Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
Division of Agusan del Sur
Prosperidad national High School
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur

Summative
Assessment 1 - 4 and

Performance Tasks 1 - 4
(Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person)

Prepared by:

CARLITO C. ABRAHAM, JR.

Subject Teacher

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Name: ____________________________ Date Submitted: _________
Grade & Section: ___________________ Date Checked: __________
Score:
LESSON SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 I- _____
TEST QUESTIONNAIRE and ANSWER SHEET II- _____
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person III- _____
Total: _____
Most Essential Learning Competencies:
1. Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view;
2. Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective in life;
3. Do a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic perspective.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Read the instructions carefully for every test part. Write your answers on the space
provided in each part of the test. DO NOT WRITE anything that is not relevant on this
test questionnaire. If you do you will be deducted.
• NO ERASURES. Erasures will not be credited.

I. MATCHING TYPE. Match Column A to Column B. Choose the letter of meaning of the
concepts in Column A provided in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
space provided before each number.
Column A Column B
1. philo a. studies governments
2. sophia b. correct reasoning
3. Political Philosophy c. to love
4. Philosophy of the Human Person d. examine one’s thoughts, feelings and action
5. metaphysics e. science of the beautiful
6. ethics f. knowledge and knowing
7. epistemology g. understand the human person from
philosophical perspective
8. reflection h. deals with questions regarding reality and
existence
9. logic i. moral questions and dilemmas
10. aesthetics j. wisdom
11. philosophers k. enables the person to engage in critical
analysis and interpretation
12. holistic thinking l. refers to a perspective that considers large-
scale patterns in system
13. partial thinking m. focus on specific aspects of situation
14. human self-reflection n. is the capacity to exercise introspection
15. Doing Philosophy o. people who engage themselves in philosophy

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II. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the concepts asked in each number to the answers in the box.
Choose the letter of the answer in the box that follows. Write your answer before each
number. Please write LEGIBLY.
16. He is known to be the Father of Philosophy in the Western civilization.
17. This is used in philosophy to arrive at a certain knowledge or truth.
18. This was the reason why philosophy was born.
19. He is a philosopher that made the so-called dialectic method.
20. This is referred as a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals
based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out
ideas and underlying presuppositions.
21. He is the philosopher who made the Socratic method.
22. This is a method we use in doing philosophy.
23. He I known as the father of communism and was influenced by the dialectic method.
24. This is which is the ability to think logically.
25. This employs STOP sign as guidepost of moral decision making.

a. Karl Marx g. Socrates

b. reasoning h. Socratic Method
c. Zeno of Elea i. Primary refection
d. reason j. moral theology
e. Thales k. ignorance
f. secondary reflection l. philosophical reflection
III. EXPLANATION. Explain the following questions briefly and comprehensively. Please
write LEGIBLY and no ERASURES. (5 points each).
1. Philosophy is said to be a science and art, how it comes it is a science and an art.
Explain each in one sentence only. (26-30)
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2. Reflection is vital. How does reflecting on one’s own action benefitted you as
individual? (31-35)
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Name: ____________________________ Date Submitted: _________
Grade & Section: ___________________ Date Checked: __________
Score:
LESSON SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2 I- _____
TEST QUESTIONNAIRE II- _____
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person III- _____
IV- _____
Most Essential Competencies:
1. Distinguish opinion from truth; Total: _____
2. Realize that the methods of philosophy lead to wisdom and truth;
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Read the instructions carefully for every test part. Write your answers on the space
provided in each part of the test. DO NOT WRITE anything that is not relevant on this
test questionnaire. If you do you will be deducted.
• NO ERASURES. Erasures will not be credited.

I. MATCHING TYPE. Match Column A to Column B. Choose the letter of meaning of the
concepts in Column A provided in Column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer
on the space provided before each number.

