C. Her rating is 75
D. She answered 75% of the test items correctly

122. The criterion of success in Teacher D’s objective is that “the pupils must be able to spell 90% of the words
correctly”. Ana and 24 others in the class spelled only 40 out of 50 words correctly while the rest scored 45
and above. This means that Teacher D .
A. attained her lesson objective
B. did not attain her lesson objective because of the pupils’ lack of attention
C. failed to attain her lesson objective as far as the 25 pupils are concerned
D. attained her lesson objective because of her effective spelling drill
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123. If the scores of your test follow a negatively skewed score distribution, what should you do?
Find out ?
A. why your items were easy
B. why most of the scores are high
C. why most of the scores are low
D. why some pupils scored high

124. Principal A is talking about “grading on the curve” in a faculty meeting. What does this expression refer to?
A. A student mark compares his achievement to his effort.
B. A student’s grade or mark depends on how his achievement compares with the
achievement of other students in a class.
C. A student’s grade determines whether or not a student attains a defined standard of
achievement
D. A student mark tells how closely he is achieving to his potential.

125. Which tests determine whether students accept responsibility for their own behavior or pass on responsibility
for their own behavior to other people?
A. Thematic tests
B. Sentence-completion tests
C. Stylistic test
D. Locus-of-control tests

126. Which of the one weakness of self-supporting personality checklists?

A. Many personality measures have built-in lie scales
B. They lack stability
C. They may not get true information because individuals can hide or disguise feelings
D. They have poor internal consistency

127. Which of these can measure awareness of values?

A. Sociogram
B. Moral dilemmas
C. Projective techniques
D. Rating scales

128. Marking on a normative basis means that .

A. the normal distribution curve should be followed
B. some should fall
C. some get high marks
D. the grading is based on a present criteria

129. Which process enhances the comparability of grades?

A. Using a table specifications
B. Determining the level of difficulty of the tests
C. Giving more HOTS (higher order thinking skills)
D. Constructing departmentalized examinations for each subject area.

SITUATIONAL

Situation 1- In a faculty meeting, the principle told his teacher: “We need to improve our
school performance in the National Achievement Test. What should we do?

The teacher gave varied answers as follows:

1. Let’s give incentives and rewards to students who get a rating of 85%
2. Let’s teach them to accept complete responsibility for their performance
3. Let’s make the school environment conducive for learning
4. Let’s make use of the experimental methods of teaching
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130. Which response/s come/s from a behaviorist?

A. #2 and #4
B. #1 and #2
C. #3 and #4
D. #1 and #3

131. On which educational philosophy is response #1 anchored?

A. Existentialism
B. Essentialism
C. Progressivism
D. Bahaviorism

132. If you learned toward a progressivist philosophy, with which response would you agree?
A. #2
B. #3
C. #4
D. #1

Situation 2- One principle in the utilization of technology of the classroom is

appropriateness of material or activity.

133. Teacher C wants his students to master the concept of social justice. Which series of activities will be most
effective?
A. Pretest-teaching-posttest
B. Pretest-teaching-posttest-re-teaching for unlearned concepts-posttest
C. Review-pretest-teaching-posttest
D. Teaching-posttest

134. Teacher A likes to show how the launching of spaceships takes place. Which of the following materials
available is most fit?
A. Model
B. Mock-up
C. Replica
D. Realia

135. Teacher B likes to concretize the abstract concepts of an atom. She came up with a concrete presentation of
the atom by using wire and plastic balls. How would you classify Teacher B’s visual aids?
A. Chart
B. Replica
C. Model
D. Realia

Situation 3- After reading and paraphrasing Robert frost’s “Stopping by the Wood on a snowy
Evening”. Mr. Sales asked the class to share any insight derived from the poem.

136. The class was asked to share their insights about the poem. The ability to come up with a n insight stems
from the ability to .
A. analyze the parts of a whole
B. evaluate the worthiness of a thing
C. relate and organize things and ideas
D. comprehend the subject that is being studied

137. To ask the class any insight derived from the poem is based on the theory of .
A. realism
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B. behaviorism
C. conditioning
D. constructivism

138. On which assumption about the learner is Mr. Marquez’s act of asking the class to share their insight based?
A. Learners are like empty receptacles waiting to be filled up
B. Learners are meant to interact with one another
C. Learners have multiple intelligence and varied learning styles
D. Learners are producers of knowledge not only passive recipients of information

Situation 4- Principal E wants her teachers to apply constructivism in teaching

139. On which assumption/s is the principal’s action anchored?

I. Students learn by personally constructing meaning of what is taught.
II. Students are construct and reconstruct meaning based on experiences
III. Students derive meaning from the meaning that the teacher gives
A. II only
B. I and II
C. I, II, and III
D. I only

140. Which materials will her teachers LEAST prefers?

A. Controversial issues
B. Open-ended topics
C. Unquestionable laws
D. Problem or cases

141. Which concept/s of the learner will Principal E NOT accept?

I. “Empty vesse!”
II. “Tabula rasa”
III. Candle to be lighted
A. III only
B. I only
C. II only
D. I and II

Situation 5- Study the matching type of test then answer the 3 questions that follow:
Column A Column B
1. equilateral triangle A. With 3 equal sides
2. right triangle B. With 5 equal sides
3. octagon C. Has 90- degree angle
4. pentagon D. Means many
5. heptagon E. with 7 sides
6. poly F. with 8 sides

142. How can you make the items homogeneous?

A. Increase the number of items in Column B
B. All items should be on polygons
C. Remove the word triangle in items #1 and #2 in column A
D. The word “gon” must be included in column B

143. What is the main defect of this matching test?

A. the matching type is an imperfect type
B. the items are NOT homogeneous
C. the items quite easy
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D. an obvious pattern is followed in the answering

144. Which should be done to improve the matching type of test?

A. Capitalize the items in Column A
B. Items in Column A and B should be exchanged
C. Drop #6 item in Column A
D. The item in Column A should be increased

Situation 6- Below the template for Scoring Rubric.

5-Demonstrate complete understanding of the problem. All requirements of task are included in
response
4-Demonstrate considerable understanding of the problem. All requirements of task are included
3- Demonstrate partial understanding of the problem. Most requirements of task are included
2- Demonstrate little understanding of the problem. Many requirements of task are missing
1- Demonstrate no understanding of the problem
0-No response/task not attempted

145. Which of these is/are essential in constructing a scoring rubric?

I. Description of criteria to serve as standard
II. Clear descriptions of performance at each level
III. Levels of achievement (mastery)
IV. Rating scheme
A. I, II, III
B. I, II
C. I, II, III, IV
D. I only

146. Which statement is TRUE of the rubric?

A. It is developmental
B. It is analytical
C. It is both holistic and developmental
D. It is holistic

147. Which is TRUE of the scoring rubric?

I. It describes criteria of levels of achievement
II. It has a rating scheme
III. It limit itself to 4 levels of achievement
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III

Situation 7- Study the table on item analysis for non-attractiveness and non-plausibility of
distracters based on the results of a try-out test in Science. The letter marked with an asterisk is
the correct answer.
Item No. 1 A B C D E
Upper 27% 10 4 1 1 0
Lower 27% 6 5 2 2 0

148. The table shows that the test item analyzed .

A. has a positive discrimination index
B. has a negative discrimination index
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C. is extremely easy
D. is extremely difficult

149. Based on the table, which is the most effective distracter?

A. Option D
B. Option A
C. Option C
D. Option B

150. Based on the table, which group got more correct answer?
A. Upper group
B. It cannot be determined
C. Lower group
D. Data are not sufficient to give an answer

SET B – MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. As a parent and at the same time a teacher, which of the following will you to do to show your cooperation to
a PTA project in your school to be financed with the proceeds of the sales of the school canteen where food
prices are a little bit higher?
A. Bring food for you and your children, but always make it a point to buy in the school canteen.
B. Buy all your food in the school canteen but request for a discount.
C. Bring food enough for you and your children but do not eat in the canteen.
D. Buy all your food from the school canteen even if you cannot afford to do every day.

2. How can you help a habitual borrower of money get rid of his habit?
A. Let him do something for you in return for the money you lent him.
B. Direct him to others.
C. Do no lend him anymore.
D. Ask for a collateral for the cash he is loaning.

3. Periodic checks on student seatwork with a smile and pat on the should effectively reinforce good study
habit is an example of ____.
A. Discrimination reinforcement C. Continuous reinforcement
B. Variable-ratio schedule D. Fixed interval and variable interval schedule

4. A person strives to work at a given task because of a need. Which of the following situations can make a
person strive to meet his needs?
A. Minimize the unpleasant consequences of student involvement.
B. Utilize your own opinion as teacher in making final decisions in the classroom.
C. Use unfamiliar materials as examples in order to initially arouse their curiosity.
D. Ask pupils to submit test questions or reactions from which you can select topics.

5. The singing of the National Anthem in schools in an offshoot of the philosophy of ____.
A. Nationalism C. Naturalism
B. Pragmatism D. Socialism

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

7. Social development means that acquisition of the ability to behave in accordance with ____.
A. Social expectation C. Social insight
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B. Stereotyped behavior D. Universal norms

8. When an adolescent combines ability to use deductive and inductive reasoning in constructing realistic rules
that he can respect and live by, he does he perceive his environment?
A. He views the world from his own perspective
B. He interprets events from a limited views
C. He does events apart from himself and other people
D. He does the world and himself through the eyes of other people

9. Who introduced the technique of using the drawing of a man as a measure of intelligence?
A. Aristotle B. Herbert C. Good enough D. Benet

10. Which Republic Act provides government assistance to students and teachers in private education?
A. RA 7784 B. RA 6728 C. RA 7836 D. RA 6675

11. The authoritarian setting in the Filipino home is reinforced by a classroom teacher who:
A. Encourage pupils to ask questions C. Is open to suggestions
B. Prescribes what pupils should do D. Ask open ended questions

12. Who among the following believes that learning requires disciplined attention, regular homework, and
respect for legitimate authority?
A. Essentialist B. Perennialist C. Progressivist D. Reconstructionist

13. The Constitutional provision on language has the following aims EXCEPT:
A. To make the regional dialect as auxiliary media of instructions in regional school
B. To maintain English as a second language
C. To make Filipino the sole medium of instruction
D. To make Filipino the national language & medium of instruction & communication

14. The tendency to emphasize so much on school beautification to the detriment of pupils performance
illustrates the:
A. Filipino’s lack of seriousness C. Filipino’s sense of humor
B. Filipino’s lack of reflection D. Filipino’s love for “porma”

15. Which is NOT a characteristic of democratic discipline?

A. Child has opportunity to express his/her opinion
B. Child given punishment is related to the misdeed
C. Child understands the meaning of rules
D. Child obeys blindly

16. Who among the following stressed the processes of experience and problem solving?
A. Dewey B. Aristotle C. Hegel D. Plato

17. Which of the following reasons for measuring student achievement is NOT valid?
A. To prepare feedback on the effectiveness of the learning process
B. To certify that students have attained a level of competence in a subject area
C. To discourage students from cheating during test and getting high scores
D. To motivate students to learn & master the materials they think will be covered by the achievement test.

