MTORC BLEP REVIEWER 2020

LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS

(SIMULATION TEST)

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

General Instructions
1. This test contains 150 test questions for PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. Examinee shall manage to
use 3 hours.
2. Shade only the box that corresponds to your answer sheet using your pencil No.2. Two or more boxes
shaded will invalidate your answer. There is only one answer to each question.
3. In case you find no correct answer please shade option “E”
4. Do not write anything on the test questionnaire. AVOID ERASURES.

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1. This is the link between the child and the curriculum, and is the key to the success or failures in
teaching-and-learning.
A. The parent C. The student
B. The teacher D. The principal

2. This personal quality was shown when Teacher Eva was awarded for her advancing improvements for
the rights, health, and security and other concerns of people (fellow, teacher, students, community).
A. Humane C. Mature
B. Obedient D. Sincere

3. If a teacher will leave his/her position, which is the most ethical thing to do?
A. No fanfare; just go unnoticed
B. Leave records and other necessary data to his/her successor
C. Put down in writing her long time unwelcome recommendations for the office’s improvement
D. Bid goodbye in a despedida
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4. Teachers are essential to the community. In what capacity can they contribute in terms of their
examples and conduct?
A. Role models C. Village watchers
B. Elders D. Superiors

5. Which serves as the essence of professional competence, expertise, and consciousness among
teachers?
A. Academic post-graduate specialization C. High position and ranking
B. Excellence in the practice of teaching D. Making the highest salary for teaching

6. Before 1994, graduate schools were under the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports. This
meant that elementary, high school, college, and graduate levels were all under one department. This
was the solution to that problem.
A. Higher Education Act C. Governance in Basic Education Act
B. Higher Education Modernization Act D. An Act Professionalizing Teaching

7. Teacher Annie was working on Domain #7 of the NCBTS. Which trait best relates to the said
domain?
A. submitting lesson plans on time
B. ensuring that the classroom is well-lit and well-ventilated
C. participating in socio-economic projects
D. pursuing her master’s degree

8. Danny wanted to work in the public school system in her local area. She already obtained her degree
from a CHED-authorized teacher education institution and her license from the Professional Regulation
Commission. She likewise submitted her application to the DepEd. Which agency will likewise be
involved in her employment?
A. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
B. Civil Service Commission
C. Department of Labor and Employment
D. Department of Interior and Local Government
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9. The arrival of the Americans brought about innovations in the educational system. However, the
Thomasites were insufficient to teach the natives. What was established to address the need for new
educators?
A. Department of Public Instruction
B. University of the Philippines – College of Education
C. Philippine Normal University
D. Cebu Normal University

10. This agreement was one of the reasons why K-12 was enforced in the country. Its main goal is the
free flow of goods and services, but a requisite for a qualified labor force was the harmonized basic
education system in the Philippines and its neighboring countries.
A. ASEAN Economic Integration C. Paris Agreement
B. Kyoto Protocol D. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

11. Raphael was a studious learner, and he carried this trait over to his teaching career. Many students
saw this diligence, and they tried to emulate him. In this situation, Raphael succeeded in this NCBTS
domain.
A. Personal and Professional Growth C. Diversity of Learners
B. Community Linkages D. Social Regard for Learning

12. Jaime was skilled in the use of teaching strategies as well as the development of materials. However,
he was poor in the timely submission of lesson plans and other requirements. He ranked low in this
regard, and the principal suggested he work with other senior faculty to develop his skills. Having a
development plan is part if this innovation under Republic Act 9155.
A. Result-Based Performance Management System
B. Competency-Based Performance Appraisal System for Teachers
C. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards
D. Individual Plan for Professional Development

13. In order to assist new Teachers, which is the MOST EFFECTIVE way to clarify the school’s goals
and responsibilities early in the first year?
A. School curriculum C. Principal’s memorandum
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B. Student’s Handbook D. Orientation

14. Aspiring teachers undergoing undergraduate teacher education are undergoing this phase.
A. Teacher training C. Career service
B. In-service D. pre-service

15. Arya was very creative in her use of information and communication technology. She was likewise
very well-versed in creating traditional, non-electronic materials. These skills will best relate to this
NCBTS domain.
A. Learning Environment C. Planning, Assessing, and Reporting
B. Curriculum D. Social Regards for Learning

16. Almost yearly since the term of President Benigno S. Aquino III, teachers of the Department of
Education have been getting salary increases and increased benefits. Improved working conditions are
also part of the package. Which early law spelled out such required benefits?
A. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
B. Higher Education Modernization Act
C. Education Act of 1992
D. An Act Professionalizing Teaching

