(Professional Education 2 Midterm Exam: Board Exam Basis)

CHOOSE THE LETTER THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE CORRECT ANSWER

1. Mrs. B was scheduled to give district demonstration one morning but her husband needed her presence in his office.
What should she do under these circumstances? (answer D)

a) Send a note to her principal asking to be excused.

b) Go with her husband to support him and then proceed to her demonstration even if she would be late.
c) Send her lesson plan to her co-teacher who can substitute for her.
d) Arrange her schedule so that she can be with her husband immediately after her demonstration.

2. “Once a teacher, forever a student.” What does this statement imply about quality personal and professional
development for teachers? (answer B)

a) The teacher learns from his/her students.

b) It is continuing.
c) Personal and professional development calls for teacher’s exposure to students.
d) The teacher is able to teach his/her students.

3. Which of the following situations presents a value conflict? (answer C)

a) The teacher and his students have class standing as their priorities.
b) The teacher and the administrator follow a set of criteria in giving grades.
c) The teacher has students whose parents want their children to obtain higher grades than what they are capable
of getting.
d) The teacher sets high expectations for intelligent students such as getting higher grades.

4. In this philosophy, the teacher believes that in order to learn, students need as many hands-on experiences with
objects, skills, and people as possible. (answer A)

a) Constructivism c) Essentialism
b) Progressivism d) Reconstructionism

5. In a student conducted, the pupils were asked which nationality they would prefer if given a choice. Majority of the
pupils wanted to be Americans. In this case, in which obligation relative to the state are schools seemed to be failing?
(answer C)

a) Instill allegiance to the constitutional authorities

b) Promote obedience to the laws of the state
c) Promote national pride
d) Respect for all duly constituted authorities.

6. Which of the following situation manifests a balance between teachers responsibility and accountability? (answer D)

a) She entertains her students with personal stories until the end of the period.
b) She spends most of the time on the latest gossips in showbiz.
c) She teaches as well as entertains the students with per personal stories.
d) She teaches as much as she could for duration of the period.

7. Is one of the core values in teachers’ basic task, which involves in particular promoting equality and non-
discrimination and avoiding favoritism. (answer D)

1. Freedom 3. Truthfulness
2. Dignity 4. Fairness

8. Teacher B has not practiced her profession for the past five years. Can she go back to teaching immediately?

(answer B)

a) No
b) No, unless she has enrolled in refresher course of 12 units.
c) Yes
d) Yes, if nobody can take her place.

9. Which of the following is true about the teacher as a person under the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?

(answer D)

a) Serve as a model worthy of emulation.

b) Place premium upon self-respect and self-discipline.
c) Live with dignity at all times wherever he/she is.
d) All of these
10. A value that surpasses all differences and unifies a group. (answer D)

a) Values Education
b) Value Formation
c) Value Clarification
d) Transcendent value

11. the learning that contributes to a person’s mind, body, and spirit. Skills include creativity and personal discovery,
acquired through reading, the Internet, and activities such as sports and arts. (answer B)

a) Learning to DO
b) Learning to BE
c) Learning to Know
d) Learning to Live Together

12. Values pertaining to the well being either of the individual or of the community. (answer B)

a) Pleasure Values
b) Vital Values
c) Spiritual Values
d) Values of the Holy

13. Philosophy where the ultimate reality is the world of physical objects and the focus is on the body/objects. (answer
D)

a) Existentialism
b) Idealism
c) Pragmatism
d) Realism

14. _______________ is an occupation that claims exclusive technical competence, service, ideals and ethics of
professional conduct. (answer A)

a) Profession
b) Education
c) Mission
d) Vocation

15. Mrs. B, a private high school teacher is being hired by a certain senatorial candidate to serve as one of the UNA Party
poll watchers for the 2016 elections. Is this allowed? (answer B)

a) No, unless her principal allows her to do so.

b) No, it is not allowed regardless if she is a public or private school teacher.
c) Yes, it is one her rights as a Filipino citizen to support a political party that she wants.
d) Yes, she is a private school teacher, not a public school teacher.