18. Which characterizes the perfectionist type of students?

A. Does not volunteer or initiate
B. Give up easily
C. Rarely complete tasks
D. Often anxious fearful or frustrated about quality work

19. When a school decides to work on a thematic curriculum which should be out of the picture?
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A. Peer collaboration B. Integration C. Team teaching D. Competition

20. Teacher wants to teach his pupils the technique on reading for information. Which technique should be use?
A. Text structure B. Prior knowledge C. Story map D. SQ3R

21. In instructional planning, which among these three: unit plan, course plan, lesson plan is (are) most
specific? ____plans
A. Course and lesson B. Course C. Lesson D. Unit

22. The use of drills in the classroom is rooted on Thorndike’s law of:
A. Readiness B. Exercise C. Effect D. Belongingness

23. Positive interdependence as an element of collaborative learning means that the students must:
A. Learn to depend on each other to achieve a goal
B. Depend on the diligent students
C. Help one another in the individual test for everyone to pass
D. Be grouped heterogeneously

24. Which of the following measures should a teacher do to a principal whom she would like to file a case of
sexual harassment w/o violating the relationship of the teacher to her superiors?
A. Present the case before competent authority & prepare to prove the charge
B. Write an anonymous letter to a higher school official to denounce the superior
C. Call a parent-teacher meeting and denounce the superior
D. Encourage the other teachers & students to hold a demonstration to oust the superior

25. Pick out the situation that illustrates the duty of a new teacher to the state:
A. Take a long vacation which she firmly believes she deserves after four years of diligent study before
taking the examination for teachers
B. Apply for teaching job where eligibility is not required to gain teaching experience before taking the
teachers board examination.
C. Prepare for the wedding she and her boyfriend have long planned to be able to raise a family with
children which they plan to rear as good citizen of our country
D. Take the licensure examination for teacher and an oath to do her best to help carry out the policies of
the state

26. Parents are up in arms on the telephone bills that pay for sex calls. What is the solution to this problem?
A. The telephone company is to blame for this
B. The government restriction have no teeth
C. Parents allow this to make their children modern
D. Parents, school and students should discuss this openly

27. Cooperatives are encouraged in as many group as possible. What agency controls the different
cooperatives?
A. Security and Exchange Commission C. Commission on Audit
B. Department of Local Government D. Bureau of Cooperative

28. Society and media know drinking starts off drug addiction. What should be discussed in schools?
A. Drug addiction has been traced to drinking wine
B. Nobody drinks at home except father
C. TV ads show drinking is a source of fellowship
D. High taxes on liquor will be a deterrent to eventual drug use

29. Cooperatives have branched out to consumers cooperative. Schools have included the concepts of
cooperatives. Where is it practiced?
A. School book stores C. Schools uniform purchases
B. School canteen D. Class stores
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30. A student collapsed in her social class. It was found out that he did not eat her lunch. What principle is
shown in the situation?
A. Psychological need B. Physiological need C. Somatotonic D. Safety need

31. The main function of a philosophy of education is to:

A. Aid the learner to build his own personal philosophy
B. Reconsider existing educational goals in the light of society’s needs
C. Provide the academic background prerequisite to learning
D. Define the goals & set the direction for which education is to strive

32. Which technique(s) enable(s) a teacher to identify and eventually assists students which interpersonal
difficulties?
A. Anecdotal record C. Cumulative record
B. Personal inventory D. Sociogram

33. Teachers and students can participate in these levels of computer use. Give the order of computer use from
simplest to complex?
A. Computer competency, computer literacy, competency expertise
B. Computer literacy, computer expertise, computer competency
C. Computer competency, computer expertise, computer literacy
D. Computer literacy, computer competency, computer expertise

34. Which one is considered the “Brain” of the microcomputer?

A. CPU B. Software C. Video screen D. Keyboard

35. A group activity wherein one group representative presents the output to the bigger group rather than
individual pupils presenting the output is known as:
A. Consensus decision B. Composite report C. Jury trial D. Agenda

36. In the formulation of classroom, which of the following should a teacher refrain from doing?
A. State classroom regulation as clearly as possible
B. Enlist student aid in the formulation of classroom regulation
C. Enforce classroom regulations consistently and fairly
D. Teacher and the class should make as many regulations as possible

37. Zero standard deviation means that:

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

38. Which is the least authentic mode of assessment?

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

39. In what period of a child is physical growth fastest?

A. Prenatal period C. Early childhood
B. Early adolescence D. Lessens but not destroy voluntariness

40. How does fear affect the voluntariness of an act?

A. Makes the act involuntary C. Increase voluntariness
B. No effect at all D. Lessens but not destroy voluntariness
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41. A group of people asserts that their culture is superior to another. This exemplifies:
A. Cultural gap C. Norm conflict
B. Cultural conflict D. Ethnocentrism

42. A test consists of a graph showing the relationship between age and population. Following it is a series of
true-false items based on the graph. Which type of test does this illustrate?
A. Laboratory exercise C. Performance
B. Problem solving D. Interpretive

43. Which curricular move served to strengthen spiritual and ethical values?
A. Integration of creative thinking in all subject
B. Reducing the number of subject areas into the skill subject
C. Introduction of Value Education as a separate subject area
D. Re-introducing Science as all subject in Grade 1

44. Which computer seems to have the most potential for the classroom?
A. Mainframe computer C. Microcomputer
B. Minicomputer D. LPC

45. A teacher notices glaring wrong pronunciation of vowel sounds among her students necessitating more
practice. Which of the following activities would be at most help?
A. Dictionary use C. Assignments
B. Review D. Drill

46. Which storage device is significantly more efficient in holding information

A. Hard disk B. Software C. Floppy disk D. Audio cassette

47. The Filipino tendency to resort to the easy way out from a term paper as a course requirement by hiring a
ghost writer or by passing a photocopied term paper provide which Filipino traits?
A. Anticipation B. Ambivalence C. Pakikisama D. Lack of discipline

48. “No pain, no gain”. This means that:

A. Only those willing to carry the crosses that like impose can share the joy of life
B. One should be a penitent every good Friday by carrying his cross
C. The more suffering in this life, the more one is assured of heaven
D. One should look for suffering to save himself/herself

49. Which trust on value formation is meant to help the students make use of their thinking and scientific
investigation top decide on topics and questions above values?
A. Value inculcation C. Value clarification
B. Analysis D. Moral development

50. Which interactive teaching should be AVOIDED?

A. Using “put down” strategy C. Asking more divergent questions
B. Using multiple response strategy D. Asking more evaluative questions

51. Rights which cannot be renounced or transferred because they are necessary for the fulfillment of man’s
primordial obligations are called:
A. Alienable rights C. Inalienable rights
B. Perfect rights D. Acquired rights

52. In mastery learning the definition of an acceptable standard of performance is called

A. Condition B. Behavior C. SMART D. Criterion measure

53. A negative discrimination index means that:

A. More from the lower group answered the test items correctly
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B. The items could not discriminate between the lower and upper group
C. More from the upper group answered the test item correctly
D. Less from the lower group got the test item correctly

54. Your teacher is of the opinion that the world and everything in it are changing and so teaches you the skill to
cope with the changes. Which in his governing philosophy?
A. Experimentalism B. Existentialism C. Realism D. Idealism

55. For brainstorming to be effective which one should be out?

A. Making use of the other’s ideas shared C. Non-threatening atmosphere
B. Teacher’s judge mental attitude D. Openness to idea

56. Which statement on spaced and massed learning is CORRECT?

A. Massed learning is better than spaced learning
B. Spaced learning is better than massed learning
C. Massed learning is as effective as spaced learning
D. Both massed learning & spaced learning are not effective

57. A teacher is a facilitator of learning and of the development of the youth. Which practice NOT keeping with
his role as facilitator?
A. Considers the multiple intelligences of learners
B. Humiliates misbehaving pupils
C. Dialogs with parents and with other members of the community
D. Keeps himself abreast with educational trends

58. Which one indicates a teacher’s genuine enthusiasm and pride in teaching?
A. Sticking to teaching for the moment that there are no better offers
B. Telling everyone that he went to teaching for there was no other choice them
C. Engaging himself in counting professional education
D. Belittling the re-numeration one gets from teaching

59. In writing performance objective which word is NOT acceptable?

A. Manipulate B. Integrate C. Delineate D. Comprehend

60. When is giving praise INEFFECTIVE? When it:

A. Uses the accomplishment of peers as the context for describing a student’s present accomplishment.
B. Provides information to student’s about their competence and the value of their accomplishments
C. Focuses students attention on her own task-relevant behavior
D. Shows spontaneity, variety and other signs of credibility

61. Which statement applies when scores distribution is negatively skewed?

A. The mode corresponds to a low value
B. The median is higher than the mode
C. The mode and median are equal
D. The mean corresponds to a high value

62. The use of the process approach gives the students the opportunity to:
A. Learn to their own C. Make use of laboratory apparatuses
B. Apply the scientific method D. Learn how to learn

63. A comprehension skill of higher level which may be inferred or implied from reading is:
A. Picking out the main idea C. Following direction
B. Nothing specific details D. Drawing conclusion

64. In the Preamble of the Code of Ethics of Processional Teachers, which is not mention about teachers?
A. Dully licensed professionals C. LET passers
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B. Possess dignity and reputation D. With high moral values

65. What does a skewed score distribution mean?

A. The scores are concentrated more at one end or the other end
B. The mode, the mean, and the median are equal
C. The mean and the median are equal
D. The scores are normally distributed

66. Which is implied by a negatively skewed score distribution?

A. The scores are evenly distributed from the left to the right
B. Most pupils are underachievers
C. Most of the scores are high
D. Most of the scores are low

67. A teacher discovers that a product of certain bottling company brings about damage to teeth. Much as he
wants to share the products of his research, he could not because of harassment from all sides. Which
teacher’s right is violated?
A. Right to property
B. Right to one’s honor
C. Academic freedom
D. Right to make a livelihood

68. Why can the calculator do arithmetic? Because

A. A computer inside the calculator tells it how
B. A watch inside direct it
C. A typewriter inside does it
D. A TV inside shows it

69. On which constitutional provision is the full or partial integration of capable deaf and blind students in the
classroom based> the provision on
A. Providing citizenship and vocational training to adult citizen
B. Protecting and promoting the right of all citizen to qualify education
C. Academic freedom
D. Creating scholarship for poor and deserving students

70. Teaching in the cognitive, psychomotor and effective domains is based on the concept that the learner is a:
A. Moral and feeling being C. Thinking, feeling and acting being
B. Material and an acting being D. Spiritual and material being

