Republic of the Philippines

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

SAN CARLOS CAMPUS
San Carlos City, Pangasinan
Tel. 592-2704 * Telefax. 592-2207
CBE 2-Professonal Education
Midterm Exam

Name:_______________________Yr./Sec:__________ Score:________

I. Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer from the choices given below.

1. What is the primary goal of formative assessment in the teaching profession?

a .To assign grades to students
b To measure student learning at the end of a course
c. To provide feedback to both students and teachers
d. To determine eligibility for special education services

2. In a classroom, a teacher's pedagogical content knowledge refers to:

a. Their expertise in classroom management
b. Their knowledge of educational technology
c. Their understanding of how to teach specific subject matter
d. Their ability to create engaging lesson plans

3. Which of the following teaching strategies promotes active student engagement and involves
students teaching their peers?

a. Direct Instruction
b. Lecture-based teaching
c. Peer teaching
d. Teacher-centered instruction

4. What is the purpose of a summative assessment in the teaching profession?

a. To provide ongoing feedback to students
b. To assess the overall learning at the end of a course
c.To diagnose individual student learning needs
d. To guide instructional decisions during a lesson

5. What is the term for the practice of tailoring instruction to meet the individual learning needs of
students?
a. Inclusive education
b. Standardized teaching
c. Differentiated instruction
d. Teacher-centered learning

6.What does the acronym "STEM" stand for in education?

a. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
b. Science, Teaching, Education, and Mathematics
c. Students, Teachers, Environment, and Management
d.Social Studies, Technology, English, and Math

7.In the context of educational assessment, what does "formative assessment" refer to?
a. Assessments given at the end of a course
b. Ongoing assessments used to inform instruction
c. Standardized tests for ranking students
d. Summative evaluations of student performance

8. Which of the following educational theorists is known for the theory of "multiple intelligences"?
a. Jean Piaget
b.B.F. Skinner
c.Howard Gardner
d. Lev Vygotsky

9.What does the term "differentiated instruction" refer to in teaching?

a.Teaching the same content to all students in the same way
b.Adapting instruction to meet the diverse needs of students
c.Teaching advanced content to gifted students only
d. Using technology in the classroom

10. What is the primary goal of "culturally responsive teaching"?

a. Isolating cultural differences from the learning process
b.Ignoring the cultural backgrounds of students
c. Creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment
d.Focusing exclusively on standardized testing

11.What is the term for a student's ability to understand and regulate their own emotions and
behaviors?
a. Emotional intelligence
b. Social conformity
c.Cognitive development
d.Classroom management

12. Which of the following is a key principle of child and adolescent learning?
a.All children learn at the same pace and in the same way.
b. Learning is a social and interactive process.
c.Adolescents are primarily motivated by external rewards.
d. Memorization is the most effective learning method.

13.What is a common characteristic of adolescent learners?

a. They prefer strict teacher-centered instruction.
b. They have limited cognitive abilities to think critically.
c They are often highly influenced by peer relationships.
d They need less guidance and structure in their learning.

14.Which theory emphasizes the importance of social interactions and cultural contexts in the
development of cognitive abilities in children?
a. Behaviorism
b. Cognitive Development Theory
c. Social Learning Theory
d.Humanistic Theory

15.What is the term for a teaching strategy that involves breaking down complex tasks into
smaller, manageable steps to help students learn more effectively?
a.Direct instruction
b.Scaffolding
c. Inquiry-based learning
d.Classroom management

16.What is the primary characteristic of concrete operational thought, according to Piaget's theory
of cognitive development?
a.Abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning
b.Logical thinking and conservation of mass
c.Sensorimotor exploration and reflexes
d.Intuitive reasoning and symbolic representation

17.According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the central crisis of
adolescence?
a.Trust vs. Mistrust
b.Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
c.Identity vs. Role Confusion
d.Industry vs. Inferiority