Column A Column B
1. Epistemology a. it is based on emotions
2. Knowledge b. this can be confined with other sources
3. Empiricists c. states that a belief is true if it has useful
application in the world
4. Rationalists d. its is what we believe to be true if it
corresponds to the way things actually are based
5. reality e. it is simply checking if the statement agrees
where the things really are
6. perception f. acquire knowledge using senses
7. concept g. acquire knowledge using our minds
8. proposition h. it is providing an argument
9. inference i. knowledge begins with perceptual knowledge
10. truth j. it is sometimes referred as existence, being
11. opinion k. this is usually expressed in declarative
sentence
12. Coherence Theory of Truth l. it is an abstract or generic idea generalized
from particular instances
13. Pragmatist Theory of Truth m. expresses a reasoning process
14. Correspondence Theory of Truth n. it is a mental grasp of reality
15. argument o. science devoted to the discovery of the proper
method of acquiring and validating knowledge

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 II. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the different concepts that is asked in each number that
follows. Select the answer in the box below. Write only the letter of the correct answer on
the space provided before each number.

a. Ad hominem f. Appeal to Ignorance

b. Appeal to force g. Appeal to People
c. Appeal to tradition h. Begging the question
d. Cause-and-effect i. Fallacy of Composition
e. Fallacy of division j. Appeal to Pity

16. Infers that something is true of the whole, must also be true on its parts.
17. Whatever has been proven false must be true and vice versa.
18. A fallacy in which a conclusion is taken for granted in the premises.
19. Infer that something is true of a part, is true of a whole.
20. Assuming that the effect is related to a cause because both events occur one after the
other.
21. This fallacy literally means hitting the person below the belt instead of focusing on the
issue at hand.
22. This is committed when a person uses threat or force to advance an argument.
23. A person uses emotion such as pity to convince someone.
24. This fallacy exploits people’s vanity, desires, etc.
25. This is advancing an idea since it has been practice for a long time.

III. TRUE OR FALSE. Write your SURNAME if the statement is true and your GIVEN NAME if
it is true. Write your answer on the space provide before each number.

26. Knowledge is defined as a mental grasp of reality.

27. Socrates conceived the dialectic method.
28. John Dewey was the one who modernized the Socratic method.
29. John Dewey institutionalized the Pragmatic Method.
30. Pragmatic method was inspired by Hegel and Darwin in the 19th century America.
31. Charles Pierce popularized the pragmatic method.
32. Pragmatic method seeks to make philosophy relevant by solving real-life
problems.
33. The phenomenological method aim is to test the dogma of science, religion and
philosophy by determining their practical results.
34. Edmund Husserl conceived the idea off the phenomenological method.
35. The main purpose of Husserl’s conception of phenomenological method is to have
a philosophy that is free from biases and preconceived ideas.

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IV. EXPLANATION. Explain the question that follows briefly and comprehensively. Write your
answer on the space provided below. Please write LEGIBLY and NO ERASURES (5 points).
1. How is it important to distinguish fact from opinion? (35-40)
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2. Why do you think we need to learn about the different forms of fallacies? (41-45)
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 Name: ____________________________ Date Submitted: _________
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Summative Examination 3 Score:

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person I- _____
Lesson 3: The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit II- _____
III- _____
Most Essential Learning Competencies IV- _____
3.1 Recognize how the human body imposes limits and possibilities V- _____
for transcendence VI- _____
3.2 Evaluate own limitations and the possibilities for their transcendence Total: _____
GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
• FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Answers not following instructions will not be credited.
• NO ERASURES. Erasures will merit deductions.

I. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the following. Choose your answer from the pool of words in
the box below. Write the letter of your answer only before each number.
A. Transcendence C. Human E. Self-determination G. Dignity
B. Externality D. Interiority F. Self H. Person
1. This term refers to man as a species and distinguishes man from other animals.
2. This refers to the totality of an individual who possesses awareness, self-
determination, and the capacity to interact with others.
3. This is the capability to act and be aware of one’s actions.
4. This is the capability to reach out and interact with others and the world.
5. This is the inherent value of a person which cannot be expressed in quantifiable
terms.
6. This is the ability to surpass limits.

