PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION – SECONDARY SET A SEPTEMBER 2015

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION – 150 ITEMS

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MULTIPLE CHOICES
1. A School Division Superintendent has a license as a Superintendent but not as a
professional Teacher. Can his license as Superintendent takes the place of Professional
Teacher’s license?
A. Yes, if he has been Superintendent for at least 3 years.
B. Yes, because a Superintendent position is higher than that of a Professional Teacher.
C. Yes
D. No.
2. What is the overall stream for education, growth and fulfillment in the teaching
profession?
A. Merit and promotion C. In-service
B. Lifelong career D. Pre-service
3. Name the skills relevant to the teacher’s looking at problems as opportunities.
I. Responsiveness to problem solving
II. Alertness for possibilities
III. Strong defense for tradition
IV. Capacity to forget problems
A. I, II, III and IV C. II, III, and IV
B. I and II D. I, II and III
4. What does the Teacher Education Development Program signify as a prerequisite for
employment of teachers in basic education schools?
A. Job interviews for teacher applicants
B. Licensure Examination for Teachers
C. Induction of new teachers
D. National standard competencies among teachers
5. What does “Once a teacher forever a student” imply for the professional teacher?
A. Teacher’s affinity with student C. Postgraduate studies for teachers
B. Student-centered instruction D. Lifelong learning
6. To whom does the word teacher refer?
I. Full time teachers
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II. Part time teachers

III. Guidance counselors
IV. Librarians
A. I and II C. I, II, and III
B. I, II, III and IV D. III and IV
7. A teacher introduces herself as a teacher ONLY. What does this imply?
A. The teaching profession is not a very significant one
B. The teaching profession is the lowest paid profession
C. She must have been forced to pursue a career in teaching
D. She takes no pride in the teaching profession
8. How do orientation sessions help the new teacher?
I. Be attuned to the school environment
II. Learn guidelines to follow
III. Develop good relations
A. II and III C. I only
B. I and II D. I, II and III
9. Self-evaluation can be done in various ways, but this is NOT one of them.
A. Written reflection C. Use of an evaluation instrument
B. Self-video tape of class performance D. Peer feedback session
10. In order to assist new Teachers which is the MOST EFFECTIVE WAY to clarify the
school's goals and responsibilities early in the first year?
A. School curriculum C. Principal’s memorandum
B. Student’s handbook D. Orientation
11. Of the following which needy and qualified students are most deserving of government
funding assistance (scholarship, grants-in-aid, etc)?
A. Students from cultural communities C. Poor transfers from private schools
B. Students who show high learning skills D. Students from suburban area
12. Former DepEd director Lolita Andrada described her humble early schooling: a silong
(ground floor of a house) converted into a classroom. Which best characterizes the
situation?
A. Church School C. School Home Connection
B. City school facility D. Rural Village School
13. Students must be taught self-responsibility the desire of the_______ teacher.
A. Utilitarianist C. Existentialist
B. Pragmatic D. Constructivist
14. What philosophical motive was behind public education during the American-colonial
period?
A. Modernism C. Utilitarianism
B. Secularism D. Humanism
15. What problem is given focus by research studies which show low rate of work absorption
among Technical Vocational graduates?
A. Highly protected formal sector C. Too long vocational courses
B. Training job mismatch D. Penalized informal sector
16. To whose responsibility is assigned but the Philippine Constitution, the Establishment
maintenance and support of a complete adequate and integrating system of Education?
A. The citizens C. The state
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B. The legislators D. The local governments

17. Among the special rights of teachers, which is not provided by law?
A. Right to refuse regular assignments
B. Right to career advancement
C. Right to be accorded respect
D. Right for protection
18. Among rights of the schools, which is NOT provided by the law?
A. Right for basic education to determine subjects of study
B. Right to provide proper governance
C. Right to enforce administrative systems
D. Right for institutions of Higher Learning to determine academic grounds for
admission
19. Of the following, which is the most effective way to advanced practical oral proficiency
of students?
