SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR “ISMS” PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
(SOCIAL DIMENSIONS)
1. The Philippine Elementary School Curriculum gives greater emphasis on
the development of basic skills like reading, writing, and arithmetic. What is
the philosophical basis for this?
A. Pragmatism C. Essentialism
B. Perennialism D. Existentialism
RATIONALIZATION: C. Essentialism. Essentialism - is an educational theory
rooted in classical realism and idealism which advocates curricular reform
stressing the essentials of the basics like the 3R's.
Pragmatism- is regarded as an American philosophy whose various forms
advocate experimentalism,
instrumentalism, functionalism, and practicalism and their curricular
offerings imply a wide range of subject areas.
Pereninialism- is a traditional educational theory that puts premium on
eternal truth as contained in the "Great Books".
Existentialism - personalizes knowledge to the individual. The person
chooses the knowledge that he deems is relevant to his process of becoming
to realize his essence.
2. Teacher H asks one of her students, “What do you want to become when
you grow up?” This
question is an indication of what kind of philosophy? A. Progressivism C.
Existentialism
B. Naturalism D. Idealism
RATIONALIZATION: D - Idealism. Idealism is the answer because it stresses
the existence of ideas independent from the material world. Ideas that
which exist in the mind are the only reality.
3. Teacher X has not only explained the concept of Philosophy of Education
but also imparted this to her students. This demonstrates what kind of
philosophy?
A. Naturalism C. Realism
B. Idealism D. Perennialism
RATIONALIZATION: C - Realism. Realism concerns with what is real, actual.
For ideas to be realized, they must be transferred or demonstrated.
4. In his class, Teacher M always presents principles and values so as to
encourage his students to examine them and decide for themselves whether
to accept them or not. What kind of philosophy does he practice?
A. Idealism C. Humanism
B. Essentialism D. Existentialism
RATIONALIZATION: D - Existentialism. Existentialism is a philosophy that
emphasizes subjectivity, freedom and responsibility.
5. When a teacher emphasizes that man’s sense should be trusted because
they are the only
way to acquire knowledge, the teacher can be regarded as .
A. Naturalist C. Empiricist
B. Realist D. Pragmatist
RATIONALIZATION: C -Empiricism. Empiricism upholds that the only
source of knowledge is the senses and sense-based experience.
6. Teacher K views her pupils as unique, free choosing, and responsible
individuals. She plans activities where the pupil can develop his unique
personality. What theory underlies this nature of the pupil?
A. Realism C. Existentialism
B. Essentialism D. Progressivism
RATIONALIZATION: C. Existentialism. Existentialism is the philosophy of
subjectivity of self hood whose fundamental doctrine proclaims man’s
freedom in the accomplishment of his destiny. In this case, emphasis is given
on the students rather than on the curriculum content.
7. "Learning is the process of retrieving prior learning", this is a statement
from _. A. Constructivist C. Progressivist
B. Reconstructivist D. Empiricist
RATIONALIZATION: A. Constructivist. As defined, Constructivism is a
philosophy of learning which asserts that reality does not exist outside of
the human conceptions. It is the individual that construct reality by
reflecting on his own experience and gives meaning to it. It is founded on
the premise that by reflecting on our own experiences, we construct our
own understanding of the world we live in. Therefore, learning is simply the
process of adjusting our mental modes to accommodate new experiences.
8. Teacher U teaches to his pupils that pleasure is not the highest good.
Teacher's teaching is against what philosophy?
A. Realism C. Epicureanism
B. Hedonism D. Empiricism
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RATIONALIZATION: B. Hedonism. Epicureanism is just a form of Hedonism.
Hedonism is the general, Epicureanism is the specific. Always select the
general answer.
9. After listening to the homily of the Priest about fidelity, Catherine has a
moment of reflection. Her understanding of the value of fidelity has become
deeper as she related this to her past experience. This typifies what kind of
philosophy?
A. Constructivism C. Humanism
B. Reconstructivism D. Existentialism
RATIONALIZATION: A. Constructivism. Constructivism is a philosophy of
learning which asserts that reality does not exist outside the human
conceptions. It is the individual who construct reality by reflecting on his
own experience and gives meaning to it.
10. After studying the Principle of Identity, Teacher W asks her students to
determine which among the given set of problems conforms to the said
identity. This shows that Teacher W upholds what kind of Philosophy?
A. Perennialism C. Essentialism
B. Progressivism D. Naturalism
RATIONALIZATION: B. Progressivism. Progressivism is a philosophy of
learning by doing things.
11. Thea listened to the advice given by her sister to end the relationship
that she has with Gilbert. However, her sister learned that the advice she has
given was not followed and Thea decided to continue the relationship. This
action of Thea is a manifestation of what kind of philosophy?
A. Essentialism C. Perennialism
B. Existentialism D. Humanism
RATIONALIZATION: B. Existentialism. Existentialism is the philosophy of
subjectivity of selfhood
and proclaims man’s freedom in the accomplishment of his destiny.
12. After finishing the degree in Education, Teacher M learns that learning
never stops. In fact, she accumulates more knowledge after leaving the
portal of her alma mater. This typifies what kind of philosophy?
A. Constructivism C. Progressivism
B. Perennialism D. Humanism
RATIONALIZATION: C. Progressivism. Progressivism connotes change,
growth and development. It is an active form of philosophy for it continues
to evolve.
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13. Matilda is an advocate of the principle “making the most of your life”. She
is indeed an
advocate of what kind of philosophy?
A. Humanism C. Realism
B. Perennialism D. Existentialism
RATIONALIZATION: A. Humanism. Humanism is a philosophy that stresses
to “live life to the fullest”.
14. Teacher X is a very dedicated teacher in the nursery. Her foremost
concern is for students to learn how to adapt themselves in the
environment. This shows that Teacher X upholds what kind of philosophy?
A. Naturalism C. Progressivism
B. Pragmatism D. Rationalism
RATIONALIZATION: A. Naturalism. Naturalism aims to unfold the child’s
potential, not to prepare him for a definite vocation or social position but to
prepare him to adapt to the changing times and needs.
15. Teacher J serves as an inspiration to his students because of his
efficiency and effectiveness as a teacher. The mind set of his students
towards him/her is an instance of what kind of philosophy?
A. Realism C. Nationalism
B. Idealism D. Constructivism
RATIONALIZATION: B. Idealism. Idealism is a philosophy which asserts that
what’s in the mind is the only reality. In this situation, the teacher inspires
his/her students through the values that he/she possessed. Values are
absolute are told to belong in realm of ideas. Hence, these are considered as
ideas that exist only in the mind.
16. John learns well through active interplay with others. His learning
increases when engaged in activities that has meaning in him. Which
philosophy can describe this?
A. Progressivism C. Realism
B. Idealism D. Empiricism
RATIONALIZATION: A. Progressivism. Progressivism is a philosophy of
hands of learning or experiential learning. “Learning by doing”. Learning is
based from the questions of one’s experience of the world. Hence, it is the
learner himself who thinks, solves, and gives meaning through his
individual experiences.
17. Your teacher is of the opinion that the world and everything in it are
ever changing and so teaches you the skill to cope with the changes. Which
in his governing philosophy?
A. Experimentalism C. Idealism
B. Existentialism D. Realism
RATIONALIZATION: A. Experimentalism. Experimentalism believes that
things are constantly changing. It is based on the view that reality is what
works right now and that goodness comes from group decisions. As a result,
schools exist to discover and expand the society we live in. Students study
social experiences and solve problems.
18. Principal C shares this thought with his teachers: "Subject matter should
help students understand and appreciate themselves as unique individuals
who accept complete responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and actions."
From which philosophy is this thought
based? / Teacher V teaches her students to appreciate themselves as unique
individuals and are
to accept the responsibility to their feelings, actions and thoughts. She
upholds the philosophy of
. great books.
A. Perennialism C. Existentialism
B. Essentialism D. Progressivism
RATIONALIZATION: C. Existentialism. Existentialism is the philosophy of
subjectivity of selfhood
and proclaims man’s freedom in the accomplishment of his destiny.
19. Teacher H class is engage in problem solving activity which in a way is a
reflection of the personal and social experiences. The purpose of this
activity is for the students to acquire the skills that can help them in solving
their own real-life problems. What philosophy can best describe this?
A. Realism C. Progressivism
B. Idealism D. Existentialism
RATIONALIZATION: C. Progressivism. Progressivism connotes growth and
development. In this manner learning comes best when things are being
experienced, that is learning by doing
things. It involves participation of the students and allows them to exercise
freedom.
20. In the Social Science class of Teacher G, students identify the various
social and economic problems that require urgent solutions. They not only
discuss the ways to address it but also agreed to participate in solving them.
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What kind of philosophy does this class uphold?
A. Naturalism C. Progressivism
B. Constructivism D. Reconstructivism
RATIONALIZATION: D. Reconstructivism. Reconstructivism covers the
underlying factors that constitute reality or society. In this regard, students
are encourage to become involved in the problems whether political, social,
or economical that confront the society and be able to arrive at solutions in
order to reconstruct society.
21. A curriculum should only include those that have survived the test of
time and combine the symbols of literature, history, and mathematics. Thus,
curriculum like this contains values that are constant and universal. What
philosophy describes this kind of curriculum?
A. Idealism C. Humanism
B. Perennialism D. Essentialism
RATIONALIZATION: B. Perennialism. Perennialism maintains that education
involves confronting the problems and questions that have challenged
people over the centuries. Thus there is a need to study classical tradition of
22. Who among the following puts more emphasis on core requirements,
longer school day, longer academic year and more challenging textbooks?
A. Perennialist C. Progressivist
B. Essentialist D. Existentialist
RATIONALIZATION: B. Essentialist. Essentialism is an educational theory
rooted in classical realism and idealism which advocates curricular reform
stressing the essentials of the basics like the 3R's.
23. “Education is a continuous process of experiencing and of visiting or
reorganizing
experiences “according to a Progressivist. What does it mean?
A. Education begins and ends in school.
B. Education takes place anytime and anywhere. C. Education happens
formally and informally.
D. Education goes on throughout life.
RATIONALIZATION: D. Education goes on throughout life. Progressivism
connotes growth and development. It is an active form of philosophy for it
continues to evolve.
24. Mr. Cruz exemplifies an ideal teacher and son. He is competent in his
field based on the various recognitions that he received from his school. As a
dutiful son, he assumes all the responsibilities of raising his family (this
includes his parents, siblings, and their own families) – giving all their needs
and wants. The fulfilment of these is the neglect of the responsibilities to
himself. This attitude of Mr. Cruz is against what kind of philosophy?
A. Existentialism C. Pragmatism
B. Constructivism D. Humanism
RATIONALIZATION: D. Humanism. Humanism stresses personal culture,
individual freedom, and development (the best way towards full and rich
lives).
25. Teacher R ensures to put a certain amount of his monthly earnings in the
bank. At the end of the school year, he used all his savings in visiting places
rich of cultural heritages rather than of buying expensive clothes, jewellery,
and latest gadgets. Favoring the former action over the latter exhibits that
Teacher R follows what kind of philosophy?
A. Existentialism C. Behaviorism
B. Essentialism D. Progressivism
RATIONALIZATION: A. Existentialism. Existentialism is a philosophy that
gives a person the freedom to choose. It is a philosophy of subjectivity.
26. Teacher R ensures to put a certain amount of his monthly earnings in the
bank. At the end of the school year, he used all his savings in visiting places
rich of cultural heritages rather than of buying expensive clothes, jewellery,
and latest gadgets. This shows that Teacher R is an advocate of what kind of
philosophy?
A. Pragmatism C. Naturalism
B. Perennialism D. Essentialism
RATIONALIZATION: B. Perennialism. Perennialism views education as a
recurring process based on eternal truths. Good education involves a search
for and understanding of truth which can all be found in the great works of
civilization.
27. Teacher X rates the art work of her students not just on the merit of its
appeal to the senses but also considers its uniqueness and the responsibility
that every student has given in accomplishing the task. This practice shows
how Teacher X upholds this kind of philosophy:
A. Realism C. Idealism
B. Reconstructivism D. Existentialism
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RATIONALIZATION: D. Existentialism. Conceives philosophy as something
that is felt by an individual because it’s concrete in itself or based on what is
concrete. There is also personal involvement in this kind of philosophy.
28. In line with the philosophy of Reconstructivism, which of the following
should be given emphasis in teaching?
A. To seek a better position in the society
B. To compare oneself with the less fortunate
C. To become economically self-reliant
D. To designate one’s superiority over the others
RATIONALIZATION: C. To become economically self-reliant.
Reconstructivism aims to achieve social changes. This is a philosophy that
entails the identification of social problems, finding solutions for this and be
a part of the solution.
29. Joining organizations or clubs in school is requisite to granting of
academic distinction under DECS Order No. 65, s. 1998. This shows school
community connection reflected in activities geared towards society's
needs. What philosophy is related to this? / Activities planned by
school clubs or organizations show school-community connection geared
towards society's needs. What philosophy is related to this?
A. Realism C. Existentialism
B. Progressivism D. Reconstructivism
RATIONALIZATION: D. Reconstructivism. Reconstructivism aims to achieve
social changes. This is a philosophy that entails the identification of social
problems, finding solutions for this and be a part of the solution.
30. Increase of time allotment in English, Math and Science in the
Elementary level under the New Elementary School Curriculum (NESC) as
provided in DECS Order No. 1, s. 1993 contributes in the culturation of basic
literacy by providing the needed essential skills. The related philosophy is .
A. Realism C. Idealism
B. Essentialism D. Perennialism
RATIONALIZATION: B. Essentialism. Essentialism is an educational theory
rooted in classical realism and idealism which advocates curricular reform
stressing the essentials of the basics like the 3R's.
31. Teacher A believes that the learner is the product of his environment.
Sometimes he has no choice. He/she is determined by his environment.
A. Rationalist C. Existentialist
B. Behaviorist D. Progressivist
RATIONALIZATION: B. Behaviorist. A behaviourist believes that human
behaviour can be best explained in terms of responses to external stimuli.
Also, education can be best achieved by modifying or changing student
behaviours in a socially acceptable manner through the arrangement of the
conditions for learning. The control is obtained not by manipulating the
individual, but the environment.
32. The curriculum is viewed as a means of developing desirable habits. It is
recommended that the way /means to form these habits is through the
mastery of organized subject matter. Which philosophy is behind this
educational view?
A. Naturalism C. Realism
B. Idealism D. Pragmatism
RATIONALIZATION: C. Realism. This educative process is viewed mainly as
the transmission of information and knowledge. The curriculum has the
function of forming the body and this interrelationship gives rise to the
dictum "sound mind in a sound body."
33. Teachers in school perform the role and responsibility of parents in the
development and education of the child. This stems from the belief that the
home is the primary agency in the education of the individual. Thus,
teachers are regarded as surrogate parents along the loco parentis
principle. Which philosophy espouses this view of education?
A. Pragmatism C. Idealism
B. Naturalism D. Realism
RATIONALIZATION: B. Naturalism - the school is seen as the extension of
home and teachers are deemed "surrogate parents".
34. This philosophy believes that students need a passionate encounter
with the positive and negative phases of life like the joy and agony of love,
desirability of life, the inevitability of death, the anguish of freedom and the
consequences of choices and actions. Which philosophy advocates this view
in education?
A. Existentialism C. Essentialism
B. Perennialism D. Realism
RATIONALIZATION: A. Existentialism - it is a modern school of thought that
grew out of the thoughts of European philosophers , particularly from Soren
Kierkegaard, who believes that the central problem humanity is facing is the
ability to cope with its existence.
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1. As a parent and at the same time a teacher, which of the following will you
do to show your cooperation to a PTA project in your school to be financed
with the proceeds of the sales of the school canteen where food prices are
little bit higher?
a. Bring food for you and your children, but always make it a point to buy in
the school canteen. � � ✔
b. Buy all you food in the school canteen but request for a discount
c. Bring food enough for you and your children but do not eat in the canteen
d. Buy all your food from the school canteen even if you cannot afford to do
everyday.
2. How can you help a habitual borrower of money get rid of his habit?
a. Let him do something for you in return for the money you lent him
b. Direct him to others
c. Do not lend him anymore � � ✔
d. Ask for a collateral for the cash he is loaning
3. Periodic checks on student seatwork with a smile and pat on the shoulder
effectively reinforce good study habit is an example of __________
a. Discrimination reinforcement
b. Variable-ratio schedule
c. Continuous reinforcement � � ✔
d. Fixed interval and variable-interval schedule
4. A person strives to work at a given task because of a need. Which of the
following situations can make a person strive to meet his needs?
a. Minimize the unpleasant consequences of student involvement � �
✔
b. Utilize your own opinion as teacher in making final decisions in the
classroom
c. Use unfamiliar materials as examples in order to initially arouse their
curiosity
d. Ask pupils to submit test questions or reactions which you can select
topics
5. The singing of the National Anthem in schools is an offshoot of the
philosophy of _________
a. Nationalism � � ✔
c. Naturalism
b. Pragmatism
d. Socialism
6. The environment in order to facilitate, learning must be interactive.
Which of the following best typifies this kind environment?
a. The child goes out and discovers for himself some rock or fossil � �
✔
b. The child listens to a lecture on fossils given by the teacher 13. The Constitutional provision on language has the following aims
c. The child summarize the section on fossils in his science textbook EXCEPT:
d. The child copies a list of facts concerning fossils on the blackboard a. To make the regional dialect as auxilliary media of instructions in regional
7. Social development means the acquisition of the ability to behave in school
accordance with __________ b. To maintain English as a second language
a. Social expectation � � ✔ c. To make Filipino the sole medium of instruction � � ✔
c. social insight d. To make Filipino the national Language and medium of instruction and
b. Stereotyped behavior communication
d. universal norms 14. The tendency to emphasize so much on school beautification to the
8. When an adolescent combines ability to use deductive and inductive detriment of pupils performance illustrates the
reasoning in the construction of realistic rules that he can respect and live a. Filipino’s lack of seriousness
by, how does he perceive his environment? b. Filipino’s lack of reflection
a. He views the world from his own perspective c. Filipino’s sense of humor
b. He interprets events from a limited view d. Filipino’s love for “porma” � � ✔
c. He views events apart from himself and other people � � ✔ 15. Which is NOT a characteristics of democratic discipline?
d. He views the world and himself through the eyes of other people a. Child has opportunity to express his/her opinion
9. Who introduced the technique of using the drawing of a man as a b. Child given punishment is related to the misdeed
measure of intelligence? c. Child understands the meaning of rules
a. Aristotle d. Child obeys blindly � � ✔
b. Herbart 16. Who among the following stressed the processes of experience and
c. Good Enough � � ✔ problem solving?
d. Binet a. Dewey � � ✔
10. Which Republic Act provides government assistance to students and b. Aristotle
teachers in private education? c. Hegel
a. RA 7784 d. Plato
b. RA 6728 � � ✔ 17. Which of the following reasons of measuring student achievement is
c. RA 7836 NOT valid?
d. RA 6675 a. To prepare feedback on the effectiveness of the learning process
11. The authoritarian setting in the Filipino home is reinforced by a b. To certify that students have attained a level of competence in a subject
classroom teacher who: area
a. Encourage pupils to ask questions c. To discourage students from cheating during test and getting high scores
b. Prescribes what pupils should do � � ✔ � � ✔
c. Is open to suggestions d. To motivate students to learn and master the materials they think will be
d. Ask open ended questions covered by the achievement test
12. Who among the following believes that learning requires disciplined 18. Which characterizes the perfectionist type of students?
attention, regular homework, and respect for legitimate authority? a. Does not volunteer or initiate
a. Essentialist � � ✔ b. Give up easily
b. Perennialist c. Rarely complete tasks
c. Progressivist d. Often anxious fearful or frustrated about quality of work � � ✔
d. Reconstructionist 19. When a school decides to work on a thematic curriculum which should
be out of the picture?

