Directions: Encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer in each of the following
questions.

1. The following are the characteristics of an effective child-friendly school EXCEPT one:

     a. has the best interest of the child in mind an all learning activities
     b. has a curriculum that addresses the child's learning needs as well as those of the 
         community and society
     c. does not turn away any child from enrolling and attending classes for whatever reason
     d. encourange children to think and decide for themselves, ask questions and express
their 
         openions

2. A child friendly school should aspire for the following goals, EXCEPT one:

     a. Encourage children's participation in school and community
     b. Ensure children's high academic achievement and success
     c. Enhance children's health and well being
     d. Encourage sustained high enrollment and completion rate

3. The following are some of children's right EXCEPT one:

     a. Children have the right to appropriate early reading instruction based
         on their individual needs
     b. Children have the right to well-prepared teachers who keep their skills
         up to date through effective pro fessional development
     c. Children have the right to classroom that optimize learning opportunities
     d. Children have the right to school that have strong School-community linkages

4. The following are the components of the National Drug Education Program  
    EXCEPT one:
     a. curriculum and instruction
     b. parent education and community outreach
     c. pre-service and in-service training of teachers
     d. ancilliary services, and research and evaluation 

5. In promoting School Health Program, the principal may strengthen the following
    School's Dental Service/Program EXCEPT one:
     a. Sodium Fluoride Mouthrinsing Project
     b. Atraumatic Restorative Treatment
     c. Teacher-Child Parent (TCP) Approach Program
     d. "Bright Smiles. Bright Future" Program 

6. The following are SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM EXCEPT one:

     a. PAGKAING - SAPAT Para Sa Lahat (SAPAGKAT)
     b. School - Based Preventive Nephrology Project
     c. School - Base Breakfast Feeding Program
     d. School - Based Milk Feeding Project
7. The tax exemption allowed by law for Adopt - A - School donor/benefactor is equal to the:
     a. amount being donated
     b. donated amount plus 50%
     c. fifty percent of amount donated
     d. seventy-five percent of the amount donated

8. One of the tools used in CFSS ( Child Friendly School System) to track down
     the pupil's participation in school is the:
     a. Effective Teaching - Learning Guide
     b. Student Tracking System
     c. Gender Sensitivity Guide
     d. Self Assessment Guide

9. This is one of the innovation introduced by DepEd to strengthen school - based

     management through decentralized construction management and principal
     empowerment with active participation of the community and technical
     from professional engineers:
     a. DPWH -Led School - Building Project
     b. LGU - Led School Building Project
     c. Principal - Led School Building Project
     d. Principal - LGU Joint School Building Project

10. Per R.A 9184 ("An Act Providing for the modernization, Standardization
     and Regulation  of the procurement Activities the Government and other Purposes")
     upholds the following principle in government procurement EXCEPT one:
     a. Competitiveness by extending equal opportunity to all public and private
         parties who are eligible and qualified to participate a public bidding
     b. Transparency in the procurement process and in the implementation of
         procurement contracts through wide dissemination of bid opportunities
         and participation of pertinent non-government organization
     c. System accountability is exclusively intended for the parties  involved
     d. Revised procurement process that will apply government procurement standards

11. Which of the following enhance the learning of preschooler?

      a. always give reward and never punish
      b. Activities should be hands-on and not written
      c. use colorful, attractive and challenging materials
      d. Make activities too easy , simple and for a short period of time

 12. Why should teacher provide positive feedback and realistic praise?
      a. to motivate the student to study
      b. So the students will know what to do
      c. To be liked and loved by the student
      d. So the student will praise him/her

13. Which of the following is not included in affective learning?

      a. attitudes
      b. beliefs
      c. values
      d. ambitious

14. A school personnel  can avail of free legal service under certain circumstance.
Mr.Ramos was accused
      libel by his neighbor. Is he entitled to the said service?
      a. Yes, he should defend herself
      b. No, if funds are not available
      c. No, it might bring some  disagreement in school
      d. No, the case is not related  to his professional duties

15. Is holding a rally  to protest the delay of benefits due a person ethically acceptable?
      a. Yes, when hold while on official time
      b. Yes, when hold outside the official time
      c. Yes, when hold with approval
      d. Yes, when hold together with parents and pupils

16. When will the K to 12 program be implemented?

      a. s/y 2011- 2012
      b. sly 2012-2013
      c. sly 2014-2015
      d. sly 2010-2011

