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LET Review Exercises Puerto Princesa July 2017
LET Review Exercises Puerto Princesa July 2017
1. For quality professional development, teachers must consider the NCBTS, which are the established
standards for good teaching in the Philippines. What is meant by the acronym NCBTS?
A. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards
B. National Competency-Based Teaching Standards
C. National Competency Basic Teacher Standards
D. National Competency Basic Teaching Standards
2. You are very much interested in quality professional development program for teachers. What
characteristic should you look for?
A. Depends on the availability of funds
B. Prescribed by top educational leaders
C. Responsive to identified teachers' needs
D. Required for renewal of professional license
3. How do you know a program for teachers' professional development that meets high standard from
one that does not? Quality professional development helps teachers to ________.
A. get promoted
B. get intrinsically motivated to grow continuously
C. earn MA units for ranking purposes
D. put themselves far above their students
4. "Once a teacher, forever a student." What does the statement imply about quality personal and
professional development for teachers?
A. The teacher is able to teach his/her students.
B. The teacher learns from his/her students.
C. It is continuing.
D. Personal and professional development calls for teacher's exposure to students.
5. To ensure high standards of teachers' personal and professional development, which measure must be
implemented?
I. A school head plans the professional development of his/her teachers.
II. Every teacher formulates his/her own professional development plan.
III. The implementation of what is learned in training must be monitored.
A. I and III C. I only
B. II only D. II and III
6. Which one describes one responsibility of a teacher in a school dominated by Indigenous Peoples'
(IP) children?
I. Point out the negative elements of their culture to help them improve.
II. Help them realize the positive elements of their culture and make them feel proud
about them.
III. Teach basic concepts in the context of the IP culture.
IV. Show them other peoples' cultures.
A. I, II, III and IV C.II, III and IV
B. I, III and IV D. I, II and III
7. In an era of knowledge explosion, what is supposed to be every teacher's most important
responsibility to maximize children's learning?
I. Teach learners the skills on how to learn.
II. Teach learners information only.
III. Teach learners how to evaluate information.
A. I and III C. I and II
B. I only D. III only
8. As a community leader, which one may a teacher NOT do?
A. Solicits donation from philanthropists in the community
B. Plays an active part in the activities of the community
C. Supports effort of the community to improve their status in life
D. Makes herself aloof to ensure that her decisions will not be influenced by community politics
9. As an effective classroom manager, what should a teacher do?
I. She uses instructional time wisely.
II. She uses her power to punish students for the sake of discipline.
III. She puts to use available and appropriate materials.
IV. She manipulates colleagues and students so she can meet her goals.
A. I and III C. I, II and III
B. II, III and IV D. I, II, III and IV
10. Alvin Toffler said: "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but
those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Based on this statement, what are the important
responsibilities of the teacher?
I. To enable learners to adapt to change
II. To teach learners the basics
III. To equip them with skills to learn
A. II and III C. I and II
B. I and III D. I, II and III
11. In the midst of a highly pluralistic society, what type of learning environment is the responsibility of
the teacher?
I. Safe
II. Gender-biased
III. Secure
A. I and III C. I and II
B. I, II and III D. II only
12. The professional teacher is not "the sage on stage" but "the guide from the side." This implies that
teachers ____.
A. act as facilitators of learning
B. serve dispensers of knowledge
C. project an "Almighty-Omniscient" image
D. cling to their power to impose rules
14. A teacher is said to be a "trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation and is under
obligation to transmit to learners such heritage." Which practice makes him/her fulfill such
obligation?
A. Use interactive teaching strategies.
B. Use the latest educational technology.
C. Observe continuing professional education.
D. Study the life of Filipino heroes.
15. It is the responsibility of every teacher to undergo annual medical check-up in the interest of the
_____.
I. teacher
II. school and community
III. learner
A. I and II C. I, II and III
B. I only D. III only
16. Teachers often complain of numerous non-teaching assignments that adversely affect their teaching.
Does this mean that teachers must be preoccupied only with teaching?
