SABANAL, SHENEE JANE M.

BEED IV

MOTHER TONGUE BASED EDUCATION

1.What competence is the result of the development of the five macro skills?
a. Viewing b. Speaking c. Communicative d. Oral
2.What is the main goal of being competent in using Mother tongue?
a. The child learns better at school.
b. The child can better express their thoughts without ambiguity.
c. The child develops critical thinking and creative writing in his/her Mother tongue.
d. The child develops the love for academics.
3.What language helps in the development of second language?
a. Native language
b. Mother tongue
c. Filipino
D. L3
4. Why is child's comprehension of academic content crucial in the teaching-learning process?
a. The child can learn the topic easier and better,
b. The child can effectively take part in the teaching-learning process.
c. The child can have mastery of the lesson.
d. The child can have mastery of the lesson as well as creative and critical thinking.
5. Why does the MTB-MLE Includes local literature?
a. In order to develop appreciation for the cultural heritage and take pride in it.
b. In order to know our own culture and make use of it in learning certain beliefs.
c. In order for him/her not to be alienated to his/her culture.
d. In order for him/her to treasure the culture through literary writing.
6. What grade level is when a child communication skill are expressed in talking about familiar
topics using simple words?
a. Grade 1
b. Grade 2
c. Grade 3
d. Grade 4
7. What guiding principle in teaching and learning MTB-MLE is seen when the teacher connects
previous learning to the new one?
a. Language learning and all other kind of learning for that matter is an active process.
b. Successful language learning focuses on meaning, accuracy and fluency.
c. Effective language learning proceeds from the known to the unknown.
d. The second language, known as the L2, should be taught systematically so that the learners
can gradually transfer skills from the familiar language to the unfamiliar one
8. Why is it the Department of Education, Culture and Sports is embarking on a pilot study
which is called Lingua Franca Education Project in S.Y. 1999-2000.
A. Because it aims to define and implement a national bridging program from the vernacular to
Filipino and later English
B. Because it is just for compliance to have a modern educational system.
C. Because it was already stated by the law.
D. Both A and B
9. If the goal of MTB-MLE is to teach student by the notion of "first language first", what would
a grade one teacher do to achieve this?
a. Use mother tongue in teaching the basic literacy.
b. Follow curriculum guidelines.
c. Let students translate words from English to Mother Tongue.
d. Use mother tongue informally in teaching.
10.What aspect of development does the statement "The first language that children master will
provide a strong educational foundation." pertains to?
a. language b. cognitive c. academic d. socio-cultural
11.What aspect of development does the statement the statement "School learners bring to the
class prior knowledge, lived experiences, language and culture." pertains to?
a. language b. cognitive c. academic d. socio-cultural
12. Assimilation education.
a. Focuses on development of dominant social languages for the purpose of joining the dominant
society
b. Focuses on development of the mother tongues along with dominant languages
c. Supports global dominance of English
13.Language maintenance education
a. Focuses on development of the mother tongue along with the dominant social languages.
b. Focuses solely on mother tongue development.
c. Focuses on maintaining oral use of mother tongue only.
d. Continues development of the MT for academics, language learning and social development.
14. MTB MLE
a. Focuses o the development of MT alone.
b. Has no research support
c. Resist globalization by focusing on the MT only.
d. Begins learning through the MT while developing two or more new languages.
15. Weak forms of bilingual education include
a. MTB MLE
b. Vernacular education
c. Transitional MLE
d. Submersion in two new languages without MT support
16. Late exit MTB MLE
a. Is not supported by the research.
b. Supports well on-going cognitive development
c. Is not necessary for learners.
d. Supports the research that indicates 5-7 years are necessary for content developing 12 before
relying on 12 alone for learning new academic
17. Strong forms of bilingual education include
a. MT based bilingual education
b. MT-based Multilingual Education
c. Early exit BE
d. Mother Tongue Education
18. It is a guiding principles that a learners can apply in the classroom that help them to use what
they already know and understand what is new.
A. Known to the Unknown
B. Cognitive Development
C. Language and academic Development
D. Discovery Learning
19. Aiza learn when someone who already understands the new idea on task help her to discover
the new idea and then use it meaningfully. What guiding principles did Aiza learn?