17. The first batch of high school students to go through K to 12 will graduate in ______
      a. March 2015
      b. March 2016
      c. March 2017
      d. March 2018

18. In what school year the grade 11 will be introduced?

      a. 2016 - 2017
      b. 2017 - 2018
      c. 2018 - 2019
      d. 2020 - 2021

19. Government funds are appropriated for specific purposes. if the school head used the
budget
      alloted for training of teachers for the purpose of books, what offense does she/he
commit?
      a. misappropriation
      b. technical malversation
      c. re-alignment
      d. juggling of funds

20. As a school head and Special Disbursing officer, how often should you liquidate
espense against cash
      advance?
      a. every 15 days
      b. every 30 days
      c. every quarter
      d. everyday 

21. Which of the following is not principle governing government procurement?

      a. transparency
      b. accountability
      c. selectivity
      d. competitiveness

22. which of the following reports should a principal prepare for all the stakeholders
      to know whether he/she have accomplished the targets in the SIP?
      a. School Report Card
      b. School Annual Report
      c. Year End Report
     d. School Assessment Report

23. Which of the following areas of concern should NOT be included if the agreed focus of
       observation between the school head and the teacher is classroom management?
      a. Assess how much students already know
      b. Efficient classroom routine
      c. Smooth transitions between activities
      d. Physical environment conducive to learning

24. Which of the following functions should NOT be undertaken by the School Quality
Management Team?
      a. organize program team by learning area
      b. conduct monitoring during plan implementation
      c. evaluate result of SIP implementation
      D. design monitoring and feedback system

25. Which of the questions must be answered by the school head before he can formulate
his vision-mission?
      a. What resources do we need to bring about school improvement?
      b. Who are the stakeholders who can assist the school head in resource generation?
      c. What is the status of the school in terms of enrolment and other school performance
indicator
          and resources?
      d. What processes must be modified to bring about school improvement?

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LEADERSHIP STYLE QUESTIONNAIRE

Introduction: Think of a group or organization in which you are a member. Visualize

yourself in charge of the group discussion. As you lead the group, the following six
problems arise. Read the first problem and possible solutions. Choose the best of the
possible solutions and circle the letter, which matches that solution. Keep in mind that
you are in charge of group discussion for a particular group.

1.     Your group is having trouble getting started. You have tried to make everyone feel
comfortable. You have allowed time to get acquainted. Everyone seems interested and
cooperative, but reluctant to speak up.
a.      Wait until they’re ready to speak up
b.      Suggests that the group vote on what to do next.
c.  Make some specific assignments to different people and help them complete their
assignments.

2.      The group is operating extremely well. Members get along well with each other.
Discussion is lively. Everyone is contributing to the group. You want to insure that this
continues.
a.      Reduce your leadership. Let group members lead the group as much as possible.
b.      Be sure agreement is reached on each point before proceeding.
c.       Keep the group firmly under your control or the group will lose its momentum.

3.     The group has been very productive. Two or three members have done most of the
talking and all of the work. Everyone seems happy but you would like to make some
charges so that more members will get involved.
a.      Tell it like it is. Outline the changes and see that they are made.
b.      Propose the changes. Explain why they are needed, then let the group decide what will
be done.
c.       Don’t do anything that might threaten group productivity.

4.    The group is working well and relations among members are very positive. You feel
somewhat unsure about your lack of direction of the group.
a.      Leave the group alone
b.      Slowly assert yourself to give the group more direction.
c.       Ask the group if you should provide more direction, then comply with their wishes.

5.      The group was going great, but now it is falling apart. Members are beginning to bicker.
It is hard to stay on the subject. Someone has just suggested that maybe the group
should take a recess for two or three months.
a.      Let everyone have their say. Don’t get involved.
b.      Take a vote on the suggested recess.
c.  Propose a new course of action for the group. If no one strongly disagrees, make
assignments and see that they are carried out.

6.      Your group has completed an excellent discussion of a topic they chose, but no one
wants to take any action although several would be appropriate and each activity has
been discussed.
a.      Suggest that the group move on to another topic. If no one disagrees, list possible
topics.
b.      Choose an activity for the group and make assignments.
c.       Just keep quiet until the group arrives at a decision.

Qualifying Exam for Principal

15 questions out of 800
1.      Recommended practice suggests that which of the following should be involved in the
decision making process concerning curriculum?
I.     Curriculum expert
II.   Boards of education
III. Professional staff
IV. Parents and students

a.      I and II only

b.      II and III only
c.       I, II, and III only
d.      I, II, III, and IV 

2.      Which of the following is the most crucial question to consider in using community
resources in the classroom?
a.      Can the resources be used by several groups at the same time?
b.      Have such resources been overused?
c.       Do the resources meet the needs of the program?
d.      Would the use of these resources be controversial?