71. Both Muslim and Christian value marriage but the Muslim practices polygamous marriage while the
Christian practices monogamous marriage. What is this called?
A. Cultural relativism C. Ethical relativism
B. Acculturation D. Enculturation

72. Teacher wants to compare 2 concepts. With which technique can accomplish this best?
A. K-W-L technique C. Spider-web
B. Venn diagram D. Histogram

73. Too build a sense of pride among Filipino youth which should be done?
A. Re-study our history and stress on our achievements as a people
B. Set aside the study of local history
C. Re-study our history from the perspective of our colonizers
D. Replace the study of folklores and myths with technical subjects

74. When necessary conditions are present, the use of inductive method is preferred because
A. There is greater active participation on the part of pupils
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B. It gives the teacher more time to rest

C. It needs only a few instruction materials
D. Academic time is used wisely

75. Which is the best reason why teacher begins a lesson in Math by checking and reviewing on the previous
day’s assignment and provides practice and drills?
A. Check if parents guide their children in the making of assignment
B. Make sure that the students understand the pre-requisite skills of the lesson
C. Prepare the students for the mastery test
D. Make learning interesting and enjoyable for students

76. Which is selective reading technique meant at getting at important facts very fast?
A. Skim reading B. Scanning C. Oral reading D. Silent reading

77. For counseling to be successful which assumption must be AVOIDED?

A. The environment must provide assurance of confidentiality
B. The student is willing to participate in the process
C. The counselor must be able to relate to the student
D. The counselor tells the student what to do

78. Which technique is most appropriate when a teacher wants a group to agree on a plan of action?
A. Composite report B. Symposium C. Agenda D. Consensus decision making

79. Which term applies to the search for related literature by computer access of data bases on discs kept in
libraries?
A. On-line research C. Compact discs computer research
B. Manual research D. Computer research

80. Which best indicates the effectiveness classroom activities?

A. The laughter and enjoyment of students
B. The application of concept learned in daily life
C. The utilization of varied techniques and approaches
D. The variety of instructional materials used

81. The main purpose of the compulsory study of the Constitution in Philippine schools is to
A. Develop the students into responsible, thinking citizens
B. Acquaint students w/ the historical development of the Philippine Constitution
C. Prepare students for law-making
D. Make constitutional experts of the students

82. Some students who are high in the scholastic aptitude tests have failed in collage. Some who are below the
standards set for admission, but who, for various reasons, were admitted, attained satisfactory standings.
This provide that
A. Human beings are certainly predictable
B. Admission tests are not accurate, hence should not be used
C. Aptitude tests do not measure all factors import for success
D. Aptitude tests can be perfectly relied on

83. If the teacher’s pattern in questioning consists of calling on a student then asking the question
A. All students may be encouraged to participate
B. The student called to answer may be able to think well of his answer
C. The rest of the class may just dictate the answer
D. The rest of the class may not engage themselves in thinking of the answer

84. In order to avoid disgrace, a pregnant, unmarried woman takes drugs to induce abortion. Is she morally
justified to do that?
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A. Yes, it can save her and the child from disgrace when he grows up
B. No, the unborn child cannot be made to suffer the consequences of the sins of his parents
C. No, the act of inducing abortion is bad in itself
D. No, it is better to prevent the child from coming into the world who will suffer very much due to the
absence of a father

85. In which way does heredity affect the development of the learner?
A. By placing limits beyond which the learner cannot develop
B. By compensating for what environment fails to develop
C. By blocking the influence of environment
D. By providing equal potential to all

86. The cultivation of reflective & meditative skills in teaching is an influence of

A. Taoism B. Shintoism C. Confucianism D. Zen Buddhism

87. A child refuse to obey orders or displays negativism as a development trait. How may you best handle him?
A. Take every opportunity to praise him for every positive attitude display
B. Detain him after office hours for him to do what he has been ordered to do
C. Insist on compliance to the same degree required of pupils
D. Avoid giving him orders or if you do he objects take back the order

88. Which term refers to the collection of student’s products and accomplishment for a period of evaluation
purposes?
A. Portfolio B. Observation report C. Anecdotal record D. Diary

89. For comparing and contrasting, which graphic organizer is most appropriate?
A. Cycle B. Web C. BumuStory map D. Venn diagram

90. Laging UMUUKILKIL sa isipan ng ama ang nasirang pangako ng anak.

A. Sumasapi B. Gumugulo C. Bumubuhay D. Sumasapi

91. Huwag kang maniniwala sa bulaklak ng kanyang matamis na dila.

A. Ito’y panunukso C. Ito’y pagbibiro
B. Ito’y pambobola D. Ito’y pagsisinungaling

92. If a resilient child with superior intelligence is reared in a poor environment the probable outcome would be
A. No change in IQ because environment deprivation has nothing to do w/ intelligence
B. Slight change in IQ although he can overcome frustration and obstacles
C. Mental retardation in IQ because he is culturally deprived

93. Which of the following is usually considered the most important factor in a child’s observable classroom
behavior?
A. Intelligence B. Heredity C. Self-concept D. Cultural background

94. Section 5, article XIV, of the Constitution states that academic freedom shall be enjoyed in
A. Public assemblies C. All levels of learning
B. State colleges and universities D. All institution of higher learning

95. A teacher who subscribes to the pragmatic philosophy of education believes that experience should follow
learning in her teaching, she therefore exerts effort in
A. Encouraging learners to memorize factual knowledge
B. Equipping learners with the basic abilities and skills
C. Requiring learners full mastery of the lesson
D. Providing learners opportunities to apply theories and principles
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96. Freud expounded that there is a period when young boys experience rivalry with their father for their
mother’s affection. This is
A. Oedipus complex C. Achilles syndrome
B. Electra complex D. Cassandra syndrome

97. Education is a life ling process. This simply means that education-
A. May take place formally or informally to enable the individual to grow
B. May take place anywhere and anytime the individual so desires
C. Is a continuous process of experiencing and reorganizing experiences
D. Take place in the school where the individual is exposed, self-contained experiences

98. The tendency to imitate elders is very strong in the early childhood stage. Teachers should therefore be very
good-
A. Counselors B. Role models C. Disciplinarians D. Facilitators of learning

99. How is Values Education offered in the National Secondary Education Curriculum?
A. Emphasized in Science and Technology
B. As a separate subject
C. Integrated in all subject areas
D. Integrated with Technology and Home Economics

100. The NSEC orients secondary education to-

A. The teaching of the national symbols
B. The development of competencies and values for social living
C. Health values development
D. National development requirements & reflects search based direction

101. The child cannot distinguish abstracts during the sensory motor period of development. Which of these
techniques should a teacher apply to accommodate learning?
A. Make use of individualize instruction
B. Explain the lesson very well
C. Utilize concrete objects to clarify concept
D. Provide variety of educational toys

102. Which of these systems of learning includes ways and methods which are used in preserving and building
certain traditions within cultural communities?
A. Non-formal learning C. Cultural learning
B. Multi-level learning D. Indigenous learning

103. Which of the following statements is TRUE in the use of experiments and demonstrations in teaching
science
A. It is valuable if used in the context of a lesson that relates observation to other information
B. It should be encouraged in elementary school since the concepts they encompass are difficult for your
children
C. It is as valuable as teaching by lecturing
D. It is less valuable than teaching through inquiry and discussion

104. Identical twins are more alike than fraternal twins. Which of the following statements/principles supported by
this?
A. Environment affects both fraternal and identical twins
B. Intelligence hinges in physical structure
C. Heredity has a part in determining intelligence
D. Intelligence is determined partly by pre-natal nutrition
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105. Which of these philosophers is reflective of that of Dewey’s which stresses the development of an individual
capable of reflective thinking specifically that of being able to solve the problem be faces individually or
collectively.
A. Disciplinarianism C. Experimentation
B. Developmentalism D. Rationalism

106. Which of the following abilities is stressed by humanistic education?

A. Learn the different philosophies of education
B. Develop man into a thinking individual
C. Enjoy the great works of man such as the classics
D. Make man distinctly civilized, educated and refined

107. An appreciation lesson is one that is designed to lead the class to conduct and enjoy something. Which of
the following statements closely approximate the meaning of the above?
A. An appreciation lesson should be a lesson in values
B. Appreciation lessons help pupils weigh and clarify values
C. One cannot fully appreciate what one does not understand or enjoy
D. A teacher should plan lessons that will guide children to appreciate what is beautiful

108. Which of the following is the best time for a teacher to set up routine activities that will contribute to effective
classroom management?
A. As soon as the students have established C. During his homeroom days
B. Daily at the start of the session D. On the very first day of school

109. In large classes where little of the work can be individualized the most effective and practical ways to
individualize instruction to
A. Devise group activities w/c afford every pupils an opportunity to work at his own
B. Give the pupils freedom to launch individual projects
C. Assign homework and check it regularly
D. Assigned program material for out-of-class hours

110. Which of these is the MOST important principle that a teacher should follow in initiating a program of
positive reinforcement?
A. Make sure the reward comes immediately after the appropriate behavior
B. Punish negative behavior and reward positive behavior
C. Provide regular opportunity for socially acceptable behavior
D. Consider peer approval and recognition

111. The trend of focusing attention on the child’s interests, abilities and needs and on the improvement of
community living necessitate the use of the
A. Discovery approach C. Integrative approach
B. Conceptual technique D. Project Method

112. The best way the teacher can be sure of the appropriateness of an instructional material is to
A. Consider its technical quality C. Consider its availability
B. Try it out before using it in class D. Consider its cost

113. Task analysis involves the breaking down of a learning task into subtasks or sub-skills. Given a task to retell
a story, which of the following skills is NOT needed?
A. To disseminate information C. To identify topic sentences
B. To outline a selection D. To arranged events in sequence

114. You are assigned to teach students with varied abilities. You want to teach a more homogeneous grouping.
Which type of grouping will tend to benefit your students?
A. Mixed ability grouping C. With-in class ability grouping
B. Low ability grouping D. High ability grouping
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115. Which of the following examples illustrate the use of questions to focus pupil attention on the key points of
the lesson?
A. Why are machine made goods cheaper than those made by hand?
B. What is Rizal Park known for?
C. Have you ever enjoyed watching the clouds on a bright day?
D. Who came while I was writing on the blackboard?