A. Give more group work compared with individual work
B. Request the fraction of a school speech Laboratory
C. Engage students in conversational activities
D. Give stress to correct grammar
20. From the Constitution, what is the condition for allowing students to be taught religion in
public schools?
A. Extra pay for teachers C. Upon written permission by parents
B. Catechists paid by government D. Outside of school hours only
21. Which theory calls for adaptation to the learner's biological and developmental set of
characteristics?
A. Learning style Theory C. Reading Readiness Theory
B. Emotional intelligence theory D. Multiple intelligence theory
22. Who is the best equipped to lead in the formulation of an individual educational plan for
special children?
A. Child therapists C. Parents of special children
B. Special education teachers D. Child psychologists
23. What is mainly addressed by Early Intervention Program for children with disabilities,
ages 0 to 3 years old?
A. Preventing labeling of disabled children
B. Ensuring inclusion for special children
C. Early growth development lag
D. Identifying strengths and weaknesses in special children
24. How should teachers regard Newton's and the reforms in education?
A. Asa development needed C. As an opportunity
B. As a Wave in Millennial change D. As an issue or problem
25. What is the cultural trait of conflicting values that aims to please people in different
venues and situations rather than abide by principles?
A. Bahala na mentality C. Split-personality
B. Crab mentality D. Kanya-kanya system
26. Under RA 7722 or Higher Education of 1994, which agency has direct supervision of
Teacher education or colleges of education in the country?
A. Commission on Higher Education C. Teacher Education Council
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B. Professional Board of Teachers D. Department of Education

27. Under RA 7722 or Higher Education of 1994, which agency identifies supports and
develops center of excellence among higher education institutions in the country?
A. Department of Education C. Commission on Higher Education
B. Professional Regulation Commission D. Teacher Education Council
28. Along the aim towards labor for integrity, which aspect of work needs to be taught to
future employees and employees in the 21st century work place?
A. Industry skills and orientation C. Human Right Issues
B. Wages and incentives D. Loyalty for company and work
29. What does the initial know process learned by the individual that revolves around
practical problem solving?
A. Thinking C. Listening
B. Obeying D. Believing
30. Which of the following has greatly influenced the introduction of k-12 reform in Basic
Education?
A. need to employ more teachers C. need to allot for more funding
B. need to conform to international standards D. need to upgrade facilities of school
31. Blind Cyclist and teacher Maria Bunyan won 8th place in the able-bodied in Sydney 2000
Olympics. Of the following, which is the central and fundamental quality she displayed
by never thinking that blindness is an impediment to becoming a great athlete?
A. Self-belief C. Perseverance
B. Dedication D. Passion (Enthusiasm)
32. What is the degree of moral certitude of Alegre who entered into marriage only out of
obedience to her parents but uncertain whether she wanted marriage at all?
A. Lax C. Doubtful
B. Probable D. Certain
33. What best describes" puwede na" mentality vs excellence in service/work?
A. Arduous preparation C. Committed work
B. Resignation to mediocrity D. Striving to be the best
34. The poem "When in disgrace with fortune and Men's Eyes" Shakespeare felt depressed
looking at his sad fate wishing he were someone else more rich, with many friends, with
greater skills and future prospects in life. What is the best antidote to such depressed
feelings?
A. Deny that others have more than you have
B. Count your own blessings
C. Strive to surpass others
D. Think of others poorer than you are
35. Blind and unable to write, mutant felt depressed and useless. Which of the following
prayerful invocation best reflects his feelings in saying “who best bear His mild yoke,
they serve him best"?
A. Lead us not into temptation C. Thy will be done
B. Gives us this day our daily bread D. Forgive us our sins
36. Among components to a morally mature person, which demonstrates that a teacher
applies moral principles (e.g. Golden Rule) when making moral judgments?