3.      The role of a school psychologist would ordinarily NOT include which of the following?
a.      Assisting teachers and administrators to develop understanding of the needs and
behaviour of students.
b.      Determining by observation and assessment the procedures that best help students to
learn
c.       Assisting faculty in developing procedures for referring students to the school
psychologies
d.      Assisting teachers by giving demonstration lessons to troublesome groups of students

4.      The leader can be most confident that a groups is functioning when

a.      Most participants are enjoying the task
b.      Interpersonal and organizational conflict do not occur
c.       The reward system is more than adequate
d.      The participants are interacting with each other on an open basis.

5.      Of the following, the best argument for the inclusion of student in special education
programs in activities with general education students is the probability that the special
education students will
a.      Have less need for specialized services in the school they attend
b.      Learn more in the cognitive and psychomotor domain
c.       Become more competitive with their peers.
d.      Receive more individualized attention for the special nature of their disabling condition.
e.      Be provided with the least restrictive environment

6.      The teaching techniques or methods that are generally considered to have more direct
impact on effective feelings are
a.      Discussion and dialogue
b.      Recitation and independent study
c.       Role playing and simulation
d.      Questioning and observation
e.      Lecturing and demonstration

7.      A group of teachers cooperatively plan the best learning situation for a particular
student, discuss the plan with the student, and have the student sign the written plan.
Which of the following best describes this process?
a.      Individualizing unit teaching
b.      The contract method
c.       Unit teaching with group instruction
d.      Programmed instruction
e.      Team teaching, individualized instruction with the contract method

8.      The primary role of the supervisory or cooperating teacher in the education of the
student teacher is most appropriately described as
a.      Setting a good example for the student teacher to follow
b.      Helping the student teacher develop effective ways of teaching
c.       Determining the educational philosophy to be implement by the student teacher
d.      Providing the student teacher with information in classroom management techniques.
e.      Facilitating the proper placement of the student teacher in his or her initial position.

9.      Which of the following is a common pitfall in the shaped decision-making process

a.      Group members often a variety of alternatives for consideration
b.      Group think develops
c.       Investment in the decision making process is increased
d.      Decisions are reached too rapidly
e.      Staff morale is decreased

10.  A high school principal plans to conduct a study to examine the effect of math teachers’
pedagogical styles in the achievement of students in the schools’ advanced
mathematics program. Which of the following is the initial step in this process?
a.      Consult research relating to teachers’ pedagogical styles and student development
b.      Collect data about the performance of students in the advanced mathematics program
c.       Determine a format and timeline for reporting the results of the study to faculty
members
d.      Formulate a question, hypothesis or objective
e.      Contact teachers to participate in the study

11.  If standardized test data are used in the principals’ study, which of the following should
the principal consider to assess the tests’ ability to measure students’ performance
across repeated test administrations?
a.      Reliability
b.      Validity
c.       Generalizability
d.      Orthogonality
e.      Reproducibility

12.  Teacher Anne decides skills she wants pupils to learn from the lesson and designs
ways to assess how well student have learned and how effectively the activity has been
carried out. Teacher Anne uses a set of description of level of performance on each of
several aspects of the activity. This is known as ___________
a.      Performance checklist
b.      Criterion checklist
c.       Rubrics
d.      Questionnaire

13.  Which of the following is not considered in selecting the aims of curriculum?

a.      Analysis of culture
b.      Consistency of the curriculum with learning theory
c.       Validity of knowledge claim
d.      The present status of the learner

14.  Learning experiences are vital components of curriculum. Which of the following factors
must be considered in determining learning experiences?
a.      Observability
b.      Compatibility
c.       Trialability
d.      Suitability

15.  Although, experiences provided in learning may be varied, they should all lead to the
attainment of the same goal where subsequent experiences should build earlier ones.
This is known as ___________
a.      Consistency learning
b.      Compatibility learning
c.       Cumulative learning
d.   Constructive learning
 Reviewer for Qualifying Exam for School Heads

Parents Involvement and Community Partnership

1.      Which of the following is the main goal of SBM?
a.      Enhance school holding power
b.      Improve school performance and students achievements
c.       Raise quality and academic excellence
d.      Improve operations and delivery services