A. No, because every teacher is expected to provide leadership and initiative in activities for the
betterment of communities.
B. Yes, because teaching is more than enough full time job.
C. No, because to lead in community activities is the job of elected officials.
D. Yes, if they are given other assignments justice demands that they be properly compensated.
17. Teacher Paz does NOT personally agree with one school policy. What is her professional
responsibility?
A. Be indifferent about it but exert effort to understand it.
B. Make an honest effort to understand, support, and carry out the school policy even if she
does NOT personally agree.
C. Remain connected with the school but defy the policy because in con- science she cannot
agree.
D. Lead a campaign against its abolition.
18. In the context of constructivist learning transaction, the teacher as facilitator of learning engages
in an instruction that is ________.
A. flexible and creative
B. understanding and independent
C. formative and summative
D. democratic and independent
19. Global students learn with short bursts of energy. To maintain concentration they require ________.
A. frequent reminder that they need to concentrate
B. frequent and intermittent breaks
C. short and easy reading materials
D. music while studying
20. Which two statements BEST describe a global teacher?
I. Thinks and acts both locally and globally
II. Believes in education for sustainable development
III. Wants to work abroad
IV. Desires to live abroad
A. II and IV C. I only
B. I and II D. III only
21. A pupil whose mother is an OFW has been absent for the past three days. Considering the
teacher’s roles and responsibilities, what action will you take?
A. Record the absences.
B. Conduct home visitation.
C. Report to the guidance counselor.
D. Conduct action research
22. As a researcher, which may be a good problem for a teacher’s action research to improve learning
outcomes?
A. Class Molave’s performance in NAT during the SY 2010-2011
B. High percentage of absenteeism during Fridays
C. Turnover of teachers during the current school year
D. High percentage of tardiness during Mondays
23. Teacher Maria sees to it that her classroom is clean and orderly so her pupils will less likely disarrange
seats and litter on the floor. On which thought is her action based?
A. Behaviorism C. Progressivism
B. Existentialism D. Reconstructionism
24. Teacher Sally is of the thinking that from the very start students must be made to realize that study is
indeed hard work. To which philosophy does Teacher Sally adhere?
A. Progressivism C. Essentialism
B. Perennialism D. Reconstructionism
25.Situation . In a Learning Action Cell (LAC) session , the school head led her teachers reflect on
what they should be teaching the pupils/students. These are what each said : :
Teacher A- We should pay attention to their mastery of reading with comprehension, writing and
basic arithmetic.
Teacher B- We should also teach them to take a stand in controversial issues, to make a decision and
to stand by that decision. We should teach them not to simply follow the crowd.
Teacher C – We should also teach them the classics that they may develop an appreciation for the
good and the beautiful
Teacher D – But we should also develop their physical senses that they may be able to observe
keenly happenings around them .
Teacher E – I agree with all of you but those are not enough . Develop the senses and also their
mental powers . With that they will be able to make sense with what they observe.
27. Based on Teacher B’s answer, to which philosophy of education does he cling?
a) Perennialism b)Progressivism c) Existentialism d) Reconstructionism
28. Based on Teacher C’s comment, which philosophy of education governs his thinking?
a) Perennialism b)Existentialism c)Rationalism d)Reconstructionism
29. On which philosophy of education is Teacher D’s comment anchored?
A) Essentialism B. Rationalism C, Utilitarianism D. Empiricism
33. Which group will most strongly focus its teaching on the interest of he child?
A. Progressivist B.Essentialist C. Perennialist D.Reconstructionist
34. Who will most strongly disagree with the ultra-progressivist who claims that teach the child
only that which interests him/her or if he is not yet interested wait till the child gets interested?
a)Essentialist b)Empiricist c) Progressivist d) Rationalist
35. “Why make the children draw a leaf and label its parts when it is far easier, more reaiistic and
perhaps even more effective if you ask each child to bring a leaf” is a comment that comes
from a ______.
a) utilitarianist b) pragmatist c) progressivist d) empricist
36 “Do not trust the senses entirely. Make use of your analytical mind” is an advice from a/an _____.
a)rationalist b) empiricist c) pragmatist d) perennialist
38. If you agree with John Locke’s “tabula rasa” which will be UNacceptable?
A. Ideas are inborn .
B. Ideas come with experience.
C. More sensory experiences mean more Ideas generated.
D. Man is by nature good.
3. Borich identified three types of classroom climate that the teacher can use in different situations- competitive, co-
operative and individualistic. Which classroom climate is/are LEAST threatening?