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a. Peer collaboration b. Apply for teaching job where eligibility is not required to gain teaching
c. team teaching experience before taking the teachers board examination
b. Integration c. Prepare for the wedding she and her boyfriend have long planned to able
d. competition � � ✔ to raise a family with children which they plan to rear as good citizen of our
20. Teacher wants to teach his pupils the technique on reading for country
information. Which technique should be used? d. Take the licensure examination for teacher and an oath to do her best to
a. Text structure help carry out the policies of the state � � ✔
c. Story map 26. Parents are up in arms on the telephone bills that pay for sex calls. What
b. Prior knowledge is the solution to this problem?
d. SQ4R � � ✔ a. The telephone company is to blame for this
21. In instructional planning, which among these three: unit plan, course b. The government restriction have no teeth
plan, lesson plan is (are) most specific? _________ plans. c. Parents allow this to make their children modern
a. Course and lesson d. Parents, school and students should discuss this openly � � ✔
c. lesson � � ✔ 27. Cooperative are encouraged is as many groups as possible. What agency
b. Course controls the different cooperatives?
d. unit a. Security and Exchange Commission � � ✔
22. The use of drills in the classroom is rooted on Thorndike’s law of c. Commission on Audit
a. Readiness b. Department of Local Government
c. effect d. Bureau of Cooperative
b. Exercise � � ✔ 28. Society and media know drinking starts off drug addiction. What should
d. belongingness be discussed in schools?
23. Positive interdependence as an element of collaborative learning means a. Drug addiction has been traced to drinking wine � � ✔
that the students must: b. Nobody drinks at home except father
a. Learn to depend on each other to achieve a goal � � ✔ c. TV ads show drinking is a source of fellowship
b. Depend on the diligent students d. High taxes on liquor will be deterrent to eventual drug use
c. Help one another in the individual test for everyone to pass 29. Cooperatives have branched out to consumer cooperatives. Schools have
d. Be grouped heterogeneously included the concepts of cooperatives. Where is it practiced?
24. Which of the following measures should a teacher do to a principal a. School book stores
whom she would like to file a case of sexual harassment without violating c. Schools uniform purchases
the relationship of the teacher and her superiors? b. School canteen � � ✔
a. Present the case before competent authority and prepare to prove the d. Class stores
charge � � ✔ 30. A student collapsed in her social studies class. It was found out that he
b. Write an anonymous letter to a higher school official to denounce the did not eat her lunch. What principle is shown in the situation
superior a. Psychological needs
c. Call a parent-teacher meeting and denounce the superior c. Somatotonic
d. Encourage the other teachers and students to hold a demonstration to b. Physiological need � � ✔
oust the superior d. Safety need
25. Pick out the situation that illustrates the duty of a new teacher to the 31. The main function of a philosophy of education is to:
state: a. Aid the learner to build his own personal philosophy
a. Take a long vacation which she firmly believes she deserves after four b. Reconsider existing educational goals in the light of society’s needs
years of diligent study before taking the examination for teachers c. Provide the academic background prerequisite to learning

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d. Define the goals and set the direction for which education is to strive � 38. Which is the least authentic mode of assessment?
� ✔ a. Paper-and-pencil test in vocabulary � � ✔
b. Oral performance to assess student’s spoken communication ski8lls
32. Which technique (s) enable (s) a teacher to identify and eventually
c. Experiments in science to assess skill in the use of scientific methods
assists students with interpersonal difficulties?
d. Artist production for music or art subject
a. Anecdotal record
c. Cumulative record 39. In what period of a child is physical growth fastest?
b. Personal inventory a. Prenatal period
d. Sociogram** c. Early childhood **
b. Early adolescence
33. Teachers and students can participate in levels of computer use. Give the
d. Prenatal and early adolescence
order of computer use from simplest to complex?
a. Computer competency, computer literacy, competency expertise 40. How does fear affect the voluntariness of an act?
b. Computer literacy, computer expertise, computer competency a. Makes the act involuntary � � ✔
c. Computer competency, computer expertise, computer literacy c. Increases voluntariness
d. Computer literacy, computer competency, computer expertise � � b. No effect at all
✔ ✔ d. Lessens but not destroy voluntariness
34. Which one is considered the “Brain” of the microcomputer? 41. A group of people asserts that their culture is superior to another. This
exemplifies:
a. CPU � � ✔
a. Cultural gap
b. Software
c. norm conflict
c. Video Screen
b. Cultural conflict
d. Keyboard
35. A group activity wherein one group representative presents the output d. Ethnocentrism � � ✔
to the bigger group rather than individual pupils presenting the output is 42. A test consist of a graph showing the relationship between age and
known as: population. Follow a series of true-false items based on the graph. Which
a. Consensus decision type of test does this illustrate?
c. Jury trial a. Laboratory exercise
c. Performance
b. Composite report � � ✔
b. Problem solving
d. Agenda
36. In the formulation of classroom regulations, which of the following d. interpretative � � ✔
should a teacher refrain from doing? 43. Which curricular move served to strengthen spiritual and ethical values?
a. State classroom regulation as clearly as possible a. Integration of creative thinking in all subject
b. Enlist student aid in the formation of classroom regulation b. Reducing the number of subject areas into the skill subject
c. Enforce classroom regulations consistently and fairly c. Introduction of Value Education as a separate subject area � � ✔
d. Teacher and the class should make as many regulations as possible � d. Re-introducing Science as all subject in Grade 1
44. Which computer seems to have the most potential for the classroom?
� ✔
a. Main frame computer
37. Zero standard deviation means that:
c. Microcomputer � � ✔
a. The students scores are the same � � ✔
b. Minicomputer
b. 50% of the scores obtained is zero
d. LPC
c. More than 50% of the score obtained is zero
45. A teacher notices glaring wrong pronunciation of vowel sounds among
d. Less than 50% of the scores obtained is zero
her students necessitating more practice. Which of the following activities
would be a most help?
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a. Dictionary use 52. In mastery learning the definition of an acceptable standard of
c. Assignments performance is called:
b. Review a. Alienable rights
d. Drill � � ✔ c. Inalienable rights
46. When storage device is significantly more efficient in holding b. Perfect rights
information d. Acquired rights**
a. Hard disk � � ✔ 53. A negative discrimination index means that:
c. Floppy disk a. More from the lower group answered the test items correctly � �
b. Software ✔
d. Audio cassette b. The items could not discriminate between the lower and upper group
47. The Filipino tendency to resort to the easy way out from a term paper as c. More from the upper group answered the test item correctly
a course requirement by hiring a ghost writer or by passing a photocopied d. Less from the lower group got the test item correctly
term paper provide which Filipino traits? 54. Your teacher is of the opinion that the world and everything in it are
a. Anticipation ever changing and so teaches you the skill to cope with the changes. Which
c. Pakikisama in his governing philosophy?
b. Ambivalence a. Experimentation
d. Lack of discipline � � ✔ c. Realism
48. “ No pain, no gain.” This means that b. Existentialism � � ✔
a. Only those willing to carry the crosses that life impose can share the joy of d. Idealism
life � � ✔ 55. For brainstorming to be effective which one should be out?
b. One should be penitent every Friday by carrying his cross a. Making use of the others ideas shared
c. The more suffering in this life, the more one is assured of heaven c.Non-threatening atmosphere
d. One should look for suffering to save himself/ herself b. Teacher’s judge mental attitude � � ✔
49. Which thrust on value formation is meant to help the students make use d. Openness to idea
of their thinking and scientific investigation to decide on topics and 56. Which statement on spaced and massed learning is CORRECT?
questions about values? a. Massed learning is better than spaced learning
a. Value inculcation b. Spaced learning is better than massed learning � � ✔
c. Value clarification � � ✔ c. Massed learning is as effective as spaced learning
b. Analysis d. Both massed learning and spaced learning are not effective
d. Moral development 57. A teacher is a facilitator of learning and of the development of the youth.
50. Which interactive teaching should be AVOIDED? Which practice is NOT in keeping with his role as facilitator?
a. Using “put down” strategy � � ✔ a. Considers the multiple intelligences of learners
c. Asking more divergent questions b. Humiliates misbehaving pupils � � ✔
b. Using multiple response strategy c. Dialogs with parents and with other members of the community
d. Asking more evaluative questions d. Keeps himself abreast with educational trends
51. Rights which can not be renounced or transferred because they are 58. Which one indicates a teacher’s genuine enthusiasm and pride in
necessary for the fulfillment of man’s primordial obligations are called: teaching?
a. Alienable rights a. Sticking to teaching for the moment that there are no better offers
c. Inalienable rights � � ✔ b. Telling everyone that he went to teaching for there was no other choice
b. Perfect rights them
d. Acquired rights

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c. Engaging himself in continuing professional education � � ✔ 66. Which is implied by a negatively skewed score distribution/
d. Belittling the re-numeration one gets from teaching a. The scores are evenly distributed from the left to the right
59. In writing performance objective which word is NOT acceptable? b. Most pupils are underachieves
a. Manipulate c. Most of the scores are high � � ✔
c. Delineate d. Most of the scores are low
b. Integrate 67. A teacher discovers that a product of a certain bottling company brings
d. Comprehend � � ✔ about damage to teeth. Much as he wants to share the products of his
60. When is giving praise INEFFECTIVE? When IT? research, he could not because of harassment from all sides. Which
a. Uses the accomplishment of peers as the context for describing a teacher’s right is violated?
student’s present accomplishment � � � ✔ a. Right to property
b. Provides information to student’s about their competence and the value c. Academic freedom � � ✔
of their accomplishment b. Right to one’s honor
c. Focuses students attention on her own task relevant behavior d. Right to make a livelihood
d. Shows spontaneity, variety and other signs of credibility 68. Why can the calculator do arithmetic? Because
61. Which statement applies when scores distribution is negatively skewed? a. A computer inside the calculator tells it how � � ✔
a. The mode corresponds to a lower value c. A typewriter inside does inside does it
b. The median is higher that the mode b. A watch inside direct it
c. The mode and median are equal d. A TV inside shows it
d. The mean corresponds to a high value � � ✔ 69. On which constitutional provision is the full or partial integration of
62. The use of the process approach gives the student the opportunity to: capable deaf and blind students in the classroom based? The provision on
a. Learn on their own a. Providing citizenship and vocational training to adult citizen
c. Make use of laboratory apparatuses b. Protecting and promoting the rights of all citizen to quality education �
b. Apply the scientific method � � ✔ � ✔
d. Learn how to learn c. Academic freedom
63. A comprehension skill of higher level which may be inferred or implied d. Creating scholarship for poor and deserving students
from reading is 70. Teaching in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains is based
a. Picking out the main idea on the concept that the learner is a:
c. Following direction a. Moral and feeling being
b. Noting specific details c. Thinking, feeling and acting being � � ✔
d. Drawing conclusion � � ✔ b. Maternal and an acting being
64. In the Preamble of the Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers, which is d. Spiritual and maternal being
not mentioned about teachers? 71. Both Muslim and Christian value marriage but the Muslim practices
a. Dully licensed professionals polygamous marriage while the Christian practices monogamous marriage.
c. LET passers � � ✔ What is this called?
b. Posses dignity and reputation a. Cultural relativism � � ✔
d. With high moral values c. Ethical relativism
65. What does a skewed score distribution mean? b. Acculturation
a. The scores are concentrated more at one end or the other end ** d. Enculturation
b. The mode, the mean and the median are equal 72. Teacher wants to compare 2 concepts. With which technique can
c. The mean and median are equal accomplish this best?
d. The scores are normally distributed a. K-W-L technique