116. The new teacher entered a noisy classroom. She shouted immediately at the students desperately trying to
get order and discipline. Since then the teacher has not controlled the class. Which is the most probable
cause of the teacher’s failure?
A. The students’ reaction to the teacher is the consequence of her behavior
B. Rules are not defined & procedures to sustain order is not into place
C. The new teacher wants to show the class who is the authority
D. The class wants to test the ability and patience of the teacher

117. The educational implementation of research findings relative to the ability of dull learners and bright learners
to organize and generalize is for the teacher
A. To make the bright learners guide the dull ones in learning to generalize
B. To make the bright learners to generalize and the dull ones to memorize
C. To give the dull learners to more concrete experiences to serve as basis for generalizing
D. To give both the dull and bright learners concrete and abstract experiences to serve as basis for
generalizing

118. Which of the following will you do FIRST to establish good class management?
A. Discuss the required rules for proper class behavior
B. Discuss the work plan for the year
C. Prepare a seat plan
D. Train the class in the distribution of materials

119. A student was diagnosed to have a high IQ but is failing in his academic subject. What should the teacher
do to help him?
A. Talk to his parents C. Talk the student & find out his problem
B. Examine his study habits D. Refer him to the guidance counselor

120. When do test, inventories and career information become effective for counseling service?
A. When the data generated are interpreted on time by professionally competent person
B. The psychological test result are still valid and reliable
C. When the records are updated
D. When the records are kept for ready reference when needed

121. When do test, inventories and career information become effective for counseling service?
A. When the data generated are interpreted on time by professionally competent person
B. The psychological test result are still valid and reliable.
C. When the records are updated.
D. When the records are kept for ready reference.

122. Which of the following is a major advantage in using arithmetic mean?

A. It is more commonly used than other measures
B. It discriminates between the lowest and the highest
C. It is simple to compute
D. It is more than stable than the median

123. In preparing a multiple choice test how many options would be ideal?
A. Five B. Three C. Any D. Four
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124. Learners open find it much easier to fit into a new social situation when given encouragement and support.
How can this be done?
A. By giving him room responsibility C. By giving him special help
B. By assigning peers or Buddies to him D. By discovering his new interest

125. Who expounded on the need to study the child carefully for individualized instruction?
A. Da Feltre B. Erasmus C. Boccacio D. Ascham

126. Which of the following should a teacher do if she cannot pay the monthly installment of an appliance she got
from a department store in their town?
A. Reject any notice of demand for payment to make the impression that she did not receive
B. Move to another neighborhood to escape payment
C. Inform the manager of the store personally and make a satisfactory arrangement of payment on or
before the due date of payment
D. Offer to return the used on the monthly installment she paid

127. Which of the following will you recommended to a senior high school scholar who is impregnated by a fellow
student?
A. Tell her parents about her condition C. Direct her to an abortion clinic
B. Stop schooling all after she gives birth D. Force her boyfriend to marry her

128. The government prescribes a higher percentage on the administration of educational institution to filipino
citizens in order to
A. Minimize the unemployment problem C. Protect the rights of the citizen
B. Procedure globally competitive graduates D. Ensure the teaching of Filipino

129. Teachers should bear in mind that the period of greatest mental development is from:
A. 9 t0 12 years B. 12 to 15 years C. 6 to 9 years D. 3 to 6 years

130. Which of the following is the best situation wherein you can balance responsibility and accountability?
A. A teacher paid on an hour basis, takes her time with the subject matter till end of period
B. A teacher paid on an hour basis, teaches as much as she could for duration of the period
C. A teacher paid on an hour basis, spends most of the time on the latest gossips in showbiz
D. A teacher paid on an hour basis, entertain her students w/ stories till the end of the period

131. You have a pupil who is so talkative, naughty and aggressive that he is a burden to the entire members of
the class. How would you remedy this problem?
A. Call the parents for a dialogue C. Reprimand him always
B. Report the case to the principal D. Talk to him seriously

132. What should a teacher do before constructing items for a particular test?
A. Prepare the table of specifications C. Determine the length of time for answering it
B. Review the previous lessons D. Announce to students the scope of the test

133. Under which of the multiple choice type of test can this question be classified? Which of the following
statement expresses this concept in different forms?
A. Association B. Definition C. Difference D. Cause

134. Of the following types of test which is he most subjective in scoring?

A. Matching type B. Simple call C. Multiple choice D. Essay

135. In which of these research methods can the researcher control certain variable?
A. Experimental B. Ex post facto c. Descriptive D. Historical

136. During the first grading period, a student obtained failing marks in five academic subjects. Which of the
following tests would best explain his performance?
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A. Mental ability B. Personally C. Attitude D. Aptitude

137. Measuring the work done by a gravitational force is a learning task. At what level of cognitions is it?
A. Application B. Knowledge C. Evaluation D. Comprehension

138. Setting up criteria for scoring essay tests is meant to increase their ____.
A. Objectivity B. Reliability C. Validity D. Usability

139. Which of the following will you do to an examinee you caught cheating and who offered you a certain sum of
money to keep quiet.
A. Motion him to keep quiet & watch for him after the examination
B. Confiscate his test paper & report him to the examination supervisor
C. Announce to all examinees the name of the cheater
D. Ignore him but let him feel that you saw him

140. Which of the following is the best situation wherein you can balance rights and authority?
A. Allow all their only daughter’s suitor to come and go as she pleases
B. Censor all their only daughter’s suitors
C. Choose a life-partner for their only daughter
D. Caution their only daughter’s choice of a boyfriend

141. In testing which of the following is referred to as cultural bias?

A. Test items are more familiar with some culture
B. Some culture do better on tests than others
C. Test will show who is more cultured
D. Cultured people do better on tests

142. Which is the most obvious and familiar way of reporting variability?
A. Range between highest and lowest scores
B. Standards deviation
C. Standard error of the mean
D. Distribution of raw scores

143. The theory of identical elements in learning holds that transfer is facilitated when the ____.
A. Teacher uses different teaching devices
B. Learner has a mastery of specific responses
C. Development task is easily identifies
D. Experience is similar to the application situation

144. If this is not met the adolescent tends to be critical and always tries to find fault. This is the need.
A. For recognition B. For adventure C. To belong D. For material security

145. The way a child talks, walks of manifest, gestures may have been learned from models he had been
exposed. This explains ____.
A. Affective B. Insight C. Social D. Cognitive

146. Audio-visual aids are in classroom teaching to ____?

A. Help make learning more permanent C. Help clarify important concept
B. All of these D. Arouse & sustain student’s interest

147. Which of the following is the MOST important purpose for using achievement test? To measure the ____.
A. Quality and quantity of previous learning C. Educational & vocational aptitude
B. Quality & quantity of previous teaching D. Capacity for failure learning

148. Which of the different types of test covers & wide variety of objectives?
A. True-false B. Multiple choice C. Matching D. Essay
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149. In a multiple choice test, keeping the options brief indicates ____.
A. Inclusion in the item irrelevant clues such as the use in the correct answer
B. Non-inclusion of opinion that mean the same
C. Plausibility & attractiveness of the item
D. Inclusion in the item any word that must otherwise repeated in each response

150. Which of these criteria is the most important in test constructions?

A. The stem should contain the central problem
B. Items should be congruent with the objectives
C. A table of specification should be prepared
D. Options should be almost the same length

SET C – MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A student knows that the examination week is approaching, but instead of studying, he chose to spend his time
playing computer games. On the examination day itself, He opted to pray for miracles rather than studying.
Which attitude towards religion is displayed? Miracles rather than studying which attitude towards religion is
displayed?
A. Religion as Fake C. Religion as authentic
B. Religion as Magic D. Religion as real

2 ._____ is/are used as medium/media of instruction in schools during the Spanish era.
A. The vernacular C. Spanish
B. English D. Spanish and the vernacular

3. The use of the integrated approach in both secondary and primary level subjects is a result of the implementation
of the _______________.
A. Program for Decentralized Education
B. School- based management
C. Basic Education Curriculum
D. Schools first initiative

4. What government program allows students who are not accommodated in community public schools to enroll in
private school at the government’s expense?
A. Government Assistance Program
B. Study now Pay later
C. Educational Service Contract System
D. National Scholarship Program

5. _______was the 1980’s foremost educational issue.

A. Bilingual Education C. Accountability
B. Values Education D. Mainstreaming

A– During the 80s Bilingual Education was a foremost issue. A lot of discussion among the educators on the
pros and cons of the bilingual approach were done during this time.

6. The government’s educational program on __________made the Philippine Education Placement Test accessible
for adults and out-of-school-youth.
A. Equitable Access C. Quality and relevance
B. Quality D. Relevance

7. College students are required to take a constitution course for them to ___________.
A. Develop students into responsible and thinking students.
B. Acquaint students with the historical development of the Philppine Constitution
C. Make students experts in terms of Philippine Constitution
D. Prepare the students for law making.

8. ____________ supports equitable access but on the other hand, quality might be compromised.
A. Open admission
B. School accreditation
C. Deregulated tuition fee hike
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D. Selective retention

9. Educational institutions’ effort of developing work skills inside the school are aimed at ________.
A. Developing moral character
B. Teaching the duties of citizenship
C. Inculcating love of country
D. Developing vocational efficiency

10. In Piaget’s concrete operational stage, a teacher should provide _________.

A. Activities for hypothesis formulation
B. Learning activities that involve problems of classification and order
C. Activities for evaluation purposes.
D. Stimulating environment with ample objects to play with

11. Interpersonal intelligence is best shown by a student who _____________.

A. Works on his/her own
B. Keeps interest to himself/herself
C. Seeks out a classmate for help when problem occurs
D. Spends time meditating

12. A student is finding it hard to read. When the guidance counselor traced the child’s history, the counselor was
able to find out that the student came a dysfunctional family, aside from that, the child was abused and
neglected. What could have caused the student’s reading disability?
A. Emotional factors
B. Poor teaching
C. Neurological factors
D. Immaturity

13. A child was punished for cheating in an exam. For sure the child wont cheat again in short span of time, but this
does not guarantee that the child won’t cheat ever again Based on Thorndike’s theory on punishment and
learning, this shows that__________.
A. Punishment strengthens a response
B. Punishment removes response
C. Punishment doesn’t remove a response
D. Punishment weakens a response

14. Laughing at a two-year old child who uttered a bad word is not a proper thing to do because in this stage of the
child’s life, the child is____________
A. Considering the views of other
B. Distinguishing sex differences
C. Socializing
D. Distinguishing right from wrong.