I. Competitive
II. Cooperative
III. Individualistic
A.I C. I and III
B. II D. III
4. In which type of classroom climate can students participate in the kind of “learning to live together”?
A. In competitive classrooms C. In individualistic classrooms
B. In democratic classrooms D. In autocratic classrooms
5. Which is/are evidence of a conducive learning environment?
I. Students make mistakes and ask for assistance
II. Students participate fully in the learning process
III. Students are encouraged to ask and answer questions
IV. Students attempt new approaches
A. II and III C. II and IV
B. I,II,III and IV D. III and IV
6. In a review of studies on the impact of support in school, a research institute found out that a caring school climate
is associated with: a) higher grades, engagement, attendance, expectations and aspirations, a sense of scholastic
competence; b) fewer school suspensions, and on-time progression through grades; (c) higher self-esteem and self-
concept; (d) less anxiety, depression and loneliness; and (e) less substance abuse.
7. Key factors in developing effective learning environments are classroom disciplinary climate
and teachers’ self-efficacy. Which conclusion can be derived from this statement?
2.2.1. I teach in a traditional school that subscribes to a perennialist and an essentialist philosophy of
education. Which is most likely the curricular approach implemented?
A. Subject-centered C. Student-centered
B. Activity-centered D. Hidden
2.2.2 My class is not a very good one and is hard up at drawing generalizations. Which approach to lesson
planning may be most efficient and effective?
A. Deductive C. Inductive
B. Intuitive D. Reflective
2.2.3 Teacher Nene’s lesson plan is dominated by highy-instructive lessons consisting of pupils watching
demonstration , taking down notes, and rote learning. Which approach to lesson planning does Teacher Nene
use?
A. Behaviorist C. Cognitive
B. Intuitive D. Inductive
2.2.4. How will I develop my lesson plan if I want to develop my students’ skill to draw generalizations?
A. Inductively C. Deductively
B. Reflectively D. Intuitively
2.2.5. I want my pupils to find the rule on adding similar fractions after I have given them sufficient
examples of similar fractions with their sums. Which method should I use in my lesson plan?
2.2.6. If I want to teach my students how to play chess, which method of lesson development is most
appropriate?
2.2.7. A. Education Supervisor from the Department of Education explains to student teachers that the
content in Science must be used in the teaching of language skills in English in Grade I. Which approach is
the Education Supervisor promoting?
A. Inductive C. Integrative
B. Deductive D. Experiential
2.2.8. Which is expected if a teacher develops her lesson in an experiential manner?
A. She begins her lesson with pupils’ experiences and ends by connecting subject matter to their life
experiences.
B. Teacher narrates her experiences in class.
C. Students are made to learn from vicarious experience.
D. Students are taught that experience is the best teacher.
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2.2.9. Every time I plan the lesson on the human digestive system in Biology I
relate it to the diseases associated with the human digestive system which are
discussed in a later chapter of the course syllabus in Biology. Which approach do I use?
A. Multidisciplinary C. Interactive
B. Intradisciplinary D. Collaborative
2.2.10. With collaborative effort as point of reference in lesson planning, which one does NOT belong to the
group?
A. Mutidisciplinary C. Intradisciplinary
B. Intuitive D. Reflective
2.2.12. Which one should I do if I want to apply the integrative approach in my lesson development?
2.12.13. The topic is environmental degradation. Teacher tackles it from the perspective of an ecologist, economist,
medical doctor, educator and sociologist . For his lesson plan , which method will be most appropriate?