A. Encourages others to communicate
B. Develop self-esteem
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C. Reflects on moral choices

D. Listens carefully to others
37. Among mistaken goals in the Acceptance Approach to discipline, happens when students
seek to hurt others to make up for being hurt or rejected?
A. Revenge seeking C. Withdrawal
B. Power seeking D. Attention-getting
38. On managing the class group, what is the problem when the class atmosphere is punitive,
tinged with partiality, too competitive are too exclusive?
A. Disturbance in-group climate
B. Group emotions such as fear, emotions, etc.
C. Dissatisfaction with classroom work
D. Poor group organization
39. To what problem typed do students, who have short attention span, unable to sustain
concentration by being easily affected by sights, sounds or speech?
A. Withdrawn C. Low achiever
B. Defiant D. Distractible
40. If threat of punishment is necessary on erring students, how should this best be done?
A. First a warning before the threat
B. Make the threat with immediate punishment
C. Make the threat and reinforce with warning
D. Warn and threat at the same time
41. For group guidance in classroom management, what element is lacking when there are
tensions among individuals, cliques and subgroups, or student teacher friction?
A. Disturbances in-group climate
B. Dissatisfaction with classroom work
C. Poor interpersonal relations
D. Poor group organization
42. Which of the following is the best option to deal with chronic behavior problems in the
classroom?
A. Indicate consequences of behavior
B. With gained confidence and skills
C. Be calm and consistent
D. Establish positive expectations for students
43. Which of the following best relates to basic literacy to learners?
A. Drills C. Field experience
B. Text based learning D. Demonstration
44. If threat of punishment is necessary, which of the following expressed the threat with
LEAST severity?
A. "I will work for your removal class and you are a shame to your classmates"
B. "I will send you to the principal's office, or else also ask your parents to confer with
the principal"
C. "You will get shortened recess or receive more severe punishment"
D. "You will report early to school tomorrow or you will be marked absent"
45. Among mistaken goals in the Acceptance Approach to discipline, what happens when
students are not getting the recognition they desire continually seek help, refuse to work
unless the teacher hovers over them?
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A. Withdrawal C. Attention-getting
B. Power seeking D. Revenge seeking

46. Judging the relative severity of common management strategies, which of the following is
LEAST severe if applied on erring students?
A. Surprise quiz C. Throwing student out of class
B. Lowering school mark D. Summons to principal’s office
47. To what problem type do students belong, who have difficulty due to low potential or
lack of readiness rather than motivation to work?
A. Underachiever C. Withdrawn
B. Low achiever D. Immature
48. Of sub categories of teacher movement behavior, what is happening when the teacher
bursts into activities without assessing student readiness and gives orders, statements, or
questions that confuse students?
A. Stimulus-bounded C. Thrust
B. Truncation D. Dangle
49. In the school, who is the key to the success or failure in teaching-and-learning, being the
link between the child and the curriculum?
A. The parent C. The student
B. The teacher D. The principal
50. For the group guidance approach to classroom management, what element is lacking
when work is badly scheduled, badly sequence or confusing?
A. Disturbances in group climate C. Poor interpersonal relations
B. Poor group organization D. Dissatisfaction with classroom work
51. Which of the following is an active strategy in transformative education?
A. Drill C. Brainstorming
B. Lecture D. Demonstration
52. How does the “humaneness” of the teacher best describe when he/she is the full of
interest and enthusiasm in the work of teaching?
A. Knowledge C. Perceptiveness
B. Responsiveness D. Sensitivity
53. For the problems of discipline that cannot be resolved in class, which of the following
should NOT be done as it reduces the authority of the teacher?
A. Rely on others to resolve your classroom problems
B. Analyze your methods
C. Give students a chance to redeem himself
D. Communicate with parents
54. Among mistaken goals in the Acceptance Approach to discipline, what happens when
students feel helpless and rejected so that they remove themselves rather than confront the
situation?
A. Withdrawal C. Revenge seeking
B. Power seeking D. Attention getting
55. Among styles of classroom management, which expects teachers to specify rules of
behavior, consequence for disobeying them, and to communicate these rules and
consequence clearly?