15. “Men are built not born.” This quotation by John Watson states that___________.
A. The ineffectiveness of training on a person’s development
B. The effect of environmental stimulation on a person’s development
C. The absence of genetic influence on a person’s development
D. The effect of heredity

16. A child who is cold towards the people around him might have failed to attain what basic goal based on Erikson’s
theory on psychological development?
A. Autonomy
B. Trust
C. Initiative
D. Mistrust

17. A boy is closer to his mother and a girl is closer to her father. These instances are under __________.
A. Oedipal Complex C. Phallic stage
B. Latent stage D. Pre-genital stage

18. ____________ are rights that cannot be renounced because they needed for a person to fulfill his/her primordial
obligations.
A. Perfect rights C. Acquired rights
B. Alienable rights D. Inalienable rights
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19. A grade 1 pupil likes to ply with his friends, but gets angry when defeated. Piaget’s theory states that this pupil is
under what developmental stage?
A. Concrete operation
B. Sensor motor
C. Formal Operation
D. Pre-operation

20. Which describes Philippine education during the Spanish regime?

A. Establishment of a normal school
B. Separation of church and state
C. Vernacular as medium of instruction
D. Emphasis on religious instruction

21. Some Filipino teachers are sent abroad to study. We call them___________.
A. Insulares C. Peninsulares
B. Pensionados D. Reformists

22. Jose Rizal said that national redemption can be achieved by _____________.
A. Gaining economic recovery
B. Stabilizing political situation
C. Opening our doors to foreign influence
D. Upgrading the quality of the Filipinos through education

23. A foreign who studying here in the Philippines was turned-off by the Filipinos’ lack of punctuality and poor word
choice
A. Ethnocentrism C. Xenocentrism
B. Colonial mentality Culture shock

24. If you are a wise voter, you would vote ____________________.

A. A candidate who has the making of a public servant
B. A neighbor who is closest to you in times of need
C. A candidate who helped you by giving cash
D. A godfather who gave your father a job

25. A pregnant, unmarried woman aborted her baby to avoid disgrace. Is she morally justified to do that?
A. No, the unborn child cannot be made to suffer the consequences of the sins of his/her parents.
B. Yes, it can save her and the child from disgrace when he grows up.
C. No, abortion is immoral.
D. Yes, it is better to prevent the child from coming into the world who will suffer very much due to the
absence of a father

26. This constitutional provision is the full and partial integration of the capable deaf and blind students in the
classroom.
A. Creating scholarship for poor and deserving students.
B. Academic freedom
C. Providing citizenship and vocational training to adult citizens and out-of-school youths.
D. Protecting and promoting the right of all citizens to quality education.

27. The difference between Christian and Muslim marriage, the former being monogamous and the later being
polygamous is called ____________.
A. Ethical Relativism C. Acculturation
B. Enculturation D. Cultural relativism

28. A perfect duty is exemplified:

A. Supporting a poor but deserving student school.
B. Paying the worker the wages agreed upon.
C. Donating an amount for noble project.
D. Giving alms to the needy

29. Teachers are tasked with so many things to do aside from teaching. Sometimes these tasks adversely affect their
teaching. Does this mean that teachers should be only preoccupied with teaching?
A. Yes, if they are given other assignments justice demands that they be properly compensated.
B. No, because every teacher is expected to provide leadership and initiative in activities for betterment of
communities.
C. Yes, because other community leaders, not teachers, are tasked to lead in community activities
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D. Yes, because teaching is enough full time job.

30. The brain’s left hemisphere is involved in ________function.

A. Intuitive C. Nonverbal
B. Visual D. Logical

31 The Professional Teachers Code of Ethics does not cover __________.

A. Teachers in the tertiary level
B. All full time or part time public and private school teachers and administrators
C. Teachers in all educational institutions at the pre-school, elementary and secondary levels.
D. Teachers of academic, vocational, special, technical or non-formal institutions

32. _____________ is the start of Education in human rights.

A. Loving others C. Caring for others
B. Liking others D. Respects towards others

33. This is the objective of the continuous progression scheme that was introduced in the elementary level in the
school year 1970 to 1971.
A. Mastery of three r’s
B. Pupils progression according to capacity
C. Mass promotion
D. Access to education

34. Schema theory states that:

A. We learn by the process of conditioning
B. We are passive learners
C. We organize what we learn according to patterns
D. We are totally conditioned by our environment.

35. If one asked to develop himself to the fullest, what need is he trying to satisfy according to Malow’s hierarchy of
needs?
A. Safety needs
B. Physiological needs
C. Belongingness
D. Self-actualization

36. Fear of something that was caused by a painful experiences in the past is an example of:
A. Insight C. Operant conditioning
B. Classical conditioning D. Imitation

37. Filipinization is violated if:

A. An educational institution is owned by a corporation of which 40% of the capital is owned by
Filipino Citizens.
B. An educational institution owned by a religious order
C. An American serving as president of the educational institution.
D. An Educational institution owned by a charitable institution.

38. Education during the American regime can be characterized as:

A. Religious C. Filipinistic
B. Centralized D. Decentralized

39. According to the republic Act 7836 the licensure exam for teachers is with:
A. CHED C. DECS
B. PRC D. Civil Service Commission

40. Libel violates what particular human rights?

A. The right to one’s own life C. The right to make a livelihood
B. The right to one’s honor D. The right to property

41. We owe today’s widespread Philippine educational system to:

A. The first Filipino political leaders
B. The Americans
C. The Japanese
D. The Spaniards
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42. Thomasites are:

A. The soldiers who doubted the success of the public educational system to be set in the Philippines
B. The first American teacher recruits to help establish the public educational system in the
Philippines.
C. The first religious group who came to the Philippines on board the US transport named Thomas.
D. The devotees of St. Thomas Aquinas who came to evangelize.

43. During the American regime, they named the American soldiers, who were recruited to help set the public
educational system, as Thomasites because:
A. They arrived here during the feast of St. Thomas
B. They first taught at UST
C. They were devotees of St. Thomas Aquinas
D. They disembarked from the CIS Transport called Thomas

44. The following functions are done by the brain’s right hemisphere except:
A. Nonverbal functions C. Detail-oriented function
B. Intuitive functions D. Visual function

45. The right brain involves ______________ functions.

A. Visual. Intuitive, Logical
B. Visual, Intuitive, Nonverbal
C. Visual, Nonverbal, Logical
D. Visual, Logical, Detail-oriented

46. This is a Filipino trait that involves practicing values in different regions and social groups.
A. Crab mentality C. Procrastination
B. “Kanya-kanya” mentality D. Existential intelligence

47. In the Philippine culture, the term “bahala na” implies:

A. Lack of self reliance
B. Willingness to take risks
C. Lack of foresight
D. Indolence

48. Who is the forerunner of the presence of the Language Acquisition Device?
A. Watson C. Chomsky
B. Gardner D. Piaget

49. A teacher rewards a child for doing things correctly. This technique is called:
A. Conditioning C. Chaining
B. Fading D. Reinforcement

50. Erikson said that children aged 3-5 is most likely:

A. Mischievous C. Lazy
B. Ego-centric D. Altruistic

51. Erikson labeled children who are two years of age as “terrible two” because________.
A. They are inquisitive C. they Are playful
B. They are sickly D. They are assertive

52. A person who is friendly and has a capacity to make people laugh possess:
A. Naturalistic intelligence C. Intrapersonal intelligence
B. Spatial intelligence D. Interpersonal intelligence

53. A child who always fight with his/her classmates, who has a very short attention span, and who has frequent
tantrums is believed to be suffering from:
A. Mental retardation
B. Downs syndrome
C. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
D. Learning disability

54. When is a teacher prejudicial against a learner?

A. When she refuses a pupil with a slight physical disability in class.
B. When she makes a farsighted pupil to sit at the back.
C. When she makes a nearsighted pupil to sit in front.
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D. When she considers multiple intelligences in the choice of her teaching strategies.

55. The effectiveness of learning is based on the fulfillment of the basic needs in the hierarchy of needs. This is
based on the theory of _______________.
A. Rogers
B. Murray
C. Horney
D. Maslow

56. ____________ are the first American teachers in the Philippines.

A. Graduates of the Philippine Normal School
B. Missionaries
C. Soldiers

57. Utilizing both sides of the brain is important in achieving holistic learning; cognitive and affective, and the logical
along with the __________________.
A. Behavioral
B. Intuitive
C. Musical
D. Rational

58. Philippine Education during the Revolutionary period was focused on the:
A. Mastery of the Spanish language
B. Strengthening of the moral fiber of the people
C. Mastery of basic skills
D. Establishment of nationhood

59. The government controls, regulates and supervises which schools?

A. Public, private sectarian, and non sectarian schools
B. Public schools
C. Private schools
D. Sectarian and non sectarian schools

60. ______________ was adopted to provide universal access to basic learning, and to eradicate literacy.
A. “Paaralan-sa-bawat-Baranggay”
B. Education for All
C. Values Education Framework
D. Science and Education Development Plan

61. A student with Attention Deficit Disorder exhibits:

A. Care for his/her personal things
B. Impatient while waiting for his/her turn during games
C. Complete work before shifting to another
D. Excessively quite

62. Which among the statements below is true about Human Rights
A. Human rights are unlimited
B. Human rights is a moral power not a physical power
C. All human rights are inalienable
D. Human right is might

63. A child with ADHD is characterized by:

A. Inability to read C. Poor health
B. Inattention D. Inability to spell

64. ____________ embodies a teacher’s duties and responsibilities as well as the proper decorum in performing
them.
A. Code of Ethics for Teachers
B. Magna Carta for Public School teachers
C. Bill of Rights
D. Philippine Constitution of 1987

65. A child treats his friends highly aggressive. The reason behind this attitude is his past experiences with his father
who is also highly aggressive. This is demonstrated on what theory?
A. Social cognitive theory C. Operant conditioning
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B. Cognitive development theory D. Classical conditioning

66. Based on Jung’s Psychological theory, a child who is shy and prefers to be alone falls under what classification?
A. Extrovert C. Paranoid
B. Ambivert D. Introvert

67. ___________ puts emphasis on the importance of sensitive periods in development.

A. Ecological theory C. psychoanalytic theory
B. Social Cognitive theory D. Ethnological theory

68. Contrary to Freud’s concept that the primary motivation of human behavior is sexual in nature, Erikson’s is
___________ in nature.
A. Social C. Physical
B. Cultural D. Biological

69. Lately, authorities advice parents of left handed children to:

A. Train the child with left-hand tendency to use the right
B. Train the left handed child to use both right and left hands
C. Allow children to use the hand they want
D. Discourage the child in using his left hand

70. ____________ is described by Freud as the component(s) of personality that is concerned with the idea of right
or wrong.
A. Superego C. Id
B. Super-ego and ego D. Ego

71. What idea about age is not right?

A. Chronological age is different from biological and psychological age
B. Chronological age, biological age, psychological and age are related
C. Psychological age and social age are two different things
D. Chorological age is the same as biological and psychological age

72. ____________ reflects the teachers’ understanding of development as results of maturation and learning.
A. Patience when dealing with the slower ones
B. Creativity with the classroom strategies or task
C. Fairness when giving grades or school marks
D. Cheerfulness and enthusiasm when discussing

73. ____________ is Erikson’s, Piaget’s and Freud’s thought about play.