16. Teacher B, a Values Education teacher emphasizes ethics in almost all her lessons. Which of the following
emphasizes the same? (answer D)

a) Liberal Education
b) Religious Training
c) Social Education
d) Moral Education

17. Mrs. B sets a very pleasant and positive mood before she starts her class discussion. What quality of a teacher did
she portray? (answer B)

a) being honest
b) being enthusiastic
c) being respectful
d) being dedicated

18. This Act is also known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.” (answer B)

a) Republic Act 10533

b) Republic Act 7836
c) Republic Act 4670
d) Republic Act 9293

19. It refers to the quality of human acts by which we call them right or wrong, good or evil. (answer B)

a) Ideology c) Philosophy
b) Morality d) Sociology
20. the development of skills and knowledge needed to function in this world e.g. formal acquisition of literacy,
numeracy, critical thinking and general knowledge. (answer D)

a) Learning to DO
b) Learning to BE
c) Learning to Live Together
d) Learning to Know

21. A person strives to work at a given task because of a need. Which of the following situations can make a person
strive to meet his needs? (answer D)

a) Ask pupils to submit test questions or reactions from which you can select items for test or topics for discussion.
b) Minimize the unpleasant consequences of student involvement.
c) Utilize your comprehension as teacher in making final decision in the classroom.
d) Use unfamiliar materials as examples in order to arouse their curiosity.

22. the development of social skills and values such as respect and concern for others, and the appreciation of cultural
diversity. (answer D)

a) Learning to Know
b) Learning to DO
c) Learning to BE
d) Learning to Live Together

23. Since you are looked up as a leader in the community, what would you do if the barangay captain seeks your advice
on some important matters? (answer C)

a) Inform the barangay captain that yu have to get permission from your principal.
b) Recommend a co-teacher to take your place.
c) Discuss with the barangay captain how you can be of best help to him.
d) Impress upon the barangay captain that you really know what to do for all his problems.

24. They believe that ideas are the only true reality. (answer B)

a) Realists
b) Idealists
c) Pragmatists
d) Behaviorists

25. What is the primary legal prerequisite for employment of teachers in basic education schools? (answer D)

a) Attendance in the Teacher induction

b) Conduct of a Teaching demo
c) Passing of the interview Program
d) Passing of LET

26. Teacher B teaches in a public school in her locality. Due to teacher shortage, her classroom teaching starts from 6 am
and ends at 3 pm. Is the assignment given her just? (answer A)

a) 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.
b) No, rendering longer teaching hours would make the teacher tired and exhausted.
c) Yes, the situation demands that she render longer teaching hours.
d) Yes, as long as she signs a conforme letter to that effect.

27. A philosophy that emphasizes the addressing of social questions and a quest to create a better society and
worldwide democracy. (answer D)

a) Constructivism
b) Progressivism
c) Essentialism
d) Reconstructionism

28. Happiness is different from pleasure in being an abiding consequence of result which is not destroyed even by the
presence of pain. The best illustration of this principle is: (answer C)

a) a jackpot winner collecting his prize

b) a student topping the board exam
c) a mother giving birth
d) an engaged couple getting married
29. Teacher B is in a relationship with her own student. Is this allowed? (answer D)

a) Yes, they should be proud of their relationship by announcing in the class how strong their relationship is.
b) No, unless the principal allows.
c) No at all times.
d) Yes, provided that Teacher Toni should exercise utmost professionalism to avoid scandal, gossip and preferential
treatment of the learner.

30. This decree is known as the Decree Professionalizing Teaching. (answer C)

a) Presidential Decree 1009 c) Presidential Decree 1006

b) Educational Decree of 1863 d) Educational Decree of 1853

31. This Republic Act is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers". (answer A)

a) Republic Act 4670 c) Republic Act 7836

b) Republic Act 10533 d) Republic Act 9293

32. Which of the following is the chief aim of Spanish education? (answer A)

a) Propagation of the Catholic Religion

b) Utilitarianism and Conformity
c) Conformity and Militarism
d) Perpetuation of Culture

33. Educational philosophy where the physical world has no inherent meaning outside of human existence. Individual
choice and individual standards rather than external standards are central. (answer A)

a) Existentialism c) Pragmatism
b) Idealism d) Realism

34. In his relationship with his superiors the teacher should: (answer B)

a) work with self-vested interests

b) work with them without expecting any material benefits
c) expect to be promoted for every favor done to them
d) adopt an indifferent attitude

