SAMAR COLLEGE INC.

Catbalogan City, Samar

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
in
Prof. Ed. 205 (The Teacher and the School Curriculum)
AY 2023-2024, First Semester

Name : ____________________________________ Course/Year: ________________ Score: _______

Instructor: _Faustino M. Tobes _________ Date : ________________

I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the correct answer from the options given and encircle it.

1. Which of the following descriptions refer to an axiom that “Curriculum Development is an

on-going process.”?

A. Even learners should participate in some aspects of curriculum designing.

B. As the needs of learners change, as society changes and as new knowledge and
technology appear, the curriculum must change.
C. Even learners should participate in some aspects of curriculum designing.
D. An existing curriculum design is a good starting point to plan, to enhance and enrich a
curriculum.

2. In designing a curriculum, which four components are the fundamental elements?

A. Intended Learning Outcomes, Subject Matter, Teaching-Learning Process, Assessment

B. Subject matter/content, Audio-Visual Materials, Time Frame, Assessment
C. Evaluation, Desired Learning Outcomes, Contents, Time Frame
D. Intended Learning Outcomes, Subject Matter, Time Frame, A-V materials

3. Which of the following pairs of methods and model is correct?

A. Guided Instruction: Brophy Model

B. Mastery Learning: Lorin Anderson Model
C. Systematic Instruction: Hunter Model
D. Direct Instruction: Rosenshine Model

4. What would be the first question to be asked in designing the curriculum?

A. How will the learning outcomes be measured?

B. What teaching-learning resources should be utilized?
C. What learning outcomes need to be achieved?
D. How would the lesson be taught?

5. In designing a curriculum, the different components (Desired Learning Outcomes, Subject

Matter, Teaching-Learning Strategies, and Assessment) should

A. be constructively aligned.
B. always have a review at the beginning.
C. have imported learning resources.
D. A, B and C
6. It is suggested that a curriculum, commonly designed for all students must use teaching-
learning methods that allow

A. cooperation and competition.

B. cooperation and individualism.
C. individualism and competition.
D. cooperation, competition, individualism.

7. In all the behaviorist teaching-learning methods: direct instruction, guided instruction,

mastery learning or systematic instruction,

A. the learners are actively engaged.

B. the teacher is the center of learning.
C. the learner’s behavior is controlled by the teacher.
D. the learners have the option to learn or not.

8. The most acceptable and commonly used curriculum design is learner-centered design.
Which design does not take as a major consideration the learner as the center of the
educative process?

A. Mastery of the subject matter is the end goal of every learner.

B. The curriculum is anchored on the needs and interest of the learners.
C. Experience of the learners is the starting point of the learners.
D. The development of the self is the ultimate objective of learning.

9. Which of the following is true about curriculum mapping?

A. It is unusual for a curriculum map to cover an entire school year.

B. Curriculum mapping is most effective when it is initiated by a teacher for the subject
and the grade she/he teaches.
C. A lesson plan is a curriculum map that outlines the details of what will be taught, how
it will be taught, and what resources will be used to teach.
D. The systematic curriculum mapping results to an improved horizontal, vertical, subject
area, and interdisciplinary coherence.

10. The decision for inclusion of learning outcomes, activities and assessment strategies in the
curriculum originates with the

A. school head.
B. teachers.
C. policy makers.
D. stakeholders.

11. The following statements below refer to the concepts and parameters of curriculum quality
audit except one. Which is the exception?

A. Curriculum quality audit determines competencies to be taught across courses and

disciplines in various programs.
B. Curriculum quality audit identifies overrepresentation of the competencies anchored on
standards.
C. The process ensures alignment of course content, activities, assessments to support
student success.
D. The audit includes mapping the competencies in the course syllabi to the standards.
12. Study the sample curriculum quality audit (COA) form below that maps the beginning
teacher indicators to the different courses.

Course Beginning Teacher Indicators Total Indicators

1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.6
A xxx xxxx x x 9
B xxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx 25
C x 1
D xxx 3

12. Which is true based on the CQA form?

A. Course B is the most important course representing the most number of beginning
teacher indicators.
B. Beginning teacher indicator 1.1.4 should be deleted since it is not represented in any
course.
C. Beginning teacher indicator 1.1.3 is underrepresented.
D. Beginning teacher 1.1.5 is overrepresented.

13. If you were the teacher, what should be done based on the data?

A. Revise the syllabus and include all the beginning teacher indicators as required in the
curriculum.
B. Initiate a meeting with school head and co-teachers and analyze the gaps to achieve
balance in the curriculum.
C. Inform the school head or the curriculum expert regarding the discrepancy so he/she
can do something about it.
D. Request for capacity building activity to gain expertise in the process of implementing
the curriculum quality audit.

