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1. Which of following is not covered by the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers?
a. Elementary public teachers c. Tertiary public teachers
b. Secondary public teachers d. Both B and C

2. Which of the following does the term “teacher “refer to as used in the Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers?
I. Public school teacher
II. Guidance counselors
III. School librarians
IV. Vocational instructors
V. School supervisor
a. I, II, III, IV, V c. I, II, III, IV
b. I, II, IV d. I, II

3. According to RA 4670, who shall formulate and prepare a Code of Professional Conduct for Public
School Teachers?
a. Secretary of Education c. Professional Regulation Commission
b. Board of Professional Teachers d. President of the Philippines

4. A teacher engage in actual classroom instruction shall not be required to render more than how many
hours of a teaching day?
a. 5 hours c. 7 hours
b. 6 hours d. 9 hours

5. Among the new thrusts of the Senior High School is disaster response and preparedness. In fact, there
is a core subject on this in the curriculum. If teachers are trained in disaster response, what domain of
the NCBTS/ PPST will they be further enhanced in?
a. Diversity of Learners c. Learning Environment
b. Personal Growth and Development d. Community Linkages and Engagement

6. This is the link between the child and the curriculum, and is the key to the success or failure in
teaching-and-learning.
a. The parent c. The student
b. The teacher d. The principal

7. Teachers are essential to the community. In what capacity can they contribute in terms of their
examples and conduct?
a. Role models c. Village watchers
b. Elders d. Superiors

8. Teacher Nilo is in a romantic relationship with his student. Is this allowed?

a. No, and he can be sued for harassment.
b. No, unless the principal allows
c. Yes, as long as he ensures that gossip, scandal, and preferential treatment will not take place.
d. Yes, because in a democratic society, romantic relationship is out of the scope of school authority.

9. Teacher Ann transferred to public school because of the higher salary and potential for a higher
retirement pay. How does she view teaching?
a. As a profession c. As a mission
b. As a vocation d. As a job
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10. Which is NOT TRUE about Career Stage 1 or Beginning Teachers?

a. They are unqualified to teach
b. They need assistance and guidance from experienced teachers
c. They have the basic knowledge and skills to teach
d. They can improve as time goes by.

11. For a teacher to become qualified in the public school sector, this is the most essential.
a. Master’s degree c. Professional teacher’s license
b. High school diploma d. NBI Clearance

12. Under R.A. 7722 or Higher Education Act of 1994, which agency has direct supervision and
management of teacher education in the country?
a. Commission on Higher Education c. Teacher Education Council
b. Professional Board of Teacher d. Department of Education

13. If a teacher may be required to render more than six hours of teaching per day, he must be paid the
same rate as his regular pay plus at least how many percent of his basic remuneration?
a. 25% c. 75%
b. 50% d. 100%

14. What is the cut-off score so that a teacher can land in the DepEd Registry of Qualified Applicants?
a. 85 c. 75
b. 70 d. 80

15. For integration of ASEAN member-states, each have their own respective national qualification
framework. What does the Philippine have?
a. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards
b. National Qualification Framework
c. Philippine Qualification Framework
d. The Developmental National Competency-Based Teacher Standards

16. Which is true of LET Passer?

a. Every LET Passer shall be required to take the Professional Oath before practicing as
Professional Teacher.
b. Taking the Professional Oath before practicing as a Professional Teacher is optional for LET
Passer.
c. The Professional Oath can be taken before any Professional Teacher.
d. The taking of oath must be within one month from passing the LET.

17. Is membership to the Accredited Professional Organization of Teachers mandatory for all LET passers?
a. NO
b. YES, when the teacher is already teaching
c. YES
d. Only for LET passers who are not repeaters
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18. Which is TRUE of the periodic merit exam for teacher provided for in RA 7836?
I. Consist of oral exam
II. Consist of written exam
III. May serve as additional basis for merit promotion in addition to performance rating
IV. Taken with fee of P1,000.00 per examinee
a. I only c. I, II, and III
b. I and III d. I, II, III, and IV

19. Can Manny Pacquiao be given a special permit to teach Boxing in a special school?
a. NO, he is not a teacher education graduate.
b. NO, he has not passed the LET.
c. YES, he is a graduate of ALS.
d. YES, he has excelled and gained international recognition.

