Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet

PROJECT SMART (Standardized and Meaningful Assessment Result-Based Teaching)

First Quarter Test for MAPEH 8

General Directions:

a. This is a 60-item multiple-choice type of test covering the learning competencies

tackled during the quarter. Go over these items first before answering.
b. Select the best answer from the given options. Write the letter of your choice on the
answer sheet provided.
c. Do not write anything on this paper.

MUSIC

1. Upon listening to the sounds of the musical instruments in the gamelan orchestra of Indonesia, which group
of instruments is dominating?
A. Electrophone
B. Percussion
C. String
D. Woodwind

2. Aside from metallophones, what other instrument can you hear from the gamelan orchestra performance?
A. Drum
B. Guitar
C. Piano
D. Violin

3. The following are characteristics of Indonesian gamelan instruments EXCEPT?

A. Bright and brilliant sounds
B. Consist of metallophones
C. Style of playing gives solemn character
D. Use of fast and rattling sounds of cymbals

4. In Thailand, the interpretation of a singer gives meaning to the sacred and spiritual essence of a song with
melodies that may either be interpreted in a low or high register. The underlined phrase represents what
musical element?
A. Harmony
B. Melody
C. Pitch
D. Tempo

5. Kertok of Malaysia is purely composed of percussion instruments played together. Which of the following best
describes kertok in terms of dynamics?
A. Playing is gradually becoming fast
B. Playing is gradually becoming loud
C. Playing is lively
D. Playing is monophonic

6. When a woodwind instrument in the Kruang Sai of Thailand is blown in a high register, what music element is
used?
A. Dynamics
 B. Pitch
C. Tempo
D. Texture

7. When the instrument in an ensemble is beaten in a strong manner, what is the possible dynamics?
A. Crescendo
B. Decrescendo
C. Loud
D. Soft

8. When the instrument in an ensemble is beaten in a weak manner, what is the possible dynamics?
A. Crescendo
B. Decrescendo
C. Loud
D. Soft

9. Sometimes the playing of instruments in kertor ensemble is from soft gradually becoming loud or loud gradually
becoming soft. Which musical element is shown?
A. Dynamics
B. Pitch
C. Tempo
D. Texture

10 Which of the following group of materials is best suited if you are to create a musical instrument similar to the
agung and kulintang of Malaysia?
A. Bamboo, stick, straw
B. Bottles, paper, stick
C. Cans, wood, metal
D. Wood, rubber band, cloth

11. Which of the following are the best materials to use if you are to create an improvised xylophone?
A. Bamboo and wood
B. Cartoon and wire
C. Stick and cloth
D. Straw and rubber tire

12. Which is best to use if you are required to bring an instrument that would emulate any sounds of musical
instruments in a Southeast Asian ensemble?
A. Gong/gangsa
B. Guitar
C. Keyboard
D. Ukulele

13. You are to perform in a class and you wanted to play the part of the drum section. What instrument is better
to represent the drum used in the ensembles of Southeast Asia?
A. Beatbox
B. Gong/gangsa
C. Violin
D. Cymbals
ARTS

1. How many-colored threads are used in the weaving process in the uneven twill type of Cambodian weaving?
A. One
B. four
C. three
D. Two

2. Which of the following are the colors produced from insect nest, bark, and indigo?
A. Red, blue, yellow, green, and black
B. White, blue, pink, green, and back
C. Red, blue, yellow, black, and white
D. Yellow, pink, brown, green, and blue

3. Which Southeast Asian painting showcases countryside, landscapes, pagodas, historical events, or scenes
of daily life.
A. Cambodian silk weaving
 B. Thai Silk Weaving
C. Lao Silk weaving
D. Vietnam Silk painting

4. Brunei’s metal sculpture at the ASEAN park promotes the nation’s dying tradition of crafts. In Singapore, the
Sri Mariammam Hindu temple intends to ________.
A. Adorn public places
B. Appease the goddess Mariammam
C. Inspire others
D. Preserve culture

5. Which country is famous for its geometrical designs or spirals on its batik?
A. Cambodia
B. Malaysia
C. Singapore
D. Vietnam

6. Arrange the following procedure to produce a Sa Paper.

1. Dried in the sun.
2. Scooped out the liquid.
3. Poured in a bamboo sieve.
4. Placed in a thin layer on a bamboo bed.
5. The bark is crushed and soaked in the water until it dissolves into a paste.