A. Known to the Unknown
B. Cognitive Development
C. Language and Academic Development
D. Discovery Learning
20. The students can use to communicate by using her/his higher over thinking skills.
A. Cognitive Development
B. Language and academic development
C. Discovery learning
D. Known to the unknown
21. Student can participate in any kind of activity. What guiding principles ?
A. Active Learning
B. Language and academic development
C. Known to the unknown
D. Cognitive Development
22. What is the reason why Paul Manroe and his associates conducted a survey of Philippine
Education from 1942 to 1925 which highlighted the struggle of the country?
A. Because secondary education was the weakest link of Philippine.
B. To create modern education system
C. To enhance the use of National language
D. To improve the educational system in the Philippines
23. J.V Aguillar an Iloilo Superentendent observed that the masses are ignorant even in their
vernacular language He later on initiated an experiment using a certain language What language
did he used as a meduim of instruction in Grade 1 and Grade 2?
A. Waray waray C. Ilokano B. Bicolano D. Hiligaynon
24. The Swarson Report stated that the deterioration of English can be overcome. Which of the
following can help to overcome English problem?
A. Improved instructional program
B. Using English as medium of instruction.
C. Encouraging the use of English outside the classroom
D. Both A and B
25. On April 12,1940 who required in teaching of the National Language in the senior year all
high schools and in all teacher training institutions?
A. Paul Monroe
B. Swanson
C. President Quezon
D. Dr. C.H Prator
26. It recommends to focused on strengthening teacher competencies through in service training
and expanding options for medium of Instruction in Grade 1 using vernacular.
A. PESS B. PCER C. EDCOM D. DECS
27. National language was declared the official language When was this language effective to
used?
A. July 4,1946
B. July 4, 1945
C. April 12, 1940
D. April 12, 1945
28. 14. When was the policy of elementary education in the Philippines enacted?
A. January 24, 1901
C. June 16, 1954
B. June 20, 1953
D. Sept. 24,1973
29. What is R.A 10157?
A. Enhanced basic education act of 2013
B. Education act of 1982
C. Governance of basic education act of 2001
D. An act institutionalizing kindergarten Education into the basic education system.
30. Who mandated the use of English and Pilipino as medium of instruction in Philippines
primary and secondary schools according to timetable?
A. Bilingual education policy
B. National board of education
C. Presidential commission on educational reform
D. Congressional oversight committee on education
31. Is an Act of institutionalizing Kindergarten Education into Basic Education System.
A. The Kindergarten Education Act of 2012
B. Enhance Basic Education Act of 2013
C. Educational Act of 1940
D. Republic Act 1124
32. Mr. Mocop was a grade I section Apple teacher at Abellana Elementary School, Cebu City.
He is discussing numbers from lowest to the greatest up to 50. What language is being use in his
discussion?
A. Hiligaynon
C. Chabacano
B. Maranao
D. Cebuano
33. Paul Manroe and his associates conducted a survey of Philippine education from 1924 to
1925 for what purpose?
A. To formulate general education policies.
B. To create a modern educational system
C. To know the number of population during that time
D. To enhance the Republic Act 1124
34. When does President, Manuel L. Quezon issued E.O. No. 134 designating Tagalog as the
national language?
A. November 24, 1936.
B. December 30, 1937
C. November 30, 1937
D. December 24, 1936
35. In a history class, asking students to read and think about different versions of and
perspectives on "history" can lead to interesting discussions. Is history as taught in textbooks
accurate? Are there different versions of the same history? Whose version of history is most
accurate? How do we know? From there, students can make their own judgments." What kind of
approach is being used?
A. Constructivist Approach
B. Behaviorist Perspective
C. Sociocultural Constructivism
D. Interactionists' Perspective
36. He is known as the father of Behaviorism.
A. Jean Piaget
B. F. Skinner
C. Edward Thorndike
D. John Watson
37. Teacher Kim followed the curriculum which was considered the Swanson Survey. Team in
theory and philosophy as the "advance step in the improvement of High School". What
curriculum does Teacher Kim followed?
A. K-12 Curriculum
B. Swanson Curriculum
C. 2-2 Plan Curriculum
D. Elementary Curriculum
38. It is once native or primary language an individual has known. This is also referred as "lingua
franca".
A. Mother Tongue
B. Language
C. Dialect
D. MTB-MLE
39. Miss Padilla is an elementary teacher in an international school. Her students are Koreans,
Japanese, Australian people and etc. She cannot teach well her students. because they have
different languages. She conclude no other difficulty has been as great as that of overcoming the
"foreign language handicap" and she also characterized that is a serious obstacle to success in
teaching. What national survey can support this observation?