17. As a profession, teachers need to be qualified. Apart from their college degree, this ensures they
have the minimum qualifications.
A. Professional license C. Civil service eligibility
B. Master’s degree D. Philippine citizenship

18. This person is the highest official in the school division.

A. President C. Department Head
B. Education Secretary D. Superintendent

19. Of all the tasks of teachers, this is the one that relates most to conduct or deportment.
A. Planner C. Materials developer
B. Value formator D. Adviser
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20. The Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers provides guidelines on acceptable teaching behavior.
These are all tolerable except _____.
A. claiming others’ work to be yours
B. occasional drinking that does not lead to drunkenness
C. having a romantic relationship with a student
D. discovering research findings that are damaging to the country

21. Teacher Jestoni is convinced that it is best to teach students the skills to adapt to change since
change is the only thing permanent in this world. With this, the teacher must be an advocate of _____.
A. Existentialism C. Progressivism
B. Realism D. Idealism

22. Give the most fitting tagline for the slogan on cultural diversity which says “different roads
sometimes leas to the same castle.”
A. Cultural Identity C. Cultural Diversity
B. Cultural Norm D. Unity in Cultural Diversity

23. In sociology, this Filipino trait aims to please people rather than abide by principles.
A. Bahala na mentality C. Crab mentality
B. Split personality D. Kanya-kanya mentality

24. Give the most suitable tagline for the slogan on cultural diversity which goes “culture of the mind
must be subservient to the heart.”
A. Knowledge of culture C. Culture and the arts
B. Cultural literacy D. Love of culture

25. Which among the following is the LEAST consideration in achieving high quality of professional
service?
A. commitment to ethical standards C. long and arduous work preparation
B. salary range in service D. continuing professional education
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26. “Our true nationality is mankind.” Give the most fitting tagline for this slogan on cultural diversity.
A. The nationalist C. The cosmopolitan man
B. The millennial D. The parochial mind

27. What is countered by a Korean boys-and-girls town school that prohibit parents to see their intern
children even in the event of sickness?
A. hormone imprints C. social dyad
B. parental attachment D. anaclitic relationship

28. Which among the practices below should Teacher Jess implement in order to demonstrate that the
behaviorist philosophy of education works well in motivating the students to learn?
A. non-authoritarian approach to teaching C. back-to-the –basics move
B. subject-matter centered teaching D. use rewards and incentives

29. What school of thought is behind the student-centered approach in teaching which emphasizes
discovery learning among students?
A. behaviorism C. essentialism
B. constructivism D. existentialism

30. What philosophy that puts emphasis on the teaching of general education subjects and humanities?
A. existentialism C. progressivism
B. constructivism D. perennialism

31. Based on what is written in the Bible, who was the Jewish rabbi who taught using stories or parables
to bring out lessons in life?
A. St. Paul C. Jesus
B. Isaiah D. Moses
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For items 32-34, please read the situation below.
In a recollection, the faculty members were asked to share their beliefs of the learner, their primary
customer. What follows are the highlights of what were shared:

Teacher A- the learner is a product of his environment. Sometimes, he does not have an option.
Teacher B- the learner can choose what he can become despite his environment
Teacher C- the learner is a social being who learns well through an active interplay with others
Teacher D- the learner is a rational being. Schools should develop his rational and moral powers

32. Whose philosophical concepts is that of Teacher A?

A. behaviorist C. progressivist
B. existentialist D. rationalist

33. If you agree with Teacher C, you are more of a/an _____.
A. progressivist C. essentialist
B. existentialist D. rationalist

34. Whose response denies man’s freewill?

A. Teacher A’s C. Teacher B’s
B. Teacher C’s D. Teacher D’s

35. Which among the statements below supports the idea that Philippine education system is
community-centered?
I. Encouragement of local initiatives
II. Community values reflected in education program
III. Fiscal support from thorough congressional legislation
IV. Children, adult and out of school education in the community

A. I, II and IV C. II, III and IV

B. I, III and IV D. I, II, III and IV
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36. Based on S. Nolte’s poem entitled “Children Learn What They Live,” if a child lives with praise, he
learns to be _____.
A. appreciative C. patient
B. honest D. confident

37. What is the most facilitative or conducive way of instituting reforms and changes in school services
in a client-based perspective?
A. student’s feedback C. principal’s awareness
B. teacher’s review D. parent’s recommendation