20. It is professional for a teacher to receive gifts from students and parents?
a. Not at all
b. No, especially if done in exchange for requested concessions
c. Yes, if deserved.
d. Yes, in season and out-of-the-season gifts

21. Specialization is knowing more and more about less and less. Then it is better to be generalist, claims
Teacher Jenny. On which philosophy Teacher Jenny learn?
a. Perennialism c. Essentialism
b. Progressivism d. Existentialism

22. For relevance to business and industry, what did the First Biennial National Education on Education
(2008) impose for updating the Licensure Examination for Teachers?
a. Moral or ethical values c. Upgraded laboratory facilities
b. Technical and scientific competencies d. Vocational skills

23. Which program directly embodies both the pre-service and in-service program?
a. BESRA – Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda
b. TEDP – Teacher Education Development Program
c. K-12
d. BEC – Basic Education Curriculum

24. How can the efforts of our agencies (DepED, CHED, PRC and CSC) be best achieved for the training and
development of teachers?
a. Synchronization c. Streamlining
b. Cost-education d. Sharing of resources

25. Can a failed examinee qualify for the position of para-teacher?

a. No.
b. Yes, if his/her LET rating is below 75.
c. Yes.
d. Yes, if his LET rating is 70 and above.
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26. What kind of school environment will MOST EFFECTIVELY encourage the new teacher for active participation in
the school’s unique education culture?
a. Constructive feedback c. Induction/orientation program
b. Involvement in planning d. Briefing with colleagues

27. Which of the following is NOT recognized by the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers?
a. Quality education depends primarily on the quality of socio-economic status of teachers
b. Advancement in education depends on the teacher’s qualifications and ability
c. Education is an essential factor in the economic growth of the nation
d. Education is development and vice versa

28. What does free public secondary education under the law mean?
a. Right of every student to enter public secondary schools
b. Free from being screened to enter public secondary schools
c. Free from payment of school fees identifies and authorized by law
d. Free from payment of tuition and other fees for students enrolled in public secondary schools

29. Teacher Danica is assigned in a rural area; Teacher Ena in a depressed community; Teacher Tina in a hazardous
area; and Teacher Georgina in a place where standard of living is high. Who is entitled to a hardship allowance?
a. Teacher Danica c. Teacher Tina
b. Teacher Ena d. Teacher Georgina

30. Teacher Homer contracted an illness that required rest for more than one year. Which leave should he apply for?
a. Sick leave c. Vacation leave
b. Personal leave d. Indefinite leave

31. Setting of learning objectives adopts certain characteristics under the acronym SMART. Identify the
kind of objective set by SMART teachers. The T in SMART is _______.
a. Traditional c. True
b. Tabulated by objectives d. Time-bound

32. Teacher Riza shows the hallmark of an excellent teacher by being able to make out-of-the-box positive
changes in the curriculum. As a curricularist, he is a/an ___________.
a. Innovator c. Evaluator
b. Implementer d. Initiator

33. Based on the RA 10533, which is/are the objective/s of the K to 12 curriculum reforms?
I. To provide sufficient time for mastery of concept and skills
II. To develop lifelong learners
III. To prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle level skills development, employment and
entrepreneurship.
a. II and III b. I and II c. I only d. I, II, and III

34. Which among the following is the LEAST consideration in achieving high quality of professional service?
a. Commitment to ethical standards
b. Salary range in service
c. Long and arduous work preparation
d. Continuing Professional Education
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35. Which of the following phrases does not describe the Annual Brigada Eskwela program of the
Department of Education?
a. Bayanihan Para Sa Paaralan Program
b. PPP for School Infrastructure Project
c. Oplan Balik Eskwela
d. Nationwide

36. What level of technology integration is achieved by Teacher Fe who applies collaborative learning and
also enable students to use technology to collaborate with peers and experts regardless of the time
zone and physical distances, etc.?
a. Infusion b. Entry c. Transformation d. Adaptation

37. Teacher Gian wants to propagate critical thinking among students. Which type of questions must he
use?
I. Closed questions
II. Convergent questions
III. Divergent questions
IV. Open-minded questions
a. I and IV b. III and IV c. II and III d. I and II

38. Teacher John asked his students to state a quote using their own words. Teacher John is trying to
______.
a. Summarize c. Draw analogies
b. Paraphrase d. Compare and contrast

39. Edward de Bono is famous for his instructional innovation ____________.

a. Six Thinking Hats c. Understanding by Design
b. Graphic Organizers d. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

40. A bulletin board display has many colors and arrangement that can catch and hold interest. What
criterion is being exemplified in this situation?
a. Balance c. Utility
b. Interactivity d. Attractiveness

