Curriculum Development (Set A) 1.

These are also known as combination classes organized in barrios/barangays where the required number of
pupils of the same grade level have not met the required number of pupils in the same grade level has not met the required number to make up a separate class thus the teacher apportions class time instruction for instruction to every grade level within class. These are: a. b. 2. Extension classes Homogenous classes c. Heterogeneous classes d. multi-grade classes

What is the possible effect of an overcrowded curriculum? a. Lifelong learning skills tend to be fully developed emphasis Lack of mastery of essential competencies c. In depth learning tend to be given greater

b. 3.

d. There is greater concept understanding

For mastery of learning and in line with the Outcome-Based Evaluation model which element should be present? A. B. Inclusion of non-performance objectives Construction of criterion-referenced test c. construction of norm-referenced test d. non-provision of independent learning

4. The state shall protect and promote tge right of all citizens to quality education at all levels. Which government
program is in support of this? a. b. c. d. Exclusion of children with special needs from the formal system Free elementary and secondary education Deregulated tuition fee hike Re-introduction of the NEAT and NSAT

5. As reported by the Committee of Information Technology Science, Mathematics Education and other technologies
of the 2000 Presidential Commission on Educational Reform, the Elementary Curriculum is: a. b. 6. Reclustered Integrated c. overcrowded d. innovative

What is the role of the learner on the Re-structured Basic Education Curriculum? a. b. Passive recipients of knowledge Rival of classmates in learning c. active partner in learning d. object of pedagogy

7.

Referring the characteristics of the latest Basic Education Curriculum which does NOT belong to the group? A. B. More reflexive Less prescriptive C. more compartmentalized D. More integrated

8.

The following are features of the Re-structured Basic Education Curriculum EXCEPT: a. b. c. d. Stronger integration of competencies and values within and across the learning areas Greater emphasis on content, less on the learning process Increased time for tasks to gain mastery of competencies Interdisciplinary modes of teaching

9.

The following characterize a child-centered kindergarten EXCEPT: a. Academic oriented c. emphasis on individual uniqueness d. focus on the education of the whole child

b. Importance of play in development

10. What does the social constructivist approach emphasize? The students have the ____ a. b. c. d. Opportunities to learn with the teacher and more skilled peers To be filled because their minds are empty To be placed in a conducive learning environment To be rewarded with good performance

11. Which is a weakness of the Montessori approach? a. Fosters the development of the cognitive skills c. emphasizes verbal interaction

b.

Fosters independence

d. neglects children social development

12. With the restructured Basic Education Curriculum, which teaching-learning feature does not apply a. b. Interactive Teacher monologue c. interdisciplinary d. creative thinking

13. Which curriculum (a) was (were) in place before the 2002 Basic Education curriculum? a. b. c. d. 2-2 plan curriculum and college preparatory curriculum 2-2 plan New elementary/secondary education curriculum College preparatory

14. Which action show that the political factors affect school as agents of change? i. ii. The strengthening of the teaching of English in the Philippine school The introduction of mandated subjects such as Rizal in the curriculum

iii. The practice of mainstreaming iv. The turnover of day care centers from DSWD of DepEd for supervision a. I and iii b. I and ii c. ii and iii d. ii and iv

15. Which curriculum (curricula) was (were) implemented before the restructured basic education curriculum?
a. NSEC b. NSEC & NESC c. PRODED d. NSEC

16. How does a goal oriented curriculum culminate? In_____ a. b. Planning of activities the formulation of objectives c. questioning for creative thinking d. evaluation

17. The steps of the goal-oriented instructional model arranged in order include a. b. c. d. Pre-assessment, specification of objectives, instruction, evaluation Specification of objectives, instruction, pre-assessment, evaluation Pre-assessment, specification of objectives, motivation, instruction Specification of objectives, pre-assessment, instruction, evaluation

18. What is the role of learner in the Re-structured Basic Education Curriculum? a. b. Passive recipient of knowledge Rivals of classmates in learning c. object of pedagogy d. constructor of meaning