A. Business academic style C. Group managerial style
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B. Behavioral modification style D. Assertive style

56. To manage behavior, the teacher needs to be able to identify the mistaken goals of
students. What is the hidden goal of students who refuse to cooperate or participate?
A. Goal is to get revenge C. Goal is to seek power
B. Goal is to isolate self D. Goal is to get attention
57. Under the psychomotor domain of learning what relates to expressive movement through
posture, gesture, facial expression and creative movement, e.g. taking part in play?
A. Skilled movements C. Non-discursive communication
B. Perceptual abilities D. Reflex movements
58. 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 C. Content applied to real-life
situations
B. Available enrichment activities D. Overemphasis on drill and practice
59. Of the following, which is NOT an example of instructional goals?
A. Critical understanding of Lyric poetic lines
B. Appreciation of art
C. Understanding mathematical concepts
D. Development of reading skills
60. Which of the following will not serve the aims of Sequential Synthesizing Technique
(SST) to enhance one-way lecture in class?
A. Rhetorical question C. Plus-minus survey test
B. Test after the lecture D. Small group discussion
61. Following a model procedure how is the process in Problem-Based learning sequenced?
I. List action for what we need to know
II. Explore the issues
III. Write solutions with supporting document
IV. Develop and write problem statement
A. I, IV, II and III C. II, IV, I and III
B. II, I, IV and III D. III, I, IV and II
62. Under the domains of learning, to what domain do Comprehension, Analysis and
Evaluation belong?
A. Reflective C. Affective
B. Cognitive D. Psychomotor
63. Of the following, which is a non-threatening style of disciplining unruly students?
A. Stand under heat of the sun C. Send to guidance office
B. Do push-ups D. Squat before the class
64. Among unit plan components, to what cluster do projected competencies-outcomes
belong?
A. Resources and material C. Evaluation procedures
B. Objectives D. Content
65. What is being shown by teachers who ignore slow-learners and take pride in the work of
fast learners?
A. Bullying C. Hurling invectives
B. Cursing D. Discrimination
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66. In the process of integrating technology in instruction, which of the following points to
the highest kind of cognitive skills desired?
A. Nurturing of class teamwork C. Introducing social learning
B. Engendering meaningful learning D. Developing metacognition
67. When classes began, Teacher Dan asked students in pairs to interview and introduce each
other to the class. How will this activity be classified according to Edgar Dale’s cone of
experience?
A. Purposeful experience C. Dramatize experience
B. Verbal symbols D. Demonstration
68. Of the following, which is the most traditional “technology” in the limited sense of tools
for education?
A. Moving film C. CD – ROM
B. Chalkboard D. Graphs and photos
69. What provides the most direct type of learning, but is difficult to supply in the traditional
classroom?
A. Real-life experience C. Verbal symbolism
B. Computer-assisted learning D. Multisensory instructional aids
70. What competency is achieved when students are assigned to prepare a class news letter?
A. Interviewing C. Information writing
B. Internet downloading D. Photographic documentation
71. Among the following terms in technology, which has the broadest concept of technology
for the whole-educative system?
A. Computer technology C. Instructional technology
B. Audiovisuals D. Educational technology
72. According to Nagel’s Acronym PPPF, what is important to Follow Up in the proper use
of instructional materials?
A. Student interest C. Lesson Objective
B. Student expectation D. Media and materials
73. In her tests, Teacher Dona made tests that were either too difficult or too easy. What was
wrong with her tests?
A. Inappropriate level of difficulty of the test items
B. Identifiable pattern of answer
C. Unclear directions
D. Ambiguity
74. Of the following, which is NOT a characteristic of the Response Journal that reflects
observation and interpretations of the student such as on a reading material or a held
visit?
A. Encourage risk taking C. Open and factual
B. Literary and grammatical D. Non-threatening
75. Principal Rodriguez introduced machine scored test in his school. What factor in scoring
does this add to make tests more reliable?