38. There are several components that make up a morally mature person. Which shows that a teacher
applies moral principle (e.g. the Golden Rule) when making moral judgment?
A. Encourage others to share their ideas C. Reflects in moral choices
B. Takes into account the opinion of others D. Embraces change

39. According to Brofenbrenner, it is the most influential system because the child has direct interaction
with these individuals; that interaction occurs on a consistent basis over an extended period of time.
A. macrosystem C. mesosystem
B. microsystem D. exosystem

40. These influences are indirect; the child him/herself is not an active participant. However, it does
have an impact on an active member of their microsystem, This may consist of the parent’s career or
financial situation, political systems, social support networks.
A. macrosystem C. mesosystem
B. chronosystem D. exosystem

41. An outcome of the planning phase of instruction is _____.

A. a complete set of finely tuned instructional materials
B. a computer-based learning experience that incorporates hypermedia
C. a summary of the effectiveness of the set of instructional materials
D. an outline or blueprint of the learning experience
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42. After a learner plans and implements various strategies within a novel learning situation, the
evaluation phase of learning is important for the learner because _____.
A. it illustrates teaching errors and problems
B. it indicates where technology should optimally be employed
C. it allows for learner reflection and possible revision
D. all of the above

43. Creating a plan for developing instructional materials that increase the learning of an individual is
the focus of _____.
A. educational computing C. instructional evaluation
B. instructional design D. instructional technology

44. By understanding the learning process and technology, the teacher is in a better position to _____.
A. plan and implement that is more effective
B. select disciplining techniques which help students focus their attention on the instructional materials
C. select instructional materials that decrease transfer and generalization of skills
D. all of the above

45. If school-based management approach were to upgrade teaching and learning, this will be necessary.
A. Outcome-based curriculum
B. Participation by stakeholder
C. Planned document
D. Vision-mission-core values

46. This program embodies both pre-service and in-service programs.

A. BEC- Basic Education Curriculum
B. BESRA- Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda
C. K-12
D. TEDP- Teacher Education Development Program
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47. During classroom-level curriculum implementation, the strategies that work are classified as
“green.” Which of the following belongs to this category?
A. Content delivery based on lessons C. Homogenous students grouping
B. Excess in chalkboard talk D. Student’s interests and teacher’s enthusiasms

48. Which does NOT belong to performance-based subjects?

A. Music C. TLE-ICT
B. Science D. Values education

49. A student understands a principle if he can do this, based on McTighe and Wiggins’ six facets of
understanding.
A. Applying it to solve his/her problem
B. Repeating it as given by the teacher
C. Retaining it in memory for a long period of time
D. Stating understanding a principle

50. The focus of the Senior High School Programs of the Enhanced K-12 Basic Education is what?
A. Communication skills C. Humanities and Social Sciences
B. General education D. Technical-vocational training

51. How can inter-agency efforts (DepEd, CHED, PRC and CSC) be best achieved for the training and
development of teachers?
A. Coordination C. Agency integration
B. Streamlining D. Cost-reduction

52. For teachers, what is the most laudable motive for the participation in professional development
programs?
A. Optimal use of time and resources C. Support for training programs
B. Continuing professional growth D. Promotion and higher merit pay

53. How can research support academic quality advancement?

A. Inquiry in best practices C. Focus on curriculum reform
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B. Assessment of school management D. Relevance in vision-mission-core values

54. What education program is relevant to change in behavioral patterns?

A. Cultural education C. Values education
B. Physical education D. Social education

55. What is the end-focus of Outcome-Based Education?

A. Objectives C. Assessment
B. Competencies D. Methods

56. In classroom curriculum implementation, which is referred to as the “Green Flag”?

A. Student interest C. Content delivery bias
B. Rigid movement D. Too much chalkboard talk

57. What competency is developed by the vocational subject known as Landscape Drawing?
A. Depicting people and places C. Mechanical design
B. Planning structures D. Artistic Manipulation

58. In the Education Act of 1901 which established a free public education in the Philippines, what
language was imposed under the one-language policy?
A. Spanish C. English
B. Tagalog D. Filipino

59. In what research method is pre-test and post-test best used?

A. Experiment C. Case study
B. Field study D. Survey

60. How can the local government support schools?

A. Give donations for school projects
B. Allow school to join civic celebrities
C. Provide security in school premises
D. Provide fiscal funding to support schools
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61. Which teacher is MOST CLEARLY providing moral development in his or her students?
A. Mr. Reyes constantly points out moral dilemmas of history to his students and engages them in
discussion as much as possible.
B. Mr. Ramon focuses his attention on the effects that his students’ misbehavior will have on
themselves.
C. Ms. Lopez does not give her students reasons for why some behaviors are wrong and others are right.
D. Ms. Karen does not intervene when her students misbehavior; thus, they learn to work out problems
amongst themselves.