A. Panel discussion
B. Debate
C. Focus group discussion
D. Brainstorming
2.12.14. In a lesson which intends to generate as many ideas as there are, which technique ought to be used?
A Brainwashing C. Brainstorming
B. Values clarification D. Inquiry
2.12.15. Teacher Jing wants to develop team work, group and individual accountability for learning among her
students. Which teaching technique is a major part of her lesson plan?
2.3 Apply principles in the preparation and utilization of conventional and non-conventional technology as well as
traditional and alternative teaching strategies
2.3.1. If you abide by Bruner’s three-tiered model learning, with which will you begin a lesson on the definition
of fraction?
A. Ask your students to give examples of fraction.
B. Write a fraction, e.g. ¾ ,on the board.
C. Project the definition of fraction on the screen.
D. Show a piece of cake divided into two.
2.3.2. If you apply Bruner’s three-tiered model of learning in teaching the meaning ecological succession, with
which will you begin?
2.3.3. How can you counteract the adverse effect of large group instruction on interactive teaching-learning?
A Follow it up with small group discussion.
B. Require students to submit a synopsis of the lecture presentation.
C. Test your students’ understanding of the lecture.
D. Direct students to write what they learned in their Journal .
2.3.4. In a lesson on measures of central tendency , which is an application of the behaviorist principle stated as
“there is nothing in the mind which was not first in some way in the senses”?
A. Use a caselette which involves computation and interpretation of mean and median.
B. Start your lesson with an enumeration of the measures of central tendency.
C. Define the mean, median and mode before the lesson ends.
D. Make students compute the mean after you have given them the formula for mean and score distribution
2.3.4. Applying the principle , “the more senses that are involved, the more effective the learning becomes” which
instructional technology should be prefe
2.3.6.I want to encourage contacts between students and teachers in a more intimate, protected , and convenient way
for learning. Which will be most appropriate and least expensive?
A. Email C. Tele-conferencing
B. World -Wide Web D. Powerpoint presentation
2.3.7. I want to help Chemistry students develop and practice research skills by using a laboratory similar to that of a
real laboratory before the students use the riskier, more expensive real equipment. What traditional technology shall
I use?
A. Simulation C. Laboratory
B. Apprentice-like activity D. Process approach
Feedback is necessary for effective teaching. Which educational technology supports person –to-person feedback?
A. Computer-assisted instruction C. World -Wide web
B. Lecturette D. Electronic mail
Which is an application of Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience in teaching?
A. One audio-visual aid should be used with other audio-visual materials .
B. Begin your lesson with the abstract.
C. Teach by dwelling only on the concrete.
D. Use one audio-visual aid at a time.
2.3.9. If you apply Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience in teaching, which would you do?
A. Use one audio-visual aid at a time.
B. Connect the concrete and the abstract.
C.Do away with interactive teaching.
D. Avoid the use of the chalkboard since it has been overused.
2.3.10. Which should Teacher Mila do , if she abides by the principle of teaching from the concrete to the
abstract?
A. She divides her class into two and asks each group compose at least two riddles on animals.
B. She brings her class to the zoo for a field trip.
C. She makes her class imagine the animals they have seen .
D. She directs her pupils to draw at least one animal .
2.3.11. If you apply the principle “less is more” in the use of the chalkboard for teaching-learning, which should you
do?
A. Use the board only for diagrams.
B. Limit your writings/diagrams on the chalkboard to the most important details.
C. Write every word on the chalkboard to ensure clarity and completeness of ideas.
D. Avoid using the chalkboard all the time even when there is no other material available.
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2.3.12.When does a teacher employ interactive viewing?
2.4.1. Which instructional method is aligned to this lesson objective: Given tabular data on weights and heights of
the school athletes , the student must be able to draw conclusions regarding correlation of weights and
heights of athletes..
A. Inductive method
. B. Intuitive method C. Deductive method D. Meta-cognitive method
2.4.2.If I want students to connect educational connect theory and practice, which learning experiences will be
most appropriate?
2.4.3. Which instructional process will be most appropriate, if Teacher Ruth wants maximum student interaction in her
class of fifty (50) students .