A. Monroe Survey
B. Prator Report
C. Swanson Survey
D. Rizal Experiment
40. Joyce lived in Cebu City but she is a bilingual type of person, she speak 2 types of language.
When she go to Cebu City the dialect she will be using is Cebuano, and when she visit her
province, she also used the Kapampangan. What type of element is being describe?
A. Specialization
B. Appropriate Language
C. Rules of Communication
D. Right Language
41. What happen when the Japanese intervene under the colonization of the American?
A. English language is still dominant
B. English language was replaced with Niponggo
C. Tagalog was developed and flourished
D. Tagalog was not developed and didn't flourish
42. Ms. Kattie is very intelligent in delivering her lessons by using a Filipino as the medium of
her instruction in all subjects except Science and Mathematics. What Policy is being described
by Ms. Kattie?
A. Philippine Constitution
B. Manroe Survey
C. Prator Report Policy
D. Bilingual Educational Policy
43. Ms. Zefi is using the 1st language of the students because she believes that it will make the
students stay in rather than drop out of the school. They can learn better, quicker and more
permanently that the 1st language is a bridge to more effective in learning in English and
Filipino. What legal bases is being described?
A. Presidential Commission on Education Reform
B. Presidential Committee on Education Reform
C. Presidential Commission Agreement
D. Presidential Committee on Education Recycle
44. In 1950, Dr. Prator narrated a "disheartening experience upon his visit to the rural schools.
Why is it so?
A. There is a difficulty in attaining English language
B. There is a difficulty in going to rural areas.
C. People in rural areas are away from civilization which is why they don't have idea about the
English language
D. Both b and c
45. What happen when the Japanese intervene under the colonization of the American?
A.English language is still dominant
B. English language was replaced with Niponggo
C. Tagalog was developed and flourished
D. Tagalog was not developed and didn't flourish
46. Ms. Kattie is very intelligent in delivering her lessons by using a Filipino as the medium of
her instruction in all subjects except Science and Mathematics. What Policy is being described
by Ms. Kattie?
A. Philippine Constitution
B. Manroe Survey
C. Prator Report Policy
D. Bilingual Educational Policy
47. Glenn sent a message "I heart you" to his love one's. Semantically, heart refers to an organ in
our body that pumps blood and keep us alive. However In someone has come to mean that you
love someone. heart
a. Phonology
b. Morphology
c. Pragmatics
d. Semantics
48. The sound system of a language.
a. pragmatics
b. semantics
c. syntax
d. phonology
49. Sheena usually use appropriate language in different contexts or situation. Sheena seemed to
apply what element of language?
a. Pragmatics
b. morphemes
c. syntax
d. phonetics
50. Ms. Tina is going to teach for the first time. She is assigned to teach grade 1. Which grade
level standard is applicable?
a. Use developing vocabulary to help them develop in an early stage.
b. Use cultural aspects of the language.
c. Use simple words.
d. Use expanding vocabulary.
51. Mrs.Panuan always allows students to have group activity to help develop student's
communication skill. This applies to?
a. discovery learning
c. Active learning
b. Peer performance learning
d. Cognitive Development
52. Mrs. Hope always let her students share ideas and help students to construct ideas based on
experiences. What kind of teacher is Mrs. Hope?
a. behavioral teacher
b. Cognitive teacher
c. Constructivist teacher
d. none of the above
53. The students teacher Zab had already well-developed in their first language. They are also
ready to acquire additional languages because they know that it would be easily for them. It has
also a positive impact on their academic achievement. What kind of guiding principles they have
possessed?
a. Language and Academic Development
b. Meaning and Accuracy
c. Active Learning
d. Discovery Learning
54. translate the Spanish word Corazon into its English and vernacular word. The English and
vernacular word of the word Corazon is ?
a. heart and kasing-kasing
b. heart and gugma.
c. brain and utok
d. Brain and kasing- kasing
55. An MTB-MLE teacher likes to give her students a twist on answering their worksheet. So she
decided to give a one rumbled word, and they should solve this word then translate it into
Spanish word. The word is NANA-NAK.
a. comedor
b. Patio
C. Sala
D. Veranda
56. What is R.A 10533?
A. Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
B. The Kindergarten Education Act of 2012
C. Educational Act of 1940
D. Bilingual education policy
57. Why is MTB-MLE included in basic education as mandated in R.A 10533 specifically in
kindergarten, grades 1, 2, and 3?
A. Because it starts from where the learners are and from what they already know proceeding
from the know to unknown
B. Because it is the best medium to teach the learners easily
C. For the learners not be confused or pressured to language development
D. All of the above.
58. Jasmine is a grade Il teacher. She's upset with her students' behavior during her lectures
because they are passive and noisy. If you're teacher Jasmine, how would you deal with those
kind of students?