14. Which of the following standards for quality teacher education is used as the basis for the
design, implementation and evaluation of the Philippine Teacher Education curricula?

A. PPST C. CMO 74 to 82
B. NCBTS D. CFT-SEA

15. "A good plan is half of the work done." goes a popular reminder to curricularists. What
would the other half refer to in curriculum development?

A. Curriculum designing C. Curriculum modification

B. Curriculum implementation D. Curriculum planning

16. Kurt Lewin's Force Field Theory in curriculum change, describes that change will occur if
one condition exists. Which one?

A. Driving Force > Restraining Force

B. Driving Force = Restraining Force
C. Driving Force < Restraining Force
D. Restraining Force ≠ Driving Force

17. What kind of curriculum change is being described? "The principal, together with the
teachers agreed that the time schedule should be shortened by ten minutes for every subject
to provide for a common preparation time for the year-end Division Tests."

A. Substitution C. Restructuring
 B. Alteration D. Perturbation

18. In preparation for the implementation of the curriculum, all teachers are required to write
a lesson plan to guide teaching. However, DepEd issued an order that exempts teachers
with two or more years of teaching experience to write a detailed lesson plan. This order
refers to

A. D.O No. 70 s. 2012 C. D.0 No. 02, s. 2018

B. CMO No. 74 s. 2017 D. CMO No. 82, s. 2020

19. Based on the complexity of the learning process, Bloom and Anderson recently revised the
original taxonomy to present a clearer hierarchy of cognitive learning. Which one is the most
recent?

A. Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation

B. Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, Creating
C. Knowing, Understanding, Applying, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, Innovating
D. Knowledge, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Synthesize, Evaluate

20. How would he level of knowledge appear in the hierarchy from simple to complex?

A. Fact Concep Procedure> Metacognition

B. Fact > Opinion > Generalization > Theory
C. Concept > Opinion > Generalization > Theory
D. Concept > Opinion > Fact > Theory > Principle

21. As a teacher, which of the following clusters of teaching-learning strategies will you use to
achieve the highest level of learning according to Edgar Dale?

A. Reading, Hearing, Seeing

B. Reading, Listening, Looking
C. Watching, Looking, Seeing
D. Doing, Discussing, Demonstrating

22. Instructional support materials to be used in teaching should elicit responses of the learners
to enhance their learning. Which is the best instructional support that you should utilize
in order to maximize learning potential of students?

A. Auditory materials C. Tactile materials

B. Visual materials D. Experiential materials

23. Each learner has differentiated learning styles and so with the teachers. However, each one
has a preferred style that is more often utilized. What would be the implication of this fact
to your implementation of the curriculum?

A. As a teacher, use your own teaching style unmindful of the learning styles of the students.
B. Adjust to the learning styles of the learners and provide differentiated approach.
C. Just focus on the learner's styles even if you do not have any skill in delivering it.
D. Go back to the traditional teaching styles that were used by teachers in the past.

24. TPACK is one of the frameworks of teaching in the modern times. It is because, the use of
technology has been given a lot of importance in how it will facilitate teaching and learning.
In using TPACK, what three questions should the teacher always bear in mind?

I. What shall I teach?

II. How shall I teach? what I should teach?
 III. What technology will I use to teach the content and support my pedagogy?
IV. How will I assess?
A. I, II, IV C. I, II, V
B. I, II, II D. I, II, IV

25. Aside from the real object and materials that teachers can always utilize, where can the
unlimited source of materials be secured?

A. World Wide Web

B. Learning Resource Center
C. e-library
D. A, B and C

26. Every school is a community. It is composed of several stakeholders who influence what
school curriculum implementation would be. In considering all the stakeholders, who
should the teacher consider with primary importance?

A. Parents C. Teachers
B. Learners D. Principals

27. In the Philippines, our educational system is trifocalized. This means that there are three
agencies that oversee our Philippine education, basic, tertiary and technical-vocational.
Which is not involved in the trìfocalization of education?

A. Commission of Culture and Sports

B. Technical Education, Skills Development Authority
C. Commission on Higher Education
D. Department of Education

28. Why are parents involved in the schooling of their children? What role do they play in the
implementation of the school curriculum?

