Question #1

St. Thomas Highschool (fictional school), a private school located in Makati, has been
improving its guidelines for teaching every year to deliver better results for its students.

The students’ parents and the students themselves are an integral part of this yearly
improvement because the school solicits their suggestions and feedback.

This idea was spearheaded by its principal, Mrs. Eleanor M. Vasquez, because she believes
that everyone deserves to be part of improving the students’ welfare and development.

In what Domain in the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads does Mrs.
Vasquez’s initiative fit perfectly?

a. Domain 1 (Leading Strategically)

b. Domain 3 (Focusing on Teaching and Learning)
c. Domain 4 (Developing Self and Others)
d. Domain 5 (Building Connections)

Explanation:

Strand 3.3 Teacher performance feedback

Career Stage 2

Use validated feedback obtained from learners, parents, and other stakeholders to help
teachers improve their performance.

Question #2

After conducting class observations with all the teachers, the school head found out that
teachers have inadequacies and need to develop some skills in teaching. What should be
his/her next step?

a. Plan for In-service education

b. Plan for Staff development
c. Plan for School demonstration teaching
d. Plan for gender and development awareness

Ref: NCBTS-TSNA Materials

Question #3

What are the bases of the set of competency standards as indicators of the quality of a
teacher’s performance?
I. Core Values of Filipino teachers
II. Principles of effective teaching & learning
III. Number of years in the service
IV. In-Service trainings and LAC Sessions
a. I and II

b. II and III

c. III and IV

d. I and IV

Ref: Module 3 – TIP,p. 34 Responsibility and Accountability of a Filipino Teacher

Question #4

TSNA is a self-assessment for all teachers to determine strong point as well as the needs
along the national competencies required of the Filipino teachers. What does the acronym
TSNA stands for?
A. Teacher Strengths and Needs Assessment
B. Teachers Struggle Needs Achievement
C. Teachers Slogan Needs Accomplishments
D. Teachers System needs Activities

Ref: Primer on NCBTS-TSNA p.1

Question #5

TSNA is the determination of the differences between the _______________.

I. Actual condition (what is )
II. Desired condition (What should be in teacher competence against the National standard
of DepEd)
III. Goal and results
IV. Assessment and Evaluation
a. I and IV

b. II and III

c. I and II

d. III and IV

Ref. Primer on NCBTS-TSNA pp. 12-13

Question #6

A principal observes classes. She knows that classroom observation should not be used as
the only measure of evaluating teaching and learning. What other procedure should the
principal do?

A. Administer the mental ability test

B. Administer a written test based on the skill/concept learned

C. Administer a summative test

D. Administer the diagnostic test

Question #7

NCBTS Help Teachers Improve Their Teaching except for one?

a. Individual teachers have various types and levels of motivation

b. Individual teachers have diverse ranges of opportunities to teach better, in whatever

situations they are

c. The process of improving teacher is a spoof process

d. the efforts are collaborative and synergistic among communities of teachers

Answer : C

EXPLANATION:

First, it makes certain assumptions about improving teaching. NCBTS assumes that: -
Individual teachers have various types and levels of motivation. -Individual teachers have
different capabilities. - Individual teachers have diverse ranges of opportunities to teach
better, in whatever situations they are. – The process of improving teacher is an individual
process, but this is sustained and enhanced when the efforts are collaborative and
synergistic among communities of teachers.

Question #8

NCBTS Help Teachers Improve Their Teaching except for one ?

a. student learning is best achieved by integrated and cumulative improved efforts of few
teachers

b. The qualities of good teaching are found in individual teachers

c. Teachers personal efforts are enhanced when groups of teachers work together to
improve their teaching

d. The immediate and larger work environment supports the efforts of the teachers.

Answer : A
EXPLANATION:

The full impact on student learning is best achieved by integrated and cumulative improved
efforts of many teachers. - The qualities of good teaching are found in individual teachers,
but these are strengthened & valued more when it is supported by communities of teachers
& educators. – Teachers personal efforts are enhanced when groups of teachers work
together to improve their teaching and when the immediate and larger work environment
supports the efforts of the teachers.