A. Ignore their behavior and continue with the lecture.
B. Scold the students for being passive and noisy.
C. Think of an activity that they will surely enjoy and they can actively learn
D. Walk-out from the class and let them be.
59. Teacher Tessa is handling Grade 2 students. She's been observing her class and 4 it seems
like most are still on the basic and simple communication skills which is not what is being
expected for the grade. What will she do?
A. Let them work and improve on their own.
B. Provide activities that develops vocabulary and construction of sentences.
C. Make them explore their intelligence and let them enjoy.
D. Teach them songs and dances.
60. Why does Bilingual Education Policy mandated?
A. For Filipinos to be competent in Pilipino and English
B. Language of instruction development to optimize and accelerate learning.
C. Development and formal adoption of a common national language.
D. To be further develop and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages.
61. When the department of Education implemented the Mother Tongue Based Multilingual
Education nationwide. This is the number of languages used.
A. 12
B. 3
C. 6
D. 9
62. Republic Act 7796 created this agency, which is now a partner of the Department of
Education in the Senior High School program?
A. Bureau of Senior High School
B. Commission on Higher Education
C. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
D. Philippine Textbook Board
63. The traditional view of the teacher as "Fountain of knowledge" is the best suited for this role.
A. Facilitator
B. Values Formator
C. Lecturer
D. Planner
64. Principal Jomar wants to continuously train his teachers. What must he institutionalize in
school?
A. Pre-service training
B. Induction program
C. Seminars, conferences and workshops
D. In-service training
65. Who are the participants in a teacher induction program?
I. Newly hired teachers
II. retiring teachers
III. administrators
IV. support personnel
A. I
b. II, III
c. I, III
d. I, III, IV
66. The professionalization of teacher education made his requirement for teachers.
A. master's degree
B. bachelor's degree
C. professional license
D. continuing professional education
67. This person serves as the head of the governing bodies of government-run higher education
institutions?
A. Philippine President
B. Chancellor
C. Commission on higher education Chair
D. University President
68. This role of teacher complements that of the discipline coordinators and guidance counselors.
A. Values formator
B. Disciplinarian
C. Counselor
D. Facilitator
69. If multilateral/multicountry parties agree on how to provide education, they have reached
a/an_______.
A. Conflict
B. Consensus
C. Deadlock
D. Understanding
70. What does PPST mean ?
A. Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
B. Professional Philippine Standards for Teachers
C. Philippine Professionalization Standards for Teachers
D. Professionalized Philippine Standards for Teachers
71. On which were PPST based ?
A. The NCBTS
B. The NBCTS
C. The Code of Ethics for Teachers in the Philippines
D. R.A. 7836
72. Which is TRUE of the PPST ?
A. A revision of the NCBTS
B. A continuation of the NCBTS
C. Entirely new version of teacher standards to ensure quality
D. Standards for good teaching-learning process
73.Primarily , for whom are the PPST ?
A. Teachers
B. School heads
C. Learners
D. Parents and Communities
74. How many career stages does the PPST have ?
A. Four
B. Three
C. Two
D. One
75. How many strands does the PPST have ?
A. 37
B. 35
C. 36
D. 34
76. The PPST is written from broad to specific strokes . Which are the most broad ?
A. Domains C. Indicators
B. Strands D. Behaviors
77. The PPST is written from broad to specific strokes . Which are most specific ?
A. Indicators C. Domains
B. Strands D. Behaviors
78. If a child was raised by authoritative parents, how will most likely will he / she behave in
class?
A. Relates well to classmates
B. Is suspicious of others
C. Quarrels often with classmates
D. Has a low level of independence
79. Teacher Ruben wanted his students to rate their work using the scoring rubric which he
explained to the class before the students began with their task. Based on revised Bloom’s
taxonomy, in which level of cognitive processing are the students?
A. Evaluating
B. Synthesizing
C. Applying
D. Analyzing
80. Are you a person, someone can lean on? Are you honest and sincere in words and actions?
Are you consistent in your actions and responses to different situations?
What personal quality do you possess?
A. Innovativeness C. Bouyancy
B. Intelligence D. Reliability
81. As required, all teachers should eat lunch at exactly 12:00 noon because it’s their noon break.
A. This statement is true.
B. This statement is false.
C. This statement is doubtful.
D. This statement is a rule.
82. A classroom teacher comes to school early in the morning and goes home late. Officially, the
number of hours spent in school should be ______________.