2.      Where was SBM based?

a.      Modernization
b.      Institutionalized
c.       Decentralization
d.      Globalization

3.      Which of the following are objectives of SBM?

I.        Promote effective schools
II.      Improve the quality of basic education
III.    Empower the school head to provide leadership
IV.    Mobilize the community as well as the local government units, to invest time, money
and effort in making the school a better place to learn it.

a.      I and II
b.      II, III, and IV
c.       I, II, III, and IV
d.      I, II and III

4.      DepED Order No. 83. S. 2012 issued the revised SBM Framework, Assessment
Process and Tool {APAT }  Which of the following are the principles underlying SBM?
I.        Progressive
II.      Decentralized
III.    Self  empowered
IV.    Developmental

a.      I and II
b.      II, III and IV
c.       I, II, III, and IV
d.      I, II, and III

5.      In the revised SBM principles, schools should be manage __________ the school and
the community.
a.      By/to/of
b.      From/for/to
c.       By/for/to
d.      By/for/of
6.      ACESSs represents the vision of the Department of Education in successfully
implementing the reform agenda BESRA,, what is the C in ACCESs?
a.      Community
b.      Country
c.       Center
d.      Child

7.      ACCESs espouses Four Principles of a school System. Which of these principles refer
to resources which are collectively organized, mobilized and managed with
transparency?
a.      Principle of Community – based learning
b.      Principle of collective Leadership and Governance
c.       Principle of Convergence to Harness Resources  for Education
d.      Principle of Accountability for performance and Result

8.      There are three levels of SBM practice. Which of the following is not a description of
level III or ADVANCED (ACCREDITED)?
a.      Developing structures and mechanism
b.      Ensuring the production of intended outcome
c.       Self – renewing and self – sustaining
d.      Meeting all standards

9.      Who is responsible in organizing the  School Governing Council (SGC)

a.      School head
b.      District supervisor
c.       PTA president
d.      Education chairman of Sanggunian

10.  Which of the following are functions of SGC?

I.        Assist the crafting the SIP
II.      Assist in generating resources
III.    Assist in development of school policies
IV.    Participate in monitoring and evaluating SIP/AIP Implementation

a.      I, II, III

b.      I, II, III and IV
c.       II, III, IV
d.      II and IV only

School Management and Daily Operations

1.      Who sets the school mission, vision, goals and targets?
a.      The PTCA
b.      The teachers
c.       The school Governing Council
d.      The school Head

2.      Which of the following is NOT  a responsibility of the SH?

a.      Recommending the Staffing complement of the school
b.      Offering educational programs projects, and services
c.       Hiring needed teachers and personnel
d.      Implementing the school curriculum

3.      Which of the following are responsibilities of SH?

I.        Developing the school education program
II.      Introducing new and innovative modes of instruction
III.    Acting as chair of School Governing Council
IV.    Establishing school and community networks

a.      I, II and IV
b.      I and    III
c.       II, III and IV
d.      I, III and IV

4.      To which position in the career service do teachers and SHs belong?
a.      First level
b.      Second level
c.       Third level
d.      Fourth level

5.      Which of the following refers to movement from one position to another which is
equivalent rank, level or salary without break in service?
a.      Transfer
b.      Reemployment
c.       Reappointment
d.      Demotion

6.      Which of the following employment status is issued when the regular incumbent of a
position is temporarily unable to perform the duties because he is on scholarship grant?
a.      Temporary
b.      Substitute
c.       Coterminous
d.      Contractual

7.      Who among the following  employees  can monetize a minimum of 1 days provided
that he/she has accumulated 15 days of vacation leave?
I.        Permanent
II.      Temporary
III.    Contractual
IV.    Casual
a.      I only
b.      I and II only
c.       I, II and III
d.      I, II, III and IV

8.      Who among married woman are entitled to maternity leave of sixty (60) days with full
pay? Those who have rendered an aggregate  of
I.        One year service
II.      Two years’ service
III.    Three years’ service
IV.    Four years’ service

a.      IV only
b.      III and IV only
c.       II, III and IV
d.      I, II, III, and IV

9.      A married male employee is entitled to paternity leave of how many days?
a.      30 days
b.      20 days
c.       10 days
d.      7 days

10.  A solo parent employee shall be granted parental leave provided she/he has rendered
one (1) year of continuous or broken service. For how often can this be avail of?
a.      Every year
b.      Every two year
c.       Every three year
d.      Every four year

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

1.      Which of the following is the most important role of school head?

a.      Prepare the school Improve plan
b.      Use effectively the school resources
c.       Plan and implement school and programs and projects
d.      Provide a learning environment for effective teaching and maximize learning

2.      Among the following school heads spends the ideal time allotment for instructional and
administrative supervision?