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c. Spider web
b. Venn diagram � � ✔
d. Histogram
73. To build a sense of pride among Filipino youth which should be done?
a. Re-study our history and stress on our achievements as a people � �
✔ d. Computer research
b. Set aside the study of local history
c. Re-study our history from the perspective of our colonizers
d. Replace the study of folklores and myths with technical subjects
74. When necessary conditions are present, the use of inductive method is
preferred because
a. There is greater active participation on the part of pupils � � ✔
b. It gives the teacher more time to rest
c. It needs only few instruction materials
d. Academic time is used wisely
75. Which is the best reason why teacher begins a lesson in Math by
checking and reviewing on the previous day’s assignment and provides
practice and drills?
a. Check if parents guide their children in the making of assignment
b. Make sure that the students understand the pre-requisite skills of the
lesson � � ✔
c. Prepare the students for the mastery test
d. Make learning interesting and enjoyable for students
76. Which is a selective reading technique meant at getting at important
facts very fast?
a. Skim reading
c. Oral reading
b. Scanning � � ✔
d. Silent reading
77. For counseling to be successful which assumption must be AVOIDED?
a. The environment must provide assurance of confidentiality
b. The student is willing to participate in the process
c. The counselor must be able to relate to the student
d. The counselor tells the student what to do � � ✔
78. Which technique is most appropriate when a teacher wants a group to
agree on a plan of action?
a. Composite report
c. Agenda
b. Symposium
d. Consensus decision making � � ✔
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79. Which term applies to the search for related literature by computing
access of data bases of discs kept in libraries?
a. On line research
c. Compact discs computer research � � ✔
b. Manual research
80. Which best indicates the effectiveness classroom activities?
a. The laughter and enjoyment of students
b. The application of concept learned in daily life � � ✔
c. The utilization of varied techniques and approaches
d. The variety of instructional materials used
81. The main purpose of the compulsory study of the Constitution in
Philippine schools is to
a. Develop the students into responsible thinking citizens � � ✔
b. Acquaint students with the historical development of the Philippine
Constitution
c. Prepare students for law making
d. Make constitutional experts of the students
82. Some students who are high in the scholastic aptitude test have failed in
college. Some who are below the standards set for admission but who for
various reasons were admitted, attained satisfactory standings. This proves
that
a. Human beings are certainly predictable
b. Admission tests are not accurate, hence should not be used
c. Aptitude tests do not measure all factors important for success � �
✔
d. Aptitude test can be perfectly relied on
83. If the teachers pattern in questioning consists of calling on a student
then asking the question
a. All students may be encouraged to participate
b. The student called to answer may be able to think well of his answer
c. The rest of the class may just dictate the answer
d. The rest of the class may not engage themselves in thinking of the answer
� � ✔
84. In order to avoid disgrace, a pregnant, unmarried woman takes drug to
induce abortion. Is she morally justified to do that?
a. Yes, it can save her and child from disgrace when he grows up
b. No, the unborn child can not be made to suffer the consequences of the
sins of his parents � � ✔
c. No, the act of inducing abortion is bad in itself
d. No, it is better to prevent the child from coming into the world who will
suffer very much due to the absence of a father
85. In which way does heredity affect the development of the learner? a. Intelligence
a. By placing limits beyond which the learner can not develop � � ✔ c. Self concept � � ✔
b. By compensating for what environment fails to develop b. Heredity
c. By blocking the influence of environment d. Cultural background
d. By providing equal potential to all 92. Section 5, article XIV, of the Constitution states that academic freedom
86. The cultivation of reflective and meditative skills in teaching is an shall be enjoyed in
influence of a. Public assemblies
a. Taoism c. All levels of learning
c. Confucianism b. State colleges and universities
b. Shintoism d. All institution of higher learning � � ✔
d. Zen Buddhism � � ✔ 93. A teacher who subscribes to the pragmatic philosophy of education
87. A child refuse to obey orders or displays negativism as a development believes that experience should follow learning in her teaching, she
trait. How may you best handle him? therefore exerts effort in
a. Take every opportunity to praise him for every positive attitude a. Encouraging learners to memorize factual knowledge
displayed � � ✔ b. Equipping learners with the basic abilities and skills
b. Detain him after office hours for him do to what he has been ordered to c. Requiring learners full mastery of the lesson
do d. Providing learners opportunities to apply theories and principles � �
c. Insist on compliance to the same degree required of pupils ✔
d. Avoid giving him orders if you do and he objects take back the order 94. Freud expounded that there is a period when young boys experience
88. Which term refers to the collection of students products and rivalry with their father for their mother’s affection. This is
accomplishment for a period of evaluation purposes? a. Oedipus complex � � ✔
a. Portfolio � � ✔ c. Achilles syndrome
c. Anecdotal record b. Electra complex
b. Observation report d. Cassandra syndrome
d. Diary 95. Education is a life long process. This simply means that education
89. For comparing and contrasting which graphic organizers is most a. May take place formally or informally to enable the individual to grow
appropriate? b. May take place anywhere and any time the individual so desires
a. Cycle c. Is a continuous process of experiencing and reorganizing experiences �
c. Story map
� ✔
b. Web
d. Take place in the school where the individual is exposed, self contained
d. Venn Diagram � � ✔ experiences
90. If a resilient child with superior intelligence is reared in a poor 96. The tendency to imitate elders is very strong in the early childhood
environment the probable outcome would be stage. Teachers should therefore be very good
a. No change in IQ because environment deprivation has nothing has a. Counselors
nothing to do with intelligence c. Disciplinarians
b. Slight change in IQ although he can overcome frustration and obstacle b. Role models � � ✔
� � ✔ d. Facilitators of learning
c. Mental retardation since he is culturally deprived 97. How is Values Education offered in the National Secondary Education
d. Great change in IQ because he is culturally deprived Curriculum?
91. Which of the following is usually considered the most important factor a. Emphasized in Science and Technology
in a child’s observable classroom behavior ? b. As a separate subject � � ✔
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c. Integrated in all subject areas
d. Integrated with Technology and Home Economics
98. The NSEC orients secondary education to
a. The teaching of the national symbols
b. The development of competencies and values for social living � �
✔ 105. An appreciation lesson is one that is designed to lead the class to
c. Health values development
d. National development requirement and reflects research based direction
99. The child cannot distinguish abstracts during the sensory motor of
development. Which of these techniques should a teacher apply to
accommodate learning?
a. Make use of individualized instruction
b. Explain the lesson very well
c. Utilize concrete objects to clarify concept
d. Provide variety of educational toys � � ✔
100. Which of these systems of learning includes ways and methods which
are used in preserving and building certain within cultural communities?
a. Non-formal learning
c. Cultural learning **
b. Multi-level learning
d. Indigenous learning
101. Which of the following statements is TRUE in the use of experiments
and demonstrations in teaching science
a. It is valuable if used in the context of a lesson that related observation to
other information � � ✔
b. It should be encouraged in elementary school since the concept the
encompass are difficult for your children
c. It is as valuable as teaching by lecturing
d. It is less valuable than teaching through inquiry and discussion
102. Identical twins are more alike than fraternal twins. Which of the
following statements/ principle is supported by this?
a. Environment affects both fraternal and identical twins
b. Intelligence hinges in physical structure
c. Heredity has a part in determining intelligence � � ✔
d. Intelligence is determined partly by pre-natal nutrition
103. Which of theses philosophers is reflective of that of Dewey’s which
stresses the development of an individual capable of reflective thinking
specifically that of being able to solve the problem he faces individually or
collectively
a. Disciplinarianism c. Experimentation � � ✔
b. Developmentalism d. Rationalism
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104. Which of the following abilities is stressed by humanistic education?
a. Learn the different philosophies of education
b. Develop man into a thinking individual
c. Enjoy the great works of man such as the classics
d. Make man distinctly civilized educated and refined � � ✔
conduct and enjoy something. Which of the following statements closely
approximate the meaning of the above?
a. An appreciation lesson should be a lesson in values
b. Appreciation lessons help pupils weigh and clarify values
c. One cannot fully appreciate what one does not understand or enjoy
d. A teacher should plan lessons that will guide children to appreciate what
is beautiful � � ✔
106. Which of the following is the best time for a teacher to set up routine
activities that will contribute to effective classroom management?
a. As soon as the students have established
c. During his homeroom days
b. Daily at the start of the session
d. On the very first day of school � � ✔
107. In large classes where little of the work pupils can be individualized,
the most effective and practical ways to individualize instruction is to
a. Devise group activities which afford every pupil an opportunity to work at
his own � � ✔
b. Give the pupils freedom to launch individual projects
c. Assign homework and check it regularly
d. Assign program material for out-of-class hours
108. Which of these is the MOST important principle that a teacher should
follow in initiating program for positive reinforcement?
a. Make sure the reward comes immediately after the appropriate behavior
� � ✔
b. Punish negative behavior and reward positive behavior
c. Provide regular opportunity for socially acceptable behavior
d. Consider peer approval and recognition
109. The trend of focusing attention on the child’s interests, abilities and
needs and on the improvement of community living necessitate the use of
the
a. Discovery approach
c. Integrative approach
b. Conceptual technique
d. Project method � � ✔
110. The best way the teacher can see the appropriateness of an
instructional materials is to
a. Consider its technical quality
c. Consider its availability
b. Try it out before using it in class � � ✔
d. Consider its cost
111. Tasks analysis involves the breaking down of a learning task into
subtasks or sub skills. Given a task to retell a story, which of the following
skills is NOT needed?
a. To disseminate information � � ✔
c. To identify topic sentences
b. To outline a selection
d. To arrange events in sequence
112. You are assigned to teach students with varied abilities. You want to
teach a more homogenous grouping. Which type of grouping will tend to
benefit your students?
a. Mixed ability grouping
c. With-in class ability grouping � � ✔
b. Low ability group
d. High ability grouping
113. Which of the following examples illustrate the use of questions to focus
pupil attention on the key points of the lesson?
a. Why are machine made goods cheaper than those made by hand? � �
✔ a. When the data generated are interpreted on time by professionally
b. What is Rizal Park known for?
c. Have you ever enjoyed watching the clouds on a bright day?
d. Who came while I was writing on the blackboard?
114. The new teacher entered a noisy classroom. She shouted immediately
at the students desperately trying to get order and discipline. Since then the
teacher has not controlled the class. Which is the most probable cause of the
teacher’s failure?
a. The students reaction to the teacher is the consequence of her behavior
b. Rules are not defined and procedures to sustain order is not put into
place
c. The new teacher wants to show the class who is authority
d. The class wants to test the ability and patience of the teacher. � �
✔
115. The educational implementation of research findings relative to the
ability of dull learners and bright learners to organize and generalize is for
teacher
a. To make the bright learners guide the dull ones in learning generalize
b. To make the bright learners to generalize and the dull ones to memorize
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c. To give the dull learners more concrete experiences to serve as basis for
generalizing
d. To give both the dull and bright learners concrete and abstract
experiences to serve as basis for generalizing � � ✔
116. Which of the following will you do the FIRST to establish good class
management?
a. Discuss the required rules for proper class behavior � � ✔
b. Discuss the work plan for the year
c. Prepare a seat plan
d. Train the class in the distribution of material
117. A student was diagnosed to have a high IQ but is falling in his academic
subject. What should the teacher do to help him?
a. Talk to his parents
b. Examine his study habits
c. Talk the student and find out his problem � � ✔
d. Refer him to the guidance counselor
118. Which is the TRUE foundation of the social order?
a. Strong, political leadership
b. The reciprocation of rights and duties � � ✔
c. Equitable distribution of wealth
d. Obedient citizenry
119. When do test, inventories and career information become effective for
counseling services?
competent person � � ✔
b. The psychological test result are still valid and reliable
c. When the records are updated
d. When the records are kept for ready reference when needed
120. Which of the following is a major advantage in using arithmetic mean?
a. It is more commonly used than other measures
b. It discriminates between the lowest and the highest
c. It is simple to compute � � ✔
d. It is more than stable than the median
121. In preparing a multiple choice test how many options would be ideal?
a. It is more commonly used than other measures
b. It discriminates between lowest and the highest
c. It is simple to compute
d. It is more than stable than the median
122. Learners often find it much easier to fit into a new social situation
when given encouragement and support. How can this be done?
a. By giving him room responsibility
b. By assigning “peers or Buddies” to him � � ✔ b. A teacher paid on an hour basis, teaches as much as she could for
c. By giving him special help duration of the period � � ✔
d. By discovering his new interest c. A teacher paid on an hour basis, spends most of the time on the latest
123. Who expounded on the need to study the child carefully for gossips in showbiz
individualized instruction? d. A teacher paid on an hour basis, entertain her students with stories till
a. Da Feltre � � ✔ the end of the period
b. Erasmus 129. You have a pupil who is so talkative, naughty and aggressive that he is a
c. Boccacio burden to the entire members of the class. How would you remedy this
d. Ascham problem?
124. Which of the following should a teacher do if she cannot pay the a. Call the parents for dialogue
monthly installment of an appliance she got from a department store in c. Reprimand him always
their town? b. Report the case to the principal
a. Reject any notice of demand for payment to make the impression that she d. Talk to him seriously � � ✔
did not receive 130. What should a teacher do before constructing items for a particular
b. Move to another neighborhood to escape payment test?
c. Inform the manager of the store personally and make a satisfactory a. Prepare a table specifications � � ✔
arrangement of payment on or before the due date of payment � � b. Review the previous lessons
✔ c. Determine the length of time for answering it
d. Offer the return the used appliance to the store on the condition that she d. Announce to students the scope of the test
will be refunded on the monthly installment she paid 131. Under which of the multiple choice type of test can this question be
125. Which of the following will you recommended to a senior high school classified? ‘ Which of the following statements expresses this concept in
scholar who is impregnated by a fellow student? different forms?
a. Tell her parent about her condition � � ✔ a. Association � � ✔
b. Stop schooling till after she gives birth b. Definition
c. Direct her to an abortion clinic c. Difference
d. Force her boyfriend to marry her d. Cause
126. The government prescribes a higher percentage on the administration 132. Of the following types of test which is the most subjective in scoring?
of educational institution to Filipino citizens in order to a. Matching type
a. Minimize the unemployment problem b. Simple recall
b. Procedure globally competitive graduates � � ✔ c. Multiple choice
c. Protect the rights of the citizen d. Essay � � ✔
d. Ensure the teaching of Filipino 133. In which of these research methods can the researcher control certain
127. Teacher should bear in mind that the period of greatest mental variable?
development is from: a. Experimental � � ✔
a. 9 to 12 years b. Ex post facto
b. 12 to 15 years � � ✔ c. Descriptive
c. 6 to 9 years d. Historical
d. 3 to 6 years 134. During the first grading period, a student obtained failing marks in five
128. Which of the following is the best situation wherein you can balance academic subjects. Which of the following tests would best explain his
responsibility and accountability? performance?
a. A teacher paid on an hour basis, takes her time with the subject matter till a. Mental ability
end of period
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b. Personality c. Development task is easily identifies
c. Attitude d. Experience is similar to the application situation � � ✔
d. Aptitude � � ✔ 142. If this need is not met the adolescent tends to be critical and always
135. Measuring the work done by gravitational force is a learning task. At tries to find fault. This is the need
what level of cognition ? a. For recognition � � ✔
a. Application � � ✔ c. to belong
b. Knowledge b. For adventure
c. Evaluation d. for material security
d. Comprehension 143. The way a child talks, walks of manifest, gestures may have been
136. Setting up criteria for scoring test is meant to increase their ________ learned from models he had been exposed. This explains
a. Objectively ** a. Affective
b. Reliability b. Insight
c. Validity c. Social � � ✔
d. Usability d. Cognitive
144. Audio-visual aids are used in classroom teaching to __________
137. Which of the following you will do to an examinee you caught cheating
a. Help make learning more permanent
and who offered to a certain sum of money to keep quiet
c. Help clarify important concept
a. Motion him to keep quiet and watch for him after the examination
b. All of these � � ✔
b. Confiscate his test paper and report him to the examination supervisor
d. Arouse and sustain student’s interest
� � ✔ 145. Which of the following is the MOST important purpose for using
c. Announce to all examinees the name of the cheater achievement test? To measure the _________
d. Ignore him but let him feel you saw him
a. Quality and quantity of previous learning � � ✔
138. Which of the following is the best situation wherein you can balance
c. Educational and vocational aptitude
rights and authority?
b. Quality and quantity of previous teaching
a. Allow all their only daughter’s suitor to come and go as she pleases
d. Capacity for future learning
b. Censor all their only daughter’s suitor
146. Which of the different types of test covers a wide variety of objectives?
c. Choose a life-partner for their only daughter
a. True-false
d. Caution their only daughter’s choice of a boyfriend � � ✔ c. Matching
139. In testing which of the following is referred to as cultural bias?
b. Multiple choice � � ✔
a. Test items are more familiar with some culture � � ✔ d. Essay
b. Some culture do better on test than others 147. In a multiple choice test, keeping the options brief indicates ____________
c. Test will show who is more cultured a. Inclusion in the item irrelevant clues such as the use in the correct answer
d. Cultured people do better on tests b. Non inclusion of option that mean the same
140. Which is the most obvious and familiar way of reporting variability?
c. Plausibility and attractiveness of the item � ✔
a. Range between highest with some culture
d. Inclusion in the item any word that must otherwise repeated in each
c. Standard error of the mean
response
b. Standard deviation � � ✔ 148. Which of these criteria is the most important in test constructions?
d. Distribution of raw scores a. The stem should contain the central problem
141. The theory of identical elements in learning holds that transfer is
b. Items should be congruent with the objectives � � ✔
facilitated when the ______
c. A table of specification should be prepared
a. Teacher uses different teaching devices
d. Options should be of almost the same length
b. Learner has a memory of specific responses
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 a. /b/
1. It is a collection of religious poetry written by Rabindranath Tagore. b. /z/
a. Mahabharata c. /g/
b. Gitanjali d. /p/
c. The Ramayana Answer: D
d. Bhagavad Gita 7. “Only the heart can see rightly.” This statement is lifted from what
Answer: B particular novel?
2. Robert Frost wrote the poem Acquainted with the Night from a. The Prince and the Pauper
which the stanza is taken: b. The Little Prince
I have been one acquainted with the night. c. The Right One
I have walked out in rain-back in rain. d. The Pearl
I have out walked the farthest city light Answer: B
The poet in the stanza talks of? 8. He was the American President who said, “Ask not what America
a. isolation and loneliness will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of
b. joy getting out of the house man.”
c. youthful delight playing in the rain a. Gerald Ford
d. happiness in having been acquainted with the night b. Franklin Roosevelt
Answer: A c. Henry Truman
3. Which is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this d. John F. Kennedy
sentence? Researchers also speculate that some teachers might Answer: D
have given boys more computer time because parents and teachers 9. History is the witness that ______ passing of time.
expected boys to need computers for future careers. a. testifies
a. expected b. will testify
b. expecting c. testifies for
c. will expect d. testifies for the
d. will have expected Answer: D
Answer: D 10. When I met Liza yesterday, it was the first time I _____ her since
4. The wounded soldiers were visited by the president who Christmas.
honoured them with ____ for their _____. a. saw
a. medals – valor b. had seen
b. gun salute – bravery c. have seen
c. appointments – dedication d. have been seen
d. money – sacrifice Answer: D
Answer: A 11. The commander ordered his men to hold on the fort. What was
5. Every June, Manila has its festival of outstanding Filipino films. the message?
This was a project initiated by a. Surrender in arms
a. Arsenio Lacson b. Keep on with the fight
b. German Moreno c. Disregard the peace negotiation
c. Antonio Villegas d. Rescue the hostage victims fast and early
d. Ramon Bagatsing Answer: B
Answer: C 12. “She is a vision of feminine pulchritude.” This stands for the
6. Which among the sounds below is voiceless? following EXCEPT

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a. Loveliness c. Staying
b. Comeliness d. Stays
c. Homeliness Answer: A
d. Physical beauty 19. The manager told his workers, “We have to reduce our
Answer: C workforce.” What did he mean?
13. The Nibelungenlied is a Workers are free to leave
a. Latin Myth Workers are warned of possible lay off
b. Chinese legend Workers have to double time on their jobs
c. Russian folk song Workers should submit themselves to a reducing gym
d. Medieval German epic Answer: B
Answer: D 20. The parent remarked, “__________ I come late, just lock the door.”
14. An association wherein the name of something is substituted by a. In the absence
something that represents it. b. In the process
a. Metonymy c. In the event
b. Comparison d. In the case
c. Euphemism Answer: C
d. Personification 21. The copyreader found the news story boring. He found it full of
Answer: A _____.
15. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time as it ______ a. Adjectives
around the earth, we see the same side b. Verbs
a. Revolve c. Pronouns
b. Revolves d. Adverbs
c. Is revolving Answer: C
d. Has been revolving 22. There were three guests on the stage. They were made up of a
Answer: B parent, the governor and the principal. Who should be
16. In English verse, a poetic foot having 1 stressed syllable followed acknowledged first by the valedictorian?
by 1 unstressed syllable is ______. a. The classmates
a. Trochaic b. The principal
b. Iambic c. The governor
c. Dactylic d. The parent
d. Anapaestic Answer: C
Answer: A 23. What is suggested in the opening line? June 13, 1986 - they
17. Senators were accused by activists of washing their hands with came from all over America - 200,000 heroes strong, with their
the perfumes of Arabia. This state is commonly known as families.
a. Guilt a. The writer holds great admiration for the veterans
b. Triumph b. The writer is opposed to the Vietnam War
c. Indecision c. The writer was a veteran of the war
d. Aggression d. The writer is a flag-waving patriot
Answer: A Answer: A
18. I suggest that he _____ in the room for one week. 24. A readability mismatch happens when the reading levels of
a. Stay books exceed the reading levels of the students. In this situation, the
b. Stayed students experience frustration and they fall short of the expected