A. Objective scoring C. Ease in checking
B. Cost-saving D. Time-economics
76. Since Teacher Alvin want his test be more reliable, which of the following should he
adopt?
A. Make a test that requires students the need for more time to complete
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B. Make the test difficult

C. Increase number of test items
D. Restrict range of abilities in the test
77. In preparing classroom tests, which of the following checklist is the LAST among steps in
tests preparation?
A. How are the test scores to be tabulated?
B. Have I prepared a Table of Specifications?
C. How are the test results to be reported?
D. How is the objective item to be scored?
78. Among the opportunities for Essay Questions, which of the following does NOT provide
high-level thinking opportunity?
A. Analysis C. Synthesis
B. Evaluation D. Memorizations
79. Among active participation of school officials and teachers in the community, which of
the following is NOT appropriate due to prevailing religious sentiments?
A. Literacy assistance for out-of-school children/youths
B. Household campaign for healthful practice
C. Introducing cooperative thrift practices
D. Promoting contraceptives for Planned Parenthood
80. Of the types of validity tests, what reflects the knowledge and skills in the program of
studies?
A. Curricular validity C. Content validity
B. Criterion validity D. Predictive validity
81. Among cognitive levels of thinking, what cognitive level is stressed by the Essay
question, “In the light of the facts presented, what is most likely to happen when”?
A. Inferring C. Applying
B. Classifying D. Analyzing
82. For easier correction of his test, Teacher Edward prepared the True and False items in
alternating 1, 3, 4, 7 etc. True, and 2, 4, 6 etc. False. What is most likely to happen when?
A. Improper arrangement of items C. Ambiguity
B. Identifiable pattern of answer D. Poor item construction
83. Which of the following best describes creativity?
A. Imaginative C. Resourceful
B. Positive D. Inspired
84. Of the following, which is basic top development reading or reading as a developmental
task?
A. Higher thinking process C. Vocabulary meaning
B. Word recognition D. Degrees of comprehension
85. Learning is influenced by social interaction and interpersonal relation. What must a
teacher do?
A. Make students feel good about themselves
B. Motivate students to reflect on how they learn
C. Give more independent study
D. Make students work collaboratively
86. Someone said “Experience without theory is blind, but theory without experience is mere
intellectual play” this means that ________.
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A. Theory and experience must go hand-in-hand

B. Theory is more important than experience
C. Experience is more important than theory
D. One can stand without the other
87. Of the following, which is the best way parents can support the learning development of
their children?
A. Buying materials for class projects
B. Making calls on teachers
C. Interest and assistance in class assignment
D. Checking report card grades
88. Of the following, which best describes peer teaching-and-learning?
A. Individual C. Personal
B. Collegial D. Professional
89. How can new information be made more meaningful to students?
A. Valuing new knowledge
B. Relating it to knowledge they already know
C. Demonstrating novelty of new knowledge
D. Increasing retention of new knowledge
90. Which of the following does NOT being to the meta-cognitive reading activities?
A. Predicting C. Sampling
B. Testing D. Perceiving
91. On components of direct instruction, which involves teachers and students working
together on a skill or task and figuring out how to apply the strategy?
A. Guided practice C. Consolidation\
B. Application D. Modeling
92. To survive in the global community and in the twenty first century, one must be a
_______.
A. Digital expert C. Digital native
B. Digital immigrant D. Authority
93. Historian Luna viewed authoritarian democracy is good governance due to the reported
strict discipline observe by citizens during the Martial Law Period of the 1970’s. What
level of comprehension did Historian Luna apply?
A. Applied reading beyond the lines
B. Interpretative reading between lines
C. Literal reading the lines
D. Evaluative reading on character, plot or style
94. Sequence the following events on the historical development of reading:
I. Greek letters and the Roman alphabet were developed
II. Through the Semite’s ingenuity, sounds and symbols gave rise to the
Phoenician Alphabet
III. People used pictures and characters to convey messages
IV. Researchers showed the process of reading, comprehension and interpretation
A. I, II, III and IV C. III, II, I and IV
B. I, II, IV and III D. IV, II, I and III
95. What is known as getting the meaning of a new unfamiliar word by looking for hints from
surrounding words in a sentence or paragraph?