62. Based on Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Reasoning, which statement is TRUE about moral
development and children’s behavior in the classroom?
A. Children show a high degree of behavior problems in stage 1 because they do no moral thinking.
B. Children show the highest degree of problems in stage 2 because they subscribe to the rationals, “You
hit me and I will hit you back.”
C. Children show the highest degree of problem behaviors in stage 4 because they feel that rules are
unimportant and they can do as they please.
D. No relationship has been found between moral stages and children’s behavior in the classroom
because they are independent development domains.

63. Which if the following is NOT an example of a defense mechanism?

A. “After my grandmother died, my father still set her bed every night.”
B. “I realized that I was angry with my brother, so I sat down to talk about the issue.”
C. When questioned by a friend, the woman who was brutally raped last month answered that she was
doing fine and that the entire incident has slipped her mind.
D. After the new baby was brought home, his four-year old brother threw temper tantrums and wrote all
over the walls with crayons; acts he had not committed since age two.

64. If an infant is denied oral satisfaction, he/she may experience later oral symptoms such as
overeating, smoking, or dependency on others. The term that best describes this is _____.
A. anal expulsive C. oral aggressive
B. anal retentive D. oral receptive
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65. As an adult, Cindy is uptight and extremely rigid, often unwilling to make even small adjustments in
her schedule. Cindy is described in Freudian term as _____.
A. anal expulsive C. oral aggressive
B. anal retentive D. oral receptive

66. Mr. Sanchez, in planning his lessons, wants to base much of his instructional approach on Levi
Vygotsky’s theory of “zone of proximal development.” In accordance with this theory, which of the
following strategies would best support learning for Mary, a 13-year old girl?
A. Having her work alone in a quiet atmosphere where she can access reference material appropriate to
her grade level.
B. Giving her many opportunities for practice, thereby reinforcing the skills and concepts that she has
already mastered.
C. Having her work with another student whose skill and concept levels are slightly more advanced than
hers.
D. Having her use of manipulative and technology that are readily available.

67. 8 year old James has a difficult time making friends at school. He has trouble completing his
schoolwork accurately and on time, and as a result, receives little positive feedback from his teacher and
parents. According to Erikson’s theory, failure at this stage of development results in _____?
A. a sense of guilt C. feelings if inferiority
B. a poor sense of self D. feelings of mistrust

68. A young child may be heard saying, “The sun is smiling at me.” The child’s belief that the sun has
“human” qualities and is capable of action is referred to as:
A. animism C. humanism
B. conservation D. seriation

69. 12-year old Kathy lives in a country with very low governmental standards for public education. As
a result, she is barely literate. The public policies that impact Kathy’s education are part of the _____.
A. chronosystem C. mesosystem
B. macrosystem D. microsystem
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70. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory?
A. All social relationships are unidirectional
B. Development is controlled by environment forces
C. Social networks have little influence on child development
D. Social settings in the exosystem do not contain children.

71. Which of the following is TRUE according to Vygotsky?

A. Knowledge is individually constructed by the child.
B. Knowledge is gained through reading various texts.
C. Knowledge is constructed between people as they interact.
D. Knowledge is gained through reinforcement and punishment.

72. If you were to gluttonously eat an entire birthday cake, Freud would say that was caused by your
_____.
A. ego C. superego
B. id D. subconscious

73. Which of the following is an example of a cognitive scheme?

A. looking at an object C. sorting by color
B. grasping a rattle D. sucking a pacifier

74. Wendell can understand that her mother can also be a daughter and a sister, all at the same time. This
suggests that Wendell is in the:
A. sensorimotor stage C. concrete operational stage
B. preoperational stage D. formal operational stage

75. Children of this age are very famous for negative behavior such as they constantly say “no” to
everything and throw temper tantrums, which make it difficult for the parents to deal with them.
A. 1 year old C. 3 years old
B. 2 years old D. 4 years old
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76. Who is considered as the father of modern educational psychology?
A. Edward Thorndike C. Jean Piaget
B. Ivan Pavlov D. Sigmund Freud

77. Ausubel proposed the use of an educational tool or a mental learning aid that helps students
“integrate new information with their existing knowledge, leading to ‘meaningful learning’ as opposed
to role memorization.” These mental learning aids are known as _____.
A. advance organizers C. mental maps
B. metacognitive charts D. mnemonics