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or desired output. A student who finds himself/ herself in such a Answer: A
mismatch will likely do which of the following? 29. What is meant by AT SIXES AND SEVENS in this sentence?
a. Give an intelligent critique of the selection or story read We moved into the house last week, but I'm afraid everything, is still
b. Write a comprehensive reaction paper regarding the selection or at sixes and sevens.
story read a. The things have not been shipped.
c. Present an argument that the selection or story read was not b. In a state of confusion
properly written c. In an orderly manner
d. Manifest an expected and commensurate emotional reaction to d. The boxes are still intact
the selection or story read Answer: B
Answer: C 30. What is the mood of these lines?
25. What does this mean: Excuses are for losers… those who take Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise
responsibility for their actions are real winners in life. This tells of? I must think of a new life
a. losers often fail because they find reasons for losing And I mustn't give in.
b. a winner can also be a quitter When the dawn comes
c. accountability of one’s action tells of bravery tonight will be a memory, too
d. excuses are needed to justify any failure And a new day will begin.
Answer: C a. Afraid
26. A couple accepted a wedding invitation. They showed pleasure b. Sarcastic
in these remarks c. Depressed
a. All guests congratulated the organizers and the couple d. Hopeful
b. Guests came in and out of the ceremonies Answer: D
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27. What correction should be made to this sentence? 1. Sinabi ni Carlos P. Romulo sa isa niyang akda, “Ang Pilipino ay may
One of the theories is that the first child receives more of the dugong maharlika.” Ano ang kahulugan nito?
parents' attention than other children so first-borns tend to be a. Ang Pilipino ay nanggaling sa malayang lahi
more intellectual. b. Ang Pilipino ay sadyang mabuti ang budhi.
a. Change is to are c. Ang Pilipino ay galing sa mayamang lahi
b. Insert a comma after children d. Ang Pilipino ay madaling maipagbili
c. Change parents' to parent's Answer: A
d. Change theories to theory's 2. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang pangungusap?
Answer: B a. Ang mga kabataan sa lansangan ay naglalaro at nagtatakbuhan sa
28. Carl Sundburg wrote "Jazz Fantasia" which has for its first lansangan.
stanza: b. Ang kabataan ay naglalaro kung maliwanag ang buwan at
Drum on your drums, batter on your banjos, sob on the long cool nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan.
winding saxophones. Go to it, O jazzmen. c. Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro at nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan
Which words illustrate alliteration? kung maliwanag ang gabi.
a. Batter and banjos d. Ang mga kabataan kung maliwanag ang buwan ay nagtatakbuhan
b. Sob and winding sa lansangan at naglalaro.
c. Long and cool Answer: C
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kayo’y nagmamahalan. d. Praktikal
a. Pangarap Answer: D
b. Pagkontrol ng kilos 9. Nasa anong kaganapan ng pandiwa ang pangungusap?
c. Pagkuha ng impormasyon Naglaro ng basketball sa Rizal Stadium ang koponan ng aming
d. Pagbabahagi ng damdamin pamantasan.
Answer: D a. Sanhi
4. Ang kaugnayan ng pagkakapatay kina Burgos, Gomez at Zamora b. Tagaganap
sa panitikang Pilipino ay c. Kagamitan
a. Nanatiling masigla ang diwang Pilipino d. Ganapan
b. Nakagising sa damdaming makabayan ng mga Pilipino Answer: D
c. Natutong lumabag sa batas at lumaban sa may kapangyarihan ang 10, Sa aling salita magkakaroon ng saglit na paghinto kung
mga Pilipino pinagpipilitang si Rose ang nakabasag ng pinggan?
d. Naimpluwensyahan ang diwang alipin ng mga Pilipino Hindi si Rose ang nakabasag ng pinggan.
Answer: B a. Rose
5. Laging UMUUKILKIL sa isipan ng ama ang nasirang pangako ng b. Hindi
anak. c. Nakabasag
a. Sumasagi d. Pinggan
b. Gumugulo Answer: B
c. Bumubuhay 11. Anong tayutay ang tinutukoy sa pahayag.
d. Sumasapi Durog ang katawang bumagsak sa semento si Miguel.
Answer: B a. Pagtutulad
6. Ang Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas ng Pilipinas ay gulong- b. Pagbibigay katauhan
gulo kapag may giyera sa ibang bansa. Ano ang unang c. Pagmamalabis
ginagampanan ng ambassador ng bansa? d. Pagwawangis
a. Bilangin ang mga nasugatan at nasawi Answer: C
b. Alamin ang mga tirahan ng mga Pilipino sa bayang iyon. 12. Sino ang pinagkalooban ng karangalan bilang “Unang Tunay na
c. Ipunin ang mga maykaya at ipalipad pauwi. Makata” noong 1708?
d. Bayaang magsipag-uwian sa sariling sikap ang bawat isa a. Jose dela Cruz
Answer: B b. Felipe de Jesus
7. Ano ang pokus ng pandiwa sa pahayag na “Bumili ng bagong c. Francisco Balagtas
sasakyan si Angelo”? d. Jose Corazon de Jesus
a. Pokus sa direksyon Answer: B
b. Pokus sa kagamitan 13. “Magtatrabaho ako at ikaw ay mag-aaral upang makatapos ka ng
c. Pokus sa sanhi pag-aaral.” Anong uri ng pangungusap ito?
d. Pokus sa aktor a. Payak
Answer: D b. Tambalan
8. Kabaliwan at paglulustay ang inyong ginagawa taon-taon. Higit na c. Hugnayan
marami ang maralitang nangangailangan ng salapi at dunong. Ang d. Langkapan
nagsasalita ay Answer: D
a. Kuripot 14. Mag-aalas-singko na _____ umaga _____ magising siya.
b. Matipid a. ng – ng
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c. ng – nang d. Code of Citizenship ni Pres. Quezon
d. nang – kapag Answer: A
Answer: C 21. Siya ay hinirang na taga-sensus ng bahay-bahay. Ano ang
15. Ang butong tinangay ng aso, walang pagsalang nalawayan ito. kanyang nalikom?
Ang kaisipang ito ay tumutukoy sa katotohanan ng ______. a. Ang bilang ng tao sa bahay
a. Pagnanakaw b. Ang kayamanan ng may-bahay
b. Pagtatanan c. Ang datos tungkol sa mga bata sa bawat bahay
c. Pagpapakasal d. Ang datos tungkol sa mga naninirahan sa bawat bahay
d. Pakikipagkaibigan Answer: D
Answer: B 22. Kami ang kabataang siyang magiging pag-asa ng bayan. Paano
16. Anong uri ng pagbigkas ang salitang “dambuhala”? ginamit ang salitang may salungguhit?
a. Malumi a. Pagtukoy
b. Mabilis b. Pagpuri
c. Maragsa c. Panghalip
d. Malumay d. Pagmamalaki
Answer: A Answer: A
17. Ang katawagan sa pangngalan, pang-abay, pang-uri at pandiwa 23. Walang tubig kahapon. Ito ay pangungusap na:
ay? a. May paksa
a. Palabuuan b. Walang pandiwa
b. Pangkayarian c. May panaguri
c. Pangnilalaman d. Walang paksa
d. Palaugnayan Answer: D
Answer: C 24. Ipinagmamalaki mo siya, BAHAG naman pala ang kanyang
18. Ang panukalang inihain niya ay lubhang malalim at mahirap BUNTOT. Ang ibig sabihin ng salitang may malaking titik ay:
arukin. a. Kuripot
a. Abutin b. Traydor
b. Unawain c. Duwag
c. Sukatin d. Mahiyain
d. Tanggalin Answer: C
Answer: B 25. Sabihin ang gawi ng pananalitang ito: “Bawal tumawid, may
19. Ang wikang Filipino ay hawig sa mga wika sa Asya. Alin dito ang namatay na dito!”
pinagmulan ng wikang Filipino? a. Pananakot
a. Bahasa b. Pagtukoy
c. Nihonggo c. Babala
d. Mandarin d. Paalala
d. Malayo-Polinesyo Answer: C
Answer: D 26. Pinakamahalagang nobelang Pilipino sa maraming taon na
20. Ano ang katumbas ng “Dekalogo” ni Apolinario Mabini na nalimbag noong 1906 at tumalakay nang masinsinan sa paksang
nagsasaad ng aral sa Filipino? puhunan laban paggawa at sa sosyalismo ang _____.
a. Mosaic Law a. Luha ng Buwaya
d. Code of Ethics ni Kalantiaw b. Banaag at Sikat
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d. Pangginggera 2. Calculate the mean absolute deviation of the following numbers:
Answer: B 60, 80, 100, 75 and 95
27. Ayon kay Balagtas, “ang laki sa layaw, karaniwa’y hubad” kaya a. 12.4
ang mga bata ay b. 14.2
a. jeproks c. 16.1
b. nag-aartista d. 18.9
c. nakapagtatapos sa pag-aaral Answer: A
d. hindi sumusunod sa magulang 3. Which of the following is the factorization of the binomial x2 - 42?
Answer: D a. (x + 4)(x + 2)
28. Noong taong 1962, ano ang pagbabago sa paglimbag ng diploma b. (x – 4)2
at sertipiko ng pagtatapos? c. x(x + 2x + 2)
a. Pinahihintutan ang pribadong paaralan na maglimbag sa wikang d. (x – 4)(x + 4)
Ingles Answer: D
b. Nilimbag sa Tagalog ang diploma sa di-Tagalog na bayan 4. What value of x will satisfy the equation: 0.4(5x - 1470) = x?
c. Nilimbag sa Filipino ang diploma ngunit may Ingles a. 490
d. Nalimbag sa Filipino ang diploma b. 2,130
Answer: D c. 1470
29. Ang gintong panahon ng mga manunulat noong panahon ng Answer: D
Amerikano ay batid sa uring 5. Which of the following has the greatest value:
a. Sanaysay a. 3 + 32 + (3 + 3)2
b. Nobela b. 33
c. Panulaan c. [(3 + 3)2]2
d. Maikling kwento d. (3 + 3 + 3)2
Answer: D Answer: C
30. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang may wastong gamit ng tinig ng 6. The average of 5 different counting numbers is 20. What is the
pandiwa? highest possible value that one of the numbers can have?
a. Ang hinog na papaya na kinuha sa puno ni Marie. a. 20
b. Kinuha ni Marie ang hinog na papaya sa puno. b. 40
c. Kinuha sa puno ang hinog na papaya ni Marie. c. 30
d. Papayang hinog ang kinuha sa puno ni Marie. d. 90
Answer: B Answer: D
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Mathematics Part 1. We encourage readers/ reviewees to use the divided it among themselves in the ratio of 5:4:1. How much more is
comment boxes after the article for discussion. the largest share than the smallest share?
1. Two buses leave the same station at 8:00 pm. One bus travels a. P75,000
north at the rate of 30 kph and the other travels east at 40 kph. How b. P30,000
many kilometers apart are the buses at 10 pm? c. P24,800
a. 140 km Answer: C
b. 100 km 8. What is the missing terms in the series 5, 20, 80, ___,1280, ___, 20,
c. 70 km 480?
d. 50 km a. 50;210
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c. 35;135 c. 3,155
d. 320;5120 d. 1200
Answer: D Answer: N
9. At what rate per annum should P2400 be invested so that it will 15. Which of the following has the largest value?
earn an interest of P800 in 8 years? a. 85
a. 6 ½ % b. 39
b. 5 ½ % c. 65
c. 4.17 % d. 94
d. 6 % Answer: A
Answer: C 16. A water tank contains 18 liters when it is 20% full. How many
10. The area of a rectangle is (x2 + 2x - 8). If its length is x + 4, what liters does it contain when 50% full?
is its width? a. 60
a. x + 2 b. 30
b. x - 2 c. 58
c. x + 1 d. 45
d. x + 6 Answer: D
Answer: B 17. The edges of a rectangular solid have these measures: 1.5 feet by
11. What is the value of 12⅙ - 3 ⅜ - 5 ⅔ + 20 ¾? 1½ feet by 3 inches. What is its volume in cubic inches?
a. 21 1/8 a. 324
b. 22 b. 225
c. 23 7/8 c. 972
d. 21 d. 27
Answer: C Answer: C
12. The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 20°. What is the 18. In a certain school, the ratio of boys to girls is 5 is to 7. If there
measure of one of the base angles? are 180 boys and girls in the school, how many boys are there?
a. 150° a. 105
b. 60° b. 90
c. 75° c. 45
d. 80° d. 75
Answer: D Answer: D
13. Ana and Beth do a job together in three hours. Working alone, 19. Ruben’s grades in 6 subjects are 88, 90, 97, 90, 91 and 86? What
Ana does the job in 5 hours. How long will it take Beth to do the job is the least grade that he should aim for in the 7th subject if he has
alone? to have an average of 88?
a. 3 and 1/3 hours a. 92
b. 2 and 1/3 hours b. 74
c. 3 hours c. 88
d. 7 and 1/2 hours d. 85
Answer: D Answer: B
14. How much greater is the sum of the first 50 counting numbers 20. On a certain day, three computer technicians took turns in
greater than the sum of the first 100 counting numbers? manning a 24-hour internet shop. The number of hours Cesar, Bert,
a. 110 and Danny were on duty was in the ratio 3:4:5, respectively. The
b. 3,775 shop owner pays them P50 per hour. How much would Danny