41. A type of lesson that requires revisiting old facts and concepts from a new perspective and setting is
known as?
a. Drill c. Development
b. Review d. Independent study

42. According to Ausubel’s theory, to learn meaningfully, individual must relate new knowledge to relevant
concepts they already know.
a. Cognitive Behavior Modification c. Information Processing
b. Cumulative Learning d. Meaningful Reception Learning

43. Teacher Marie considers herself mainly as “facilitator of learning” and not a “walking encyclopedia”.
Teachers Marie’s approach to teaching can be said as ______________.
a. Mastery-centered c. Student-centered
b. Traditional type d. Teacher-centered
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44. When a Filipina teenager learns to act the way her ancestors did, this is known as:
a. Assimilation c. Acculturation
b. Socialization d. Enculturation

45. If the children are cooperatively engaged with the teacher in a group project, the children will discipline
themselves as each member of the group exercises
a. Obedience to the teacher c. Peer influence
b. Special interest d. Moral compulsion

46. School personnel can avail of free legal service under certain circumstances. Principal X was accused of maligning
her neighbor. Is Principal X entitled to the said service?
a. Yes, she should defend herself.
b. No, if funds are not available.
c. No, it might bring some disagreements in school.
d. No, the case is not related to her professional duties.

47. Teacher Joel discuss conflicts between warring groups in Mindanao. Which pillar should he stress more?
a. Learning to be c. Learning to do
b. Learning to live together d. Learning to know

48. Teacher Kay teaches in a public school in her locality. Due to teacher shortage, her classroom teaching starts
from 6am and ends at 4pm. Is the assignment given her just?
a. Yes, the situation demands that she renders longer teaching hours.
b. Yes, as long as she signs a conforme letter to that effect
c. No, rendering longer teaching hours would make the teacher tired and exhausted.
d. No, Magna Carta for Public School Teachers states that in the exigencies of service, any teacher may be
required to render more than six hours and not more than eight hours of actual classroom teaching a
day.

49. Teacher Leonardo, a graduate of BSED with Majorship in Mathematics teaches in a national high school in his
province. Since he has been rated outstanding in his performance, can he be exempted from taking the LET?
a. Yes, that is a privilege that must be given to teachers whose performance is outstanding
b. Yes, if approved by PRC
c. No, RA 7836 states that no person shall practice or offer to practice the teaching profession in the
Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any position calling for a teaching position without having
previously obtained a valid certificate of registration and a valid license from the commission.
d. No, professional license is required of all teachers regardless of age and teaching performance

50. Which of the following statements is not true about the Code of Ethics for Professional Teacher?
a. The teacher must select which information to keep confidential.
b. The teacher must demonstrate full commitment and devotion to duty.
c. The teacher must manifest pride in the nobility of the teaching profession.
d. The teacher must make no prejudice or discrimination against any learner.

51. Allan wishes to write a lesson plan. Which question should he ask himself first? (iii etts)
a. How will I get things started? c. What exercise will I give my student?
b. What do I want to accomplish? d. What materials will I need?
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52. Which of the following characterizes best an effective classroom manager? One who is friendly yet
a. Buddy-buddy c. Demanding
b. Business like d. Rigid

53. Which of the classroom activities below is effective?

a. The concept learned is applicable to daily life.
b. The laughter and enjoyment of students are contagious
c. The techniques and approaches used are varied
d. The variety of instructional materials used is evident

54. Which of the following conditions makes praise is effective?

a. Describes students present accomplishments
b. Focuses students’ attention on their own task relevant behavior
c. Provides information to students about their competence and the value of their
accomplishments
d. Shows spontaneity, variety and other signs of credibility

55. Which of the following questions requires more than one correct answers?
a. How is water purified?
b. What are the parts of the sentence?
c. What is the formula of getting the weight of an object?
d. What is the most populated country in Asia?

56. The class of 7-Matapang is tasked to analyze the present population of the different cities and
municipalities of Region 1 for the last three years. How can they best present their analysis?
a. By guessing and checking c. By means of graph
b. By looking for a pattern d. By means of table

57. There are several reasons why problem solving is taught in Mathematics. Which is the least important?
a. It is the main goal for the study of Math.
b. It provides an opportunity to develop critical and analytical thinking.
c. It provides pupils an opportunity to relate Math with the real world.
d. It provides the content in which concepts and skills are learned and applied.