78. Anita hates the Math subject because when she was in her primary grade, she could never forget how
her teacher humiliated and punished her in class for getting a low test score. Learning to associate Math
with fear or phobia is best explained by the concept of behaviorism authored by _____.
A. B.F. Skinner C. Ivan Pavlov
B. Edward Thorndike D. John Watson

79. How can a teacher help students with different learning styles learn more effectively?
A. Do lectures frequently C. Give ice breakers during class
B. Use graphic organizers D. Vary the class activities

80. What makes operant conditioning different from classical conditioning?

A. In operant conditioning, reinforcement is presented before the subject responds.
B. In operant conditioning, reinforcement is presented only when the subject responds.
C. In operant conditioning, reinforcement is presented whether or not the subject responds.
D. In operant conditioning, reinforcement is paired and presented with an unconditional stimulus.

81. Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

A. Giving Ben money for washing the dishes.
B. Spanking Ana for throwing trash on the street.
C. Taking away the lollipop if Suzie doesn’t finish her homework.
D. Excusing Rico from cleaning the toilet because he got high score in Math.
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82. Student who learn best through formula and written texts in books belong to the _____ type of
learner.
A. auditory C. virtual iconic
B. kinesthetic/tactile D. visual symbolic

83. Which of the following is an example of observational learning?

A. Little Rita was spanked for grabbing her brother’s food without permission.
B. Grade 3 pupils of Mrs. T were not dismissed until they were all quiet.
C. Chenessa wore clothes styled like those of Anne Curtis and Marian Rivera.
D. A piano student becomes proficient at a new piece of music through constant practice.

84. The entire class of Mrs. Gretchen became quiet after Lucy not rewarded with 5 stars for consistency
behaving well. When good behavior is increased by simply watching the behavior of others being
reinforced, this is known as _____.
A. Modeling C. Vicarious reinforcement
B. Direct reinforcement D. Vicarious punishment

85. When Kohler placed bananas outside and above the cage of Sultan the gorilla, Sultan responded with
clever ways of reaching the banana. This experiment led to the discovery of the theory known as _____.
A. insight learning C. social learning
B. latent learning D. meaningful reception learning

86. Last song syndrome (LSS) happens when you cannot sing any other songs because a more recent
and popular song keeps on playing in your mind. Based on information Processing Model, this happens
because new information is blocking out old information. This phenomenon is known as _____.
A. Memory decay C. Retroactive interference
B. Proactive interference D. Repression

87. Liza went to a grocery store, but then she later realized that she left the shopping list at home.
According to the serial position effect, the items on the list Liza would MOST LIKELY recall is/are
_____.
A. at the beginning of the list C. at the end of the list
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B. in the middle of the list D. A and C

88. A familiar person greeted you at a birthday party, but you felt awkward because you cannot
remember how exactly you met the person. Fortunately, your best friend was there to describe that past
event where and when you met. Then, everything flashes back and you remember everything clearly.
What memory retrieval technique was used in the given scenario?
A. context C. personalization
B. generation D. visual imagery

89. Arnold who has developed feelings of self-worth, confidence, competence and achievement is
considered by Abraham Maslow to be already satisfying the _____.
A. esteem C. self-actualization
B. physiology D. love and belongingness

90. Rosanna loves solving Physics problems frequently because she enjoys them and finds them
challenging. What kind of motivation does Rosanna manifest?
A. drive C. intrinsic
B. extrinsic D. positive

91. This is the term given to the appropriate pacing and progression of the lesson. The lesson should be
properly paced, monitored, and adjusted in order to prevent slow-downs and stoppages.
A. smoothness C. momentum
B. overlapping D. withitness

92. Teacher Nesedra is not yet finished discussing the topic all about nouns. The next day, her students
were surprised when she proceeded to discuss a new topic about verb where in fact she has not
completed explaining the first topic. This event is an example of _____.
A. thrust C. flip-flop
B. dangle D. stimulus-bound
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93. Which among the following keys towards effective classroom management refers to the teacher’s
ability to keep the classroom running in an organized fashion?
A. smoothness C. momentum
B. overlapping D. withitness

94. Teacher J went from one topic or actively to other topics. She discussed a lesson then inserted an
unrelated topic from a previous lesson. This act of Teacher J is an example of _____.
A. thrust C. flip-flop
B. dangle D. stimulus-bound

95. Teacher A, an expert experienced teacher, has the ability to keep all students actively participating in
her lesson. This ability of Teacher A is also known as _____.
A. group-focus C. stimulus-bound
B. overlapping D. withitness

96. Which of the following situations depict a well-managed and learning-conductive class?
A. Students pursue their task without inhibition in Mr. Raymundo’s class.
B. The learners are controlled by their homeroom teacher, Ms. Nonato.
C. There is blind obedience among Mrs. Qulambao’s students.
D. The learners are eager to reach their objectives, especially in Mr. Montesa’s music class.