II. CLASSIFICATION. Classify the following limitations. Write the answers on the table
provided below. Please write LEGIBLY. (1points each)
• Abusive relationships
• Diseases and illnesses
• Mental and emotional disorders
• Socioeconomic status
• Negative influences
• Disabilities

Bodily Limitations Social and Environmental Limitations

1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.

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III. TRUE or FALSE. Write your FIRST NAME if the statement is correct and write your LAST NAME if the
statement is wrong. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.
7. Human persons are naturally perfect beings. We are prepared with the best physical
aspects among all the beings.
8. Social and environmental limitations are more difficult to overcome than bodily limitations
because they involve the influence of other people and the external world.
9. The human person’s nature as an embodied spirit gives rise to the characteristics that
define the person and enable us to engage in profound and meaningful experiences.
10. Our human nature makes transcendence impossible.
11. Man is a lonely being and a person has does not have the tendency to establish
relationships with other people.
12. With a proper mindset, unclearly defined goals and motivation to rise above challenges,
one may successfully overcome his or her limitations.
13. Our ability to transcend drives us to become better persons and to improve ourselves in
every way.
14. Bodily limits can be tested by trying on new experiences and working on challenges with
increasing levels of difficulty.
15. Transcendence is possible when you begin to understand that you can go beyond your
limitations if you set your mind on your goals.

IV. MUTIPLE CHOICE. Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Use CAPITAL
LETTERS. Write your answer before each number.
16. Which of the following is not a possibility for transcendence?
A. Having a positive outlook C. Looking for help
B. Learning from experience D. Working to reach a goal
17. Maria is a poor 17-year old girl whose ultimate dream is to finish her studies. What can she do to make
her dream possible?
A. Read books on her own
B. Work during her free time to gain extra money for school
C. Join the school choir to lessen her stress in her studies
D. Start an organization that fights for human rights
18. Why do some people fail to experience transcendence?
A. They are not hardworking.
B. They are not meant to experience it.
C. They have a goal that is too challenging for them to achieve.
D. They have a feeling that it will not occur.
19. Which of the following is a biological limitation for transcendence for a student whose goal is to achieve
with highest honor?
A. Being absent for a week due to fever
B. Watching videos over the internet
C. Criticism from his teacher on his science project
D. Joining a dance troupe
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V. COMPLETE THE CHART. Complete the chart by writing your present limitations. Make an action plan
towards transcendence. Write your answer on the table provided below.

MY LIMITATION PLAN TOWARDS TRANSCENDENCE

20. 21.

22. 23.

24. 25.

VI. ESSAY. Answer the following questions briefly.

32-34. In your personal experience, does technological advancement limit or improve the possibility for
transcendence? Why? Why not? (2 points)
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35-37. Is reaching transcendence always a good thing? Why? Why not? (3 points)
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38-40. Explain in your own words the message of this quote. (3 points)

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Name: ____________________________ Date Submitted: _________
Grade & Section: ___________________ Date Checked: __________
Score:
I- _____
Summative Examination 4 II- _____
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person III- _____
IV- _____
Lesson 4: The Human Person in their Environment
V- _____
Most Essential Learning Competencies VI- _____
4.1 Notice things that are not in their proper place and organize them in an aesthetic way Total: _____
4.2 Show that care for the environment contributes to health, wellbeing and sustainable development
4.3 Demonstrate the virtues of prudence and frugality towards environments

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
• FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Answers not following instructions will not be credited.
• NO ERASURES. Erasures will merit deductions.
I. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the following. Choose your answer from the pool of words in the box below. Write
the letter of your answer only before each number.