School Heads Administrative Instructional Service

a.      Miss Reyes 50% 50%
 b.      Mr. Rivers 75% 25%
c.       Mr. Santos 30% 70%
d.      Mrs. Cruz 70% 30%

3.      Which of the following is the basic characteristic  of effective leadership?

a.      It is potent force for increasing supervisory effectiveness
b.      It employs techniques for observing and analysing data
c.       It encourages the use of sound principles
d.      It provides opportunities for professional growth

4.      Which skills of an effective instructional supervisor summarize the speaker’s message

for verification?
a.      Clarifying
b.      Negotiating
c.       Reflective
d.      Reinforcing

5.      Which of the following are intents of supervision?

I.        Relationship building
II.      Improvement of student learning
III.    Capacity building
IV.    Better life for teachers and students
a.      I and IV
b.      II, III and IV
c.       I, II, III and IV
d.      I, II and III

6.      Teachers may be classified according to their level of commitment and level of

abstraction and place them inside the corresponding quadrant. Which quadrant can we
classify a teacher who is energetic and full of good intention, but cannot act fully and
realistic?
a.      Quadrant I Teacher Drp out
b.      Quadrant II Unfocused Teachers
c.       Quadrant III Analytical Teachers
d.      Quadrant IV  Professional Teachers

7.      What do we call teachers with low level of commitment but are intelligent?
a.      Teachers Drop-out
b.      Unfocused
c.       Professional
d.      Analytical

8.      In the classroom observation cycle, what does the principal do in the pre  - observation
conference?
a.      The principal discusses with the teacher the details and gals of the observation as well
as the materials need.
b.      The principal and teacher review the procedure of classroom observation
c.        Principal and teacher agree upon job improvement targets
d.      Principal and teacher analyze the finding and data

9.      What is the focus of clinical supervision?

a.      To view outputs and products so as to verify what they have learned and incorporated
in their growing store of information and skills
b.      To observe classroom environment and dramatically affects learning
c.       To confirm teacher’s plan to assess learners’ achievement
d.      To see what the teachers does in the classroom

10.  In the development process of clinical supervision, when do we give feedback?

a.      Pre – conference
b.      Observation
c.       Analysis
d.      Post conference

Personal Integrity and Interpersonal Sensitivity 

1.      Which of the following are enhanced by professionalism?

I.        Pedagogical knowledge
II.      Subject matter knowledge
III.    Level of experience
IV.    Self – efficacy

a.      I and II
b.      II, III, and IV
c.       I, II, and IV
d.      I, II, III and IV

2.      Which is not evidence of pedagogical expertise of a teacher?

a.      Communication of the course objectives to the students
b.      Awareness of alternatives instructional strategies
c.       Selection of appropriate methods of instruction
d.      Adhering to the code of Ethics for Professional Teachers

3.      Every person regardless of color, nationality, age, gender, economic status and ability
is a child of GOD. As a child of God what does she/he deserve?
a.      Respect
b.      Trust
c.       Care
d.      Help

4.      Conflicts have stage. In what stage are solutions though of?

a.      Cognition stage
b.      Beginning of conflict
c.       Behavioural stage
d.      Consequence

5.      Which level of conflict occurs within a group?

a.      Intrapersonal
b.      Intra group
c.       Intergroup
d.      Interpersonal

6.      In Intra – organizational conflict, what kind of conflict is a superior – subordinate

conflict?
a.      Role conflict
b.      Vertical conflict
c.       Horizontal conflict
d.      Line staff conflict

7.      Which conflict resolution strategy is a delay in action?

a.      Negotiation
b.      Confrontation
c.       Diffusion
d.      Avoidance

8.      Which of the following alternatives to negotiation has a third party, an empowered

person. Who settled the conflict?
a.      Arbitration
b.      Persuasion
c.       Giving in
d.      Instruction

9.      Which of the following demonstrate collegially in communications?

I.        Demonstrating respect for each other
II.      Openly sharing failures and mistakes
III.    Constructively analysing practices of stakeholders

a.      I only
b.      II only
c.       III only
d.      I, II and III

10.  What kind of feeling is attained when communicating is a collegial atmosphere?

a.      Happiness
b.      Openness
c.       Restricted
d.      Inhabited
 Analogies 5/57
Remember:  Analogies are pairs of words that are related to each other in the same
way.The     relationship in the analogy “Boy is to man as girl is to woman” is the
relationship of a child to adult. The analogy can also be written like this: boy : man ::
girl : woman. The symbol : takes the place of the words is to. The symbol :: takes the
place of the words as.