A. After her lecture, she divides the class into small groups to share their reaction to identified issues.
A. After her lecture, she conducts an open forum.
B. She identifies students to do class presentation and interrogates the presenters after as class listens.
C. She makes them research on an assigned topic then requires them to share their findings in class.
2.4.4. Which activity is most fit if Teacher Flor wants to develop in her students understanding and compassion for
the aged and children with special needs?
2.4.5. In an age of values confusion and in a society with pluralistic values, which learning activity is most relevant
in schools?
A. Value clarification C. Value judgments
B. Value inculcation D. Value evaluation
2.4.6 . I want my students to take a personal stand on the Reproductive Bill and defend the same. Which
assessment item/activity matches my objective?
A. Are you for or against the Reproductive Bill? Why or why not?
B. Research on reasons given by those who are pro reproductive Bill and by those who are anti.
C. Why are a number of leaders in favor of the Reproductive Bill?
D. Why is the Catholic Church against the Reproductive Bill?
2.4.7. “Give a summary of the chapter by means of a graphic organizer, jingle, dance, song, or poem or in any
manner of your choice.” Which objective is this assessment activity meant to measure?
A. The students must be able to give a Chapter summary by considering multiple intelligences of the students.
B. The students must be able to display their talents as they give a Chapter summary .
C. The students show their multiple intelligences by giving a Chapter summary.
D. The students must develop their multiple intelligences by giving a Chapter summary.
2.4.8. Here is a Unit objective: “To develop appreciation for all the sacrifices that our heroes made for our
freedom as a nation.” What activities will be most appropriate?
I. Dramatization of selected nationalistic episodes from the life of our Filipino heroes
II. Debate on who should have been declared as national hero- Rizal or Bonifacio
III. Writing a thank you letter to at least two Filipino heroes in appreciation of the sacrifice they have made
2.4.9. If curriculum must be used as a vehicle for value education, which take/s place in schools?
2.4.10. A school wants to develop the learners’ metacognitive skills. Which practice is inconsistent with the
school’s goal?
2.4.12. Schools want to develop children to become critical thinkers. Which one can be of help?
A. Emphasis on HOTS
B. Application of Paolo Freire’s “banking system” of education
C. Use of convergent questions
D. Authoritarian classroom setting
2.4.15. If schools want to equip children with the basic skills, what should teachers do?
2.5.2. Who make/s decisions as to which teaching technique should be used for a lesson?
A. Teacher C. Teacher and school head
B. School head D. All teachers teaching the subject
A. To help the teachers so they can teach to the best of their ability
B. To decide on who among the students should pass
C. To confer with parents regarding performance of their children
D. To teach subject/s that no teacher can teach
2.6. Use activities that enhance critical , creative and metacognitive reading skills
2.6.1. To enhance metacognitive reading skills, what should I make my students do?
2.6.3. Is outlining an essay read in the level of creative and metacognitive reading?
A. Am I correct when I think that the story is meant for children and adults as well?
B. If you were to write the end of the story what would it be ?
C. With whom in the story do you identify yourself?
D. Knowing the background of the author, does the story reflect the author’s life?
2.6.8. While listening to a lecture, a Social Studies student might restate information to herself regarding the meaning
of the constitution and how it applies to her own life. While doing this , which thinking skills would she be
probably employing?
I. Memorizing
II. Goal setting
III. Evaluating self
2.6.9. -2.6.11. Margie has been working on a science project. She noticed that when she accidentally put hot water
into the ice tray in the refrigerator, it seemed to freeze more quickly than cold water. She has developed a hypothesis
related to this observation, tested the hypothesis, and has developed a display showing results.
I. She probably used self-evaluation skills to monitor her progress toward her goals - by carrying the extent to
which she was carrying out her experiment in such a way to satisfy her curiosity
II. She used declarative knowledge when she recalled and used information about atoms, molecules, and
temperature and about the way these concepts and others interact .
III.She used procedural knowledge when she demonstrated that she knew both the general process of how to conduct
of how to conduct an experiment and the more specific processes of how to collect data.