A. Contributes to the child’s mastery of his physical and social environment
B. Makes a child’s life so enjoyable that he will tend to hate school life later
C. Prepares a child for an excellent academic performance in formal schooling
D. Develops in the child highly competitive attitude because of the nature of play

74. A student has been staring at a puzzle. He/She is figuring out how to solve it and suddenly, an idea flashed in the
student’s mind and excitedly she was able to learn how to solve the puzzle. This exemplifies ___________.
A. Metacognition C. Analytical learning
B. Insight learning D. Trial and error learning

75. The importance of providing free public education for both in primary and secondary levels is highlighted in Article
XIV section 2. This is needed because:
A. Elementary and Secondary school provides formal education
B. These levels provide the foundation for life functions and roles
C. No one goes to college without passing the grade and high schools
D. A few people cannot afford the expensive quality of private schools

76. When we say that rights and duties are correlative, we meant that_______________.
A. Right and duties regulate the relationship of men in society
B. Each right carries with it one or several corresponding duties
C. Rights and duties ultimate come from God
D. Rights and duties arise from the natural law

77. A teacher attempting to develop a student’s metacognitive skills teaches the students to:
A. Recall past lesson C. Formulate hypothesis
B. Visualize Think about their thinking
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78. A teacher maximizes the cognitive development of students by having an environment that gives multisensorial
stimulation. In this situation, the teacher’s role is:
A. Molder of character
B. Facilitator of learning
C. Dispenser of knowledge
D. Evaluator of learning

79. According to Friedrich Froebel, education should awaken the child’s dormant potentials and develop them in the
best way possible. This showcases the teacher’s role as:
A. Molder of character C. Dispenser of Knowledge
B. Facilitator of learning D. Evaluator of learning

80. An adolescent exhibits what common characteristics?

A. Reasonable and secure
B. Feels intense emotions and sense of disequilibrium
C. Slow but steady physical growth
D. Passive and obedient

81. In rural areas, most students absent themselves especially during planting seasons. What could be an innovative
solution to this problem?
A. Refusing readmission of pupils who have been absent for long
B. Observance of seasonal school calendar
C. Giving lecture to parents on the importance of schooling
D. Keeping a record of absences for information

82. The school director emphasizes the necessity of clean and green environment to contribute to effective teaching
and learning. This is an example of:
A. Providing an atmosphere conducive to learning
B. Providing adequate physical facilities
C. Utilize educational technology
D. Establish rapport between teachers and pupils

83. A child with ADHD exhibits the following characteristics except:

A. Hyperactivity
B. Focus
C. Inattention
D. Impulsivity

84. They say that rights and duties are correlative. This statement means:
A. Right and duties regulate the relationship of men in society
B. Each right carries with it one or several corresponding duties
C. Rights and duties ultimate come from God
D. Rights and duties arise from the natural law

85. According to Jocano, ___________ is the strength of the Filipino people

A. Sense of commitment to nationalistic ideals
B. Sense of historical or national identity
C. Sense of humor
D. Sense of national pride

86. Teacher’s Professionalism Act is ___________.

A. RA 7836 C. RA 7722
B. RA 4670 D. RA 9293

87. Instincts are under what mental dimension?

A. Ego and super-ego C. Id
B. Ego D. Super-ego

88. A child cannot do ____________, according to Piaget’s concrete operational stage.

A. Doing mentally what was just physically done
B. Reasoning applied to specific example
C. Classifying objects into different sets
D. Imagining the steps necessary to complete an algebraic equation
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89. What should teachers teach students to eradicate bullying among kids in school?
A. Full development of talents
B. Athletic skills
C. Respect for the dignity of persons
D. Full development of physical power

90. Education is the acquisition of the art and the utilization of knowledge. This statement means:
A. A learner’s application of what she has learned is necessary
B. A learner’s interest in art is commendable
C. A learner’s acquisition of information is sufficient
D. A learner’s acquisition of information is not important

91. Student’s initiative is stifled by:

A. Rationalism C. “Utang na loob”
B. Extreme authoritarianism D. “Bahala na”

92. A piece of music may sound sad, but when each note is played, there is nothing sad about it. This is based on
the doctrine that says:
A. The whole experience is equal to the sum of its parts
B. The whole experience is more than the sum of its parts
C. The whole of experience is less than the sum of its parts
D. The whole of experience is not in any way related to the sum of its parts

93. Unlike the Spanish, Americans taught us their ____________.

A. Government C. Language
B. Art D. Religion

94. As envisioned by the Department of Education, a Filipino learner should be:

A. Makabayan, makasarili, makakalikasan, at maka-Diyos
B. Makabayan, makatao, makahalaman, at maka-Diyos
C. Makabayan, makakaragatan, makatao, at mak-Diyos
D. Makabayan, makatao, makakalikasan, at maka-Diyos

95. “Pataasan ng ihi” – this quote debunks ________________.

A. Initiative C. Teamwork
B. Flexibility D. Religiously

96. Which among the words below does not prevent the emergence of truth which the learners and teachers are in
search of?
A. Mindset C. Open mind
B. Mask D. Defense

97. A research was conducted about the future dreams of Filipino children. Nobody said that they want to be a citizen
of another country. This finding shows _______________.
A. Inferiority of other nationalities
B. Superiority of the Filipino
C. Superiority of other nationalities
D. Filipinos’ sense of national pride

98. Confucius supports ________ when he said that there should be no distinction of classes in education.
A Moral recovery program
B. Back to Basics
C. Education for all
D. Values education

99. The curriculum is designed this way to provide for individual differences.
A. Some degree of flexibility is provided
B. Realistic and meaningful experiences are provided
C. Minimum learning competencies are included
D. Social skills are emphasized.

100. What a teacher should do if students are misbehaving in class?

A. Send the misbehaving pupils to the guidance counselor
B. Involve the whole class in setting rules of conduct in the whole class
C. Make a report to the parents about their children’s misbehavior
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D. Set the rules for the class to observe

101. Is it moral if someone will put up a school in a far barrio in order to get votes for an unworthy candidate?
A. No, the candidate is undeserving
B. Yes, the votes were in exchange for the school built
C. Yes, it was his duty to strategize for his candidacy
D. No, his motive was not meant for a good effect

102. ________ introduced the idea of “child’s garden” or Kindergarten.

A. Maria Montessori C. Friedrich Froebel
B. Edward Paparazzi D. John Locke

103. If a teacher believes in the concept of education that makes every individual a useful citizen to the state, then,
he is influenced by the concept of:
A. Conformity C. Humanitarianism
B. Security D. Utilitarianism

104. Teenagers stealing school equipment is becoming a common problem in community schools. What is the
implication of this incidents?
A. Inability of schools to hire security guards
B. Deprivation of Filipino schools
C. Prevalence of poverty in the community
D. Community’s lack of co-ownership

105. What is an inappropriate method in teaching young children?

A. Individual differences are expected and accepted
B. Integrated teaching-learning
C. Isolates skill development
D. Positive guidance technique

106. What statement would inspire fresh graduate to cling unto his ideals on being a teacher?
A. Introduction of educational innovations
B. Support of living models
C. Pressure of work
D. High salary

107. Based on the results of the survey conducted by Hirsch-Pasek, et al in 1989, there are harmful effects caused
by giving highly academically oriented early childhood education program. What is a proper recommendation to
solve this issue?
A. Give children the total freedom to do as they please inside the classroom
B. Do not give assessment activities for pre-school students
C. Plan engaging academic lessons
D. Do not engaged students in highly structured direct instruction in pre-school

108. If a teacher believes that a child’s mind in TABULA RASA, then the teacher will most likely to engage the
students in __________ process for them to learn.
A. Sensory impressions C. Reflections
B. Reasoning D. Metacognition

109. ___________ is the weakness of the Montessori approach.

A. Foster development of the cognitive skills
B. Foster independence
C. Emphasizes verbal interaction
D. Neglects children’s social development

110. A student did not study but spent one hour in the church praying to pass the exam. This concept displays what
attitude towards God and religion?
A. Religion as fake C. Religion as real
B. Religion as magic D. Religion as authentic

111. What is a primitive view about the pupil/student?

A. Active participant C. Empty vessel
B. Hypotheses generator D. Module builder
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112. The concept of Karma originated from:

A. Hebrews C. Greeks
B. Hindus D. Chinese

113. A government position could only be occupied upon passing a state examination on Confucian thought. This is
an influence from the:
A. Hebrews C. Hindus
B. Chinese D. Greeks

114. ________ introduced kindergarten:

A. Maria Montessori C. Friedrich Froebel
B. Edward Paparazzi D. Johann Herbart

115. Jean Jacques Rousseau said that everyone is essentially good. This view can help a teacher when
_____________.
A. Dealing with misbehaving students
B. Helping the fast learners in class
C. Teaching the students some values
D. knowing the students potentials

116. A teacher only teaches whenever she wants it. What does she lack?
A. Emotional intelligence
B. Integrity and accountability
C. Competence
D. Intelligence

117. The way the students learn is as important as what they learn. For this particular idea, what statement is
important?
A. Knowing how to solve problem
B. Getting the right answer to the word problem
C. Determining the given
D. Solving the problem within the time limit

118. When a boy scout said “Bahala na” before jumping into a pool to save a drowning child, what attitude was
exemplified?
A. A daring attitude
B. A “segurista attitude”
C. A daring attitude combined with “pagmamalasakit”
D. An I don’t care attitude

119. If you are a principal and one of your teachers is not acting the way he should be, how would you address this
problem?
A. Explain to the pupils that there are some things that adults can do but children can’t
B. Be tolerant about the teacher’s behavior
C. In writing, express disapproval of the unbecoming behavior of the teacher
D. Talk to the teacher about the importance of being consistent in one’s action and in the rules of
discipline enforced inside the classroom.

120. The provision on ________ enables the blind and deaf students to partially or fully integrate inside the
Classroom.
A. Academic freedom for students and teachers
B. Providing vocational training to adult citizens and out of school youths
C. Creating scholarship for poor and deserving students
D. Protecting and promoting the right of all citizens to quality education

121. A teacher compiled the outputs of her peers and put her name as the author. Which is unprofessional in her
action?
A. Not giving credit to others for their work
B. Failing to correct what appears to be unprofessional conduct
C. Giving due credit to others for their work
D. Holding inviolate all confidential information concerning associates

122. How can a teacher uphold the high standard of the teaching profession?
A. By working for the promotion in the system
B. By continuously improving themselves personally and professionally
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C. By pointing out the advantages of joining the teaching profession

D. By good grooming to change people’s poor perception of teachers

123. The Code of Ethics of Professional teachers covers everyone except:

A. Teachers in academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal institutions
B. Teachers in all educational institutions at the pre-school, elementary and secondary levels
C. Teachers in tertiary level
D. All full time public and private school teachers and administrators

124. Because of the poor writing and content of the project, a student wrapped his project with nice ornaments. This
is an example of:
A. Porma over substance C. Sense of Hiya
C. Ningas Kugon D. Substance over porma

125. According to the Constitution, the State is required to establish and maintain free public and compulsory
education in the __________.
A. elementary level only C. secondary and tertiary levels
B. secondary level only D. elementary and secondary levels

SET D – MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A teacher once said, “Pleasure is not the highest good”. This teaching is against what philosophy?
A. Realism C. Epicureanism
B. Humanism D. Empiricism

2. If a teacher puts more emphasis on core requirements, longer school day, longer academic year, and more
challenging textbooks, then he is considered:
A. Perennialist C. Progressivist
B. Essentialist D. Existentialist

3. If a teacher believes that the truth exists in an objective order that is independent of the knower, then he is
considered:
A. Idealist C. Existentialist
B. Pragmatist D. Realist

4. If a teacher arrives at knowledge by re-thinking of talent ideas, then he is considered as ___________.

A. Experimentalist C. Idealist
B. Realist D. Existentialist

5. What will be your guiding principle if you are a reconstructionist?

A. I teach the child every knowledge, skills and values that he needs for a better future.
B. I must teach the child to develop his mental prowess to the fullest.
C. I must teach the child that we can never have real knowledge of anything.
D. I must teach the child that he is assured of heaven.