1 Open : secretive :: forthright : _____________________

a.      Spiteful  
b.      Honest
c.       Mask
d.      Candid
e.      Outspoken

2.      Negligent : requirement :: remiss : ________________

a.      Task
b.      Duty
c.       Position
d.      Injury
e.      Problem

3.      Chairman : gavel :: conductor : ______________

a.      Orchestra
b.      Keys
c.       Baton
d.      Bus
e.      Piano

4.      Funds : embezzled :: writings : ______________

a.      Copyrighted
b.      Documented
c.       Reproduced
d.      Published
e.      Plagiarized

5.      Taciturnity : laconic :: improvisation : _____________

a.      Practiced
b.      Devised
c.       Unrehearsed
d.      Amendment
e.      Impressionable

(This reviewer for word analogy composed of 57 items)

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VOCABULARY

DIRECTION: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word meaning of the italicized 
                         word in the sentence.

1.      Decentralization connotes:

a.      Devolution of education functions

b.      Transfer of power
c.       Transfer of resources
d.      Schools empowerment

2.      Mrs Fe Villacastia lived in Pilar, Siargao for ten years, but was not ever quite able to get
used to Siarganon manner and mores.

a.      Places for boats to anchor

b.      Customs
c.       Campfire
d.      Type of eel

3.      Forget whatever I’ve said in the past about you’re your deplorable lack of cooking skills
that meal was one of the most delish I’ve ever had”. Mrs. May Segovia, the home
economics teacher said.

a.      Delicious
b.      Delicate
c.       Delicacy
d.      Saturated with fluid

4.      “He’s respected impresario, influencing the career of some of the biggest names in

classical music”.

a.      Singer
b.      Manager
c.       Publisher’s logo
d.      Fortune-teller

5.      For many athletes success can be both enticing and terrifying

a.      Exhausting
b.      Sneaky or deceptive
c.       Complicated
            d.   Tempting
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SELECTION I
            Jean Piaget, the word famous Swiss Development psychologist and
epistemologist is the researcher who has done most for our understanding of children’s
thinking. His work and research suggests that the ability to think develops in several
noticeable stages. All children go through these stages in the same fixed order but not
everyone moves through the stage at the same time. Also, depending upon a child’s
exposure and life experience, some children may think in one stage in certain situations
and think in a different stage for other things.
            Elementary school teachers in multi-grade classroom work with children who are
in the broad overlapping stages. Intuitive though from 4 to 7 years old; concrete
operations, from about 7 to 12 years old; formal operation, from about 12 years on.
            Intuitive thought describes how four to seven years old operate mentally, they
typically use their sense impressions or intuition earlier than logic in forming
judgements. They also find it hard to remember more than one thing at a time.
            Concrete operational children, on the other hand can do much logical thinking.
Their handicap is that the ideas they consider must be tried to concrete materials they
can manipulate. Or, at the very least, they must have such first-hand experience with
the materials to think about them.
            In the stage of formal operations, children are able to think much more
abstractly, there is far less need to refer to concrete objects. With experience similar to
adults, they can handle formal logic, that, is the use of the same mental operational as
adults.

1.          The best title for the passage would be:

a.      The Characteristics of School Children
b.      The Stages of Formal Operations
c.       The Stages of Cognitive Development
d.      The Contributions of Jean Piaget

2.         The stages of cognitive development of the children reflects:

a.      Varied characteristics and learning styles of children
b.      7 to 12 years old School Children learn better than 4 to 7 years old children
c.       Multi-grade instruction is not feasible to handle
d.      Structure classroom setting is most ideal

3.          As elementary school teachers, you are mainly working with children who are;
a.      Of different abilities and interest
b.      In the intuitive, concrete and formal operational stage of mental growth
c.       In the concrete and formal operational stage of mental growth
d.      D. of multi-faceted talents and intelligences

4.            Jean Piaget also disclosed that:

 a.      Children’s thinking is dependent on their development stages, exposure and life
experiences
b.      Exposure and life experiences affect children’s thinking
c.       Children’s thinking is influenced by their growth patterns and development stage.
d.      Heredity sand early experience are good foundation for the children

5.            The following statements are true except:

a.      Children’s cognitive growth in any on stage depends upon on their activities.
b.      Children should not be made to sit still and to listen to or observe others as the primary
means of learning
c.       The development of their brain power is fixed at birth
d.      The role of experience and active learning is critical in generating growth and change.