18.Which learning theory emphasizes the importance of observing and modeling the behaviors,
attitudes, and emotional reactions of others?
a.Behaviorism
b.Cognitive Constructivism
c. Social Learning Theory
d. Information Processing Theory

19.What is the concept of "zone of proximal development" (ZPD) associated with in the context of
learning?
a.It refers to the stages of cognitive development in children.
b.It is the highest level of cognitive functioning a student can reach.
c. It represents the gap between what a learner can do independently and with assistance.
d It signifies the final stage of the learning process.
20.In the context of educational psychology, what does the term "metacognition" refer to?
a. A learning disorder in children
b.The ability to think about one's own thinking and learning
c.A teaching technique for young learners
d.The use of technology in the classroom

21.What is the primary goal of inclusive education?

a.Segregating students with disabilities from their peers
b. Providing separate classrooms for students with disabilities
c. Ensuring that all students, including those with disabilities, receive education in general
classrooms
d.Reducing the number of students in a classroom

22.What law in the United States mandates that students with disabilities have access to a free
and appropriate public education (FAPE)?
a.No Child Left Behind Act
b. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
c. Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
d.Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

23.What is the term for the practice of providing individualized instruction and support to students
with disabilities in a general education classroom?
a.Mainstreaming
b.Segregation
c.Inclusion
d.Specialization

24.Which term refers to adjustments made to the curriculum, instruction, or environment to help
students with disabilities participate in the general education classroom?
a. Individualized Education Program (IEP)
b. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
c. Accommodations
d. Special Education

25.What is the role of a paraprofessional in an inclusive classroom?

a. Lead the class and provide instruction
b. Assist the teacher with administrative tasks
c. Provide support to students with disabilities as directed by the teacher
d. Conduct assessments and evaluations of students

26.Situation: In your inclusive classroom, you have a student with autism who is experiencing a
meltdown. What is the most appropriate initial response?
a.Isolate the student to prevent disruption to the rest of the class.
b Offer a sensory break in a quiet and calming space.
c Ignore the behavior and hope it subsides.
d Call the principal for assistance.

27.Situation: You are a teacher in an inclusive classroom with students of varying abilities. One
student consistently finishes tasks more quickly than others. What is the best strategy to address
this situation?
a.Give the fast-finisher additional, more advanced work.
b Encourage the student to help their peers who are struggling.
c Allow the student to have extra free time.
d Require the student to redo the work at a slower pace.

28.Situation: A parent of a child with a learning disability is concerned about their child's progress
in your class. How should you address this concern?
a.Tell the parent not to worry, as their child is receiving additional support.
b Arrange a meeting with the parent to discuss the child's progress and any concerns.
c Suggest that the parent finds a different school for their child.
d.Ignore the parent's concerns, as they may be overreacting.

29.Situation: In your inclusive classroom, there is a student who uses a wheelchair. The
classroom is not wheelchair accessible, and the student has difficulty getting to their desk. What
should you do?
a.Relocate the student to a different classroom.
b. Ignore the issue and hope it resolves itself.
c. Work with the school administration to make the classroom wheelchair accessible.
d. Ask the student to crawl to their desk when needed.

30.Situation: You have a student with a visual impairment in your class. How can you ensure their
learning materials are accessible?
a.Don't provide any additional support, as it might single out the student.
b.Use a standard textbook and assume the student will adapt.
c.Provide digital or braille versions of materials, along with any necessary assistive technology.
d Assign a classmate to read the materials aloud to the student.

31. For a teacher to be more competent, he/she is required to specialize in certain area. This
specialization is in accordance to this pillar of learning?
a.Learning to Know c.Learning to Do
b.Learning to Be d. Learning to Live Together

32. When we say that rights and duties are correlative, we meant that _______.
A. Right and duties regulate the relationship of men in society
B. Each right carries with it one or several corresponding duties.
C. Rights and duties ultimate come from God.
D. Rights and duties arise from the natural law.