I.. Yes , when she used her composing skills to develop the report and display.
II. Yes , she used problem solving skills during the whole process of stating and testing her hypothesis.
III. No, she ended up only with applying the scientific method.
A. I and II C. III
B. I D. II
26.1.13. If I want to make critical thinkers out of my students, which behaviors should I encourage?
2.6.14. I want to use the SQ3R Reading method for critical reading. Which is the last step?
. A. Review C. Read
B. Survey D. Recite
2.7 Analyze extrinsic and intrinsic factors that affect reading performance - 3%
2.7.1. Aware of the external factors that affect reading performance, which advice would you give to parents to help
develop children into good readers?
I.Read together .
II. Let kids see you read.
III.Let kids pick out their own books.
2.7.3. Which behavior should a Reading teacher demonstrate to encourage children to read?
2.7.4. Which behavior can encourage children to develop love for reading?
2.7.6. In what way can teacher reading aloud motivate children to read?
I. By reading aloud, teachers model important reading strategies and behaviors .
II. Read –alouds promote deeper understanding of the text
III. When a teacher reads aloud she saves a child from a reading task.
A. I and II C.I only
B. II and III D.II only
Analyze the cognitive, metacognitive , motivational and socio-cultural factors that affect learning - 5%
3.1.1.
Apply theories of learning and development to the teaching – learning process – 8%
3.2.1. From the point of view of Bandura;s social learning theory , what is an effective way of inculcating love
for learning among children?
3.2.2. How will you make a child memorize the table of multiplications from the point of view of Pavlov?
B. . Reward the child for a piece of candy for every table of multiplication recited correctly C. Call the child’s
attention every time you recite the table of multiplication for them.
D. Make them understand the meaning of multiplication.
3.2.3. If you apply the cognitive theories of learning with which do you agree?
A. Learning is automatically responding to a stimulus.
B. Learning is strengthening the connection between stimulus and response.
C. Learning involves a mind that is totally blank.
D. Learning is an active process of organizing and integrating information.
3.2.4. How would you make your students look forward to coming to school everyday from the point of view of
B.F.Skinner’s reinforcement theory?
3.2.5. How would you make the teaching -learning process effective from the point of view of Gestalt theories?
A. Dwell on the development of critical thinking.
B. Reward every performing child.
C. Ask your students to draw their insights from the lesson.
D. Punish a child who does not do his/ her assignment
A. Guide the child for learning until she/he can be on his/her own
B. Transmit information to students
C. Reward every child for every good work
D. Create a stimulating learning environment
3.2.13. In the context of Piaget’s cognitive theory , how will a teacher explain a pre-school child’s behavior who
says “gaya kahapon” ( like that of yesterday ) when in a restaurant the waiter asks him what he wants to
order?
3.12.14. Which activity/ties should be used for students in the formal operation stage of Piaget?
3.2.17.
A. How should one teach effectively according to Tolman’s theory of sign learning?
A. By helping the learner come up with a cognitive map of stimuli that leads to learning
B. By strengthening the stimulus-response bond of the behaviorists
C. By creating a favorable environment where learners feel a sense of belonging
D. By coming up with a model presentation for learners
3.2.18. According to Bandura’s social learning theory, what should a teacher do to effect learning?
A. observe and model the behavior, attitude and emotional reaction of others
B. learn solely from the effects of their own experiences
C. form a cognitive map of different stimuli that lead to the lesson objective
4. strengthening the connection between stimuli and responses
3.2.19. A Physics teacher gave the small groups of students a pail of water and a dipper, a three-meter stick, a
hammer , a roll of masking tape and a net. She directed them to get the plastic ball found at the bottom of a two-
meter tube by using any of the materials . From the point of view of Gestalt theory , which type of learning is
expected of the students for them to be able to solve the problem?
3.2.20. Applying information processing theory, how can you help learners increase retrieval of information?
3.2.21. Applying information processing theory, how can you help learners increase retrieval of information by
context?