A. 2, 1, 4, 5, and 3
B. 4, 5, 2, 1, and 3
C. 5,2,3,4 and 1
D. 5,4,3,2 and 1

7. Which country features their national flower simpur, sumboi-sumboi, and traditional design of air muleh in their
batiks?
A. Brunei
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. Singapore

8. What type of batik is produced in this process?

It is done by welding together strips of the metal block. The metal block is then dipped into molten wax and
pressed against the fabric to make a pattern.

A. Block printed batik

B. Hand-drawn
C. Hand-painted batik
D. Screen printing

9. In the Cambodian Ikat technique, the weavers create a pattern by tying and dyeing the portion of the weft yarn
before weaving begins. Which patterns are commonly observed in their product?
A. Lattice, stars, and spots
B. Leaves, sun, and flowers
C. moon, stars, and flowers
D. Stars, moon, and sun

10. What type of Malaysian batik uses canting, a small container with one or more different-size pipes?
A. Block printed batik
B. Hand-drawn
C. Hand-painted batik
D. Screen printing

11. What local material is used to produce the product shown in the picture below?
 A. Bamboo
B. Clay
C. Pineapple leaves
D. Wood

12. If Malaysia has wau kite, what do we have in the Philippines?

A. Saranggola
B. Sky Lantern
C. Songkok
D. Wayang Kulit

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1. Gina and Gabby are partners in the conduct of the Physical Fitness Test. If Gina is going to measure her
height, what should Gabby do as the partner?
A. Adjust the weighing scale to zero then record the score of Gina.
B. Hold the recording sheet of Gina.
C. Place the L-square against the wall with the base on top of Gina’s head then record the score in meters.
D. Stand erect on bare feet with heels, buttocks, and shoulders pressed against the wall with a tape
measure.

2. Samuel is going to perform a ninety-degree push-up. What should be his proper starting position?
A. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet 12 inches from your buttocks.
B. Lie face down in a standard push-up position: palms on the mat under the shoulders, fingers pointing
forward, and legs straight, parallel, and slightly apart, with the toes supporting the feet.
C. Straighten the arms, keeping the back and knees straight. Lower the arm until there is a 90-degree
angle at the elbows.
D. With knees touching the mat, straighten the arms, keeping the back straight. Lower the arms until there
is a 90-degree angle at the elbows.
3. Cecilia wants to compute her Body Mass Index (BMI) to gauge her body fat. Which particular data does she
need?
A. Height and waist circumference
B. Height and weight
C. Waist circumference and arm span
D. Waist circumference and hips ratio

4. You will compute first your BMI before you proceed to the different Physical Fitness Tests. Which of the
following formula will you use?
A. Length X width X height

B. Weight (kg)
Height (meters) 2

C. Weight (kg) X Height (m) 2

D. Height (meters) 2
Weight (kg)

5. Lina is going to do curl-ups. What is her correct starting position?

A. Lie on your back and your feet is12 inches away from your buttocks.
B. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet is12 inches away from your buttocks.
 C. Lie face down on the mat: palms on the mat under the shoulders, fingers pointing forward, and legs
straight, parallel, and slightly apart, with the toes supporting the feet.
D. Sit on the floor with your back flat on the wall and feet approximately 12 inches apart.
6. You scored very low in 90-degree push-ups and curl-ups. Based on the result of the activity, what is your goal
to improve such weakness?
A. Increase agility
B. Increase body mass
C. Increase flexibility level
D. Increase muscular strength and endurance

7. Your friend Jimmy has a BMI of 27.20 and is classified as overweight. What advice would you give him?
A. Increase the level of physical activity and lessen the intake of unhealthy foods.
B. Practice eating healthy foods.
C. Relax and be bothered because he is still young.
D. Take diet pills and drinks.

