Curriculum Development (Set A) 1. These are also known as “combination “combination classes” organized organized in barrios/barangay barrios/barangays s where the required number 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.
Extension classes
b.
Homogenous classes
c. Heterogeneous classes d. multi-grade classes
2. ‘What ‘What is the possibl possible e effect effect of an overcro overcrowded wded curric curriculu ulum? m?
3.
a.
Lifelong learning skills tend to be fully developed emphasis
b.
Lack of mastery of essential competencies
c. I n de depth l ea earning t en end t o be be g iv iven g re reater
d. There is greater concept ept understanding
For mastery mastery of learning learning and in line with with the Outcome-Based Outcome-Based Evaluation Evaluation model model which element element should should be present? present? A. Inclusion of of no non-performance ob objectives
c. co construction of of no norm-referenced te test
B.
d. non-provision of independent learning
Construction of criterion- re referenced test
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.
Exclusi Exclusion on of childr children en with with special special needs needs from from the formal formal system system
b.
Free Fre e element elementary ary and seconda secondary ry educ education ation
c.
Dereg Deregul ulate ated d tui tuitio tion n fee fee hike hike
d.
Re-in Re-intro trodu ducti ction on of the the NEAT NEAT and NSA NSAT T
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:
6.
a.
Reclustered
c. overcrowded
b.
Integrated
d. innovative
What is the role role of the the learner on the Re-structured Re-structured Basic Education Curriculum? Curriculum? a. b.
7.
Passive recipients of knowledge Rival of classmates in learning
c. active partner in learning d. object of pedagogy
Referring Referring the characteristics characteristics of the latest Basic Basic Education Education Curriculum Curriculum which which does NOT NOT belong to to the group? group? A.
More reflexive
C. more compartmentalized
B. Less prescriptive 8.
D. More integrated
The following following are features features of the Re-structur Re-structured ed Basic Education Education Curriculum Curriculum EXCEPT: a.
Stronger Stronger integration integration of competencies competencies and and values values within within and across the the learning learning areas areas
b.
Greater Greater empha emphasis sis on cont content, ent, less less on the the learning learning proce process ss
c.
Increas Increased ed time time for tasks tasks to to gain gain mastery mastery of of compete competencie ncies s
d. Inter Interdi disci scipli plina nary ry modes modes of teach teaching ing 9. The follow following ing characte characterize rize a child-cen child-centered tered kinder kindergart garten en EXCEPT: EXCEPT: a.
Academic oriented
b. Importance of play in development
c. emphasis on individual uniqueness d. focus on the education of the whole child
10. What does the social constructivist constructivist approach approach emphasize? emphasize? The students have the ____ ____ a.
Opportu Opportunitie nities s to learn learn with with the teacher teacher and and more more skilled skilled peers peers
b.
To be be filled filled becaus because e their their minds minds are empty empty
c.
To be be placed placed in in a cond conduci ucive ve learnin learning g enviro environmen nmentt
d. To be be rewar rewarded ded with with good good perf perform ormanc ance e 11. Which is a weakness weakness of the Montessori Montessori approach? approach? a. Foster sters s th the de develo elopment ent of of th the co cognitiv tive sk skills lls
c. em emphasize sizes s ve verba rbal in intera eraction ion
b.
Fosters independence
d. neglects children social development
12. With the restructured Basic Education Education Curriculum, Curriculum, which teaching-learning teaching-learning feature does not apply a.
Interactive
c. interdisciplinary
b.
Teacher monologue
d. creative thinking
13. Which curriculum curriculum (a) was (were) in place before the 2002 Basic Education curriculum curriculum? ? a.
2-2 plan plan curric curriculu ulum m and college college prepar preparator atory y curricu curriculum lum
b.
2-2 plan
c.
New elementa elementary/s ry/secon econdary dary educatio education n curric curriculu ulum m
d. Coll Colleg ege e pre prepa para rato tory ry 14. Which action show show that the political factors factors affect school as agents agents of change? i.
The streng strengthen thening ing of the the teachin teaching g of English English in in the Phili Philippi ppine ne school school
ii.