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A. Context clues C. Semantic clues

B. Syntactic clues D. Gaphophonic clues
96. Among models of reading strategies, what did student Lina adopt when she read back and
forth attending to both, what is in her mind and what’s on the page?
A. Down-top C. Top-down
B. Interactive D. Bottoms-up
97. Among teaching styles, how do you classify teachers who are control oriented and impose
rules without explanation?
A. Authoritative C. Permissive
B. Authoritarian D. Uninvolved
98. In learning complex matters, what is important to give focus on?
A. Separate and diverse thoughts and beliefs
B. Meaning from information, experience and beliefs
C. Past information and knowledge
D. Interest applicable to everyone
99. Which is NOT an aim in having partners in team learning
A. Focused attention C. Cooperative work
B. Sharing ideas D. Lighter work
100. Among the components in the instructional framework for learning strategies, which is
demonstrated by teacher Ana who assigns home work for students to do on their own?
A. Independent practice C. Consolidation
B. Review D. Modeling
101. In the taxonomy of learning objectives or outcomes, which relates to the judging in
terms of internal evidence or logical consistency or external evidence consistent with
fact?
A. Evaluation C. Valuing
B. Receiving D. Application
102. In the 5’S Formula to create a conducive learning environment, which S stands for
cleanliness of the work place?
A. Self-discipline C. Shining
B. Systematize D. Sort
103. In his Literature class, teacher Ted gives stress to one’s own ability to write poetic verse
drawn from sensible images and thoughts and perceptions. What creative thinking
behavior is he trying to develop in students?
A. Curiosity C. Originality
B. Awareness D. Elaboration
104. Among thinking skills in learning, what includes fluent, flexible, original and elaborate
thinking?
A. Divergent thinking C. Critical thinking
B. Convergent thinking D. Elaborate thinking
105. In e-learning, which is the motivational aspect of learning through the electronic media?
A. Virtual image C. Technology integration
B. Enthusiasm to use technology D. Digital platforms
106. What is the main focus of the Schools Mean Success (SMS) concept for lifelong
learning?
A. A school recognition and accreditation for success
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B. Tapping student’s potential for success

C. Pillars of instruction, research and outreach for success
D. Mission vision of schools for success
107. What observation attests to the fact that the student’s motivation vary according to socio-
cultural background?
A. Females mature earlier than boys
B. Genetic endowments may show gifted endowments among the young
C. Brains of boys are bigger and better than those of females
D. Children from low-income household meet more obstacles in learning
108. What is the primary advantage of active learning techniques (discussion, role play,
gaming, etc.) in instruction?
A. Higher order thinking C. Student engagement
B. Problem-solving D. Focus on questions, not answer
109. Classroom routines form the backbone of daily school activities, but which of the
following is NOT covered such routines?
A. Lesson content C. Seating arrangement
B. Distribution of papers D. Submission of work
110. Following Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development, what is the moral reasoning or
perspective of Joy who allows her classmate to copy her test work, so that she will be her
friend?
A. Social approval C. Obedience
B. Punishment D. Law and order
111. What condition affects child/learners who have to count on fingers to tell whether 5 is
more than 4?
A. Emotional C. Mental
B. Neurological D. Physical
112. In Outcome-Based education, which of the following are NOT considered as outcomes?
A. Products C. Portfolios
B. Procedures D. Performances
113. Where can students find critical views on current events in newspapers?
A. Entertainment page C. Ads section
B. Opinion page D. News page
114. Among written categories of assessment methods, what instruments did teacher Mona
use when she used a checklist in order to grade the dramatic performance of students in
play?