19. As provided for in the Education Act of 1982, how are the institutions of learning encouraged to set the higher standards of quality over the minimum standards required for state recognition? a. b. Granting of special permit Academic freedom c. continuing professional education d. voluntary accreditation

20. Makabayan as a subject in the Re-structured Basic Education Curriculum is the laboratory for life. What does this mean? It is in this subject where the learner _____.

a. The biographies of heroes who are makabayan will be taught

b. c. d. Will be taught the true concept of being pagkamakabayan Will be taught the Filipino strengths and weakness Will demonstrate practical knowledge and skills that have been gained in other subjects

21. Despite opposition from school officials, DepEd has continuously enforced the no collection of fees policy during enrollment period in public schools. Is this policy in accordance with EFA goals? a. b. c. d. No, it violates the mandate of quality education Yes, it somewhat eliminates gender disparities Yes, it supports equitable access to basic education No, it does not support parent or adult education

22. The Filipino learner envisioned by the Department of Education is one who is imbued with the desirable values of a person who is a. b. c. d. Makabayan, makasarili, makakalikasan at maka-Dios Makabayan, makatao, makahalaman, at maka-Dios Makabayan, makakaragatan, makatao at maka-Dios Makabayan, makatao, makakalikasan at maka-Dios

23. How is the latest curriculum introduced in the elementary and secondary schools called? a. b. c. d. The re-structured Basic Education Curriculum The 2002 Elementary and Secondary Education Curricula Millennium curriculum The 2002 Basic Education Curriculum

24. The adoption of of national language directed by the Philippine Constitution is designed primarily to a. b. c. d. Facilitate communication among diverse linguistic groups Do away from colonial mentality Officially adopt tagalog as national language Children learn by observing and imitating

25. Are elementary and secondary education compulsory for all children of school age? a. b. c. d. No, it violates parents rights to decide what is good for their children Yes, all children need to be educated Yes, that is why they are free of charge No, only elementary education is compulsory

26. Which is the first step in the goal-oriented or the outcome-based model of teaching? a. b. Establishing learning objectives Implementing learning activities c. designing learning activities d. assessing learners entry capabilities

27. Below the questions that must be considered in developing appropriate learning activities or experiences EXCEPT one. Which is it? a. b. c. d. Can the experiences benefit the pupils? Do the experiences save the pupils from learning difficulties? Are the experiences in accordance to the life patterns of pupils? Do the experiences encourage pupils to inquire further?

28. For more efficient and effective management of schools as agents of change, one proposal is for the DepEd to cluster remote stand-alone schools under one lead school head. Which factor has the strongest influence on this proposal? a. Psychological b. historical c. geographical d. social

29. Confucius asserted that in teaching there should be no distinction of classes. Confucius teaching is in support of a. Moral recovery program b. back to the basics c. Education For All (EFA) d. Values Education

30. How student learn may be more important than what they learn. From this principle, which of the following is particularly important? a. b. Knowing how to solve problem Getting the answer to a world problem c. determining the given d. solving the problem within the time limit

31. Which was perceived to be contrary to the democratized access to education? a. b. The Study-Now-Pay-Later Plan c. the granting of scholarships to a selected few d. the giving of National College Entrance Examination

The imposition on moratorium on pro-poor courses (NCEE)

32. Which is an old view of the pupil/student?

a.

Active participant

b. hypothesis generatorc. empty vessel

d. model builder

33. Specialization is knowing more and more about less and less. Hence, it is better to be a generalist, claims
teacher F. which philosophy does Teacher F subscribed to? a. Existentialism b. Perrenialism c. Essentialism d. Progressivism

34. Which is NOT characteristic of the 2002 Basic Education Curriculum? a. More integrated interdisciplinary approach b. more holistic c. more compartmentalized d. makes use of

35. A unit plan formulated using the taxonomic approach contains

a. Major topics
b.

c. updated resources d. special activities

Objectives in the cognitive, psychomotor and effective domains

36. Which is a teaching approach for kindergartens that makes real world experiences of a child a focal point of educational stimulation? a. Montessori approach b. traditional approach c. eclectic approach d. situation approach