33. A teacher attempting to develop a student’s metacognitive skills teaches the student to:
A. Recall past lesson.
B. Visualize.
C. Formulate hypothesis
D. Think about their thinking

34. The curriculum is designed this way to provide for individual differences.
A. Some degree of flexibility is provided. C. Minimum learning competencies are included.
B. Realistic and meaningful experiences are provided. D. Social skills are emphasized.

35. A teacher only teaches whenever she wants it. What does she lack?
a. Emotional intelligence
b. Integrity and accountability
c. Competence
d. Intelligence

36. When a boy scout said “Bahala na” before jumping into a pool to save a drowning child, what
attitude was exemplified?
a. A daring attitude
b. A “segurista attitude
c. A daring attitude combined with “pagmamalasakit”.
d. An “I don’t care attitude”

37. If you are a principal and one of your teachers is not acting the way he should be, how would
you address this problem?
a. Explain to the pupils that there are some things that adults can do but children can’t
b Be tolerant about the teacher’s behavior
c In writing, express disapproval of the unbecoming behavior of the teacher
d. Talk to the teachers about the importance of being consistent in one’s action and in the rules of
discipline enforced inside the classroom

38. The provision on __________ enables the blind and deaf students to partially or fully integrate
inside the classroom.
a. Academic freedom for students and teachers
b. Providing vocational training to adult citizens and out of school youth
c. Creating scholarship for poor and deserving students
d Protecting and promoting the right of all citizens to quality education

39. A teacher compiled the outputs of her peers, and put her name as the author. Which is
unprofessional in her action?
a. Not giving credit to others for their work
b Failing to correct what appears to be unprofessional conduct
c.Giving due credit to others for their work
d. Holding inviolate all confidential information concerning associates

40.How can a teacher uphold the high standard of the teaching of profession?
a. By working for a promotion in the system
b. By continuously improving themselves personally and professionally
c By pointing out the advantages of joining the teaching profession
d. By good grooming to change people’s poor perception of teachers

41.This is the first step in planning an achievement test.

A. Select the type of test items to use. C. Define the instructional objective.
B. Decide on the length of the test. D. Build a table of specification.

42. Standard deviation: Variability, Mean ______________

a discrimination b. level of difficulty c. correlation d. central tendency

43. Which is implied by a positively skewed score distribution?

a. The mean, the median and the mode are equal c. The mode is high
b. Most of the scores are high d. Most of the scores are low

44. Median is the 50th percentile as Q3 is to

a. 45th percentile b. 70th percentile c. 75th percentile d. 25th percentile

45. Which is true about Normal distribution?

a. The mean, the median and the mode are equal c. The mode is high
b. Most of the scores are high d. Most of the scores are low

46.What is a key characteristic of effective organizational leadership in education?

a.Dictating all decisions without input from others
b,Promoting a culture of fear and competition
c. Encouraging collaboration, innovation, and a positive school climate
d. Ignoring the needs and concerns of the school community

47.Which of the following best describes the concept of "cultural competence" for educators?
a. Being an expert in one's own culture
b.Having a deep understanding and ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse
cultural backgrounds
c. Focusing solely on one's own cultural heritage
d. Teaching one's culture as superior to others

48.What does the term "school climate" refer to?

a.The local weather conditions around the school
b. The emotional and social atmosphere within the school
c.The subjects taught in the school
d. The physical infrastructure of the school building

49.Which of the following is an example of community engagement in education?

a. Local businesses providing financial support to the school
b. School board members making all decisions without community input
c.Teachers excluding parents from the educational process
d. Isolating students from the broader community

50.Which teaching style focuses on students actively participating in the learning process?
a.Authoritarian
b. Lecturing
c. Student-Centered
d.Traditional
"Examinations test our knowledge, but they also test our ability to handle pressure, manage time,
and perform under challenging circumstances."
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Prepared by: DR. SHIRLEY L. MILANES Checked by: MYRA C. CATUNGAL

Faculty College Dean