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receive for that day? b. (2, -3/2)
a. P 230 c. (3, 3/2)
b. P500 d. (1, 5/2)
c. P160 Answer: C
d. P480 26. Which of these has the longest perimeter?
Answer: B a. A square 21 cm on a side
21. A retailer buys candies for P90.25. The pack has 35 pieces of b. A rectangle 19 cm long and 24 cm wide
candies. If she sells each candy for P2.25, how much profit does she c. An equilateral triangle whose side is 28 cm
make? d. A right triangle whose two legs are 24 and 32 cm
a. P11.50 Answer: D
b. P56.25 27. How many square inches are in 2 square yard?
c. P37.50 a. 900
d. P18.75 b. 144
22. An online shop sells a certain calculator for P950 and charges c. 1296
P150 for shipping within Manila, regardless of the number of d. 2,592
calculators ordered. Which of the following equations shows the Answer: D
total cost (y) of an order as a function of the number of 28. In a playground for Kindergarten kids, 18 children are riding
calculators ordered (x)? tricycles or bicycles. If there are 43 wheels in all, how many tricycles
a. y = (950 + 150)x are there?
b. y = 150x +950 a. 8
c. x = 950y + 150 b. 9
d. y = 950x + 150 c. 7
Answer: D d. 11
23. One side of a 45° - 45° - 90° triangle measures x cm. What is the Answer: C
length of its hypotenuse? 29. Nelia takes ¾ hour to dress and get ready for school. It takes 4/5
a. X √3 cm hour to reach the school. If her class starts promptly at 8:00 am;
b. X cm what is the latest time she can jump out of bed in order not to be
c. (X √3)/2 cm late for school?
d. X √2 cm a. 6:42 am
Answer: D b. 6:27 am
24. The legs of one right triangle are 9 and 12, while those of c. 6:57 am
another right triangle are 12 and 16. How much longer is the d. 7:02 am
perimeter of the larger triangle than the perimeter of the smaller Answer: B
triangle? 30. Which common fraction is equivalent to 0.215?
a. 84 a. 43/200
b. 7 b. 27/125
c. 12 c. 21/50
d. 14 d. 108/375
Answer: C Answer: A
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1. Which of the following statements best describes a hypothetical
element with an electron configuration of 1s22s22p63s23p5?
a. The hypothetical element has an atomic number of 11.
b. The hypothetical element is a member of Group V, otherwise
called the Nitrogen Group.
c. The hypothetical element is in the fifth position in the p-block,
along the third period of the periodic table.
d. The hypothetical element is located at the third position of the p-
block, along the fifth period of the periodic table.
Answer: C
2. Despite the observed diversity among organisms, they are all
made from the same set of biomolecules composed of monomeric
units except:
a. Proteins
b. Carbohydrates
c. Nucleic Acids
d. Lipids and Fats
Answer: D
3. What will be formed when radium isotope, with 88 protons and
138 neutrons undergoes alpha decay?
a. Radon Atom (Rn222) with 86 Protons
b. Francium Atom (Fr222) with 87 Protons
c. Actinium Atom (Ac222) with 89 Protons
d. Thorium Atom (Th232) with 90 Protons
Answer: A
4. Which of the following examples best illustrates application of
Boyle’s Law?
a. A tire becomes harder as more air is pumped into it.
b. A sealed aerosol can explodes when thrown into a fire.
c. A balloon expands and bursts when exposed to direct sunlight.
d. A scuba divers stops at certain depths as he ascends to the
ocean’s surface.
Answer: D
5. Three liquids A, B, C were studied in a laboratory. Liquid A was
found to float over B and C. It was also found that liquid A flows
fastest among the three. What can be said about liquid A?
a. Densest and most viscous
b. Densest and least viscous
c. Least dense and most viscous
d. Least dense and least viscous
Answer: D
6. Which of the following statements represents a physical change?
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a. An antacid tablet forms bubbles when dissolved in water.
b. A flashlight beam slowly gets dimmer and finally dies out over
time.
c. The lawn grows thicker every day because fertilizers were added
into the soil.
d. Frozen mango juice melted when left standing at room
temperature for 30 minutes.
Answer: D
7. Which of the following best explains why farmers burn rice straw
and hull during seasons of harvest?
a. Burning rice hulls and straws produce compounds that act as
repellant for pests which may damage plantation.
b. The smoke produced by burning rice hulls and straws stimulate
growth and fruit bearing of trees.
c. Rice hulls and straws are burned so that more spaces will be
available for planting next set of crops.
d. Ash from burnt rice hulls and straws are rich in compounds that
could neutralize acidic soil so that more crops will grow
8. Acid rain occurs when ____________.
Answer: D
8. Acid rain occurs when _________.
a. carbon dioxide combines with water in the atmosphere.
b. phosphorus-rich water in lakes evaporates to form phosphoric
acid.
c. sulfur released in burning fossil fuels combines with water in the
atmosphere.
d. excess hydrogen is released into the atmosphere to produce acids.
Answer: C
9. Why is it difficult to integrate nitrogen gas from the atmosphere
into the nitrogen cycle of the biosphere?
a. Nitrogen is very abundant in the atmosphere
b. Living organisms quickly absorb nitrogen gas
c. Oceans quickly absorb nitrogen gas
d. Few organisms can directly utilize atmospheric nitrogen
Answer: D
10. Which of the following sentences about greenhouse effect is
INCORRECT?
a. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere which are
returned to the earth’s surface.
b. Greenhouse effect is important in maintaining the temperature of
the earth.
c. Greenhouse effect is due to gases that absorb the green region of
light from the sun. b. acids dissolves rocks
d. Greenhouse effect increases the overall surface temperature of c. freezing water between rock particles
the earth. d. iron in rocks combine with oxygen
Answer: C Answer: C
11. When a gardener propagates a plant by taking cuttings, he 16. PAGASA announces the approach of the seasonal winds. The
plants his cutting in a well-watered soil in a plant pot. What is the familiar names used are Amihan and Habagat, internationally
most likely reason why he may then cover the plant and pot with a known as ________ and ________ respectively.
lightly perforated polythene bag? a. Northeast and southwest
a. To reduce the water demand of the cutting. b. Trade wind and easterlies
b. To decrease the rate of gaseous exchange by the plant. c. Southwest and northeast
c. To reduce the chance of attack by pests. d. Westerlies and easterlies
d. To protect the plant from cold weather. Answer: A
Answer: A 17. Fog is a cloud with its base at or very near the ground. The
12. It is a common observation that mushrooms thrive few days formation of fog generally occurs after the ground has lost heat by:
after lightning strikes. Which among the following biogeochemical a. Evaporation
cycles is involved in this process? b. Convection
a. Nitrogen cycle c. Conduction
b. Carbon-Oxygen cycle d. Radiation
c. Phosphorus cycle Answer: D
d. Sulfur cycle 18. Why do we see the sun rise in the east?
Answer: A a. The earth revolves eastward.
13. Which of the following factors contribute to an increase in b. The earth rotates from west to east.
human population? c. We are located in the 20th meridian.
I. Immigration II. Emigration d. On the globe, we are located in the east.
III. Natality IV. Mortality Answer: B
a. III and IV 19. If a voltage of 100 volts produces a current of 5 amperes in an
b. II and III electrical device, what is the resistance?
c. I only a. 95 Ohms
d. I and III b. 20 Ohms
Answer: D c. 105 Ohms
14. Shown below is a simple food web in a grassy community. The d. 500 Ohms
arrow symbol means eaten by. What would happen if all snakes are Answer: B
killed? 20. Which of the following best differentiates an earthquake's
Grass>Grasshopper>Frog>Snake intensity from its magnitude?
Bird>Snake a. Intensity describes 'the depth from which the earthquake
a. Grass population would increase. originated’ while magnitude refers to ‘the energy of the earthquake’.
b. Grasshopper population would increase. b. Intensity cannot be measured while magnitude can be measured
c. Bird and frog populations would increase. using a seismograph.
d. Grasshopper and bird populations would increase. c. Intensity refers to the strength of the quake while magnitude
Answer: C refers to the degree of destruction it caused at the epicenter.
15. Which of the following shows mechanical weathering of rocks? d. Intensity is a measure of how much damage an earthquake cause
a. formation of caverns at the surface while magnitude is the strength of the quake.

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Answer: D Answer: B
21. Comparing the speed of sound in liquids, gases, and solids, the 27. Water has a higher specific heat than iron. What does this mean?
speed of sound is usually lowest in ____ and highest in ____. a. Water is hotter than iron
a. solids, gases b. Water heats more rapidly than iron
b. gases, liquids c. Water is more dense than iron
c. liquids, solids d. Water heats more slowly than iron
d. gases, solids Answer: D
Answer: D 28. If a colorblind man marries a woman who has normal vision and
22. Which has a greater density, a lake full of water or a cupful of no history of the disease, it is most probable that all of their :
water? a. daughters will be carriers
a. The cup full of water b. daughters will be colorblind
b. The lake full of water c. sons will be carriers
c. Not enough information d. sons will be colorblind
d. They have the same density Answer: A
Answer: D 29. Albino corn seedlings may grow several inches tall. However,
23. A stainless steel spoon feels colder than a plastic spoon because they will eventually die, primarily because
stainless steel a. direct sunlight will destroy their cells
a. absorbs less heat from the hand than plastic does b. they lack adequate root system
b. is really colder than plastic c. they cannot produce their own food
c. has a lower temperature than plastic d. they cannot obtain carbon dioxide
d. conducts heat away from the hand faster than plastic does Answer: C
Answer: D 30. Mimosa pudica, locally known as Makahiya is called as such
24. Why is it NOT advisable to repeatedly open the door of a because its leaflets tend to close when touched. This organismal
refrigerator? response to a given stimuli is called:
a. It will loosen the hinges of the refrigerator's door a. Hydrotropism
b. Leads to wastage in electrical energy. b.Thigmotropism
c. Repeated opening introduces bacteria in to the refrigerator. c. Geotropism
d. The warm air outside lowers the temperature inside thus making d. Phototropism
the refrigeration less-efficient. Answer: B
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b. Convex War II?
c. Plane a. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
d. Concave b. The dropping of atomic bombs
Answer: B c. Nationalism and national borders
26. Why do we hear thunder some seconds after seeing lightning? d. The rise of totalitarian fascist states
a. Light appears brighter in the sky. Answer: D
b. Light travels faster than sound. 2. In which organization is the Philippines a member to fight
c. Sound travels 1.331 m/s communist aggression?
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b. ASA c. Legislative department
c. UN d. Executive department
d. SEATO Answer: D
Answer: D 8. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and
3. The theory that population increases by geometrical ratio while independent
the means of subsistence increases by arithmetical ratio is a. Timawa
attributed to? b. Maharlika
a. Karl Marx c. Aliping namamahay
b. Robert Malthus d. Aliping saguiguilid
c. Emile Durkheim Answer: A
d. Aristotle 9. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago
Answer: B Filipinas
4. In what instance is the Filipino double-standard morality shown? a. Magellan’s expedition
a. A couple brings their sick child to the doctor then later to the b. Loarca expedition
espiritista c. Legaspi expedition
b. Young parents bring up their children in a manner different from d. Villalobos expedition
how they were brought up Answer: D
c. Illiterate parents are eager to send their children to school even if 10. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was
they themselves did not go to school a. Gen. Wesley Merritt
d. A married man who flirts with someone else other than his wife b. Gen. Elwell Otis
seems acceptable but a married woman who flirts with another c. Gen. Arthur MacArthur
man is condemned. d. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
Answer: D Answer: C
5. Which part of Asia does the Arabian peninsula occupy? 11. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to
a. Northwest buy materials used to make ammunitions?
b. Southeast a. Teresa Magbanua
c. Southwest b. Agueda Esteban
d. Northeast c. Teodora Alonso
Answer: C d. Trinidad Tecson
6. The important factors which have contributed to the weakness in Answer: B
the internalization of desirable values is the? 12.Which economic system is based on free enterprise?
a. Lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify a. Globalism
these values b. Mixed economies
b. Use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than c. Capitalism
effective d. Communism
c. Lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another Answer: C
d. Minimum recognition and appreciation given to teachers 13. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested?
Answer: A a. Cultural relativism
7. To govern is to rule and the government rules by laws. Whose b. Cultural diversity
main duty is the enforcement of laws? c. Xenocentrism
a. Police department d. Ethnocentrism
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14. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short- 20. With the opposition of the parity rights in mind, who does NOT
weighing? belong to the group?
a. Total Quality Movement a. Claro M. Recto
b. Consumerism b. Jose Laurel
c. Consumer vigilance c. Manuel Roxas
d. Substandardization d. Pedro Taruc
Answer: C Answer: C
15. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to smallest, 21. When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the
in which order does Australia fall? Philippines by Spain, what did they ask for? For the Philippines to
a. 4th ____
b. 5th a. Become independent from Spain
c. 6th b. Become a province of Spain
8. 7th c. Be independent from Spain with certain conditions
Answer: D d. Be represented in the Spanish Cortes
16. In which continent can we find stormy Cape Horn which is Answer: B
known as the graveyard of ships and sailors? 22. Who among the Presidents changed the date of our celebration
a. Africa of Independence day from July 4 to June 12?
b. Australia a. Ramon Magsaysay
c. South America b. Diosdado Macapagal
d. Asia c. Carlos Garcia
Answer: C d. Ferdinand Marcos
17. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1947? Answer: B
Religious differences between 23. In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s
a. Hindus and Christians peacekeeping operations by sending doctors, nurses, soldiers and
b. Christians and Muslims police?
c. Hindus and Buddhists a. Israel
d. Hindus and Muslims b. East Timor
Answer: D c. Iraq
18. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi? d. Iran
a. Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders Answer: C
b. Rejected violence as a way to political power 24. In which poem did Rizal write about offering one’s life for one’s
c. Led a successful nationalistic movement in their respective country?
countries a. A La Juventud Filipina
d. Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing governments b. Song of Maria Clara
Answer: B c. Sa Aking mga Kabata
19. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to d. Mi Ultimo Adios
the ______ Empire. Answer: D
a. Roman 25. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s
b. Gupta do people travel mostly by water?
c. Greek a. Luzon
d. Maurya b. Mindanao
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d. Visayas and Mindanao 1. Which of the following is not a benefit of technology in education?
Answer: C a. Improves critical-thinking abilities.
26. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines b. Unlimited access to games and other internet sites.
adhere when it comes to territorial boundary? c. Allows cooperative learning.
a. Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast d. Increases self-expression.
b. Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore Answer: B
c. Three-mile territorial limit 2. Which situation shows that technology can be used to motivate
d. Archipelagic doctrine students to learn?
Answer: D a. Teacher Eric employs educational games related to the lesson
27. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more they are taking.
excessively moist climate and limited arable lands? b. Miss Cleo designs lessons which use cooperative learning with
a. Western technology integration.
b. Eastern c. Mr. Jimmy utilizes computer assisted instruction programs so that
c. Eastern and Central students will learn at their own pace.
d. Central and Western d. Teacher Sarah assigns projects to her class where self-expression
Answer: B and creativity is acknowledged.
28. Which follows Pres. Garcia’s “Filipino First Policy”? Filipinos Answer: A
a. Should buy and consume Filipino products only 3. He is considered as the “Father of Modern Media in Education”.
b. Should not contribute to the brain drain problem a. Jean Piaget
c. Should be selective in the entry in the entry of foreign b. Robert Gagne
professionals in the country c. B.F. Skinner
d. Were to be given first preference in all matters related to the d. Edgar Dale
economic development of the country Answer: D
Answer: D 4. It is a term to denote a whole range of technologies associated
29. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the with processing information and with sending and receiving
Spratly islands in the South China Sea? messages.
a. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia a. Educational Technology
b. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia b. Information and Communication Technology
c. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia c. Media Technology
d. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia d. Instructional Systems Design
Answer: B Answer: B
30. The following are our constitutional rights EXCEPT to 5. A methodology widely used for developing new training
a. Free access to legal assistance which shall not be denied due to programs.
poverty a. Microsoft
b. Have access to all records of the government b. World Wide Web
c. Be presumed innocent until proven guilty c. Instructional Systems Design
d. Form association and labor unions d. Computer Technology
Answer: B Answer: C
Below is the LET Reviewer for General Education GENED: 6. This is considered to be the first manual data processing device
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Part 1. We developed in China in the 12th century A.D.
encourage readers/ reviewees to use the comment boxes after the a. Hieroglyphics
article for discussion. b. Papyrus

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 c. Printing Press d. Continue the relationship and exercise utmost professional discretion
d. Abacus about this.
Answer: D 2. Ms. de Leon is a sickly teacher. She gets to school even late and not
7. He is considered to be the “Father of Computing” because of his feeling well. What provision in R.A. 7836 does she violates?
contributions to the basic design of computer. a. Teachers must be devoted, honest and punctual in performing their
a. John Napier duty.
b. William Oughtred b. Teachers should be physical, mentally and morally fit to teach.
c. Blaise Pascal c. Teachers should manifest genuine enthusiasm and pride in teaching
d. Charles Babbage as a noble profession.
Answer: D d. All of the above
8. Which is the standard input device that accepts letters, numbers 3. "Education is a continuous process of experiencing and of visiting or
and commands from the user? reorganizing experiences" according to a Progressivist. What does it
a. Trackpad mean?
b. Lightpen a. Education begins and ends in school.
c. Mouse b. Education takes place anytime and anywhere.
d. Keyboard c. Education happens formally and informally.
Answer: D d. Education goes on throughout life.
9. Mr. Rico carefully studies the materials he acquired from the 4. If you have a foreign visitor, what would be the best gift to buy?
internet. He always examines if the author is qualified to present the a. Imported antiques
material. This practice is? b. Expensive Buddha figurines
a. necessary to ensure that the materials are reliable. c. Porcelain wares
b. unethical because he does not trust the author. d. Embroidered products from Quezon province
c. unnecessary because all resources from the internet are 5. Which of the following would manifest best the Teacher-Student
dependable. Relationship?
d. just a waste of time. a. Teacher to inflict corporal punishment to offending student upon the
Answer: A approval of parents.
10. When a teacher asks the consistency of a material taken from b. Teacher to inflict corporal punishment on offending student secretly.
the internet with other available materials, he/she is concerned c. Teacher to inflict corporal punishment to offending student at all
with its? times.
a. relevance d. Teacher to inflict no corporal punishment on offending student at all
b. accuracy times.
c. coverage 6) Which of the following is a characteristic of a Pragmatist Teacher?
d. currency a. Equipping the learners with the basic abilities and skills.
Answer: B b. Providing the learners with the opportunities to apply theories and
principles.
c. Requiring the learners the full mastery of the lessons.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION d. Encourage the learners to memorize factual knowledge.
50 Items with Answer 7) In line with the philosophy of Reconstructivism, which of the
1. Which of the following would be the most fitting action of a teacher following should be given emphasis in teaching?
who is having a relationship with his/her student? a. To seek for a better position in the society.
a. Deny the relationship. b. To compare oneself with the less fortunate.
b. Enjoy the relationship while it lasts. c. To become economically self-reliant.
c. Defer the relationship until they are ready to admit it.
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d. To designate one's superiority over the others. consciousness.
8) One of the responsibilities of school administrators and faculty d. Sense perception is the most accurate guide to knowledge.
members is to communicate and cooperate harmoniously with the 15) If reality is politically socially and economically formed, this
community. Which of the following attributes best applies to this philosophy is being followed:
responsibility? a. Essentialism
a. Interfacing b. Existentialism
b. Alignment c. Progressivism
c. Partnership d. Pragmatism
d. Kinship 16) In Piaget's concrete operational stage, a teacher should provide
9) This principle was violated when Teacher Rey talked badly about the ________.
new school principal in front of his students by telling them that the a. Activities for hypothesis formulation.
new principal is incompetent and arrogant. b. Learning activities that involve problems of classification and order.
a. Respect for authority c. Activities for evaluation purposes.
b. Fidelity d. Stimulating environment with ample objects to play with.
c. Loyalty 17) A grade 1 pupil likes to play with his friends, but gets angry when
d. Confidentiality defeated. Piaget's theory states that this pupil is under what
10) Which of the following is an integral part of the teaching process? development stage?
a. Teacher and principal a. Concrete-operational stage
b. Lesson plan b. Sensorimotor stage
c. Classroom management c. Formal-operational stage
d. Rubrics d. Pre-operational stage
11) Which of the following is the Fundamental Moral Principle? 18) Fear of something that was caused by a painful experience in the
a. Stealing is wrong. past is an example of?
b. Health is wealth. a. Insight
c. Do good and avoid evil. b. Classical conditioning
d. Cheating is immoral. c. Operant conditioning
12) "Moral example has greater effect on pupils' discipline than laws d. Imitation
and punishment" is an advice for teachers from ________. 19) A teacher rewards a child for doing things correctly. This technique
a. Confucius is called:
b. Mohammed a. Conditioning
c. Lao Tzu b. Fading
d. Plato c. Chaining
13) According to Max Scheler's Hierarchy of Values, ________ is the d. Reinforcement
highest form of values. 20) A person who is friendly and has a capacity to make people laugh
a. Pleasure values possesses:
b. Vital values a. Naturalistic intelligence
c. Spiritual values b. Spatial intelligence
d. Values of the Holy. c. Intrapersonal intelligence
14) Which of the following prepositions is attributed to Plato? d. Interpersonal intelligence
a. Truth is relative to a particular time and place. 21) A student with Attention Deficit Disorder exhibits:
b. Human beings create their own truth. a. Care for his/her personal things
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c. Completes work before shifting to another b. Creativity with classroom strategies or task.
d. Excessively quiet c. Fairness when giving grades or school marks.
22) A child treats his friends highly aggressive. The reason behind this d. Cheerfulness and enthusiasm when discussing.
attitude is his past experiences with his father who is also highly 29) ________ is Erikson's, Piaget's and Freud's thought about play.
aggressive. This is demonstrated on what theory? a. Contribute to the child's mastery of his physical and social
a. Social cognitive theory environment.
b. Cognitive developmental theory b. Makes a child's life enjoyable that he will tend to hate school life later.
c. Operant conditioning c. Prepares a child for an excellent academic performance in formal
d. Classical conditioning schooling.
23) Based on Jung's psychological theory, a child who is shy and prefers d. Develops the child's highly competitive attitude because of the nature
to be alone falls under what classification? of play.
a. Extrovert 30) A student has been staring at a puzzle. He is figuring out how to
b. Ambivert solve it and suddenly, an idea flashed in the student's mind and
c. Paranoid excitedly he was able to learn how to solve the puzzle. This exemplifies
d. Introvert ________.
24) ________ puts emphasis on the importance of sensitive periods in a. Metacognition
development. b. Insight learning
a. Ecological theory c. Analytical learning
b. Social Cognitive theory d. Trial and error learning
c. Psychoanalytic theory 31) A teacher attempting to develop a student's metacognitive skills
d. Ethnological theory teaches the student to:
25) Contrary to Freud's concept that the primary motivation of human a. Recall past lesson
behavior is sexual in nature, Erikson's is ________ in nature. b. Visualize
a. Social c. Formulate hypothesis
b. Cultural d. Think about their thinking
c. Physical 32) An adolescent exhibits what common characteristics?
d. Biological a. Reasonable and secure
26) ________ is described by Freud as the component/s of personality b. Feels intense emotions and sense of disequilibrium
that is concerned with the idea of right and wrong. c. Slow but steady physical secure
a. Superego d. Passive and obedient
b. Superego and ego 33) Instincts are under what mental dimension?
c. Id a. Ego and Superego
d. Ego b. Ego
27) What idea about age is NOT right? c. Id
a. Chronological age is different from biological and psychological age. d. Superego
b. Chronological age, biological age, psychological age and social age are 34) A child cannot do ________, according to Piaget's concrete operational
related. stage.
c. Psychological age and social age are two different things. a. Doing mentally what was just physically done.
d. Chronological age is the same as biological and psychological age. b. Reasoning applied to specific example.
28) ________ reflects the teacher's understanding of development as c. Classifying objects into different sets.
results of maturation and learning. d. Imagining the steps necessary to complete an algebraic expressions.
a. Patience when dealing with the slower ones. 35) What should teachers teach students to eradicate bullying among