97. In her science class, Teacher Mabel can show the cause and effect of teen sex and pregnancy by
using this type of technique.
A. K-W-L technique C. Spider Web
B. Histogram D. Fishbone Diagram

98. Realia is best to use in class when it is _____.

A. affordable C. reasonable
B. feasible D. expendable
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99. Jacon Kounin’s “withitness” is best exemplified by this situation.
A. Mrs. Eufermio accommodates students who have queries with regard to the lesson.
B. Mr. Maceda is aware of what is happening in his classroom.
C. Ms. Yip is known as a loving and caring teacher.
D. Mr. Wai gives attention to the slow-learning students in his class.

100. Teacher must do this in order to ensure the smooth transition of activities in class.
A. Make students socialize between activities
B. Make the materials readily available and accessible
C. Set rules and regulations even in the middle of the activities
D. Wait for those who are slow in accomplishing tasks.

101. The following are tried and proven benefits of using graphic organizers, except for this.
A. Enable students to identify important ideas and details.
B. Make relationships among detail clear.
C. Represent stated information in concrete form.
D. Strengthen team work among students.

102. Effective classroom managers must be friendly and, at the same time, _____.
A. highly demanding C. mean
B. business-like D. kind

103. Student participation will most likely happen in one of these situations.
A. Feeling or emotions are not permitted in class discussions, especially in Ms. Deogracias’ Math class.
B. Group leaders allow quiet members to remain quiet, especially in Ms. Lalu’s class.
C. Teachers like Ms. Belmonte and Mr. de Leon model good listening habits.
D. Ms. Sandico repeats directions over and over until everyone listens.

104. To instill nationalistic pride among the youth, history teachers like Mr. Morales, Mr. Go and Mrs.
B should encourage their students to do one of these.
A. Re-study the history of the Philippines from the perspective of colonizers.
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B. Replace the study of folklore’s and myths with technical subjects that make youths globally
competitive and competent.
C. Re-study the history and stress on Filipinos’ achievements as a united race.
D. Study current events, especially national issues.

105. Teachers review the past lesson before getting to the new lesson in order for them to _____.
A. Check if parents guide their children in accomplishing given homework.
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.

106. The task analysis model of lesson organization must be arranged in one of these sequencies.
A. Facts, principle, concepts, generalization
B. Facts, generalization, concepts, principle
C. Facts, concepts, generalization, principle
D. Facts, concepts, principle, generalization

107. Which if the following activities encourages children to develop reading habits?
I. Making them decide on the books they like to read.
II. Involving oneself in reading activities with one’s children
III. Modeling proper and consistent reading behavior

A. I and II C. I, II and III

B. II and III D. I only

108. How does the information Processing Theory help very learner retrieve concepts contextually?
A. It helps the learner associate information with an occurrence.
B. It helps the learner utter pieces of information after listening to them
C. It helps the learner make pieces of information relevant to one another
D. It helps the learner treat information as personal and as part of his/her schemata
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109. Among the following actions listed below, which enables teachers to help learners acquire skills
according to Vygotsky?
A. Testing C. Modeling
B. Guidance D. Practice

110. Various studies have proven that both pedagogical competency and subject area competency are
positively related to every teacher’s instruction delivery and performance. Which of the following
recommendations can be applied to the results?
A. Teachers must develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of context and of pedagogical
strategies.
B. Teachers must focus only on one subject area.
C. Teachers must be versatile, which means that they have to teach all subject areas.
D. Teachers must benefit from a solid educational background in liberal arts.