37. Which schools are subject to supervision, regulation and control by the state? a. b. Public, private sectarian and non-sectarian schools Public schools c. private schools

d. sectarian and non-sectarian schools

38. Which program was adopted to provide universal access to basic education to eradicate illiteracy? a. b. paaralan sa bawat barangay Education for All c. value education framework d. Science and Education Development Plan

39. Which government program gives every citizen equitable access to education? a. b. Professionalization of teachers School-based management c. participation in world affairs d. a school in every baranggay

40. The creation of centers of excellence in teacher education was meant to strengthen the a. b. Monitoring of teacher education institutions In-service training of teachers c. pre-service training teachers d. pre-service training of teachers

41. Article XIV, Sec 2 highlights the importance of providing a system of free public education in the elementary and high level. Why is there such a necessity? a. b. c. d. Elementary and high schools provide formal education These levels provide the foundations for life functions and roles No one goes to college without passing the grade and high schools A few people cannot afford the expensive quality of private schools

42. Do not trust the senses since ideas are arrived at only by reason is an advice from the _____________. a. Naturalist b. rationalist c. existentialist d. empiricist

43. Which of the following best describes the role of a teacher from a perennialist perspective? a. b. To expose the learner up to the information about Science and Math To reveal the wisdom of Ages as those contained in the Bible/Koran

c. To assist the learner clarify his/her value priorities through self-analysis d. to tell, interpret, or analyze complete information to the students
44. the use of multi-level materials enables a teacher to do a. review b. tutoring c. application of lesson d. differentiated instruction

45. What does the empiricist emphasize? a. Experience is the only source of knowledge senses Knowledge arises from the mind c. knowledge is derived from reason without aid of the

b.

d. information is interpreted by the mind

46. Which term refers to the act of educating a child with special educational needs special education classroom and partially in a regular classroom? a. Mainstreaming b. inclusion c. individualization d. head start

47. Section 5, Article XIV, of the constitution states that academic freedom shall be enjoyed in: a. b. State colleges and universities All institutions of higher learning c. public assemblies d. all levels of learning

48. The following are characteristics of a child-friendly school EXCEPT _______________

a. Child-centered b. gender-sensitive c. not discriminating s. exclusive

49. The control and administration of all the educational institutions shall be vested in the citizens of the Philippines is stipulated in________. a. P.D. 6A b. P.D. 1006 c. P.D. 176 d. 1987 Constitution

50. The back-to-basic curriculum is in essence a(an) a. Existentialist b. proggresivist c. essentialist d. perennialist

51. As a teacher you are a skeptic. Which among these will be your guiding principle? a. b. c. d. I must teach the child to develop his mental powers to the full I must teach the child every knowledge, skill and value that he needs for a better future I must teach the child that we can never have real knowledge of everything I must teach the child so he is assured of heaven.

52. The first American teachers in the Philippines were a. b. Elementary graduates b. graduates of the normal school c. missionaries d. soldiers

53. With which goals of educational institution are to provide for the Constitution is the development of work skills aligned? a. b. To develop moral character To teach the duties for citizenship c. to inculcate love or country d. to develop vocational efficiency

54. Which was perceived to be contrary to the democratized access to education? a. b. Study-Now-Pay-Later Plan Imposition on moratorium on pro-poor courses Examination c. granting of scholarships to a selected few d. giving the National College Entrance

55. As a teacher you are a rationalist. Which among these will be your guiding principle? a. b. c. d. I must teach the child that we can never have real knowledge of anything I must teach the child every knowledge, skill and value that he needs for a better future I must teach the child to develop his mental powers to the full I must teach the child so he is assured of heaven

56. As a naturalist Jean Jacques Rousseau claimed that everyone is essentially good. This view can help the teacher best when a. Dealing with misbehaving students c. teaching the students some values d. knowing these students potentials

b. Helping the slow learners in class

57. Teacher U teaches to his pupils that pleasure is not the highest good. Teachers teaching is against what philosophy? a. Empiricism b. Epicureanism c. hedonism d. realism