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kids in school? b. Reasoning
a. Full development of talents c. Reflections
b. Athletic skills d. Metacognition
c. Respect for the dignity of persons 43) A child received a candy after correctly completing his task. The
d. Full development of physical power child always tries to complete all tasks correctly for him to have a candy
36) Education is the acquisition of the art and the utilization of once again. What is being shown in the situation?
knowledge. This statement means: a. Associative learning
a. A learner's application of what she has learned is necessary. b. Classical conditioning
b. A learner's interest in art is commendable. c. Operant conditioning
c. A learner's acquisition of information is sufficient. d. Pavlovian conditioning
d. A learner's acquisition of information is not important. 44) A child learns by association and by insights. This states that the
37) Student's initiative is stifles by: association and cognitive theories of learning are:
a. Rationalism a. Diametrically opposed
b. Extreme authoritarianism b. Complementary
c. "Utang na loob" c. Partly wrong
d. "Bahala na" d. Partly correct
38) A piece of music may sound sad, but when each note is played, there 45) Emotion's role on success and happiness is highlighted by Daniel
is nothing sad about it. This is based on the doctrine that says: Goleman's theory on emotional intelligence. How can the teacher best
a. The whole experience is equal to the sum of its parts. show empathy in the case of fighting students?
b. The whole experience is more than the sum of its parts. a. Reprimand the students so that other will not follow the misbehavior.
c. The whole experience is less than the sum of its parts. b. Tell the students to stop fighting so that there will be peace in the
d. The whole experience is not in any way related to the sum of its parts. classroom.
39) Which among the words below does NOT prevent the emergence of c. Make them realize how fighting negatively affects themselves and
truth which the learners and teachers are in search of? others.
a. Mindset d. Establish roles and responsibilities to avoid arguments among them.
b. Mask 46) The television program BATIBOT was developed because:
c. Open mind a. Children learn by conditioning.
d. Defense b. Children learn by discovery.
40) What a teacher should do if students are misbehaving in class? c. Children learn by trial and error.
a. Send the misbehaving pupils to the guidance counselor. d. Children learn by observing and imitating.
b. Involve the whole class in setting rules of conduct in the whole class. 47) Comprehension skills comprises the following, EXCEPT for:
c. Make a report to the parents about their children's misbehavior. a. Finding the main idea
d. Set the rules for the class to observe. b. Recreational reading
41) What is an inappropriate method in teaching young children? c. Sequencing events chronologically
a. Individual difference are expected and accepted d. Reading critically
b. Integrated teaching-learning 48) Who was responsible for stating that modeling is essential in
c. Isolated skill development pedagogy?
d. Positive guidance techniques a. Bandura
42) If a teacher believes that a child's mind is TABULA RASA, then the b. Bruner
teacher will most likely engage the students in ________ process for them c. Skinner
to learn. d. Thorndlike
a. Sensory impressions 49) To make her students participate more often during class

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 discussions, teacher Chai believes that she can apply Operant II. Begin formal teaching of grammatical rules to children as
Conditioning by way of: early as possible.
a. Giving more incentives to her students, such as additional grades and III. Do not require initial formal language teaching for children.
small tokens.
b. Emphasizing group sharing and guiding them in thinking critically A. I and III C. I only
and innovatively. B. II only D. I and II
c. Instilling metacognition in them through modeling.
d. Letting them reflect on how they think about their subjects. 2. Which is/are the sources of man’s intellectual drives, according to
50) "Porma" over substance is evident in students in one of these Freud
instances. A. Id C. Id -ego
a. Dolly submitted his comprehensive written report to Mrs. Topacio B. Super ego D. Ego
even if it was slightly soiled with tomato ketchup.
b. Harvey submitted his written report on time to Mrs. Francisco even if 3. Theft of school equipment like TV, computer, etc. by teenagers in the
it reeked of the cigarette she smoked before class. community itself is becoming a common phenomenon. What does this
c. Joel submitted his written report to Mrs. Cantiveros a week in incident signify?
advance. A. Prevalence of poverty in the community.
d. Olivia submitted her poorly written report, which was printed on B. Inability of school to hire security guards.
perfumed stationery to her English teacher, Mrs. Estrada. C. Deprivation of Filipino schools.
D. Community’s lack of sense of co-ownership.

4. As a teacher, you are reconstructionist, Which among these will be

KEY TO CORRECTION your guiding principle?
1. D2. B 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. A A. I must teach the child every knowledge, skills and value that he
10. C 11. C 12. A 13. D 14. C 15. C 16. B 17. D 18. needs for a better future.
B B. I must teach the child to develop his mental powers to the full.
19. D 20. D 21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C. I must teach the child so he is assured of heaven.
D D. I must teach the child that we can never have real knowledge of
28. A 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. C 36. anything.
A
37. B 38. D 39. C 40. B 41. C 42. C 43. C 44. B 45. 5. The concepts of Trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs. shame & self-doubt,
C and initiative vs. guilt are most closely related with works of _____.
46. D 47. B 48. A 49. A 50. A A. Erickson C. Freud
B. Piaget D. Jung
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (Secondary)
6. Student Z does not study at all but when the Licensure Examination
for Teachers comes, before he takes the LET, he spends one hour or
MULTIPLE CHOICE
more praying for a miracle, i.e., to pass the examination. Which
attitude towards religion or God is displayed?
1. Which does Naom Chomsky assert about language learning for
A. Religion as fake C. Religion as authentic
children?
B. Religion as magic D. Religion as real
I. Young children learn and apply grammatical rules and
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7. Teacher B engages her students with information for thorough D. D. Schools First Initiative
understanding, for meaning and for competent application. Which
principle governs Teacher B’s practice? 14. Principal C shares this thought with the teachers: Subject matter should
A. Constructivist C. Behaviorist help students understand and appreciate themselves as unique
B. Gestalt D. Cognitivist individual who accept complete responsibility for their thoughts,
feelings and actions. “ From which philosophy is this thought based?
8. Student B claims: “I cannot see perfection but I long for it. So it must A. Perennialism C. Existentialism
be real. “under which group can he be classified? B. Essentialism D. Progressivism
A. Idealist C. Realist
B. Empiricist D. Pragmatist 15. Based on Piaget’s theory, what should a teacher provide for children in
the concrete operational stage?
9. What does extreme authoritarianism in the home reinforce in A. Activities for hypothesis formulation.
learners B. Learning activities that involve problems of classification and
A. Doing things on their own initiative ordering.
B. Ability to direct themselves C. Games and other physical activities to develop motor skills.
C. Dependence on others for directions. D. Stimulating environment with ample objectives to play with.
D. Creativity in work.
16. To come closer to the truth we need to “go back to the things
10. You arrive at knowledge by re-thinking of latent ideas. From whom themselves.” This is the advice of the ______.
does this thought come? A. Behavioris C. idealist
A. Experimentalist C. Idealist B. phenomenologists D. pragmatists
B. Realist D. Existentialist
17. Researches conducted show that teacher’s expectations of students
11. Behavior followed by pleasant consequences will be strengthened and become self-fulfilling prophecies. What is this phenomenon called?
will be more likely to occur in the future. Behavior followed by A. Halo effect C. Ripple effect
unpleasant consequences will be weakened and will be more likely to B. Pygmalion effect D. Hawthorne effect
be repeated in the future. Which one is explained
A. Freud’s psychoanalytic theory 18. Teacher F is convinced that whatever a student performs a desired
B. Thorndike’s law effect behavior, provided reinforcement and soon the student will learn to
C. B.F. Skinner’s Operant conditioning theory perform the behavior on his own. On which principle is Teacher F’s
D. D. Bandura’s social learning theory conviction based?
A. Cognitivism C. Behaviorism
12. Principal B tells her teachers that training in the humanities is most B. Environmentalism D. Constructivism
important. To which educational philosophy does he adhere?
A. Existentialism C. Progressivism 19. Teacher U teaches to his pupils that pleasure is not the highest good.
B. Perennialism D. Essentialism Teacher’s teaching is against what philosophy?
A. Realism C. Epicureanism
13. All subject in Philippine elementary and secondary schools are expected B. Hedonism D. Empiricism
to be taught using the integrated approach. This came about as a result
of implementation of ___________. 20. Studies in the areas of neurosciences discloses that the human brain
A. Program for Decentralized Education has limitless capacity. What does this imply
B. School-Based Management A. Some pupils are admittedly not capable of learning.
C. Basic Education Curriculum
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this native ability. beverage and then made to ingest a drug that produces nausea.
C. Every child is a potential genius. Eventually, h nauseated at he sight and smell of alcohol and stopped
D. Pupil can possibly reach a point where they have learned drinking alcohol. Which theory explains this?
everything. A. Operant conditioning C. Associative learning
B. Social learning theory D. Attribution theory
21. Availment of the Philippine Education Placement Test for adults and
out-of-school youths is in support of the government’s educational 27. In a social studies class, Teacher I present a morally ambiguous
program towards _____. situation and asks his students what they would do. On whose theory
A. equitable access C. quality and relevance is Teacher I’s technique based
B. quality D. relevance A. Kohlberg C. Piaget
B. Bandura D. Bruner
22. A mother gives his boy his favorite snack every time the boy cleans up
his room. Afterwards, the boy cleaned his room everyday in 28. Quiz to formative test while periodic is to _________.
anticipation of the snack. Which theory is illustrated? A. criterion-reference test C. norm-reference test
A. Associative learning B. summative test D. diagnostic test
B. Classical conditioning
C. Operant conditioning 29. Your teacher is of the opinion that the world and everything in it are
D. Pavlonian conditioning ever changing and so you the skill to cope with change. What is his
governing philosophy?
23. Which group of philosophers maintain the “truth exists in an objective A. Idealism C. Experimentalism
order that is independent of the knower”? B. Existentialism D. Realism
A. Idealists C. Existentialists
B. PragmatistsD. Realists 30. The search for related literature by accessing several data bases by the
use of a telephone line to connect a computer that have database is
24. Under which program were students who were not accommodated in termed ______.
public elementary and secondary schools because of lack of classroom, A.compact disc search C. on-line search
teachers, and instructional materials, were enrolled in private schools B. manual search D. computer search
in their respective communities at the government’s expense? 31. In which competency do my students find the greater difficulty? In
A. Government Assistance Program item with a difficulty index of
B. Study Now-Pay later A. 0. 1 C. 0.5
C. Educational Service Contract System B. 0. 9 D. 1.0
D. National Scholarship Program
32. We encounter people whose prayer goes like this: O God, if there is a
25. Which of the following prepositions is attributed to Plato? God; save my soul if I have a soul,” from whom is this prayer?
A. Truth is relative to a particular time and place. A. Stoic C. Agnostic
B. Human beings create their own truths. B. Empiricist D. Skeptic
C. Learning is the discovery of truth as latent ideas are brought to
consciousness 33. If teacher wants to test student’s ability to organize ideas, which type
D. Sense perception is the most accurate guide to knowledge. of test should she formulate?
A. Short answer C. Essay
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34. Who among the following needs less verbal counseling but needs more D. She describes what should be their performance.
concrete operational forms of assistance? The child who ________.
A. has mental retardation 41. The best way for a guidance counselor to begin to develop study skills
B. has attention-deficit disorder and habits in underachieving student would be to ______.
C. has learning disability A. have these underachieving students observe the study habits of
D. has conduct disorder excelling students.
B. encourage students to talk study habits from their own experiences
35. Which applies when skewness is zero? C. have them view filmstrips about various study approaches
A. Mean is greater than median. D. give out list of effective study approaches
B. Median is greater than the mean.
C. Scores have three modes. 42. Teacher F wanted to teach the pupils the skills to do cross stitching. He
D. Scores are normally distributed check up quiz was a written test on the steps of cross stitching. What
characteristic of a good test does it lack?
36. Which does NOT belong to the group of alternative learning systems A. Scorability C. Objectivity
A. Multi-grade grouping C. Graded education B. Reliability D. Validity
B. Multi-age grouping D. Non-graded grouping
43. For which may you use the direct instruction method?
37. The first thing to do in constructing a periodic test is for a teacher to A. Become aware of the pollutants around us.
______. B. Appreciate Milton’s Paradise Lost.
A. decide on the number of items for the test C. Use a microscope properly.
B. go back to her instructional objectives D. Distinguish war from aggression.
C. study the content
D. decide on the type of test to construct 44. In the context on the theory on multiple intelligences, what is one
weakness of the paper-pencil test?
38. Which one can enhance the comparability of grades? A. It is not easy to administer.
A. Using common conversation table for translating test scores in to B. It puts the non-linguistically intelligent at a disadvantage
ratings. C. It utilizes so much time.
B. Formulating tests that vary from one teacher to another. D. It lacks reliability.
C. Allowing individual teachers to determine factors for rating
D. Individual teachers giving weights to factors considered for rating. 45. NSAT and NEAT results are interpreted against set mastery level. This
means that NSAT and NEAT fall under _________.
39. The cultivation of reflective and meditative skills in teaching is an A. intelligence test C. criterion-referenced test
influence of _____. B. aptitude test D. norm-referenced test
A. Shintoism C. Confucianism
39 B. Zen Buddhism D. Taoism 46. Teacher B uses the direct instruction strategy. Which sequence of steps
will she follow?
40. Teacher Y does norm-referenced interpretation of scores. Which of the I. Independent practice
following does she do? II. Feedback and correctiveness
A. She describes group performance in relation to a level of mastery III. Guided student practice
set. IV. Presenting and structuring
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A. V-IV-III-II-I C. V-II-IV-III-I the place of some words. Which method did she use?
B. III-II-IV-I-V D. I-V-II-III-IV A. The whole language approach
B. The Spaulding method
47. Which guideline must be observed in the use of prompting to shape the C. The rebus method
correct performance of your students? D. The language experience approach
A. Use the list intrusive prompt first.
B. Use all prompts available. 54. Out of 3 distracters in a multiple choice test items, namely B, C, and D,
C. Use the most intrusive prompt first. no pupil choice D as answer. This implies that D is ________.
D. Refrain form using prompts. A. an ineffective distracter
B. a vague distracter
48. What measure/s of central tendency do/es the number 16 represent in C. an effective distracter
the following data: 14,15,17,16,19,20,16,14,16? D. a plausible distracter
A. Mode C. Median
B. Mode and median D. Mean 55. The burnout malady gets worse if a teacher doesn’t intervene to change
whatever areas he or she in control. Which one can renew a teacher’s
49. Which holds true to standardized tests? enthusiasm?
A. They are used for comparative purposes. A. Stick to job C. Judge someone else as wrong
B. They are administered differently. B. Initiate changes in jobs D. Engage in self-pity
C. They are scored according to different standards.
D. They are used for assigned grades. 56. If teacher has to ask more higher-order questions, he has to ask more
____ questions.
50. Study this group of tests which was administered with the following A. closed C. concept
results, then answer the question. B. Fact D. convergent
Subject Mean SD Ronnel’s scrore
Math 56 10 43 57. What can be said of Peter who obtained a score of P75 in a Grammar
Physics 41 9 31 objective test?
English 80 16 109 A. His rating is 75 items in the test correctly.
B. He answered 75 % of the test items correctly.
In which subject(s) were the scores most homogenous? C. He answered 75.
A. Math C. Physics D. He performed better that 5% of his classmate.
B. English D. Physics and Math
51. In the parlance of test construction what does TOS mean? 58. I drew learners into several content areas and encouraged them to solve
A. Table of Specifics C. Table of Specific Test Items a complex question for interdisciplinary teaching. Which strategy did I
B. Term of Specifications D. Table of Specifications use?
A. Problem-centered learning
52. Which is a major advantage of a curriculum-based assessment? B. Unit method
A. It is informal nature. C. Reading-writing activity
B. It connects testing with teaching. D. D. Thematic instruction
C. It tends to focus on anecdotal information on student progress.
D. It is based on a norm-referenced measurement model. 59. Which guidance in test construction is NOT observed in this test item “
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 A. The central problem should be packed in the stem. switches, and dry cells and told the class to create a circuit that will
B. There must be only one correct answer. increase the brightness of each bulb. Which one best describes the
C. Alternatives must grammatical parallelism. approach used?
D. The alternative must be plausible. A. It used a taxonomy of basic thinking skills.
B. It was constructivist.
60. To elicit more students’ response, Teacher G. made use of covert C. It helped students understand scientific methodology.
responses. Which one did she NOT do? D. None of the above
A. She had the students write their response privately.
B. She showed the correct answers on the overhead after the students 66. Teacher W wants to review and check on the lesson of the previous day.
have written their responses. Which one will be most reliable?
C. She had the students write their responses privately then called A. Having students identify difficult homework problems.
each of them. B. Having students correct each other’s work.
D. She refrained from judging on the student’s responses. C. Sampling the understanding of a few students.
D. Explicitly reviewing the task-relevant information necessary for the
61. Direct instruction id a facts, rules, and actions as indirect instruction is day’s lesson.
for _____ ,____, _____.
A. hypotheses, verified data and conclusions 67. Shown a picture of children in sweaters inside the classrooms, the
B. concepts, patterns and abstractions students were asked this question: In what kind of climate do these
C. concepts, processes and generalizations children live? This is a thought questions on ______.
D. guesses, data and conclusions A. inferring C. applying
B. creating D. predicting
62. Which test has broad sampling of topics as strength?
A. Objective test C. Essay test 68. Study this group of tests which was administered with the following
B. Short answer test D. Problem test results, then answer the question.
. Subject Mean SD Ronnel’s scrore
63. Teacher T taught a lesson denoting ownership by means of Math 56 10 43
possessives. He first introduced the rule, then gave examples, followed Physics 41 9 31
by class exercises, then back to the rule before he moved into second English 80 16 109
rule. Which presenting technique did he use
A. Combinatorial C. Part-whole In which subject(s) did Ronnel perform best in relation to the
B. Comparative D. Sequential group’s performance?