111. When is the best time for teachers to set routines and rules for students to follow?
A. on the first day of school
B. as soon as the students are inside the room
C. every homeroom day
D. every day before the start of lesson

112. Teacher Carrie uses low-profile classroom control techniques in her elementary classes. Which of
the following is an example of a low-profile classroom controlled technique that she must carry out?
A. React to student’s errant behavior
B. Observe her students’ behavior
C. Blurt out student’s misdemeanor
D. Manage misbehavior without disrupting the lesson

113. When choosing teaching devices, which is the primary consideration that teachers must think
about?
A. appropriateness C. cost
B. attractiveness D. novelty
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114. Ms. Tagasa must facilitate this type of activity if she wants to focus on attitudinal change among
her students.
A. role play C. dramatization
B. simulation D. field study

115. Gardner, in his Multiple Intelligences Theory, encourages this among teachers.
A. Focus on students’ IQ
B. Think in a diverse and multidisciplinary way
C. Present the lesson methodically and logically
D. Consider various intelligences when writing a lesson plan

16. Blooms Taxonomy of Objectives considers this the highest in terms of learning outcomes.
A. To evaluate C. To design
B. To create D. To analyze

117. How does the information Processing Theory help very learner retrieve concepts contextually?
A. It helps the learner associate information with an occurrence.
B. It helps the learner utter pieces of information after listening to them
C. It helps the learner make pieces of information relevant to one another
D. It helps the learner treat information as personal and as part of his/her schemata

118. Among the following actions listed below, which enables teachers to help learners acquire skills
according to Vygotsky?
A. Testing C. Modeling
B. Guidance D. Practice

119. Teachers, students, parents, administrators, and members of the community are best known as
_____.
A. sponsors C. stockholders
B. patrons D. stakeholders
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120. This education system fosters coordination among basic education, technical-vocational education,
and higher education and has connection from level to level.
A. Adequate C. Integrated
B. Complete D. Quality

121. Teacher John is using technology to enhance the learning in a content area. He is practicing:
A. Technology-driven C. Gamification
B. Collaboration D. Integration

122. The following are the importance of internet and World Wide Web in the instruction, except:
A. Access to a large database of information
B. Support open distance learning
C. Extended learning opportunities
D. Can be used in search of a lifetime partner

123. As a technology applied in education, which is the most limited in terms of the amount of
information that may be transmitted through its use?
A. Chalkboard C. Internet
B. Graphs and charts D. Moving film

124. Which is the most critical consideration when choosing an instructional material?
A. Learning content C. Durability
B. Learning outcome D. Aesthetic Appeal

125. Before giving students access to the internet, teachers should follow these steps, except:
A. Teach students to test reliability and authenticity of a website
B. Provide students parameters
C. Require students to cite all the websites they use to ensure that they give proper credit and avoid
plagiarism
D. Allow students to explore website with appropriate content
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126. Given the following
Test Item A B C D
Upper 16 3 9 2
Lower 13 6 8 3

Which is the most effective distracters from the options B, C and D?

A. Option B C. Option D
B. Option C D. Both option C and D

127. Teacher A makes it a point to regularly check for understanding as she teaches to ensure that her
students are able to follow the lessons. What form of assessment is being described in this situation?
A. Assessment of learning C. Assessment for and as learning
B. Assessment for learning D. Assessment as learning

128. For grade 1 to 10, what is the percentage weight to performance tasks in Filipino and English
A. 50% C. 60%
B. 40% D. 30%

129. Teacher Jessica revisited the English curriculum to find out the required outputs for each topic as
she plans for a portfolio assessment. Which principle is exemplified?
A. Equity principle C. Product principle
B. Content principle D. Learning principle

130. Which of the following learning outcomes best exemplifies the SMART model?
A. Acquire basic skills in assessing learning
B. Realize the importance of assessing learning
C. Demonstrates the desire to fairly assess students
D. Explain the principles behind effective assessment

131. Jomar is in Grade 7 and unfortunately, he failed in 2 learning areas, which means that he will
_____.
A. Repeat subjects with failures C. Not be accepted for enrolment
B. Be retained in the same level D. Undergo remedial classes
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132. In the context of outcomes-based education, assessment is focused in _____ rather than the
intended results of learning.
A. Standard results C. Predicted results
B. Formative results D. Demonstrated results

133. What is the threshold of absences by which a learner may be given a failing grade and not earn
credits for the learning area or subject?
A. 20% C. 60%
B. 75% D. 10%

134. Antonio was able to finish his remedial class. What will be the basis of the decision whether or not
Antonio will be promoted to the next level?
A. Average of previous and remedial grade
B. Remedial class mark
C. Previous grade
D. Antonio’s attitude

135. Jay exceeded the threshold of the prescribed number of absences during the school year, but his
teacher still gave him some considerations. Is it acceptable?
A. No, without the consent of the school head.
B. Yes
C. No
D. Yes, provided that the student will be given warning.