8. The performance target in sit and reach for a 13-year-old boy is 45 cm. You are a boy and you score 25 cm
in sit and reach activity. What should you set as a goal?
A. Increase body mass.
B. Increase cardiovascular endurance level.
C. Increase flexibility level.
D. Increase muscular strength and endurance

9. Which of the following activities will you include in your physical activity program if you want to improve your
flexibility level?
A. Bending and stretching
B. Dynamic Exercises
C. Walk and jog
D. Running drills

10. In constructing your physical activity program, the FITT Table will be your guide. Which of the following
should be written under the column Frequency?
A. Circuit activity
B. 2 minutes interval
C. 3 times per week
D. 40 to 60% moderate activity

11. In the FITT Table, which of the following should be written under the Intensity column?
A. Circuit activity
B. 2 minutes rest interval
C. 2 to 4 times a week
D. 60 to 80%

Frequency Intensity Time Type

2 minutes rest interval 2 sets of 20 5-10 minutes from the Push up, sit up,
per exercise repetitions of each daily exercise. jumping jack,
exercise burpees

12. Study the physical activity program that Jessie made above. Which of the following column contains wrong
data?
A. Frequency column
B. Intensity column
C. Time column
D. Type column

13. You would like to help improve your brother’s arm muscle strength. Which of the following type of exercise
will you include in his physical activity program?
A. Aerobics exercises
B. Body weights activity
C. Running and jumping drills
D. Dynamic and stationary stretching
HEALTH

1. How would you differentiate gender from sex?

A. Gender refers to a set of roles while sex is a social concept of how men and women should think, feel,
and act.
B. Gender refers to the equal opportunity of man and woman while sex refers to the biological basis of being
male and female.
C. Gender is a social concept of how men and women think, feel, and act while sex is the biological basis
of being male and female.
D. Gender is a social concept of how men and women think, feel, and act while sex refers to expectations
of how a man and woman should feel.

2. Which of the following statements shows a good example of gender role?

A. His Adam’s apple can be seen even from afar.
B. Mila is 13 years old. She is the eldest and should know how to cook.
C. Hospitals are places where every sick people go for medical check-up.
D. Students are required to wear their uniforms in coming to school.

3. Which influential factor best suits the statement given below? Mary’s family believed that attending church
services every Sunday is a good example of being a Christian.”
A. Culture
B. Family
C. Media
D. Peers

4. What would be the effect of healthy sexuality on family health?

A. Some family members may not be regarded as worthwhile.
B. The importance of good relationships with others diminishes.
C. Every family member may not be aware of the things that they can do well.
D. Family prevent, control, or resolve problems to achieve health and well-being among its members.

5. Which statement supports the importance of family health to one’s sexuality?

A. Peers have a great influence on you as an individual.
B. Family values oftentimes determine your own values.
C. Having a limited feeling of sympathy towards others in need.
D. A family’s vision may only be focused on the older ones but not on the younger ones.

6. Which statement best describes sexuality as a contributory factor to family health.

A. Your interest and attraction to others.
B. The toys you played with during childhood.
C. The roles and responsibilities you play at home.
D. The social and cultural distinctions associated with being male and female.

7. Which of the statement shows that family health is maintained?

A. Elder brothers maintain their monthly deposit to the bank for their own security.
B. Every member of the family is all aware of their sexuality which could be of help in handling hardships in
life.
C. The father as the “haligi ng tahanan” faces challenges all by himself.
D. The mother as the “ilaw ng tahanan” connects herself to female members of the family.

8. Which of the following issues and concerns of teenagers involves abuse and mistreatment of someone
vulnerable?
A. Bullying
B. Identity Crisis
C. Teenage pregnancy
D. Tobacco use

9. What you believe and what not to believe has been influenced by your culture, at home, and in the community.
Which statement shows the effect of culture on double standards of morality?
A. Boys and girls share the same responsibility at home.
B. Boys and men are permitted to stay out more and up to a later time than girls and women
C. Men and women are expected to maintain chastity before marriage.
D. Men and women are socially judged and legally penalized for adultery.
10. Which of the following life skills talks about something you do not want to do?
A. Assessing your health
B. Communicating effectively
C. Evaluating media messages
D. Refusal skills

11. Which of the following life skills evaluate your well-being periodically?
A. Assessing your health
B. Communicating effectively
C. Evaluating media messages
D. Refusal skills

12. Which of the following life skills express feelings in a healthy way?
A. Assessing your health
B. Communicating effectively
C. Evaluating media messages
D. Refusal skills

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