64. In his second item analysis, Teacher H found out that more from the A. Physics and Math C. Physics
lower group got the test item # 6 correctly. This means that the test B. English D. Math
item _____.
A. has a negative discriminating power. 69. Which criterion should guide a teacher in the choice of instructional
B. has a lower validity. devices?
C. has a positive discriminating power. A. Attractiveness C. Novelty
D. has a high reability. B. Cost D. Appropriateness
70. Study this group of tests which was administered with the following
65. Teacher E discussed how electricity flows through wires and what results, then answer the question.
generates the electric charge. Then she gave the students wires, bulbs, Subject Mean SD Ronnel’s scrore

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Math 56 10 43 A. Develops competitive spirit.
Physics 41 9 31 B. Separates reality from fantasy.
English 80 16 109 C. Increase imagination due to expanding knowledge and emotional
range.
In which subject(s) did Ronnel perform poorly in relation to the D. Develops the upper and lower limbs.
group’s performance?
A. English C. Math 78. Teacher A discovered that his pupils are very good in dramatizing.
B. English and Math D. Physics Which tool must have helped him discover his pupils’ strength?
A. Portfolio assessment C. Journal entry
71. “What is most likely to happen to our economy when export B. Performance test D. Paper-and-pencil test
continuously surpasses import” is a thought question on ______.
A. creating C. relating cause-and-effect 79. Teacher M’s pupils are quite weak academically and his lesson is already
B. synthesizing D. predicting far behind time table. How should Teacher M proceed with his lesson?
A. Experientially C. Logically
72. Which method has been proven to be effective in courses that stress B. B. Inductively D. Deductively
acquisition of knowledge?
A. Socratic method C. Indirect instruction 81. I want to teach concepts, patterns and abstractions. Which method is
B. Cooperative learning D. Mastery learning most appropriate?
A. Indirect instruction C. Direct instruction
73. Which is the first step in planning an achievement test? B. Discovery D. Problem solving
A. Define the instructional objective.
B. Decide on the length of the test. 82. If your Licensure Examination for Teacher (LET) items sample
C. Select the type of test items to use. adequately the competencies listed in the syllabi, it can be said that LET
D. Build a table of specification. possesses ______ validity.
A. concurrent C. content
74. Which activity should a teacher have more for his students if he wants to B. construct D. predictive
develop logical-mathematical thinking?
A. Drama C. Problem solving 83. Read the following then answer the questions:
B. Choral reading D. Storytelling
TEACHER: IN WHAT WAYS OTHER THAN THE PERIODIC TABLE
75. Why should a teacher NOT use direct instruction all the time MIGHT WE PREDICT THE UNDISCOVERED ELEMENTS?
A. It requires much time. BOBBY: WE COULD GO TO THE MOON AND SEE IF THERE ARE
B. It requires use of many supplemental materials. SOME ELEMENTS THERE WE DON’T HAVE.
C. It is generally effective only in the teaching of concepts and BETTY: WE COULD DIG DOWN TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH
abstractions. AND SEE IF WE FIND ANY OF THE MISSING
D. It reduces student’s engagement in learning. ELEMENTS.
RICKY: WE COULD STUDY DEBRIS FROM THE METEORITES-IF
76. Which are direct measures of competence? WE CAN FIND ANY.
A. Personality tests C. Paper-and-pencil test TEACHER: THOSE ARE ALL GOOD ANSWERS. BUT WHAT IF
B. B. Performance tests D. Standardized tests THOSE EXCURSIONS TO THE MOON, TO THE CENTER
OF THE EARTH OR TO FIND METEORITES WERE TOO
77. Which is one role play in the pre-school and early childhood years? COSTLY AND TIME CONSUMING? HOW MIGHT WE USE

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 THE ELEMENTS WE ALREADY HAVE HERE ON EARTH A. By making your students feel they are accepted for who they are.
TO FIND SOME NEW ONES? B. By informing them you are allowed to act in loco parents.
C. By making them realize the importance of good grades.
Question: The Teacher questions in the above exchange are examples of D. By making them feel you have mastery of subject matter.
____ questions.
A. Fact C. Direct 91. Based on Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience, which activity is farthest
B. Concept D. Closed from the real thing?
A. View images C. Watch a demo
84. In Krathwoh’s taxonomy of objectives in the affective, which is most B. Attend exhibit D. Hear
authentic?
A. Characterization C. Responding 92. Which can effectively measure student’s awareness of values?
B. Valuing D. Organization A. Projective techniques C. Likert scales
B. Moral dilemma D. Anecdotal record
85. “In the light of the facts presented, what is most likely to happen
when…?” is a simple thought question on _____. 93. I combined several subject areas in order to focus on a single concept
A. inferring C. synthesizing for interdisciplinary teaching. Which strategy/method did I use?
B. generalizing D. justifying A. Problem-entered learning
B. Thematic instruction
86. The teacher’s first task in the selection of media in teaching is to C. Reading–writing activity
determine the D. Unit method
A. choice of the students
B. availability of the media 94. The test item ”Group the following items according to shape” is a
C. objectives of the lesson thought test item on _______.
D. technique to be used A. creating C. classifying
B. generating D. comparing
87. In self-directed learning, to what extent should a teacher’s “scaffolding”
be? 95. For maximum interaction, a teacher ought to avoid _____ questions.
A. To a degree the student needs it. A. informational C. leading
B. None, to force the student to learn by himself B. rhetorical D. divergent
C. To the maximum, in order to extend to the student all the help he
needs. 96. By what name is Socratic method also known ?
D. To the minimum, to spend up development of student’s sense of A. Mastery learning C. Morrison method
independence. B. Indirect instruction D. Questioning Method

88. Which is a form of direct instruction?
A. Discovery process C. Programmed instruction
B. B. Problem solving D. Inductive reasoning
89. With synthesizing skills in mind, which has the highest diagnostic value?
A. Essay test C. Completion tes
B. Performance test D. Multiple choice test
90. How can you exhibit legitimate power on the first day of school?
97. Which is an appropriate way to make manage off-task behavior?
A. Make eye contact.
B. Stop your class activity to correct a child who is no longer on task.
C. Move closer to the child.
D. Redirect a child’s attention to task and check his progress to make
sure he is continuing to work
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B. Portfolio D. Short answer test diagnostic value?
A. Multiple choice test
99. What should a teacher do for students in his class who are on grade B. Non-restricted essay test
level C. Restricted essay test
A. Give them materials on their level and let them work at a pace that D. Restricted and non-restricted essay tests
is reasonable for them, trying to bring them up to a grade level.
B. Give them the same work as the other students, because they will 105. Teacher B is a teacher of English as Second Language: she uses
absorb as much as they are capable of. vocabulary cards, fill-in-the blank sentences, dictation and writing
C. Give them the same work as the other students, not much, so that exercises in teaching a lesson about grocery shopping. Based on this
they won’t feel embarrassed. information, which of the following is a valid conclusion?
D. Give them work on the level of the other students and work a little A. The teacher is reinforcing learning by giving the same information
above the classmates level to challenge them. in a variety of methods.
B. The teacher applying Bloom’s hierarchy of cognitive learning.
100. With-it-ness, according to Kourin, is one of the characteristics of an C. The teacher is wants to do less talk.
effective classroom manager. Which phrase goes with it? D. The teacher is emphasizing listening and speaking skills.
A. Have hands that write fast.
B. Have eyes on the back of your hands. 106. In a criterion-referenced testing, what must you do to ensure that your
C. Have a mouth ready to speak. test is fair
D. Have minds packed with knowledge. A. Make all of the questions true or false.
B. Ask each student to contribute one question.
101. On whose philosophy was A.S.Neil Summerhill, one of the most C. Make twenty questions but ask the students to answer only ten of
experimental schools based? their choice.
A. A. Rousseau C. Montessori D. Use objectives for the unit as guide in your test construction.
B. B. Pestalozzi D. John Locke
107. Read this question: “How will you present the layers of the earth to
102. Which Filipino trait works against the shift in teacher’s role from your class?” This is a question that _________.
teacher as a fountain of information to teacher as facilitator? A. directs
A. Authoritativeness C. Hiya B. leads the students to evaluate
B. Authoritarianism D. Pakikisama C. assesses cognition
D. probes creative thinking
103. Teacher A is a teacher of English as Second Language: she uses
vocabulary cards, fill-in-the blank sentences, dictation and writing 108. In Krathwoh’s affective domain of objectives, which of the following is
exercises in teaching a lesson about grocery shopping. Based on this the lowest level of effective behavior?
information, which of the following is a valid conclusion? A. Valuing C. Responding
A. The teacher is applying Bloom’s hierarchy of cognitive learning. B. Characterization D. Organization
B. The teacher is teaching variety of ways because not all students
learn in the same manner. 109. Which is NOT a sound purpose for asking questions?
C. The teacher wants to make her teaching easier by having less talk. A. To probe deeper after an answer is given
D. The teacher is emphasizing reading and writing skills. B. To discipline a bully in class
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110. It is not wise to laugh at a two-year old child when he utters bad word CAN FIND ANY.
because in his stage he is learning to __________. TEACHER: THOSE ARE ALL GOOD ANSWERS BUT WHAT IF THOSE
A. considered other’s views EXCURSIONS TO THE MOON, TO THE CENTER OF THE
B. distinguish right from wrong EARTH OR TO FIND METEORITES WERE TOO COSTLY AND
C. socialize TIME CONSUMING? HOW MIGHT WE USE THE ELEMENTS
D. distinguish sex differences WE ALREADY HAVE HERE ON EARTH TO FIND SOME NEW
ONES?
111. Research tells that teachers ask mostly content questions. Which of
the following terms does NOT refer to content questions? Question: which questioning strategy/ies does/do the exchange of
A. Closed C. Concept thoughts above illustrate?
B. Direct D. Convergent A. Funneling
B. Sowing and reaping
112. In mastery learning, the definition of an acceptable standard of C. Nose-dive
performance is called a D. Extending and lifting
A. behavior C. SMART
B. condition D. criterion measure 117. How can you exhibit referent power on the first day of school?
A. By making them feel you know what you are talking about.
113. Based on Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience, which activity is farthest B. By telling them the importance of good grades.
from the real thing? C. By reminding your students your authority over them again and
A. Read C. View images again.
B. Hear D. Attend exhibit D. By giving your students a sense of belonging and acceptance.

114. After giving an input on a good paragraph, Teacher W asks her
students to rate a given paragraph along the elements of a good
paragraph. The students’ task is in level of _________.
A. application C. evaluation
B. analysis D. synthesis
115. Which is one characteristic of an effective classroom management?
A. It quickly and unobtrusively redirects misbehavior once it occurs.
B. It teaches dependence on other for self-control.
C. It respects cultural norms of a limited group students.
D. Strategies are simple enough to be used consistently
116. Read the following then answer the questions:
TEACHER: IN WHAT WAYS OTHER THAN THE PERIODIC TABLE
MIGHT WE PREDICT THE UNDISCOVERED ELEMENTS?
BOBBY: WE COULD GO TO THE MOON AND SEE IF THERE ARE
SOME ELEMENTS THERE WE DON’T HAVE.
BETTY: WE COULD DIG DOWN TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH
AND SEE IF WE FIND ANY OF THE MISSING ELEMENTS.
118. A sixth grade twelve-year old boy comes from a dysfunctional family
and has been abused and neglected. He has been to two orphanages
and three different elementary schools. The student can decode on the
second grade level, but he can comprehend orally material at the fourth
or fifth grade level. The most probable cause/s of this student’s reading
problem is/are ______.
A. emotional factors
B. poor teaching
C. neurological factors
D. immaturity
119. Which questioning practice promotes more class interaction?
A. Asking the question before calling a student
B. Focusing on divergent questions.
C. Focusing on convergent questions.
D. Asking rhetorical questions
120. The following are sound specific purpose of questions EXCEPTS
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C. To stimulate learners to ask questions
D. To arouse interest and curiosity 127. How can you exhibit expert power on the first day of school?
A. By making them feel you know what you are talking about.
121. Which technique should a teacher use to encourage response if his B. By telling them the importance of good grades.
students do not respond to his question? C. By reminding then your students your authority over them again
A. Ask a specific student to respond, state the question, and wait a and again.
response. D. By giving your students a sense of belonging and acceptance.
B. Tell the class that it will have detention unless answers are
forthcoming. 128. Teacher P wants to develop the skill of synthesizing in her pupil. Which
C. Ask another question, an easier one. one will she do?
D. Wait for a response. A. Ask her students to formulate a generalization from the data shown
in graphs.
122. Which types of play is most characteristic of a four to six-year old B. Ask her students to answer questions beginning with “What if …”
child? C. Tell her pupils to state data presented in graphs.
A. Solidarity plays and onlookers plays D. Directs her students to ask questions on the parts of the lesson not
B. Associative and cooperative plays understood.
C. Associative and onlookers plays
D. Cooperative and solidarity plays 129. John Watson said “Men are built not born. ” What does this statement
point to?
123. The principle of the individual difference requires teachers to A. The ineffectiveness of training on a person’s development.
___________. B. The effect of environmental stimulation on a person’s development.
A. give greater attention to gifted learners C. The absence of genetic influence on a person’s development.
B. provide for a variety of learning activities D. The effect of heredity.
C. treat all learners alike while in the classroom
D. prepare modules for slow learners in class 130. Teacher H strives to draw participation of every student into classroom
124. Referring to Teacher S, Nicolle describes her teacher as “fair, caring discussion. Which student’s need is she trying to address? The need
and someone you can talk to”. Which power or leadership does Teacher S A. to show their oral abilities to the rest of the class
have? B. to be creative
A. Referent power C. Reward power C. to feel significant and be part of a group
B. Legitimate power D. Expert power D. to get everything out in the open