58. Teacher Del teaches in a remote elementary school where newspapers are delivered irregularly.
Knowing the importance of keeping the students aware of current affairs. What is probably the best
way to keep the students updated?
a. Encourage the pupils to listen to daily broadcast from a transfer radio.
b. Gather back issues of newspapers and let pupils compile them.
c. The teacher should try all available means to get the newspaper delivered to the school.
d. Urge the pupils to listen to stories circulating in the community.
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59. Instructional devices can make a lecture more understandable and meaningful. What is the most
important thing a teacher should consider in the selection and utilization of instructional materials?
a. Attractiveness of instructional materials
b. Availability of instructional materials
c. Degree of interest on the part of the student
d. Objectives of a lesson

60. Teacher Edgar asks student A to identify and analyze events, ideas or objects in order to state their
similarities and differences. In which part of the lesson does said activity take place?
a. Application c. Generalization
b. Comparison & Abstraction d. Preparation

61. Which of these “combination of classes “is organized in places where the required number of pupils of
the same grade levels has not met the required number to make up a separate class thus the teacher
apportions class time for instruction to every grade level within the class?
a. Multi-grade c. Extension
b. Heterogeneous d. Homogeneous

62. Which of the following is true of a democratic classroom?

a. Teacher acts as firm decision maker
b. Student decide what and how to learn
c. Consultation and dialogue
d. Suggestions are sent to higher officials for decision

63. The class has become uncontrollable, and so teacher Ira decided to have some undisciplined students
out of the room to the counselors office. What did teacher Ira apply by way of preventive approach to
discipline?
a. Removing seductive objects c. Antiseptic bouncing
b. Direct appeal d. Physical restraint

64. Who interprets philosophical concerns in arriving at instructional objectives?

a. Gonlound c. Tyler
b. Mager d. All of the above

65. Teacher Leticia claims he cannot accept an “ I don’t know answer.” So she does ______
a. Probing c. Asking non-directed question
b. Prompting d. Repeating the question

66. This is the time the teacher actually spends in the classroom giving instruction by various means.
a. Academic learning time c. Allocated time
b. Mandated time d. Teaching time

67. What is known as regular procedure or normal practice that can efficiently contribute to good
classroom management?
a. Dialogue c. Routine
b. Discipline d. Reinforce
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68. What is the main organization and orientation of science and social studies reading materials?
a. Expository c. Narrative
b. Descriptive d. Argumentative

69. Which is not an aim in having partners in team learning?

a. Focused attention c. Cooperative work
b. Sharing ideas d. Lighter work

70. Which of the following is not included in the 3 C’s of classroom management?
a. Content c. Context
b. Conduct d. Control

71. Based on DepEd’s present grading system, which of the following are recorded and graded?
I. Formative assessment
II. Summative assessment
III. Assessment of learning
a. I and II c. I and III
b. II and III d. I, II, and III

72. Ronel got a final grade of 80 in his Araling Panlipunan subject. Which best describes her performance?
a. Very satisfactory c. Fairly satisfactory
b. Did not meet expectation d. Satisfactory

73. What does Mark’s percentile score of 75 in his class means?

a. He scored less than 75% of the class c. He barely passed the test
b. He got 75% of the items correctly d. He scored better than 75% of the
class

74. In the learning areas Technology and Livelihood Education and Music, Arts, PE and Health,
performances tasks are given the largest weight because ____________.
a. It’s purely psychomotor without cognitive aspect.
b. Both have no affective component.
c. Objective assessment cannot be performed.
d. Both are predominantly skills subject.

75. The class of Teacher Clara was given a pretest on empowerment technologies. She used the results as
basis for teaching the lesson. She corrected wrong concepts and affirmed right answers. Then, she gave
a post test. Which of the following best describes assessment in the context?
a. Assessment of learning c. Assessment for learning
b. Assessment of and as learning d. Assessment as learning

76. Which part of the lesson is involved in the giving of situation or activities based on the concepts
learned?
a. Application c. Generalization
b. Comparison & Abstraction d. Preparation
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77. Teacher Fiona wants the class to find out the effect of heat on matter. Which method will help her
accomplish her objective?
a. Expository method c. Problem method
b. Laboratory method d. Project method

78. In Math, Teacher Gina presents various examples of plane figures to her class. Afterwards, she asks the
students to give the definition of each. What method did she use?
a. Deductive c. Inductive
b. Expository d. Laboratory

79. Teaching Binasuan to Grade 8-Malikhain becomes possible through the use of
a. Demonstration method c. Inductive method
b. Expository method d. Laboratory method

80. What is the implication of using a method that focuses on the why rather than the how?
a. A typical one will be good for any subject.
b. Teaching methods should favor inquiry and problem solving
c. There is best method
d. These methods should be standardized for different subjects.