A. Environmental philosophy B. Anthropocentric Model C. Ecocentric Model

D. Deep Ecology E. Social Ecology F. Ecofeminism
G. Prudence H. Frugality

1. It is the ecological or relational integrity of the humans that provides meaning of our morals and values
and it is nature centered.
2. It is the discipline that studies the moral relationships of human beings with the environment and its
non-human contents.
3. According to this model humans are superior and central to the universe; thus, it is human centered.
4. This term is defined as the ability to have good judgement that allows avoidance of dangers and risks.
5. It is a critical social theory conceptualized as a critique of current social, political and anti-ecological
trends, espousing a reconstructive, ecological, communitarian, and ethical approach to society.
6. It is an ecological philosophy asserting that all life forms have an equal right to exist, and human needs
and desires have no priority over those of other organisms.
7. It is a philosophical idea that combines feminism and ecology concerns, emphasizing that both suffer
from their treatment by a male dominated society.

II. MATCHING TYPES. Match the philosophy given in column A to its corresponding philosopher in column B.
Write the letter of your answer before each number.

Column A (Philosophy) Column B (Philosopher)

8. For him, as human beings, we do not just have only A. Herbert Marcuse
rights but duties. We are not only citizens of the B. Erich Fromm
community but how we react to this community and in C. George Herbert Mead
our reaction to it, change it. D. Anaximander
9. He proposed a new society that should encourage the E. Immanuel Kant
emergence of a new human being that will foster F. Pythagoras
prudence and moderation or frugality toward
environment.
10. According to him, Nature is indeterminate- boundless in
the sense that no boundaries between the warm and or
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 11. For him, universe is a living embodiment of nature’s
order, harmony and beauty.
12. For him, humanity had dominated nature. There can
only be change if we will change our attitude towards our
perception of the environment.
13. He believes that the orderliness of nature and the
harmony of nature with our faculties guide us toward a
deeper religious perspective; beauty is ultimately a
symbol of morality (goodness

III. COMPLETE THE TABLE. Given the table below, complete by filling out the correct answers.
Anthropocentric Model Similarity of Anthropocentric & Ecocentric Model
Ecocentric
14. 15. 16.

IV. CLASSIFICATION. Classify the following. Write PRUDENCE if it refers to prudence and write FRUGALITY
if it refers to frugality. Write in CAPITAL LETTERS before each number.
17. The quality of being thrifty
18. Avoiding waste, lavishness, or extravagance
19. Exercising caution and conforming to reason and decency
20. Sparing or economical in the consumption of resources
21. Considering the consequences of an action
22. Using common sense and discretion

V. APPLICATION. How can you organize the following images in a more aesthetic, beautiful or improved
way? WRITE a TWO-sentence paragraph on how you will improve the situation shown or DRAW (and write a
short description below the drawing) what will be the ACTIONS (not the final result) you want to undertake to
improve or organize the situation presented in the images.

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VI. MUTIPLE CHOICE. Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Use CAPITAL
LETTERS. Write your answer before each number.
31. Which among the following is a disorder in the environment?
A. A library with small number of books
B. A garden with dying plants
C. A basket of unwashed dirty clothes
D. A house with no single plant
32. What may be a sign of an environmental disorder?
A. Lack of friends C. Lack of material things
B. Lack of space D. Lack of resources
33. In which of the following scenarios is prudence demonstrated?
A. Keeping the lights on all day
B. Being friendly to neighbors
C. Ordering food that you can consume
D. Searching assignment answers over the internet
34. In what way can the environment contribute to health and well-being?
A. It is the source of life.
B. It is made up of producers and consumers.
C. It can be available anywhere.
D. It can produce products that provide medicinal value.
35. Juan wants to buy an expensive phone using the money he has been saving since last year. He asked
his friends’ opinions in making his decision. Which among his friend is frugal?
A. Pedro suggested that he should spend the money on the expensive phone.
B. Clara advised him that he should go on a shopping spree using the money
C. Dante suggested that he should keep the money for future, more important uses.
D. Rosa said that he should spend the money for travel abroad.

VII. ESSAY. Answer the following questions briefly. Write your answer on the space provided before each
number. Please WRITE LEGIBLY AND NO ERASURES.

36-37. Do you think environment plays a vital role in a person’s development? Why or why not?

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38-40. In your opinion, how can we protect, conserve and restore our environment? Enumerate at least three
(3) ways to protect, conserve and restore our environment in your own little way. (As they say, the journey of a
thousand miles begins with a single step.)