6. If a teacher believes that the world and everything in it are ever changing and teaches the skill to cope with
change, then he is considered __________________.
A. Existentialist C. Idealist
B. Pragmatist D Experimentalist

7. Education is the acquisition of the art and the utilization of knowledge. This statement means:
A. A learner’s application of what he has learned necessary.
B. A learner’s interest in art is commendable.
C. A learner’s acquisition of information is sufficient
D. A learner’s acquisition of information is not important.

8. Confucius said that ______________ is the best way to rule the people and attain harmony.
A. To allow to do as they please
B. To consult the governed
C. To force
D. To have moral example
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9. Student’s initiative is stiffed by:

A. Rationalism C. “Utang na loob”
B. Extreme authoritarianism D. “Bahala na”

10. Logical sequencing of curriculum is based on:

A. Perennialism C. Essentialism
B. Progressivism D. Reconstructionism

11. The teacher announced to the class, “go back to the basics of grammar”, the teacher is considered:
A. Humanist C. Essentialist
B. Phenomenologist D. Basicologist

12. The teacher asked the students to study the nature and origin of knowledge. What branch of philosophy the
students must study?
A. Metaphysics C. Epistemology
B. Logic D. Axiology

13. A Filipino student’s resistance to scientific and questioning obedience to authority can be attributed to the
Filipino’s _______________.
A. Impersonalism C. Personalism
B. Rationalism D. Non-rationalism

14. A teacher believes that what one doesn’t want others to do unto him; he must not do unto others. This concept is
______________.
A. Buddhist and Confucian C. Christian and Confucian
B. Muslim and Christian D. Hindu and Christian

15. To teacher a child about freedom is to teach a child to:

I. Respond to himself
II. Respond to others
III. Do as he pleases
IV. Live as he desires
A. II and III C. I and II
B. I and III D. I and IV

16. If a teacher cultivates the reflective and meditative kills in teaching, then he is influenced by:
A. Confucianism C. Shintoism
B. Taoism D. Zen Buddhism

17. He was considered as the “first teacher” in ancient China.

A. Lao Tzu C. Mencius
B. Mo-Tzu D. Confucius

18. The “Golden Rule” is attributed to _____________.

A. Buddha C. Confucius
B. Tagore D. Obama

19. It is a branch of philosophy that deals with the goodness or badness of human actions
A. Metaphysics C. Ethics
B. Logic D. Epistemology

20. A philosophical theory stressing the concepts of Freedom and Responsibility.

A. Essentialism C. Realism
B. Existentialism D. Democracy

21. We can say that an “I-Thou” is present between teacher and students if there is:
A. Favoritism C. Respect
B. Pretension D. Prejudice

22. Confucius supports _______________when he said that there should be no distinction of classes in education.
A. Moral recovery program C. Education for all
B. Back to the basics D. Values education

23. If a teacher strengthens liberal education that includes classical literature in the curriculum, then we can say that
he has influence from __________________.
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A. Hedonism C. Humanism
B. Stoicism D. Rationalism

24. The curriculum is designed this way to provide for an individual difference.
A. Some degree of flexibility
B. Realistic and meaningful experiences are provided.
C. Minimum learning competencies are included.
D. Social skills are emphasized.

25. Lao-Tzu’s “Tao-Te-Ching” literally means _____________.

A. The Original goodness of the Universe.
B. The Original goodness of man.
C. The changes in the universe.
D. The Universe and its powers.

26. Pleasure is not the highest good. This teaching is against what philosophy?
A. Realism C. Epicureanism
B. Hedonism D. Empiricism

27. ______________ is the pioneer in emphasizing the philosophic methods that focus on debate and discussion.
A. Plato C. Socrates
B. Protagoras D. Aristotle

28. __________________ stressed the inclusion of logic in the curriculum.

A. The Realists C. The Hedonists
B. The Humanists D. The Scholastics

29._______________is considered as the founder of “Academy”

A. Aristotle C. Socrates
B. Plato D. Protagones

30._______________ is the most famous pragmatist.

A. John Dewey C. William James
B. John Locke D. Amos Comenius

31._____________ is the pioneer of the inductive and scientific method. He also believes that we acquire knowledge
through our senses.
A. John Comenius C. Jean Piaget
B. Johann Pestalozzi D. John Locke

32._____________ introduced the idea of “child’s garden” or kindergarten.

A. Maria Montessori C. Friedrich Froebel
B. Edward Paparazzi D. John Locke

33. _______________ is the proponent of the curriculum correlation concept wherein the subjects should be taught
in relation to other subjects.
A. Johan Herbart C. John Comenius
B. Hermann Ebbinghaus D. Andrew Mc Birch

34. If a teacher believes in the concept of education that makes every individual a useful citizen to the state, then he
is influenced by the concept:
A. Conformity C. Humanitarianism
B. Security D. Utilitarianism

35. It is a science that deals with the methods and strategies of teachings.
A. Epistemology C. metaphysics
B. Pedagogy D. Ethics

36. If the teacher would say that honesty is still an important value even if nobody values it, then he is considered as:
A. Pragmatist C. Reconstructivist
B. Idealist D. Progressivist

37. If the teacher believes that an individual has ideas about the world and he learns these ideas by reflecting on
them, he is considered as_______________.
A. Empiricist C. Rationalist
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B. Existentialist D. Constructivist

38. If a teacher believes that even though there is an external world from which human beings acquire sensory
information, ideas originate from the working of the mind, then we can consider him as:
A. Idealist C. Empiricist
B. Existentialist D. Pragmatist

39. if a teacher believes that a child’s mind is TABULA RASA, then the teacher will most likely engage the students in
_____________ process for them to learn.
A. Sensory impressions C. Reflections
B. Reasoning D. Meta-cognition

40. A teacher who believes that one should not trust the senses since ideas are arrived at only by reason in
influenced by:
A. Naturalist C. Existentialist
B. Rationalist D. Empiricist

41. Which among the schools of thoughts is from___________ philosophy?

A. Realist and empiricist C. Realist and Naturalist
B. Realist and idealist D. Realist and humanist

42. The individual soul is part of the absolute soul. This thought is from ____________ philosophy.
A. Greek C. Hebrew
B. Chinese D. Hindu

43. The school curriculum includes the study about Rizal and other heroes to inculcate love of country. This is in
accordance with what philosophy?
A. Pragmatist C. Nationalism
B. Existentialist D. Realist

44. ____________ said that schools must develop human reason because reason is superior to experience as a
source of knowledge.
A. Humanist C. Hedonists
B. Stoics D. Rationalists

45. The belief that love, hope, and faith are values for eternity whether they are valued by others or not, is deeply
rooted on what philosophy?
A. Idealism C. Realism
B. Existentialism D. Pragmatism

46. The concept of karma originated from:

A. Hebrews C. Hindus
B. Greeks D. Chinese

47. The teacher stresses the need to revise the curriculum in order to make the curriculum responsive to the needs of
the society. What philosophy does the teacher adhere?
A. Pragmatism C. Essentialism
B. Existentialism D. Reconstructionism

48. The following philosophers are proponents of perennialism, except ________________.

A. Robert Hutchins C. Mortimer Adler
B. Paolo Freire D. Allan Bloom

49. A government position could only be occupied by someone who passed the examination on Confucian thought.
This is an influence from the:
A. Hebrews C. Hindus
B. Chinese D. Greeks

50. Introduced the concept of “paideia”.

A. Francis Bacon C. Herman Ebbinghaus
B. Johann Herbart D. John Comenius

51. He is one of the major proponents of naturalism and is considered the father of modern child psychology.
A. Dewey C. Rousseau
B. Hegel D. Pestalozzi
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52. He introduced the concept that each child should be developed to his maximum potential.
A. Pestalozzi C. Herbart
B. Montessori D. Comenius

53. If a teacher believes that the purpose of education is to foster self-discovery and consciousness of choice, as well
as the responsibility for making choices, then the teacher adhere the ideas of _________.
A. Empiricism C. Essentialism
B. Existentialism D. Epicureanism

54. If a teacher maintains that the highest faculty of man is reason, then the teacher is influenced by what
philosophy?
A. Spiritualism C. Rationalism
B. Monism D. Skepticism

55. He believes that education serves both religious and political establishments.
A. Calvin C. Erasmus
B. Luther D. Aquinas

56.______________ considers music as the highest form of aesthetics creation because it transcends the heart of
the absolute.
A. Existentialist C. Realist
B. Idealist D. Pragmatist

57. The essence of______________ curriculum is by studying the things themselves.

A. Essentialist’s C Realist’s
B. Phenomenologist’s D. Progressivist’s

58. “Back to basic” movement is from the __________________.

A. Essentialist C. Existentialist
B. Perennialist D. Humanist

59. It is a philosophical school of thought that deals with verifiability of proposition

A. Empiricism C. Rationalism
B. Skepticism D. Analytic Philosophy

60. If a teacher employs more cooperative learning in helping students develop social virtues, then the teacher is
governed by what philosophy?
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Perennialism D. Progressivism

61. If a teacher teaches the students to appreciate themselves as unique individuals and are to accept responsibility
for their feelings, action and thoughts, then he governed by what philosophy?
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Humanism D. Behaviorism

62. It is an educational theory that is predicated on the belief that human behavior can be explained in terms of
responses to external stimuli.
A. Reconstructionism C. Materialism
B. Behaviorism D. Spiritualism

63. If a teacher regards the classroom as a small democracy, then he is _______________.

A. Reconstructionist C. Existentialist
B. Progressivist D. Realist

64. The teacher uses teaching methods tht would encourage students to become involved in the social problems that
confront the community and the society. The teacher is considered ____________.
A. Social Reconstructionist C. Humanist
B. Progressivist D. Pragmatist

65. The teacher said to his student: “your sickness is not in the mind, you are really sick.” This shows that the teacher
adheres to _____________________philosophy
A. Idealist C. Hedonist
B. Realist D. Utilitarianist
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66. ______________ states that there should be an emphasis on the scientific method.
A. Idealism C. Empiricism
B. Utilitarianism D. Perennialism

67. A progressivist teacher uses the ___________ in order to evaluate and assess his students.
I.Formative Evaluation
II.Monitoring Progress Evaluation
III.Appraising skills Evaluation
A. I and II C. II and III
B. I and III D. I, II and III

68. A teacher helps the students in confronting their freedom. The teacher adheres to the concept
of_________________.
A. Reconstructionism C. Progressivism
B. Existentialism D. Post-modernism

69. The practice of engaging the students in the process of introspection is anchored on what philosophy?
A. Idealism C. Reconstructionism
B. Empiricism D. Pragmatism

70. John Dewey associates with the philosophies below except:

A. Social reconstruction C. Idealism
B. Pragmatism D. Progressivism

71. ____ taught modeling as a powerful way of teaching values education.