The introd introducti uction on of mandated mandated subjec subjects ts such as Rizal Rizal in the curric curriculu ulum m
iii. The practic practice e of mainstrea mainstreaming ming iv. The turnover turnover of day day care centers centers from DSWD DSWD of DepEd DepEd for supervision 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 oriented curriculum curriculum culminate? In_____ In_____ a.
Planning of activities
b.
the formulation of objectives
c. questioning for creative thinking d. evaluation
17. The steps of the goal-oriented instructional instructional model arranged arranged in order include a.
Pre-asse Pre-assessmen ssment, t, specificat specification ion of objectives, objectives, instruct instruction, ion, evaluation evaluation
b.
Specifi Specificat cation ion of objectives, objectives, instruct instruction, ion, pre-asses pre-assessmen sment, t, evaluation evaluation
c.
Pre-asse Pre-assessmen ssment, t, specificat specification ion of objective objectives, s, motivation motivation,, instru instruction ction
d.
Specifi Specificat cation ion of objectives, objectives, pre-asses pre-assessmen sment, t, instruction instruction,, evaluation evaluation
18. What is the role of learner in the the Re-structured Basic Basic Education Curriculum Curriculum? ? a.
Passive recipient of knowledge
c. object of pedagogy
b.
Rivals of classmates in learning
d. constructor of meaning
19. As provided provided for in the Education Education Act of 1982, 1982, how are the institutio institutions ns of learnin learning g encouraged encouraged to set the higher standards of quality over the minimum standards required for state recognition? a.
Granting of special permit
c. continuing professional education
b.
Academic freedom
d. voluntary accreditation
20. Makabayan Makabayan as a subject in the Re-structured Basic Education Education Curriculum Curriculum is the “laboratory for life”. What does this mean? It is in this subject where the learner _____.
a. The biographies biographies of heroes heroes who are makabayan makabayan will be be taught b.
Will be be taught taught the true true concep conceptt of being being pagkam pagkamakab akabayan ayan
c.
Will be taugh taughtt the Filip Filipino ino stren strengths gths and weaknes weakness s
d.
Will demonstrate demonstrate practical practical knowledg knowledge e and skills skills that that have been been gained gained in other other subjects subjects
21. Despite opposition opposition from school officials, officials, DepEd has continuously enforced enforced the “no collection of fees” policy during during enrollment period in public schools. Is this policy in accordance with EFA goals? a.
No, it it violat violates es the mandate mandate of of quality quality educatio education n
b.
Yes, it somewh somewhat at elimin eliminates ates gende genderr dispar disparities ities
c.
Yes, it suppo supports rts equita equitable ble access access to to basic basic educa education tion
d.
No, it does does not supp support ort parent parent or or adult adult educatio education n
22. The Filipino Filipino learner envisioned envisioned by the Department of Education Education is one who is imbued with the desirable desirable values of a person who is a.
Makabay Makabayan, an, maka makasaril sarili, i, makaka makakalikas likasan an at maka-Dios maka-Dios
b.
Makabay Makabayan, an, makatao, makatao, maka makahala halaman, man, at maka-D maka-Dios ios
c.
Makabay Makabayan, an, makakarag makakaragatan atan,, makatao makatao at maka-D maka-Dios ios
d.
Makabay Makabayan, an, makatao, makatao, maka makakalik kalikasan asan at maka-D maka-Dios ios
23. How is the latest curriculum curriculum introduced in the elementary and secondary secondary schools called? a.
The re-struc re-structured tured Basic Basic Educa Education tion Curr Curricu iculum lum
b.
The 2002 2002 Elementa Elementary ry and Second Secondary ary Educa Education tion Curric Curricula ula
c.
Mill Millen enni nium um cur curri ricu culu lum m
d. The The 2002 2002 Basic Basic Educa Educatio tion n Curric Curricul ulum um 24. The adoption of of national language language directed by the Philippine Philippine Constitution is designed designed primarily to a.
Facilit Facilitate ate communi communicatio cation n among among diverse diverse lingui linguistic stic group groups s
b. Do awa away y from from colo colonia niall mental mentality ity c.
Officia Officially lly adop adoptt tagalog tagalog as natio national nal lang languag uage e
d.