35. Dr. B, a schools' division superintendent acted on the complaint filed by a group of parents against the alleged
misconduct of a particular teacher. She issued a memorandum requiring her to take a leave of absence for a week while
the complaint is being heard yet. Was the action of the superintendent legal? (answer D)

a) Yes, because she is the superintendent.

b) No, because the complaint has not been heard yet.
c) No, the superintendent has no disciplinary authority over teachers.
d) Yes, the superintendent has disciplinary authority over teachers.

36. Creative teachers do things in their own way. They have the ability to create new and original ideas. Which of the
following situation does the teacher show creativity? (answer B)

a) Purchase expensive learning materials for her classroom activity.

b) Use indigenous materials available at home to be used in a classroom activity.
c) Borrow manipulative materials from her co-teachers.
d) Let the students bring their own materials for their classroom activity.

37. Teacher B was ordered by her principal to come to school on four consecutive Saturdays for the training of students'
editorial staff of their school paper. Is this allowed under RA 4670? (answer B)

a) No, because it's not clearly indicated in the law.

b) Yes, because it's part of the teacher's other duties.
c) Yes, provided the teacher is compensated.
d) No, because it's not within the regular functions of the classroom teacher.

38. Teacher B suffers from hypertension and experiences difficulty in speech. Which would be affected if she continues
teaching? (answer D)

a) Devotion to duty c) Personality

b) Punctuality d) Effectiveness

39. Is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness, uprightness, or accuracy of one's actions. (answer A)

a) Integrity c) Flexibility
b) Creativity d) Humanity
40. Educational philosophy where the fundamentals of teaching are the basis of the curriculum: math, science, history,
foreign language, and English. Vocational classes are not seen as a necessary part of educational training. (answer C)

a) Constructivism c) Essentialism
b) Progressivism d) Reconstructionism

41. Teacher B says: "If it is billiard that brings students out of the classroom, let us bring it into the classroom. Perhaps, I
can use it to teach Math". To which philosophy does teacher B adheres to? (answer C)

a) Essentialism c) Progressivism
b) Idealism d) Reconstructionism

42. They base their teachings on reason, logic, and analytical thought. Only information that stood the test of time is
relevant. (answer B)

a) Idealists c) Realists
b) Perennialists d) Pragmatists

43. What norm of conduct is manifested by being loyal to the republic and to the Filipino people? (answer B)

a) Responsiveness to the public c) Honesty

b) Nationalism and Patriotism d) Professionalism

44. Teacher B, a BEED graduate is preparing for the LET. Which of the following should she focus her attention more?
(answer B)

a) Specialization c) General Education

b) General Education and Professional Education d) Professional Education

45. Which of the following statements is true about teacher-parent relationship? (answer A)

a) Parents should be welcome in school and treated with consideration.

b) Parents should be welcome only during PTA meetings.
c) Parents are given the rights to interfere in school management.
d) Parents should be given a hand in evaluating students’ performance in school.

46. Which influenced the military training requirements among students in the secondary and tertiary levels? (answer B)

a) Chinese c) Greeks
b) Romans d) Orientals

47. Teacher B wants to continue with her study leave for another six months after completing a school year. Could she
be allowed? (answer C)

a) No, study leave should not exceed one year.

b) No, other teachers should have the chance.
c) Yes, but without compensation.
d) Yes, if her grades are excellent.

48. Mrs. B is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. She wants to proceed the teaching profession
by earning units in professional education. Now, how many units in professional education does the law require for a
non-education graduate to earn before she can take the LET? (answer C)

a) 12 units c) 18 units
b) 10 units d) 32 units

49. According to the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”, the term teacher includes the following
EXCEPT for: (answer B)

a) Full-time Preschool Teacher c) Full-time High School Teacher

b) Full-time College Teacher d) Part-time Elementary Teacher

50. the acquisition of applied skills linked to professional success. (answer C)

a) Learning to Live Together c) Learning to DO

b) Learning to BE d) Learning to Know