A. Recite the information, not just hear.
B. Connect the information to a situation .
C. Personalize the information .
D. Connecting pieces of information
A. beginning with the concrete, then uses pictures and finally symbols
B. using the deductive method
C. beginning with symbols then ends up relating lesson to daily life
D. summarizes information at the end
3.2.23. If you apply Bruner’s concept of knowledge representation in teaching Math, in which order will you use
these materials?
I. Symbols
II.Blocks
III. Pictorials
A. II-III-I C. I-II-III
B. I-III-II D. II-I-III
3.2.25. If a teacher is guided by Gestalt’s Law of Figure/Ground when he/she teaches, what does she/he do?
3.2.26.If you want to apply Skinner’s operant conditioning theory in reinforcing a learner’s good behavior, what
should you do?
I. Reward the learner for good behavior
II.Punish the wrong behavior
III.Ignore wrong behavior
3.2.27.In the context of Bruner’s theory of learning, if a teacher teaches in the iconic level , what do I use?
A. Models C. Realias
B. Symbols D. Words
3.2.28.Which order of steps should I follow if I abide by Kolb’s experiential learning theory?
3.2.29. If a teacher applies Kolb’s experiential learning theory in his teaching, with which will he begin his
lesson?
A. Concrete experience
B. Testing in new situations
C. Observation and reflection
D. Abstract concepts
3.2.30. If a teacher applies Kolb’s experiential learning theory in his teaching, with which will he end his
lesson?
A. Concrete experience
B. Abstract concepts
C. Observation and reflection
D. Testing concepts new situations
3.2.32. In the context of Piaget’s cognitive theory , to which do you attribute a explain a kindergarner;s inability
to see reality from others’point of view?
A. Egocentrism C. Decentration
B. Assimilation D. Accommodation
Students understand compound words by creating their own compound words using comic strip.
Teacher introduces and develops the lesson without interruption.
Students don’t ask questions as these are signs of inattention.
Students drill on subject-verb agreement.
3.2.35. If you apply the cognitivist theories of learning which one is UNACCEPTABLE ?
3.3.1. Parents are important figures in the adolescent’s development of identity. In studies that relate identity
development to parenting styles, democratic parents, who encourage adolescents to participate in family decision
making, foster identity achievement.
3.3. 2 Research says that autocratic parents, who control the adolescent’s behavior without giving the adolescent an
opportunity to express opinions, encourage identity foreclosure. Which advice should you give to parents during
Homeroom meetings?
A. Allowing children to participate in family decision-making is favorable to the growth and development children.
B. It is good for parents to be autocratic.
C. With the kind of children society has today, it is best for parents to be autocratic.
D. Allowing children to participate in family decision-making
3.3.3. According to research, the presence of a family atmosphere that promotes both individuality and connectedness
is important in the adolescent’s identity development .
What is an educational implication of this finding?
3.3.4.While attachment to parents remains strong during adolescence, the connectedness is not always smooth. Early
adolescence is a time when conflict with parents escalates beyond childhood levels.
3.3.5. Research says that the adolescent compares her parents to an ideal standard and then criticizes their flaws. To
which can you attribute this behavior?
3.3.6. Research findings show that conformity to peer pressure in adolescence can be positive or negative. How can
a teacher channel this conformity for good?
3.3.7.Group identity often overrides personal identity in adolescence. Which should be done to for optimum learning?
A. Organize group work .
B. Assess learning by group.
C. Eliminate individual projects.
D. Make greater use of intrapersonal activities.
3.3.8.Harry Stack Sullivan (1953), the most influential theorist to discuss the importance of adolescent friendships,
argued that there is a dramatic increase in the psychological importance and intimacy of close friends during early
adolescence. What then should be done?
3.3.9. Research says that depression is more likely to occur in adolescence than in childhood. What is an educational
implication for this?
A.Help adolescents formulate their life philosophy which will serve as their guide.
B. Inspire adolescents with interesting stories.
C. Spare adolescents from every criticism and suffering.
D.If possible , make school requirements light.
3.3.10.Researches on the brain tell that the brain is more “plastic” in younger children and potentially more malleable
for re-routing neural circuits. What is an implication on reading disabilities?