136. Teacher Gina is talking about “grading on the curve” in a teachers’ assembly. This means that her
tests are:
A. Cumulative method C. Criterion-referenced
B. Norm-referenced D. Averaging method

137. If an assessment is used to determine the extent to which learning outcomes are met, which role
does it plays?
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A. placement C. diagnostic
B. formative D. summative

138. During pilot testing of a standardized test, Ms, Santos administered a test in Business Mathematics
to a group of 40 students. After two weeks, she went back to the same set of students and re-
administered the test. What characteristics of a good test is she trying to estimate?
A. fairness C. reliability
B. validity D. usability

139. Teacher Andria discovered that her students are good in dramatizing. What test could have helped
her in discovering the students’ ability?
A. self-report C. performance-based assessment
B. peer assessment D. objective type of tests

140. Teacher Grace wants to assess her students’ ability to speak extemporaneously. Which of the
following would be the most authentic procedure?
A. Ask the students to write an impromptu speech
B. Ask the students to memorize famous speeches
C. Administer an essay test on how to deliver extemporaneous speech
D. Ask the students to deliver an impromptu speech

141. Teacher Tess is deciding on which test can serve as the most objective and standardized means of
assessment for her lesson? Which best suits the criterion?
A. interview C. projects
B. journal D. test

142. The following are the ‘pros’ of multiple choice tests EXCEPT:
A. Comprehensive knowledge is assessed efficiently
B. Amenable to statistical analysis
C. Test security is easily established
D. Usually has high reliability
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143. If items in a criterion-referenced test has high difficulty indices, which can be inferred?
A. Instruction has been effective C. Items have high discriminating power
B. Items are very difficult D. Instruction is questionable

144. Based on the assessment of Teacher Carol, her students can distinguish between the parts of speech
and how they relate to each other. Her students are in what level of thinking?
A. creating C. analysis
B. evaluation D. synthesis

145. A teacher is able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of assessment data as feedback in
teaching and learning practices and programs. In what career stage is the teacher vis-a-vis assessment
and reporting?
A. beginning C. highly proficient
B. proficient D. distinguished
146. With a t-score equivalent of 45, the raw score of a student can be described as ____.
A. above the mean performance
B. below the mean performance
C. just within the mean performance
D. cannot be determined because of lacking information

147. Which of the following measures of central tendency would be easily affected if there is an extreme
high or extremely low score?
A. mean C. mode
B. median D. both the median and the mode

148. The score distribution of an achievement test has some outliers. Which measure of the variability
would be best to describe the dispersion of scores to the students?
A. range C. variance
B. inter-quartile range D. coefficient of variation

149. What type of portfolio is being required by Teacher Jeus if he is asking his students to display their
highest level of achievement in his handicraft subject?
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A. Showcase portfolio C. Working portfolio
B. Assessment portfolio D. Evaluation portfolio

150. According to form of assessment, how can a standardized multiple choice test that is focused on
HOTS be categorized?
A. Complex-performance assessment C. Typical performance
B. Fixed-choice test D. Summative

ANSWER KEY – PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

1 B 31 C 61 A 91 C 121 D
2 A 32 A 62 B 92 B 122 D
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3 B 33 A 63 B 93 A 123 A
4 A 34 A 64 D 94 C 124 B
5 B 35 A 65 B 95 A 125 D
6 A 36 A 66 C 96 D 126 B
7 D 37 A 67 C 97 D 127 B
8 B 38 C 68 A 98 B 128 A
9 C 39 B 69 B 99 B 129 B
10 A 40 D 70 D 100 B 130 D
11 D 41 D 71 C 101 D 131 D
12 A 42 C 72 B 102 A 132 D
13 D 43 B 73 C 103 C 133 A
14 D 44 A 74 C 104 C 134 A
15 B 45 B 75 B 105 B 135 A
16 A 46 D 76 A 106 D 136 B
17 A 47 D 77 A 107 C 137 D
18 D 48 B 78 D 108 D 138 C
19 B 49 A 79 D 109 B 139 C
20 A 50 D 80 B 110 A 140 D
21 C 51 A 81 D 111 A 141 D
22 D 52 B 82 D 112 D 142 C
23 B 53 D 83 C 113 A 143 A
24 D 54 C 84 C 114 A 144 C
25 B 55 B 85 A 115 D 145 A
26 C 56 A 86 C 116 A 146 B
27 D 57 B 87 D 117 D 147 A
28 D 58 C 88 A 118 B 148 B
29 B 59 A 89 A 119 D 149 A
30 D 60 D 90 C 120 D 150 B