A. Performance test C. Product rating scale
B. Observation and self reports D. Oral questioning
115. Which is the research method or technique best suited for the study of the incidences in
early marriage in Barangay Rizal?
A. Case study C. Observational technique
B. Historical method D. Opinion polling
116. How can lessons be made more meaningful by way of learning continuity?
A. Add value to content C. Stress retention of facts
B. Introduce new content D. Relate present with past lesson
117. What should be the basis of remedial instruction?
A. Complex patterns in learning
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B. Basic errors and lapses

C. Errors, failings and lapses
D. Identified systematic errors by students
118. What desirable thinking behavior is aimed at in poetry writing activity?
A. Interest C. Awareness
B. Originality D. Curiosity
119. Among general categories of assessment methods, what instruments did pre-school
teacher Eva use when she rated the hand writing of her student using a prototype
handwriting model?
A. Performance test C. Written response instruments
B. Observation and self-reports D. Product rating scale
120. Which indicator is most useful for assessing quality of schooling?
A. Drop-out rate C. Net enrollment rate
B. Cohort survival rate D. Participation rate
121. With what should the assessment of test items be aligned?
A. Monitoring and evaluation C. Instructional media
B. Instructional objectives D. Content and Process
122. Of the following, which is the most conducive for authentic assessment?
A. Complex multiple choice test C. De-contextualized setting
B. Performance drill D. Real world application
123. In order to assessment to have clarity of learning targets, outcomes must be stated in
behavioral terms so that this can be measured. Which of the following shows this desired
clarity?
A. To practice reading with competence
B. To improve the speed of reading competence
C. To appreciate reading competence
D. To understand the concept of reading competence
124. What is an example of a book or writing intended for moral knowledge of the very
young readers?
A. Romeo and Juliet C. Jack and the Beanstalk
B. Diary of Anne Frank D. Les Miserable
125. Using Rubrics, which is futuristic and hypothetical among the following criteria chosen
to assess a planned student’s affairs program for the school year?
A. Projected impact of projects/activities
B. Feasibility of projects/activities
C. Full participation of students
D. Significance of the students affairs program
126. Which of the following is the most reliable tool for determining the students’ ability to
write?
A. Portfolio assessment C. Interview of students
B. Scoring rubric D. Self-assessment
127. What is an alternative assessment tool that consists of a collection of work artifacts or in
progress accomplishment by a targeted clientele?
A. Portfolio C. Achievement test
B. Evaluation instrument D. Rubric
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128. Which aspect of multi-intelligence is enhanced by asking students to work on a physical

model of the atom after a teacher’s discussion on the subject of the atom?
A. Interpersonal C. Mathematical
B. Kinesthetic D. Linguistics
129. With closeness to direct experience as standard, which one should a teacher choose?
A. Contrived experience C. Dramatized experiences
B. Study trip D. Demonstration
130. To what principle should the responsibility of the teacher be shared?
A. Learner accountability C. Learner responsibility
B. Learner performance D. Learner competencies
131. In a Problem-Based Learning Group, who take notes, join discussion and review
materials?
A. Facilitator C. Team members
B. Team leader D. Recorder
132. What is being assessed by the Rubric that seeks to assess high, moderate, or low
imaginative thinking?
A. Creativity C. Appearance
B. Aesthetic D. Craftsmanship
133. What can be said of student performance in a skewed class score distribution?
A. Most students performed well
B. All students had average performance
C. Few students performed well
D. Most students performed poorly
134. What is wrong with test items that give clues to answers to questions?
A. Unclear directions C. Tests brevity
B. Poor constructions D. Ambiguity
135. What dependent variable can be used to test hypothesis. “The more a teacher knows
about a specific subject matter, the better she can teach it”?
A. Teacher’s yearly performance rating
B. Personality traits of the teacher
C. Motivation from the school head
D. Incentives offered to teachers
136. Among standardized tests, which is to measure cognitive abilities and administered
either as a group or individual test?