A. Join the Brigada Eskwela

B. Chaperone their children during outdoor activities
C. Follow up lessons at home.
D. A, B, and C

29. "It takes the whole village to educate a child." is an old proverb that came from

A. Africa
B. Philippines
C. America
D. China

30. The alignment of planned, written and implemented curricula is a fundamental principle in
curriculum development. The determination of the different components is aligned is the
process of

A. Curriculum Evaluation C. Curriculum Enhancement

B. Curriculum Modification D. Curriculum Reform
C. Curriculum Enhancement

31. Which of the following is NOT a reason for evaluating the curriculum?

A. To identify the strength and weakness of the existing curriculum

 B. To monitor the progress of the implementation
C. To recruit new teacher for the new curriculum
D. To determine if the outcomes are achieved

32. Which of the following curriculum evaluation models refers to the use of final evaluation
process for the modification of the curriculum?

A. Bradley Effectiveness Model

B. Tyler Objective-Centered Model
C. Daniel Stufflebeam's CIPP Model
D. Stakes Responsive Model

33. Instructional materials like books, modules and other printed tool kits purchased by users
will utilize one of these evaluation models.

A. Scriven's Consumer Oriented Evaluation.

B. Bradley Effectiveness Model
C. Stake Responsive Model
D. Stufflebeam's CIPP Model

34. RA 10968 s. 2018 refers to a reference system of national standards that specifies what an
individual has learned in and out of schooling.

A. ASEAN Reference Qualification Standards.

B. Philippines Qualifications Framework.
C. Philippines Professional Standards for Teachers.
D. Philippines Quality Assurance.

35. By qualification. it means that the individual must possess competencies along which
criteria?
I. knowledge III. skills and values
II. application IV. Degree of independence

A. I, II, IV C. II, III, IV

B. I, II, III, IV D. I, III, IV

36. In assessment of learning, making meaning of the knowledge or information refers to

A. concept C. evaluating
B. understanding D. creating

37. In a multiple-choice test, the list of probable options always contains a correct or best
answer and a set of:

A. decoys C. wrong answers

B. alternatives D. None of A, B, C

38. Which item type tries to determine relationship of 2 or more ideas?

A. Multiple Choice C. Imperfect Matching Type

B. Simple Recall D. Perfect Matching Type

39. Among the traditional pencil-and-paper test types, the one that measures complex learning
outcomes is the
A. alternative Response Test. C. matching Type Test.
 B. multiple Choice. D. essay]

40. Authentic assessment can utilize, several learning performance evaluations. This includes
the use of

A. checklist. C. rating scale.

B. Portfolio rubrics. D. A, B and C

41. In the current grading system of the DepEd, the following qualitative descriptors are used
except one. Which is the exception?

A. Advanced C. Fairly Satisfactory

B. Developing D. Beginning

42. Grades of learners for the whole year are shown to the parents and the learners every
quarter, in different percentage proportions of the component to include
I. written work. III. quarterly assessment.
II. quarterly assessment. IV. group project.

A. I, II, III C. I, III, IV

B. I, II, III, IV D. I II, IV

43. Which of the following ideas in evaluation is incorrect?

A. Evaluation follows implementation.

B. Implementation continues after planning.
C. Planning is the initial step in curricular development.
D. Evaluation follows a linear process.

44. What is the primary end goal of assessment in evaluation.

A. As a basis for Improvement in teaching-learning outcomes.

B. As a basis for an education decision.
C. As a basis for giving award at the end of the year.
D. A, B and C

II. ESSAY

Directions: Answer briefly the following questions. Write a paragraph of not less than 40 words.
Rubrics: Content/Ideas – 2 pts.
Organization – 2 pts. Total -5 points
Choice of words – 1 pt

1. Why do you think Curriculum Evaluation is important?

2. How can we involve the parents and community officials in curriculum implementation?
3. How can teachers develop an ideal curriculum and learning environment that support the
principles of brain-based education?

-------------------- Perseverance and Focus are the Secret of Success. God Bless You! --------------------

Prepared by:

FAUSTINO M. TOBES
Instructor
 SAMAR COLLEGE INC.
Catbalogan City, Samar

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

FINAL EXAMINATION
in
Prof. Ed. 205 (The Teacher and the School Curriculum)
AY 2023-2024, First Semester

Name : ____________________________________ Course/Year: ________________ Score: _______

Instructor: _Faustino M. Tobes _________ Date : ________________

I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the correct answer from the options given and encircle it.

1. In modern times, machines have saved human endeavor, however there are limitations,
Which characteristics do human have which the machines lack?