Childre Children n learn learn by observi observing ng and and imitatin imitating g
25. Are elementary and secondary secondary education compulsory compulsory for all children of school age? a.
No, it violat violates es parents’ parents’ rights rights to decide decide what what is good good for their their childre children n
b. Yes, Yes, all chil childr dren en need need to to be educ educate ated d c.
Yes, Yes, that that is why why they they are are free free of charg charge e
d.
No, only elementa elementary ry educa education tion is comp compulso ulsory ry
26. Which is the first step in the the goal-oriented or the outcome-based outcome-based model of teaching? teaching? a.
Establishing le learning ob objectives
c. de designing le learning ac activities
b.
Implementing learning activities
d. assessing learner’s entry capabilities
27. Below the questions that must be considered in developing developing appropriate appropriate learning activities activities or experiences EXCEPT one. Which is it? a.
Can the experien experiences ces benefit benefit the pupils? pupils?
b.
Do the experi experienc ences es save the the pupils pupils from from learning learning diffic difficulti ulties? es?
c.
Are the the experien experiences ces in acco accordan rdance ce to the life life patte patterns rns of pupi pupils? ls?
d.
Do the experi experienc ences es encoura encourage ge pupils pupils to inquir inquire e further? further?
28. For more efficient efficient and effective effective management management of schools schools as agents agents of change, change, one proposa proposall is for the DepEd DepEd to cluster remote stand-alone stand-alone schools under under one lead school head. Which factor factor has the strongest influence influence on this proposal? a.
Psychological
b. historical
c. geographical
d. social
29. Confucius Confucius asserted that in teaching there should be no distinction distinction of classes. Confucius’ 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 student learn may be more importa important nt than what they learn. From this principle principle,, which which of the following following is particularly important? a.
Knowing how to solve problem
b.
Getting the answer to to a world problem
c. determining the given d. solving the problem within the time limit
31. Which was perceived perceived to be contrary to the democratized democratized access to education? education? a.
The Study-Now-Pay-Later Plan
c. the granting of scholarships to a selected few
b. The The imp impos ositi ition on on morat morator orium ium on pro-p pro-poo oorr cou cours rses es (NCEE) 32. Which is an old old view of the the pupil/student? pupil/student?
d. the the givin giving g of Nati Nation onal al Colle College ge Entra Entranc nce e Examin Examinat ation ion
a.
Active participant
b. hypothesis generator c. 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 characteristic of the 2002 2002 Basic Education Curriculu Curriculum? m? a.
More integrated interdisciplinary approach
b. more holistic
c. more compartmentalized
d.
makes
use
of
35. A unit plan formulated formulated using the taxonomic taxonomic approach approach contains
a. Major topics
c. updated resources
b. Objec bjecti tive ves s in in the the cogn ognitiv itive, e, psy psych chom omot otor or and and eff effec ecti tive ve doma domain ins s
d. spec specia iall ac activ tivitie ities s
36. Which Which is a teaching teaching approach approach for kindergart kindergartens ens that makes makes real world world experien experiences ces of a child a focal focal point of educational stimulation? a.
Mon Mo ntess tesso ori app appro roac ach h
b. trad tradit itio iona nall app approac roach h c. ecle eclect ctic ic appr approa oach ch
d. situ situat atio ion n ap approa proach ch
37. Which schools schools are subject to supervision, supervision, regulation regulation and control by the state? a.
Publ Public ic,, pri priva vate te sect sectar aria ian n and and nonnon-se sect ctar aria ian n sch schoo ools ls
b.
Public schools
c. priv privat ate e sch schoo ools ls
d. sectarian and non-sectarian schools
38. Which program program was adopted to provide universal universal access to basic education to eradicate illiteracy? a.
“paaralan sa bawat barangay”
b.
Education for All
c. value education framework d. Science and Education Development Plan
39. Which government government program gives gives every citizen equitable equitable access to education? education? a.
Professionalization of teachers
b.
School-based management
c. participation in world affairs d. a school in every baranggay
40. The creation of centers centers of excellence in teacher teacher education was meant meant to strengthen the a.
Monito itoring ing of teacher education institutions
b.