 
GRAMMAR AND CORRECTION USAGE
Direction: the underline parts of the sentences below contain errors in idioms grammar,
word choice and others. Identify such errors and write the letter that corresponds to the
appropriate word / idioms that will make the sentences correct. Write N if no errors is
found.

1.      I fail to understand why you are seeking my council after you ignored myadvice.

                                    A           B                        C                                        D
2.      One of the member took the place of the chairman during the meeting
                  A                          B                    C                      D

3.      Filipinos are accustomed to resorting to quack doctors for help in curingdiseases.

                                A                    B                                                  C
4.      Neither the coach nor the  player were satisfied of his performance
           A                      B                    C                      D
5.      The hereditary qualities transmitted by the parents to the child influences the
                                          A            B                                        
C                                                            
development pattern of the individual.
                                        D

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68 TExES Principal Exam Practice Questions

1. What concepts promote a fair and ethical learning environment?

A. Recognizing diversity and developing programs to help students understand diversity

B. Ignoring diversity
C. Using community resources
D. All of the above

2. Which actions help develop, implement and maintain a school’s culture?

A. School culture does not need to be maintained
B. Implementing teacher enrichment programs
C. Expecting students, teachers and parents to accept policies without discussion
D. All of the above

3. Credible community resources include:

A. Corporate mentoring programs
B. Community organizations offering counseling and emergency assistance
C. Food banks, job centers, police and fire departments
D. All of the above

4. Why is effective communication with the community important?

A. Everyone is impacted by the same social and economic influences
B. Education does not need the support of local business
C. Diversity affects the community
D. All of the above

5. Results from recognizing the importance of diversity in education may include:

A. Students from certain cultures are incapable of learning
B. Enables students to function in a complex society
C. Higher grades
D. All of the above

6. Who should be involved in strategic planning for the district?

A. Students
B. School board, teachers, and parents
C. Community leaders
D. All of the above

7. Critical elements that should be considered when planning the curriculum include:
A. Does it include the fundamentals?
B. Does the subject matter progress logically?
C. Does it recognize and respect the diversity of the community?
D. All of the above

8. Which step does not belong in an effective decision-making process?

A. Define the problem
B. Demand compliance without sufficient explanation
C. List options
D. Develop possible solutions

9. Professional development for teachers should:

A. Include most current methods, message and media
B. Be fun and enjoyable
C. Be completed in a short amount of time
D. Be developed by the Board of Education

10. Why should technology be incorporated into the learning environment?

A. It is fun for the students
A. It is an integral and powerful part of today’s world
B. Students love to use a computer
C. All of the above
Answer Key Exam 068

1. Answer: A

Educational psychology is the study of how knowledge is obtained, how knowledge is imparted and
the effects of social interactions in an instructional environment. Recognizing diversity exists,
designing curricula and developing programs that address issues that arise because of that diversity
should be a major goal of every educator. Policies and practices must be based on the principle that
no matter what the child’s pre-school experiences, every student has inherent strengths that can and
should be used to help him/her succeed. When the curriculum reflects student diversity, all children
benefit.

2. Answer: B

To a large extent, a school district’s culture is based on the population served. Involving parents,
asking for their cooperation and keeping them informed is vital. Implementing and encouraging
teacher enrichment programs and developing a fair assessment system is essential. Most districts are
very diverse. Therefore, the culture needs to be sensitive to and respect each group represented. The
district should establish criteria that praises when earned, encourages when needed and disciplines
when necessary. It is important to establish written expectations and to review them with teachers,
support staff, parents, students and the community at large.

3. Answer: D

It is important for the principal to have a clear understanding of what private, public and government
resources are available in the community in which the school operates. He/She should have a good
working relationship with key representatives of those resources that often play a vital role in the
lives of students and their families. He/she needs to know how effective the programs and services
are and each one’s unique strengths and weaknesses, as well as any holes, barriers and issues that
might impede their ability to help when called upon. The principal needs to know when to call,
whom to call, what criteria is needed to qualify and how quickly to expect a response.
4. Answer: A

The school does not exist in a vacuum. It is a vital part of the community in which it operates and is
subject to the same social and economic influences as its neighbors. Schools are not isolated islands
of learning; they are an integral part of the community. As such, they can have a critical role in
shaping the attitudes of neighbors and be a force in creating a positive atmosphere for everyone.
Studies have shown and anecdotal evidence proves that when the school is successful communicating
its goals and is seen actively addressing its problems, there is greater support from business and
community leaders and parents are more involved. But the most important result of good community
relations is a better education for all students and more opportunities for them to succeed in the real
world.