81. When using problem solving method, the teacher can

a. Help the learners define what is it to be solved
b. Propose ways of obtaining the needed data
c. Set up the problem
d. Test the conclusion

82. Which of the following characterizes a well-motivated lesson?

a. The children have something to do.
b. The class is quiet.
c. There are varied procedures and activities undertaken by the pupils.
d. The teacher can leave the pupils to attend to some activities.

83. Learners must be developed not only in the cognitive, psychomotor but also in the affective aspect.
Why is development of the latter also important?
a. Awareness of the consequences of their action is sharpened.
b. It helps them develop an adequate knowledge of good actions
c. It helps them develop a sound value system
d. Their actions are denominated by their feelings.

84. Which of the following attributes characterizes a learner who is yet to develop the concept?
a. The learner can distinguish examples from non-examples.
b. The learner can identify the attributes of the concept.
c. The learner can summarize the ideas shared about the concept.
d. The learner gets a failing grade in the test given after the concept has been discussed.
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85. The strategy of teaching which makes use of the old concept of “each-one-teach-one” of the sixty’s is
similar to
a. Cooperative learning c. Partner learning
b. Independent learning d. Peer learning

86. In a 50-item test where the mean is 20 and the standard deviation is 8, Ana obtained a score of 16.
How would his teacher describe his performance?
a. Above average c. Below average
b. Average d. Poor

87. What percentage of the cases fall between 2 standard deviations above the mean?
a. 34% c. 68%
b. 48% d. 95%

88. In the District Achievement Test the students’ performance showed a positively skewed distribution.
What can you say about the said students’?
a. The students performed fairly in the test.
b. Most of them performed poorly in the test.
c. Generally, the students’ performance is average.
d. Around 10% of the students made a very satisfactory performance in the test.

89.
Group I II III IV
SD .90 .75 .50 .15

Four groups of students obtained the following standard deviation, which group is least varied?

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

90. Maximillian’ score in the District Achievement Test is within (x) – 1 SD, how would you describe his
performance?
a. Above average c. Below average
b. Average d. Needs improvement
91. Teacher Juan asked his learners to display composition work in the beginning, middle, and near end of
the grading period. Which type of portfolio did Teacher Juan require?
a. Development c. Display
b. Assessment d. Evaluation

92. Authentic performance assessment refers to __________________.

a. Tasks similar to real-world activities
b. Demonstration of skillful activity
c. Role playing sessions with students
d. Summative assessment of skillful activities
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93. Teacher Hanna wants to know how well the students mastered and developed Subject-Verb
Agreement as her starting point to Grade 4 English. What assessment/test is appropriate?
a. Achievement c. Placement
b. Aptitude d. Diagnostic

94. With the mode of answering as a point of reference, which of the following does not belong to this test
group?
a. Completion type c. Short answer
b. Extemporaneous speech d. Multiple choice

95. Of the type of validity tests, what is concerned with the relation of test scores to performance at some
future time, e.g. Freshmen college test can show success in college?
a. Curriculum Validity c. Content Validity
b. Criterion Validity d. Predictive Validity

96. How many items should a preliminary draft of a 100-item test have?
a. 200 items c. 100 items
b. 125-150 items d. 110 items

97. If the median of a class is 25, and Maxine obtained a score of 30, what can you say about here?
a. She is lower than the median
b. She belongs to the upper half of the class
c. She belongs to the lower half of the class
d. She performs just as good as the lower half of the class

98. A distribution characterized by more high score than low scores is ____________.
a. Positively skewed c. Platykurtic
b. Leptokurtic d. Negatively skewed

99. In a 100-item test, none of Mrs. Castro’s students got a score higher than 50. However, when they
received their grades almost half of them got passing mark. What system could have been used by
their teacher in assigning their grades?
a. Point Grading System c. Criterion-Referenced Grading System
b. Contract Grading System d. Norm-Referenced Grading System

100. The median of an under grouped data is 86. What does this indicate?
a. 86 is the most frequent score in the distribution
b. 86 is exactly the middle score in the distribution
c. 86 is the arithmetic average of all the scores
d. 86 is one of the scores in the distribution