A. Intelligence test C. Aptitude test
B. Achievement test D. Personality test
137. What kind of assessment helps teachers determine gaps in learning a subject matter?
A. Formative assessment C. Summative assessment
B. Diagnostic test D. Placement examination
138. Tests should be non-threatening, but which of the following actually threatens students?
A. Self-record of test scores C. Scheduled exam
B. Surprise quizzes D. Submission of report
139. An entering student in college would like to determine which course is best suited for
him. Which test is appropriate for this purpose?
A. Achievement test C. Intelligence test
B. Diagnostic test D. Aptitude test
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140. In assessment for Problem-Based Learning, who are responsible in judging student
performance?
A. Teacher-and-supervisor C. Teacher-and-students
B. Teacher-students-supervisor D. Teacher and peers
141. What is the meaning of a negative correlation between amount of practice and number of
errors in tennis?
A. The decrease in the amount of practice sometimes affect the number of errors
B. The increase in the amount of practice does not at all affect the number of errors
C. Decrease in the amount of practice goes with decrease in the number of errors
D. As the amount of practice increases, the number of errors decreases
142. Which is TRUE when the standard deviation is big?
A. Scores are spread out C. The bell curve shape is steep
B. Scores are not extremes D. Scores are concentrated
143. What is the erroneous concept of outcomes in Outcomes-Based Education?
A. Performance C. Results
B. Products D. Content
144. As a positive correlation is to direct relation, to what relation is negative correlation?
A. Definite relation C. Inverse relation
B. Neutral relation D. Indefinite relation
145. What is the active learning strategy to promote friendly competition and an atmosphere
of fun in learning?
A. Games C. Debate
B. Fishbowl D. Case study
146. What correlation is determined when there are three raters of an essay test?
A. Triple rater C. External rater
B. Multiple rater D. Inter-rater
147. Among categories of thinking skills, which is the ability to break down complex
information into parts for understanding?
A. Focusing C. Sharpening
B. Narrowing D. Analysis
148. What does the test mean if the difficulty index is 1?
A. Missed by everyone C. Very difficult
B. Very easy D. A quality item
149. John Dewey said, “An ounce of experience is better than a ton theory”. To which does
this statement point?
A. The need for theory C. The primacy of experience
B. The need for experience D. The primacy of theory
150. The world has become a global village, what sound practice is expected of teachers?
A. Ethnocentrism C. Ethnic cleansing
B. Respect of diverse cultures D. Xenocentrism
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Answer Key:
1 D 51 C 101 A
2 B 52 B 102 C
3 B 53 A 103 C
4 B 54 A 104 A
5 D 55 D 105 B
6 A 56 B 106 B
7 D 57 C 107 D
8 D 58 D 108 C
9 D 59 A 109 A
10 D 60 D 110 A
11 A 61 C 111 B
12 C 62 B 112 B
13 C 63 C 113 B
14 D 64 B 114 A
15 B 65 D 115 A
16 C 66 B 116 D
17 A 67 A 117 D
18 A 68 B 118 B
19 C 69 A 119 D
20 C 70 C 120 B
21 A 71 D 121 B
22 B 72 C 122 D
23 C 73 A 123 A
24 C 74 A 124 C
25 C 75 A 125 B
26 A 76 C 126 A
27 C 77 C 127 A
28 D 78 D 128 B
29 A 79 D 129 A
30 B 80 A 130 A
31 A 81 A 131 D
32 C 82 B 132 A
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33 B 83 A 133 A
34 B 84 B 134 B
35 C 85 D 135 A
36 C 86 A 136 A
37 A 87 C 137 A
38 A 88 B 138 B
39 D 89 B 139 D
40 A 90 D 140 C
41 C 91 A 141 D
42 B 92 A 142 A
43 A 93 A 143 D
44 D 94 C 144 C
45 C 95 A 145 A
46 A 96 B 146 D
47 B 97 B 147 D
48 C 98 B 148 B
49 B 99 D 149 C
50 D 100 A 150 B