In-service tr training of teachers
c. pre-se -service training teachers ers d. pre-service training of teachers
41. Article XIV, Sec 2 highlig highlights hts the importance of providing providing a system of free public education in the elementary and high level. Why is there such a necessity? a.
Elementa Elementary ry and high high school schools s provide provide formal formal educa education tion
b.
These These levels levels provide provide the found foundation ations s for life life function functions s and roles roles
c.
No one one goes to to college college withou withoutt passing passing the the grade grade and high high schoo schools ls
d.
A few people people canno cannott afford afford the expensi expensive ve quality quality of privat private e schools 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 following best describes describes the role of a teacher from a perennialist perennialist perspective? perspective? a.
To expose expose the learn learner er up to the inform informatio ation n about about Science Science and Math Math
b.
To reveal reveal the wisdo wisdom m of Ages as those those contai contained ned in the the Bible/Ko Bible/Koran ran
c. To assist the learner learner clarify clarify his/her value value priorities priorities through through self-analysis self-analysis d. to tell, interpret, or analyze complete complete information to the students 44. the use of multi-level multi-level materials enables enables a teacher teacher to do a.
review
b. tutoring
c. application of lesson d. differentiated instruction
45. What does does the empiricist empiricist emphasize? emphasize? a.
Experience is is th the on only so source of of kn knowled ledge senses
c. kn knowled ledge is derived from re reason wi without aid aid of of th the
b.
Knowledge arises from the mind
d. information is interpreted by the mind
46. Which term refers to the act of educating educating a child with special educational educational needs… special special education classroom classroom and partially in a regular classroom? a.
Mainstreaming
b. inclusion
c. individualization
d. head start
47. Section 5, Article Article XIV, of the constitution states states that academic freedom shall shall be enjoyed in: a.
State colleges and universities
c. public assemblies
b.
All institutions of higher learning
d. all levels of learning
48. The The following following are characteristics characteristics of a child-friend child-friendly ly school EXCEPT EXCEPT _____________ _______________ __ a.
Child-centered
b. gender-sensitive
c. not discriminating
s. exclusive
49. “The control and administration administration of all the educational institutions institutions shall be vested in the citizens of the Philippines” Philippines” is stipulated in________. a.
P.D. 6A
b. P.D. 1006
c. P.D. 176
d. 1987 Constitution
c. essentialist
d. perennialist
50. The back-to-basic back-to-basic curriculum curriculum is in essence essence a(an) a.
Existentialist
b. proggresivist
51. As a teacher you are a skeptic. skeptic. Which among these will be your your guiding principle? principle? a.
I must must teach the the child child to develo develop p his mental mental power powers s to the full full
b.
I must teach teach the child child every knowledge knowledge,, skill and value value that he he needs for for a better future future
c.
I must teach teach the child child that that we can never never have have real knowl knowledge edge of everyt everything hing
d. I must must teach teach the child child so he he is assur assured ed of heav heaven. en. 52. The first American American teachers teachers in the Philippines Philippines were were a.
Elementary graduates
c. missionaries
b.
b. graduates of the normal school
d. soldiers
53. With which which goals goals of educational educational instituti institution on are to provid provide e for the Constitu Constitution tion is the developmen developmentt of work skills skills aligned? a.
To develop moral character
c. to inculcate love or country
b.
To teach the duties for citizenship
d. to develop vocational efficiency
54. Which was perceived perceived to be contrary to the democratized democratized access to education? education? a.
Study-Now-Pay-Later Plan
b.
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. rationalist. Which among these these will be your guiding guiding principle? principle? a.
I must teach teach the child child that that we can never never have have real knowl knowledge edge of anyth anything ing
b.
I must teach teach the child child every knowledge knowledge,, skill and value value that he he needs for for a better future future
c.
I must must teach the the child child to develo develop p his mental mental power powers s to the full full
d. I must must teach teach the child child so he he is assur assured ed of heav heaven en 56. As a naturalist Jean Jacques Jacques Rousseau claimed that everyone everyone is essentially good. This view can help the teacher teacher best when a.