I. Creativity III. Compassion

II. Flexibility IV. Empathy

A. I and II C. II and III

B. II, IỊl, and IV D. I and III

2. Statistics show that 80% of the skills trained in the last 50 years can now be outperformed
by machines. What does this imply?

A. Individuals must be taught how to use the machines at their advantage.

B. Replace all human laborers with machines.
C. Do away with machines and let individuals do the job for they are more effective.
D. Individuals should invent more machine.

3. Which concept/s about Artificial Intelligence must be taught to learners?

I. AI can enhance or optimize creativity but cannot create.

II. Al is a great creative tool for scientists, musicians and writers.
III. Learners must be made to understand that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can't replace
workers in creative jobs but can do the routine jobs at the service of humans.

A. I, II C. II and III
B. I, II, and III D. I and III

4. In Education 4.0, which teaching-learning strategies apply?

I. Problem-based learning (PBL)

II. Project-based learning (PrBL)
III. Service-learning immersion
IV. Shadowing

A. I, II and III C. II, III and IV

B. I, III and IV D. I, II, III, and IV
5. Which assessment practice/s is/are true of Education 4.0?

I. Pencil-and-Paper test will no longer be used.

II. Assessment is limited to authentic methods.
III. The use of authentic outcome-based assessment is recommended.
A. I, II, and III C. II and III only
B. I and III only D. I and II only

6. The 2019 pandemic forced the educational system to make curricular reforms, so as not to
enhance the spread of the Covid 19 virus. Which approach in the teaching delivery should
be avoided?

A. Remote teaching C. Flexible learning

B. Blended learning D. Face-to-face learning

7. School curricula in all levels embed content and strategies which would address natural or
man-made disasters. The most recent and unprecedented is the

A. HIV. C. rise of ocean water.

B. Covid 19. D. melting of the polar ice.

8. Which is considered as the turning point in the Philippine Educational System in 2013?

A. Republic Act 10533 C. Republic Act 10968

B. Republic Act 7836 D. Republic Act 7722

9. What was the major reason for the two additional years of basic education as the senior
high school?

A. In order for the student to mature before going to college

B. So that the Philippine Education System will enhance comparability
C. Because making basic education as 12 years is embedded in the Constitution
D. To reduce the number of students who go to college

10. In teacher education, the fundamental reform in recent year was the shift to

A. problem-based education. C. global education.

B. outcome-based education. D. place-based education.

11. The ultimate goal of establishing standards like the Teacher Education Program Outcomes
(CMO 74-82, s.2017), the PPST (DO 42, s. 2017) and CFT-SEA are to develop an
intervention.

A. teacher quality. C. quality teacher.

B. teacher qualifications. D. A, B and C

12. Constructive alignment in the curriculum is a planning strategy which can assure that

I. instructional materials are updated.

II. intended learning outcome will be achieved at the end of teaching and learning process.
III. components of an instructional plan are linked with each other.
IV, the students have learnt what was intended to be learned through

A. I, II, III and IV C. I, Il and IV

B. I, II, and IV D. I, II and II
 13. The 21st century curricular landscape is described as

A. knowledge economy as a generator of wealth.

B. classrooms have become virtual and teaching, remote,
C. focus on developing life skills such as flexibility, adaptability, initiative and self-direction.
D. A, B and C

14. What does this sentence mean? Education 4.0 is learning in any place, anytime and
anywhere."

A. School building is a pre-requisite to schooling.

B. Teacher should be punctual in reporting to schools.
C. There are teachable moments even outside the school.
D. Teaching hours should be strictly 8:00- 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 5:00 P.M.

15. The COVID 19 pandemic has taught curricularists that there are alternative ways of
delivering education to assure that the right of every child to education should be upheld.
Which are alternative ways of delivery education?

A. Remote Learning
B. Flexible Learning
C. Experiential Learning
D. A, B and C

II. ESSAY
Directions: Answer briefly the following questions. Write a paragraph of not less than 40 words.
Rubrics: Content/Ideas – 5 pts.
Organization – 3 pts. Total - 10 points
Choice of words – 2 pt

1. How can teacher influence other teachers to become curriculum leaders?

2. What are the challenges that K to 12 teachers is currently facing in their schools?
3. What are the possible benefits of implementing an outcome-based curriculum in higher
education?
4. How does differentiated curriculum respond to the needs of learners in a classroom?
5. How can ICT integration in education help to address educational issues on quality and
access?
6. What are the possible pitfalls in implementing differentiated curriculum?

-------------------- Perseverance and Focus are the Secret of Success. God Bless You! --------------------

Prepared by:

FAUSTINO M. TOBES
Instructor