A. Jesus Christ
B. Confucius
C. Immanuel Kant
D. Confucius and Jesus Christ

72. ____ supports the importance of liberal education in the holistic development of learners.
A. Perennialism C. Pragmatism
B. Confucianism D. Marxism

73. _____ claims that reality is politically, socially and economically formed.
A. Progressivist C. Realist
B. Pragmatist D. Reconstructionist

74. ____ believes that there is innate goodness in man.

A. Lao Tzu C. Mohammad
B. Kung Fu Tsu D. Mencius

75. The teacher recognizes which reinforcers are most appropriate in a given situation. He is a ___________
teacher.
A. Behaviorist C Idealist
B. Realist D. Experimentalist

76. In recent curricular revisions, the humanities are gradually replaced by technical courses that bear practical
consequences. This shows that curricular direction is toward _____________.
A. Pragmatism C. Utilitarianism
B. Realism D. Essentialism

77. MET University’s curriculum puts emphasis on the classics. This curriculum is predominantly______________.
A. Perennialist C. Reconstructionist
B. Progressivist D. Essentialist

78. Gaby said: “I can not see it, so I won’t believe it.” Under which group can Gaby be classified?
A. Idealist C. Realist
B. Pragmatist D. Empiricist

79. Teacher Benjie encourages his students to develop their reasoning power to the fullest in order to arrive at
knowledge. Teacher Benjie is a/an _______________.
A. Empiricist C. Pragmatist
B. Rationalist D. Essentialist
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80. Teacher Manny doubts the veracity of the knowledge claim he has. He is considered ___________.
A. Rationalist C Empiricist
B. Idealist D. Skeptic

81. An emphasis on the humanities is a reflection of the ______________ philosophy.

A. Reconstructionist C. Progressivist
B. Essentialist D. Perennialist

82. Teacher Jenny says: “If it is billiard that brings students out of the classroom, let us bring it into the classroom.
Perhaps, I can use it to teach physics.” To which philosophy does teacher Jenny adhere?
A. Essentialist C. Progressivist
B. Idealist D. Existentialist

83. Class schedule, list of competencies to master, and uniform class requirements belong to a school governed by
the educational philosophy of _______________.
A. Progressivism C. Reconstructionism
B. Existentialism D. Essentialism

84. Which classroom management techniques is in line with Lao Tzu’s thought “inaction”?
A. Student detention after class C. Reconstructionism
B. Existentialism D. Planned Ignoring

85. With which philosopher did the emphasis on critical thinking begin? This philosopher said: ‘The unexamined life is
not worth living.’
A. Socrates C. Pythagoras
B. Aristotle D. Plato

86. Helping in the development of graduates who are “maka-diyos” is an influence of_________morality.
A. Classical Christian C. Radical Humanist
B. Situational D. Mencius

87. The encouragement of spontaneity in the classroom is in line with the teaching of ___________.
A. Lao Tzu C. Confucius
B. Mohammed D. Mencius

88. On whose teaching is the performance of rituals or ceremonies in school rooted?

A. Buddha C. Mohammed
B. Lao Tzu D. Confucius

89. Teacher Ronnie advises the class: “Better be good in this life. Treat others well. The good that you do to others
will come back to you in the same way that the bad you do to others will boomerang to you.” This is what they call
Karma. From which philosophy did this originate?
A. Taoist C. Buddhist
B. Hindu D. Shinto

90. The early Egyptians adapted apprenticeship as one educational method. Which is its equivalent in our present
teacher education curriculum?
A. Practicum like practice teaching
B. Display of best work in an exhibit
C. Presentation and defense of thesis or research paper
D. Project making

91. In times of war, soldiers must be ready to give up their lives in defense of the nation. Which normative
relationship applies in this case?
A. More common good-public safety before private gain.
B. Higher law-inalienable rights versus alienable rights.
C. Greater urgency-saving the living before burying the dead.
D. Wider social order-the family before the individual.

92. Teacher Josephine is ordered to pass an undeserving student with a death treat. Which advice will a hedonist
give?
A. Don’t pass the student. Live by your principle of justice.
B. Don’t pass the student. You surely will not like someone to pass undeserving students.
C. Pass the student. Why suffer the threat!.
D. Pass the student. That will be beneficial to the student, to you and to the parents as well.
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93. Which illustrates this principle: “Circumstances may change a good or indifferent act into punishable one”?
A. The professional teacher’s act of insulting a student is worse than a student belittling a classmate.
B. To steal money from a poor classmate is worse than to steal from a rich classmate.
C. Seated on a chair at the back, the teacher sleeps while he makes his class copy the notes from the
board.
D. Slapping someone at a moment of rage is not as worse as slapping someone to thrill.

94. The following philosophers are behaviorists except________________.

A. Pavlov C. Dewey
B. Skinner D. Watson

95. The following are features or characteristics of Education in Athens, except________________.

A. To prepare a well rounded individual for participation in citizenship
B. To train warriors
C. Emphasizes the development of reason
D. Uses Socratic method as a teaching method

96. It is philosophical school that developed collaborative evaluation.

A. Social Reconstructionism C. Essentialism
B. Progressivism D. Existentialism

97. According to the existentialist, a school a place where student ______________.

A. Can reflect on ideas
B. Can observe by using their senses
C. Can meet to pursue dialogue and discussion about their lives and choices
D. Listen and accept what teachers teach

98. He is considered as the father of modern science.

A. Plato C. Socrates
B. Aristotle D. Protagoras

99. Teacher Chris told his students: “We owe nothing to nature but our existence.” He is
considered______________.
A. Naturalist C. Existentialist
B. Essentialist D. Realist

100. In addition to training of the intellect, the ______________believe that the teacher has the obligation to
discipline in order to train the will.
A. Perennialist C. Post-Modernist
B. Progressivist D. Behaviorist

101. Other than “Summa Contra Gentiles”, what is the other most popular work of St. Thomas Aquinas?
A. The Republic C. Pedagogy of the Oppressed
B. Education and Democracy D. Summa theologica

102. Which of the following is not a characteristic or a feature of a perennialist teacher?

A. Director of mental calisthenics C. Demonstrator or scientist
B. Disseminator of truth D. Debater

103. If you agree with Rizal on how you can contribute to our country’s redemption, which should you work for?
A. The country’s full participation in world trade.
B. The upgrading of the quality of Philippine education.
C. The economic recovery of the country.
D. The stabilization of country’s political situation.

104. Authority comes from God and is meant to ________________.

A. Be used to exploit others C. Be lorded over others
B. Be used to serve others D. Distinguish the powerful from the powerless

105. Which statement on human rights is correct?

A. All rights are inalienable C. Every right carries with it an obligation
B. Some rights are absolute D. rights are punishable
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106. Teacher Cocoy is observed to be a bit aloof from the children of Aetas. He justifies his action by saying “we are
both human, we can not like every pupil,” Is he acting ethically?
A. Yes, because teacher Cocoy is not engaged in a destructive behavior.
B. Yes, persons, including teachers, have their own peculiarities and we expect that we can not like
everybody in the same way.
C. No, under no circumstance shall a teacher be prejudiced against any learner.
D. No, unless she has extra-ordinary reason for being aloof for the Aetas.

107. To insist on rights without acceptance is ____________.

A. Selflessness C. Selfishness
B. Awareness D. Righteousness

108. A philosophical school that maintains that “ethical principles are known to be valid through intuition.”
A. Rationalism C. Intuitionism
B. Idealism D. Realism

109. It is a philosophy that is considered as the educational application of pragmatism.

A. Essentialism C. Progressivism
B. Consequentialism D. Realism

110. A philosophy that is based on the maxim “Live according to nature”.

A. Epicureanism C. Hedonism
B. Stoicism D. Utilitarianism

111. The following were the schools during the early medieval period except _______________.
A. Episcopal C Academy
B. Catechetical D. Catechumenal

112. Who among the following philosophers is not included in the THREE PILLARS of the sophists’ school?
A. Plato C. Aristotle
B. Protagoras D. Socrates

113. The two most p[popular small cities (Poleis) in Greece were?
A. Aryan and Sparta C. Sparta and Rome
B. Sparta and Athens D. Athens and China

114. In Athenian education, “pentathlon” was at the heart of its curriculum. Which subject or activity is not included in
the “pentathlon”?
A. Running C. Jumping
B. Writing D. Wrestling

115. Teacher Paul advises the class: “Better be good in this life. Treat others well. The good that you do to others will
come back to you in the same way that the bad you do o others will boomerang to you.” This is what they call Karma.
From which philosophy did this originate?
A. Hindu C. Buddhist
B. Zen Buddhism D. Shinto

116. Teacher Beth says: “If it is PSP that brings students out of the classroom, let us bring it into the classroom.
Perhaps, I can use it to teach simulation.” To which philosophy does teacher Beth adhere?
A. Progressivist C. Humanist
B. Realist D. Existentialist

117. “Men sana en corpora sano” literally means ____________________.

A. To see is to believe C. I think therefore I exist
B. Sound mind sound body D. To be perceived is to exist

118. Education during this period was essentially intellectual discipline based on rational arguments. This points to
___________________.
A. Feudalistic education C. Scholastic education
B. Monastic education D. Hellenistic education

119. Dewey’s philosophy stresses the development of an individual capable of reflective thinking, specifically that of
being able to solve the problem he faces individually or collectively, this is________.
A. Experimentalism C. Rationalism
B. Consequentialism D. Developmentalism
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120. The curriculum puts more emphasis on basic requirements, longer school day, and longer academic year, this is
influenced by what philosophy?
A. Essentialist C. Progressivist
B. Naturalist D. Existentialist

121. According to social reconstructionist, one of the most effective methods for initiating change would be by
studying the ______________________.
A. Present C. Future
B. Past D. Past, Present and Future

122. The _______________ curriculum can be best described as experience-centered and focused on problem
solving.
A. Essentialist C. Perennialist
B. Progressivist D. Reconstructionist

123. The cognitive subjects of mathematics, especially algebra and geometry; history; languages; logic; literature;
particularly the great books; and science would occupy a central position in the ________________ curriculum.
A. Perennialist C. Reconstructionist
B. Progressivist D. Essentialist

124. A theory of philosophic thought that defines our views about the learner, the teacher, and the school.
A. Curriculum C. Philosophy of Education
B. Philosophical Analysis D. Pedagogy

125. It is a philosophical movement that is characterized by plurality and diversity.

A. Progressivism C. Post-modernism
B. Perennialism D. Logical atomism

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