5. Answer: B

It is imperative educators develop programs and curricula that emphasize all children are capable of
learning and meeting high academic standards. It is the responsibility of educators to provide the
tools and environment for students to achieve. Anything less is unacceptable. When students are
taught with a curriculum that embraces diversity, it enables them to function more effectively in a
complex, multicultural society. Students need to understand the historical experiences of every
cultural group in their society in order to appreciate how past actions affect present circumstances.
An empowering educational culture that embraces multicultural diversity integrates information
about the impact of all cultures and enhances students’ ability to understand, appreciate and get along
with different racial, ethnic and gender groups. Mary Stone Hanley believes that “Multicultural
education is about social change through education.”

6. Answer: B

Strategic planning is the process of defining the school’s purpose, outlining its goals and deciding
how to best use its human and monetary resources effectively. The process should involve
representatives from key areas: the school board, teachers, staff, parents and the community. When
interested stakeholders are an integral part of the process, the results are accepted quicker,
implemented faster and achieved easier. The end result is a living document that will be modified as
conditions evolve, but will have short-term, medium-term and long-term objectives with a well-
defined path to reach each of them.

7. Answer: D

In primary and secondary schools, the curriculum is the blueprint for teaching the fundamentals
required to gain useful knowledge so students can function in the world. The curriculum outlines
what is to be taught, in what order and how and when students’ comprehension of the subject is to be
assessed. Core subjects are mandated by the State Board of Education, which also requires a certain
level of proficiency in each before the student can be promoted to the next level. Information needs
to be presented in a logical, progressive format. Students must be able to understand, integrate and
apply knowledge gained into practical applications in their every day lives. A curriculum must meet
state requirements, prepare students for mandatory statewide tests and address the social and
psychological needs of its students, while recognizing and respecting the diversity of its population.
A curriculum is a complex program to plan, implement and assess.

8. Answer: B

A leader must choose issues carefully, set attainable objectives, develop workable solutions and
enlist the support of those involved in and affected by the change. Whatever decision-making process
is used, an effective leader always considers the reason for the change, how people will be affected
and the probable consequences of the action. A sound, logical, well-defined decision-making process
leads to effective problem solving. Following are suggested steps to finding a sensible solution to
most any problem:

 Define the problem

 Gather relevant facts
 List options
 Develop solutions and consider the pros and cons of each
 Select the most viable solution(s)
 Explain the choice(s) to those affected
 Implement
 Follow-up to determine effectiveness
 Make adjustments, if necessary

9. Answer: A

Professional development is a continuous learning process that helps teachers connect theory and
practice to student achievement. Teachers are exposed to the most current information about subject
content and instructional techniques. The result is better real world learning opportunities for
students presented by teachers schooled in the most current methods, message and media.

Effective professional development should:

 Broaden and deepen the knowledge and understanding of a particular subject

 Always be based on verifiable research
 Introduce new methods of engaging students’ interest and attention
 Provide tools to assess student understanding
 Recognize accepted standards and reflect current curriculum
 Be intellectually stimulating
 Allow adequate time, offer continuing support and provide the necessary resources to
integrate new ideas and concepts into the classroom
 Be created by teachers with input from experts in the particular discipline
 Be presented in different formats that reflect various learning styles
 Have the support of the School Board and district and school administrators

10. Answer: B

Technology is a powerful tool for expanding instructional approaches and enriching the learning
experience. It is an integral part of today’s world and schools have a duty to instruct students not only
in how to use technology, but explain the benefits and risks as well. The North Central Regional
Educational Laboratory believes that “Technology is transforming society and schools do not have a
choice as to whether they will incorporate technology, but rather how well they use it to enhance
learning.” The key to successfully integrating technology in the educational environment is creating a
realistic plan based on existing learning and teaching styles and the expectations of the users. The
users should be involved in developing the plan so issues are addressed before purchases are made. It
is important teachers are trained in use and encouraged to adapt the technology to their unique
teaching styles. It is critical that after the technology is in place, on-site assistance is readily
available. If operational issues can’t be addressed quic