58. With which will the existentialist agree? The school is a place where individuals

a. Can reflect on ideas

b. c. Can observe by using their senses to the maximum can meet to pursue dialogue and discussion about their own lives and choices

d.

listen and accept what teachers say

59. To be rationalist, which is the highest faculty of man? a. Emotion b. will c. senses d. reasons

60. Teacher L, is a typical idealist teacher. Which belief about knowledge is he likely to advocate? a. b. Knowledge through trial and error Knowledge through hypothesis testing c. knowledge from direct concrete experience d. knowledge through reasoning

61. Helping in the development of graduates who are maka-Diyos is an influence ___

a. Naturalistic morality

b. situational morality

c. dialectical morality

d. classical Christian morality

62. In formulating the goals of education, what consideration is the greatest importance to the planners? a. b. c. d. Studies and recommendations of educational psychologists Educational materials available in the school Outstanding values held by society Childrens immediate needs

63. Which program was wrongly understood to mean all pupils pass, no one fails?
a. b. Mastery learning b. Continuous Progression scheme c. back-to-basics d. schools first initiative

64. The Philippine Constitution directs the teaching of religion in public schools on the following conditions EXCEPT a. b. Option is expressed in writing Without cost to the government c. with cost shouldered by the parents or guardians d. given only at the option of the parents or guardians

65. The American teachers who were recruited to help set the public educational system in the Philippines during the American regime were called Thomasites because a. b. c. d. They arrived in the Philippines on the feast of St. Thomas They first taught at the University of Sto. Thomas They were devotees of St. Thomas Aquinas They disembarked from the CISA Transport called Thomas

66. Who were the Thomasites? a. The soldiers who doubted the success of the public educational system to be set in the Philippines

b. The first American teacher recruit to help establish the public educational system in the Philippines
c. d. The first religious group who came to the Philippines on board the US transport Thomas The devotees to st. Thomas Aquinas who came to evangelize

67. On which theory is the logical sequence of curriculum based?

a. Reconstructivism

b. progressivism

c. perennialism

d. essentialism

68. The wide acceptance of the bottom up management style has influenced schools to practice which management practice a. b. c. d. Exclusion of politicians from the pool of guest speakers during graduation exercises Prescription of what ought to be done from the Central Office Involvement of students, parents, teachers and community in school planning Allowing school to do what they think is best

69. The bilingual project of DECS encourage our students to a. b. Proficient in English and the dialect Be proficient in English as well as Filipino c. use Filipino in tagalog-speaking regions d. use English in teaching all subjects

70. With changing needs and knowledge explosion, the emphasis in todays schools should be on teaching ___________ a. Skills of how to learn b. facts c. values d. concepts

71. Which educational trend is occurring in all modern societies as a result of knowledge explosion and rapid social, technological, and economic changes? a. International education b. lifelong learning c. nuclear education d. team teaching

72. People have ideas about the world and they learn these ideas by reflecting upon them, according in the a. Empiricist b. existentialist c. rationalist d. pragmatist

73. What does a DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE type of schooling focus on? i. ii. iii. a. Typical developmental patterns of children Uniqueness of a child Direct instruction I and ii b. ii and iii c. I and iii d. I only

74. Cognitive psychologists regard the learner as one who comes into the classroom ________. a. Ignorant of schooling b. uninterested to learn c. knowing nothing d. full of experiences

75. The following are components of the curriculum EXCEPT: a. b. Learning experiences and resources Learning objectives c. learning content d. none of the above

76. National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) was abolished because it was perceived to be __________ a. b. c. d. Culturally biased against marginalized citizens Against the democratization of access to education Not supportive of the production of quality manpower for the country Highly expensive for it was given to a huge number of high school graduates

77. Can parents pass on their duty to educate their children to the school, especially if they are illiterate? a. b. It depends on the condition of children Yes, because parents did not go through formal training for education of their children

c. It depends on the condition of parents

d. No, parents have the primary duty to educate their children

78. It is good to give students challenging and creative learning tasks because a. b. 79. Development is aided by stimulation The development of individuals is unique c. development is affected by cultural changes d. development is the individuals choice