125. During the Spanish period, what was/were the medium/media of 131. Teacher G’s lessons objective has something to do with the skill of
instruction in schools? synthesizing? Which behavioral term is most appropriate?
A. The Vernacular C. Spanish A. Test C. Appraisal
B. English D. Spanish and the Vernacular B. Assess D. Theorize

126. Rodel is very aloof and cold in his relationship with classmates. Which 132. Which is a sound classroom management practice?
basic goals must have not been attained by Rodel during his A. Avoid establishing routines; routines make your student robots.
developmental years, according to Erickson’s theory of psychological B. Establish routines for all daily needs and tasks.
development? C. Apply rules and policies on a case to case basis.
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133. A child who gets punished for stealing candy may not steal again 139. The primary objective of my lesson is: “To add similar fractions
immediately. But this does not mean that the child may not steal again. correctly.” Before I can do this I must first aim at this specific
Based on Thorndike’s theory on punishment and learning, this shows that objective: “to distinguish a numerator from a nominator. “What kind
______________. of objective is the latter?
A. punishment strengthen e a response A. Major C. Enabling
B. punishment remove a response B. Terminal D. Primary
C. punishment does not remove a response
D. punishment weakens a response 140. With which goals of educational institutions as provided for by the
Constitution is the development of work skills aligned?
134. Which assumption underlines the teacher’s use of performance A. To develop moral character
objectives? B. To teach the duties of citizenship
A. Not every form of learning id observable. C. To inculcate love of country
B. Performance objectives assure the learner of learning. D. To develop vocational efficiency

C. Learning is defined as a change in the learner’s observable
performance.
D. The success of the learner is based on teacher’s performance.
135. As a teacher, what do you do when you engage yourself in major task
analysis?
A. Test if learning reached higher level thinking skills
B. Breakdown a complex task into sub-skills
C. Determine the level of thinking involved
D. Revise lesson objectives
141. In instructional planning it is necessary that parts of the plan from the
first to the last have ___________.
A. clarity C. coherence
B. symmetry D. conciseness
142. All of the following describe the development of children aged eleven
to thirteen EXCEPT
A. they shift from impulsivity to adaptive ability
B. sex differences in IQ becomes more evident
C. they exhibit increased objectivity in thinking
D. they show abstract thinking and judgement

136. The following are used in writing performance objectives EXCEPT 143. If a teacher plans a constructivist lesson, what will he most likely do?
A. delineate C. integrate Plan how he can _______.
B. diagram D. comprehend A. do evaluate his student’s work
B. do reciprocal teaching
137. Teacher B clears his throat to communicate disapproval of a student’s C. do lecture to his students
behavior. Which specific influence technique is this? D. engage his students in convergent thinking
A. Signal interference C. Interest boosting
B. Direct appeal D. Proximity control 144. In mastery learning, the definition of an acceptable standard of
performance is called a
138. An effective classroom manager uses low-profile classroom control. A. SMART C. behavior
What is a low-profile classroom technique? B. criterion measure D. condition
A. Note to parents
B. After-school detention 145. “A stitch on time saves nine”, so goes the adage. Applied to classroom
C. Withdrawal of privileges management, this means that we _______.
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 A. may not occupy ourselves with disruptions which are worth 152. Based on Freud’s psychoanalytic theory which component (s) of
ignoring because they are minor personality is (are) concerned with a sense of right and wrong?
B. must be reactive in our approach to discipline
C. have to resolve minor disruptions before they are out of control A. Super ego C. Id
D. may apply 9 rules out of 10 consistently B. Super-ego and Ego D. Ego

146. Ruben is very attached to his mother and Ruth to her father. In what 153. Who among the following puts more emphasis on core requirements,
developmental stage are they according to Freudian psychological longer school day, longer academic year and more challenging
theory? textbooks?
A. Oedipal stage C. Anal Stage A. Perennialist C. Progressivist
B. Latent stage D. Pre-genital stage B. Essentialist D. Existentialist

147. What was the prominent educational issues of the mid 1980’s? 154. A student passes a research report poorly written but ornately
A. Bilingual Education C. Accountability presented in a folder to make up for the poor quality of the book report
B. Value Education D. Mainstreaming content. Which Filipino trait does this practice prove?
148. Which behavior is exhibited by a student who is strong in A. art of academics
interpersonal intelligence? B. substance over “porma”
A. Works on his/her own. C. art over science
B. Keeps interest to himself/herself D. “porma” over substance
C. Seeks out a classmate for help when problem occurs.
D. Spends time meditating. 155. Which one may support equitable access but may sacrifice quality?
A. Open admission C. Deregulated tuition fee hike
149. Which is behavioral term describes a lesson outcome in the highest B. School accreditation D. Selective retention
level of Bloom’s cognitive domain?
A. Create C. 156. Based on Piaget’s theory, what should a teacher provide for children in
the sensimotor stage?
C. Analyze A. Games and other physical activities to develop motor skill.
B. Evaluate D. Design B. Learning activities that involve problems of classification and
ordering.
150. The main purpose of compulsory study of the Constitution is to ___. C. Activities for hypothesis formulation.
A. develop students into responsible, thinking citizens D. Stimulating environment with ample objects to play with.
B. acquaint student with the historical development of the Phil
Constitution 157. A teacher’s summary of a lesson serves the following functions,
C. make constitutional experts of the students EXCEPT
D. prepare students for law-making A. it links the parts of the lesson.
B. it brings together the information that has been discussed.
151. A goal-oriented instruction culminates in _______. C. it makes provisions for full participation of students.
A. planning activities D. it clinches the basic ideas or concepts of the lesson.
B. evaluation
C. identification of topics 158. As a teacher, you are rationalist, Which among these will be your
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 A. I must teach the child that we can never have real knowledge of A. Submit a signed justifiable criticism against Teacher B, if there is
anything. any.
B. I must teach the child to develop his mental powers to the full. B. Go straight to the School Division Superintendent and gives
C. I must teach the child so he is assured of heaven criticism verbally.
D. I must teach the child every knowledge, skills and value that he C. Hire a group to distribute poison letters against Teacher B for the
needs for a better future. information dissemination.
D. Instigate student activists to read poison letter over the
159. Bruner’s theory on intellectual development moves from enactive to microphone.
iconic and symbolic stages. In which stage(s) are diagrams helpful to
accompany verbal information? 166. Each teacher is said to be a trustee of the cultural and educational
A. Enactive and iconic C. Symbolic and enactive heritage of the nation and is under obligation to transmit to learners
B. Symbolic D. Iconic such heritage. Which practice makes him fulfill such obligation?
160. Student’s scores on a test were: 72,72,73,74,76,78,81,83,85. A. Use the latest instruction technology
The score 76 is the ___. B. Observing continuing professional education.
A. mode C. average C. Use interactive teaching strategies
B. mean D. median D. Study the life of Filipino heroes

161. Standard deviation is to variability as mode to _____. 167. Which type of reports to “on-the spot” description of some incident,
A. level of difficulty C. correction episode or occurrence that is being observed and recorded as being of
B. discrimination D. central tendency possible significance?
A. Autobiographical report
162. A teacher who equates authority with power does NOT usually B. Value and interest report
__________. C. Biographical report
A. Shame C. develop self-respect in every pupil D. Anecdotal report
B. retaliate D. intimidate
168. Teacher A is directed to pass an undeserving student with a death
163. Which is a true foundation of the social order? threat. Which advice will a hedonist give?
A. Obedient citizenry A. Pass the student. Why suffer the threat?
B. The reciprocation of rights and duties B. Don’t pass him. You surely will not like someone to give you a death
C. Strong political leadership threat in order to pass.
D. Equitable distribution of wealth C. Pass the student. That will be use to the student, his parents and
you.
164. Standard deviation is to variability as mean is to _______. D. D. Don’t pass him. Live by principle of justice. You will get reward,
A.coefficient of correlation C. discrimination index if not in this life, in the next.
B.central tendency D. level of difficulty
169. If you agree with Rizal on how you can contribute to our nation’s
165. Teacher Q does not want Teacher B to be promoted and so writes an redemption, which should you work for?
anonymous letter against Teacher B accusing her of fabricated lies. A. Opening our doors to foreign influence
Teacher Q mails this anonymous letter to School Division B. Upgrading the quality of the Filipino through education
Superintendent. What should Teacher Q do if she has to act C. Stabilizing the political situation
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apart, “ said one Oriental philosopher. Where can this thought be most
inspiring?
A. In a multi-cultural group of learners.
B. In multi-cultural and heterogeneous groups of learners and
indigenous peoples’ group.
C. In a class composed of indigenous people.
D. In heterogeneous class of learners.
171. In what way can teachers uphold the highest possible standard of
quality education?
A. By continually improving themselves personally and professionally
B. By wearing expensive clothes to change people’s poor perception
of teachers
C. By working out undeserved promotions
D. By putting down other professions to lift the status of teaching
172. How would you select the most fit in government position? Applying
Confucius teaching, which would be the answer?
A. By course accreditation of an accrediting body
B. By merit system and course accreditation
C. By merit system
D. By government examinations
173. The attention to the development of a deep respect and affection for
our rich cultural past is an influence of ______
A. Confucius C. Teilhard de Chardin
B. Heqel D. Dewey
174. A teacher / student is held responsible for his actions because s/he
_______.
A. has instincts C. has mature
B. has a choice D. is reason
175. The typical autocratic teacher consistently does the following EXCEPT
A. intimidating students C. shaming students
B. ridiculing students D. encouraging students
176. Teacher H and teacher I are rivals for promotion. To again the favor of
the promotion staff, teacher I offers her beach resort for free for
members of he promotional staff before ranking. As one of the
contenders for promotions, is this becoming of her to do
A. Yes. This will be professional growth for the promotional staff.
B. No. This may exert undue influence on the members of the
promotional staff and so may fail to promote on the basis of merit.
C. Yes. The rare invitation will certainly be welcomed by an
overworked promotional staff.
D. Yes. There’s nothing wrong with sharing one’s blessings.
177. Rights and duties are correlative. This means that.
A. rights and duties regulate the relationship of men in society.
B. rights and duties arise from natural law.
C. each right carries with it one or several corresponding duties.
D. rights and duties ultimately come from God.
178. In the Preamble of Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers, which is
NOT said of teachers?
A. LET passer
B. Duly licensed professionals
C. Possess dignity and reputation
D. With high moral values as well as technical and professional
competence
179. What should you do if a parent who is concerned about a grade his
child received compared to another student’s grade, demands to see
both students’ grades?
A. Refuse to show either record.
B. Show only his child’s record.
C. Refuse to show any record without expressing permission from
principal.
D. Show both records to him.
180. Teacher often complain of numerous non-teaching assignments that
adversely affect their teaching. Does this mean that teachers must be
preoccupied only with teaching?
A. Yes, if they are given other assignments, justice demands that they
be properly compensated.
B. Yes, because other community leaders, not leaders, not teachers,
are asked to lead in community activities.
C. Yes, because every teacher is expected to provide leadership and
initiative in activities for betterment of communities.
D. No, because teaching is enough full time job.
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B. Teaching students how to interact in a positive manner C. promote obedience to the laws of the state
C. Acting as a mentor D. install allegiance to the Constitution
D. Making the decision for the confused student
188. A guest in one graduation rites told his audience: “Reminder, you are
182. Whose influence is the education program that puts emphasis on self- what you choose to be”. The guest speaker is more of a/an _____.
development through the classics, music, and ritual? A. realistic C. pragmatist
A. Buddha C. Confucius B. Idealistic D. existentialist
B. Mohammed D. Lao tsu
189. From whom do we owe the theory of deductive interference as
183. Helping in the development of graduates who are “maka-Diyos” is an illustrated in syllogism?
influence of ___. A. Plato C. Socrates
A. naturalistic morality B. Aristotle D. Pythagoras
B. classical Christian morality
C. situational morality 190. In what way can teachers uphold the highest possible standard of
D. dialectical morality quality education?
A. By continually improving themselves personally and professionally
184. What is the mean of this score distribution 4,5,6,7,8,9,10? B. By putting down other professions to lift the status of teaching
A. 7 C. 8.5 C. By wearing expensive clothes to change people’s poor perception
B. B. 6 D. 7.5 of teachers
D. By working out undeserved promotions
185. Are percentile ranks the same as percentage correct?
A. It cannot be determined unless scores are given. 191. Two students are given the WISC III. One has a full scale IQ of 91, while
B. It cannot be determined unless the number of examinees is given the other has an IQ of 109. Which conclusion can be drawn?
C. No A. Both students are functioning in the average range of intellectual
D. Yes ability
B. Another IQ test should be given to truly assess their intellectual
186. Teacher F is a newly converted to a religion. Deeply convinced of his potential.
new found religion, he starts Monday classes by attacking one religion C. The first student is probably below average, while the second has
and convinces his pupil to attend their religion services on Sundays. Is above average potential.
this in accordance with the Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers? D. The second student has significantly higher intellectual ability.
A. Yes. What he does strengthens value education.
B. No. A teacher should not use his position to proselyte others. 192. Which describes norm-referenced grading?
C. Yes. In the name of academic freedom, a teacher can decide what to A. What constitutes a perfect score
teach. B. The student’s past performance
D. Yes. What he does is a value education. C. An absolute standard
D. The performance of the group
187. In a study conducted, the pupils were asked which nationality they
preferred. If given a choice. Majority of the pupils wanted to 193. Teacher A knows of the illegal activities of a neighbor but keeps quiet
Americans. In this case, in which obligation, relative to the state, do in order not to be involved in any investigation. Which foundational
schools seem to be failing? In their obligation to principle of morality does Teacher A fail to apply?
A. respect for all duly constituted authorities A. Always do what is right

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C. The end does not justify the means B. formulation of objectives
D. Between two evils, do the lesser evil C. identification of topics
D. planning activities
194. Teacher Q does not want Teacher B to be promoted and so writes an
anonymous letter against Teacher B accusing her of fabricated lies. 200. Which of the following is considered a peripheral device?
Teacher Q mails this anonymous letter to School Division A. Keyboard C. Monitor
Superintendent. What should Teacher Q do if she has to act B. CPU D. Printer
professionally?
A. Hire a group to distribute poison letters against Teacher B for the
information dissemination. ANSWER KEY
B. Submit a signed justifiable criticism against Teacher B, if there is PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
any. (Secondary)
C. Go straight to the School Division Superintendent and gives
criticism verbally.
D. Instigate student activists to read poison letter over the microphone 1. A 50. C 100. D 150. B
197. D
195. A teacher’s summary of a lesson serves the following functions, 2. B 51. B 101. no answer 151. D
EXCEPT 198. C 3. D 52. D
A. it makes provisions for full participation of students. 102. B 152. A 199. A
B. it brings together the information that has been discussed. 4. A 53. no answer 103. B 153. no answer
C. it links the parts of the lesson. 200. D
D. it. clinches the basic ideas or concepts of the lesson 5. A 54. A 104. B 154. D
6. B 55. B 105. A 155. A
196. Soc exhibits fear response to freely roaming dogs but does not show 7. D 56. C 106. D 156. A
fear when a dog is on a leash or confined to a pen. Which 8. C 57. A 107. D 157 C
conditioning process is illustrated? 9. C 58. D 108. C 158. B
A. Extinction C. Generation 10. C 59. B 109. B 159. no answer
B. Discrimination D. Acquisition 11. C 60. D 110. C 160. D
12. D 61. B 111. D 161. D
197. Ruben is very attached to his mother and Ruth to her father. In what 13. C 62. C 112. C 162. C
developmental stage are they according to Freudian psychological 14. C 63. D 113. C 163. D
theory? 15. B 64. A 114. A 164. B
A. Latent stage C. Anal Stage 16. C 65. D 115. D 165. A
B. Pre-genital stage D. Oedipal stage 17. B 66. A 116. A 166. D
18. C 67. A 117. A 167. D
198. The concepts of Trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs. shame & self-doubt, 19. B 68. C 118. A 168. D
and initiative vs. guilt are most closely related with works of _____. 20. C 69. D 119. B 169. B
A. Jung C. Erickson 21. A 70. A 120. A 170 B
B. Freud D. Piaget 22. B 71. C 121. C 171. A
23. A 72. C 122. C 172. D
199. A goal-oriented instruction culminates in _______. 24. C 73. A 123. B 173. A

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26. C 75. D 125. C 175. A
27. A 76. B 126. B 176. B
28. D 77. C 127. D 177. C
29. C 78. B 128. A 178. A
30. C 79. B 129. B 179. D
31. A 80. C 130. C 180. C
32. C 81. C 131. D 181. A
33. C 82. C 132. C 182. A
34. A 83. C 133. D 183. B
35. D 84. D 134. C 184. A
36. C 85. A 135. B 185. C
37. B 86. C 136. D 186. B
38. A 87. C 137. B 187. B
39. B 88. A 138. C 188. D
40 C 89. A 139. C 189. B
41. B 90. B 140. D 190. A
42. D 91. B 141. C 191. B
43. A 92. B 142. D 192. D
44. B 93. B 143. D 193. C
45 C 94. C 144. B 194. B
46. C 95. B 145. C 195. D
47. A 96. D 146. A 196. B
48. A 97. D 147. B
49. A 98. B 148. C
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