A. 6 hours B. 8 hours
C. 4 hours D. 3 hours
83.As observed, all teachers in the whole school __________________.
A. begin classes at the same time at 8:00 AM
B. end classes at the same time at 5:30 PM
C. wear the same school uniform
D. live in the same village
84.Natural resources like rivers, lakes, mountains and hills found in the community can be used
best as resources in teaching __________.
A. Mathematics C. English
B. Science D. Physical Science
85. The most challenging components of teaching in another country is __________.
A. mastery of the subject matter
B. making instructional materials
C. adjusting to cultural differences
D. constructing assessment tool
86.“If you are an excellent teacher here in the Philippines, you can very well teach in any
ASEAN country”. This statement ________________.
A. is false C. an overstatement
B. is true D. cannot be determined
87. The curriculuarist uses unique and out of the box strategies to make his/her class highly
engaging. He/She is a/an ____________.
A. knower
B. innovator
C. writer
D. implementer
88. Which of the following processes usually comes first in developing curriculum?
A. Selection of educational content
B. Evaluating educational experiences
C. Identifying learning goals and objectives
D. Organization of learning experiences
89. These stakeholders are at the core of the curriculum. They are primary beneficiaries of the
curriculum.
A. Teachers
B. Learners
C. Community
D. Parents
90. Who is retained in the same grade level for Grades 1 to 10? Any students who did not meet
expectations __________.
A. in three or more learning areas
B. in 2 learning areas
C. in four learning areas
D. as shown in the general average
91. In the implementation of the curriculum at the classroom level, ineffective strategies are
called “ Red” Which of the following belongs to the red flag?
A. Integration of problem solving
B. Content applied to real life
C. . Available enrichment activities
D. Over emphasis on drill and practice
92. A negative discrimination index means:
A. More from the lower group answer the test item correctly
B. More from the upper group answered the test correctly
C. The test item could not discriminate between the upper and the lower group
D. The test item has low reliability
93.Which organization advanced insights of “ Learning to treasure within” 21st century
education?
A. Geneva International Conference
B. Education for all Initiative
C. International Commission for the 21st Century
D. Asia Pacific Regional Bureau
94. What dependent variable is apt for the hypothesis : The more the teacher knows the subject
matter the better she can teach it?
A. Personality trait of teachers
B. Teacher’s annual performance rating
C. Motivation by school head
D. Incentives given to teachers
95. This is NOT among the official big ideas of pre-school education.
A. Toddling to walk
B. . Change in physical growth
C. Artistic expression like drawing
D Acquisition of gross and fine motor skills
96. Through what are the vision - mission-goals of school concretized in the day to day life in the
school.
A. Instructional activities
B. Modes of assessment
C. Instructional materials
D. Support services
97. Vgotsky's Zone of proximal Development is the _____ between what the child can learn on
his/her own and what is accomplished with the others.
A. Divisor
B. Multiplier
C. Difference
D. Equivalent
98. What was the main characteristic of education during the years of Hispanic Colonization in
the Philippines.
A. Adequate
B. Religious-oriented
C. Free
D. Secular
99. Which is understood by an eye wink, simple nodding of a head, or wave of a hand?
A. Facial expression
B. Gesture
C. Verbal communication
D. Body language
100. What is the criteria for the selection and use of instructional materials.
A. Alignment with intended outcomes
B. SMART
C. Varied
D. In the three domains.

Answer key
1.C
2.C
3. B
4.D
5.A
6.A
7.D
8. A
9.A
10.C
11.D
12. A
13.D
14. D
15. D
16.D
17.A
18.A
19. D
20. A
21. A
22.B
23.D
24. D
25.C
26. A
27. B
28. A
29.D
30. A
31. A
32.D
33.B
34.B
35.A
36. D
37.C
38. A
39. A
40.B
41.C
42.D
43. A
44. A
45.C
46. D
47. C
49.A
48. D
50. C
51. C
52.C
53. A
54.A
55. A
56. A
57. D
58. C
59.B
60. A
61.A
62. C
63.C
64.D
65. C
66.C
67.C
68.A
69.D
70.A
71. A
72. C
73. A
74.A
75.A
76.A
77.A
78.A
79.A
80.D
81. D
82. B
83. C
84.B
85.C
86.B
87. B
88.C
89.B
90.A
91. D
92.A
93. C
94. B
95.A
96.A
97.C
98.B
99.B
100.A