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PERFORMANCE TASKS
DIRECTIONS: Do the following tasks that follows. Please read each of the directions on how to accomplished
each of the task. This is a graded task, so, PLEASE DO YOUR BEST in accomplishing each one pf them

Lesson 1: The Meaning and Method of Doing Philosophy

Output: Poster

Make a poster showing a holistic view of your life. Come up with a creative visualization that will show your life
in its totality and how your various experiences contributed to give meaning to your life. Make your poster on a
¼ illustration board.

Note: You may ask someone to draw for you but the idea of your holistic life must come from you. You must be
the one to come up with the idea of the poster.

Please be guided with the rubric below on how your output will be rated.

Poster

Criteria Rating
The poster clearly conveys the information and message. 1 2 3 4 5
The poster shows effective use of technique and good choice of material. 1 2 3 4 5
The poster is creative and artistic. 1 2 3 4 5
The students show effective time and work management in making the
1 2 3 4 5
poster.
The poster is submitted to the teacher on time. 1 2 3 4 5
TOTAL (25 points)

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Lesson 2: Method of Philosophizing

Output: Short Analysis

Copy and article from the Internet, a newspaper, or magazine. Print or paste it in a short bond paper. Identify
at least three (3) facts and three (3) opinions presented in the article. Write it on a table (See example below).
Determine how you will verify the facts and opinions stated.

Short Analysis

FACTS
How to verify FACTS?
(Lines from the article, newspaper or magazine)
1.
2.
3.

OPINIONS
How to verify OPINIONS?
(Lines from the article, newspaper or magazine)
1.
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3.
Please be guided with the rubric below on how your output will be rated.

Short Analysis

Criteria Rating
The paper presents a clear and comprehensive summary of the information
1 2 3 4 5
provided in the source material.
The paper provides a clear evaluation of the material. 1 2 3 4 5
The paper employs information and clear arguments in discussing their
1 2 3 4 5
evaluation of the material.
The paper is original and does not contain plagiarized content. 1 2 3 4 5
The paper is submitted to the teacher on time. 1 2 3 4 5
TOTAL (25 points)

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Lesson 3: The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit

Output: Collage

Research on an individual who has overcome his or her limitations to great success. Make a collage of that
individual along with his or her achievements in his or her life. Below the collage, identify or enumerate the
factors that made that individual successful.

Please be guided with the rubric below on how your output will be rated.

Collage

Criteria Rating
The collage presents the information in a clear and comprehensive manner. 1 2 3 4 5
The collage shows effective selection of photos and other materials which
1 2 3 4 5
directly relate to the topic.
The collage employs artistic techniques which do not distract from the
1 2 3 4 5
information or message being conveyed.
The collage effectively uses text such as labels, captions, and descriptions
1 2 3 4 5
to clarify information or convey a message.
The collage is submitted to the teacher on time. 1 2 3 4 5
TOTAL (25 points)

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Lesson 4: The Human Person in their Environment

Output: Plant on a Pot

You will plant a plant and make sure to take care of it. The plant will be submitted to the school for school
beautification purposes. You are required to take pictures of the plant, one picture showing you are cultivating
the soil of the plant and one picture showing you are watering the plant. Make sure that you show your face in
the pictures as well as the kind of plant. Make sure that you submit the same plant in the pictures to your
teacher.

Note: Pictures will either be submitted printed on a short bond paper or sent to the teacher through online
(Messenger or e-mail)

Please be guided with the rubric below on how your output will be rated.

Plant on a Pot

Criteria Rating
The plant is well-taken care of, is healthy and can be considered beautiful. 1 2 3 4 5
The plant is placed on a presentable pot. 1 2 3 4 5
The cultivation picture of the plant is clear and shows the act fully. 1 2 3 4 5
The watering picture of the plant is clear and shows the act fully. 1 2 3 4 5
The plant is submitted to the teacher on time. 1 2 3 4 5
TOTAL (25 points)

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