A. I only C. I and II
B.II only D. III only
3.3.11.Considering developmental changes, which should parents / teachers do for the good of their high school
teenagers?
3.3.12. Researchers on the brain found out that there is exuberant growth of brain cells during the prepuberty
years and then a “pruning” time during adolescence. What is an implication of this research finding?
3.3.13 In the formal operation stage of Piaget’s cognitive development , which can individuals do?
I. Views things only from his perspective
II. Begin to think abstractly
III. Reason logically
IV. Draw conclusions from given information
3.3.14. According to Erikson, what happens to a young adult who is confused about his/her possible future role as an
adult?
3.3.15. Girls start puberty earlier than boys. What is an implication of this to classroom instruction?
A. I and II C. I only
B. III only D. II only.
4.1.1 Teacher Mila believes that effective assessment is multidimensional. Which will she do most likely?
A. Uses a student’s samples of writing, retellings, self-evaluations , records of independent reading to measure a
student literacy
B. Sets learning targets at the beginning of the period then tests learning before the class period ends.
C. She makes assessment a natural part of her classroom activities.
D. She makes her students do isolated skill assessment practices such as marking, circling and underlining.
A. Students are made to do self-evaluation after teacher has set lesson objectives
B The teacher evaluates learning by herself since she formulated the lesson objective .
C. The teacher does not mind assessing after she has led her students to reflect on their learning.
D. Students are free to select what they want evaluated.
4.1.3. Assessment must be authentic. If you want to know how well children read and write , which should you
do?
A. Have them read and write.
B. Have them mark, circle and underline words after you have read them.
C. Allow children to select how they will be evaluated.
D. Have them list the stories they read for the month.
C. Make students dance tango to determine if they learned how to dance tango. D. Make students come up with
a flow chart to demonstrate a process.
4.1.4. Which practice goes with authentic assessment?
Item 1 4 10 11
Facility Index .10 .80 .50 .35
A. Item 4 C. Item 1
B. Item 10 D. Item 11
A. Item 1 C. Item 4
B, Item 10 D. Item 11
4.3.3. Which should a teacher do with the item with the lowest facility index?
4.3.4. What next steps should schools do with the list of least-learned skills in the NAT sent to them by the
Department of Education?
I. Make them the focus of instruction .
II. Report them to parents .
III. Identify the pupils with the lowest NAT scores and put them in one section .
V. Use them as basis in the planning of in-service training for teachers .
4.3.5. What should a teacher do with a test item which has a difficulty index of .15 and an index of discrimination
of -.20. ?
A. To assign a grade
B. To diagnose student learning
C. To measure the learning outcome of three-month teaching
D. To evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative teaching method
A. To assign a grade
B. To diagnose learning difficulties
C. To guide teacher in her choice of class activity
D. To check attainment of her lesson objectives
Direction: Rate yourself by encircling the appropriate column. SD-Strongly disagree, D-Disagree; A-Agree, and SA-
Strongly agree .
4.4.4. Which classroom assessment technique most appropriately measures self-esteem and ego development?
4.4.5.-4.4.7. Students record their responses to text as they read. The result will look like the one given below:
For the assessment technique to be effective, which should be written in the first column?
A. An intriguing statement
B. A factual statement
C. A mathematical formula
D. A scientific principle
4.4.8. I want to check whether or not my students have developed the love for lifelong learning. Which
assessment technique is most fit?
4.4.9. If I want to measure a student’s attitude toward problem solving , which one/s should I use?
4.4.10. I wanted to find out a student’s degree of agreement or disagreement on a value –laden statement .
Which tool did I use?
A. Correct all students’ answers in one number first before you go to the second.
B. Correct all the answers of one student after another.
C. Deduct points for grammatical errors.
D. Know whose answers you are reading.
4.5.4. In an average grading system, what will be the average of a Grade VI student with the following grades –
75,78, 76 and 75 in the 4 grading periods?
A. 76 C.76.1
B.76.3 D.76.2