Dealing with misbehaving st students
b. Helping the sl slow learners in class
c. te teaching the st students so some va values d. knowing these st students potentials
57. 57. Teach Teacher er U teach teaches es to his pupils pupils that that pleas pleasure ure is not not the the highes highestt good good.. Teach Teacher’ er’s s teach teaching ing is again against st what what philosophy? a.
Empiricism
b. Epicureanism
c. hedonism
d. realism
58. With which will will the existentialist agree? agree? The school is a place where where individuals individuals
a. Can reflect on ideas b. Can obser observe ve by using using their their sense senses s to the the maximum maximum c.
can meet meet to pursue pursue dialogue dialogue and discus discussion sion about about their their own lives lives and choices choices
d. listen listen and and acc accept ept wha whatt teach teachers ers say say 59. To be rationalist, rationalist, which is the the highest faculty faculty of man? man? a. Em E motion
b. will
c. senses
d. reasons
60. Teacher L, is a typical idealist idealist teacher. Which belief belief about knowledge knowledge is he likely to advocate? advocate? a.
Knowledge through trial and error
b.
Knowledge through hypothesis testing
c. knowledge from direct concrete experience d. knowledge through reasoning
61. Helping in the development development of graduates who are “maka-Diyos” “maka-Diyos” is an influence ___
a. Natu Natura rali list stic ic moral oralit ity y
b. situ situat atio iona nall mor moral alit ity y
c. diale ialect ctic ical al moral oralit ity y
d. clas classi sica call Ch Christ ristia ian n mo morali rality ty
62. In formulating formulating the goals of education, what consideration consideration is the greatest importance to the planners? a.
Studies Studies and recom recommend mendatio ations ns of educati educational onal psych psycholog ologists ists
b. Educatio Educational nal mater materials ials avail available able in the the schoo schooll c.
Outst Outstan andin ding g value values s held held by soc societ iety y
d. Child Children ren’s ’s immed immediat iate e need needs s
63. Which program was wrongly understood to mean all pupils pass, no one fails? a.
Mastery learning
c. back-to-basics
b.
b. Continuous Progression scheme
d. schools first initiative
64. The Philippine Philippine Constitution directs directs the teaching of religion in public schools schools on the following conditions conditions EXCEPT a.
Option is expressed in writing
c. with cost shouldered by the parents or guardians
b.
Without co cost to the government
d. given only at the option of the parents or guardians
65. The American teachers who were recruited recruited to help set the public educational educational system in the Philippines during during the American regime were called Thomasites because a.
They arriv arrived ed in the the Philipp Philippines ines on on the feast feast of St. St. Thomas Thomas
b. They first first taug taught ht at the the Univers University ity of Sto. Sto. Thomas Thomas c.
They They were were devo devotee tees s of St. St. Thomas Thomas Aqu Aquina inas s
d. They disem disembar barked ked from from the CISA CISA Transp Transport ort called called Thomas Thomas 66. Who were were the Thomasit Thomasites? es? a.
The soldiers soldiers who doubted doubted the success success of the public public educational educational system to be set in the Philippines Philippines
b. The first American American teacher teacher recruit to help establish establish the public public educational educational system in the the Philippines Philippines c.
The first first religious religious group group who came came to the the Philippines Philippines on board the the US transport Thomas
d. The devot devotees ees to st. Thom Thomas as Aquinas Aquinas who who came came to evangel evangelize ize 67. On which theory theory is the logical sequence sequence of curriculum curriculum based?
a. Reconstructivism
b. progressivism
c. perennialism
d. essentialism
68. The wide acceptance acceptance of the “bottom up” management style has influenced influenced schools to practice which management management practice a.
Exclusion of politicians politicians from from the pool of guest speakers speakers during during graduation graduation exercises exercises
b. Prescrip Prescription tion of what what ought ought to be done done from the the Central Central Office Office c.
Involve Involvement ment of students, students, parents parents,, teachers teachers and community community in school school plannin planning g
d. Allowin Allowing g schoo schooll to do do what what they they think think is is best best 69. The bilingual bilingual project project of DECS encourage encourage our students students to a.
Proficient in English and the dialect
c. use Filipino in tagalog-speaking regions
b.
Be prof roficie icien nt in in Eng English ish as well ell as Filip lipino
d. use English ish in teac eaching ing all sub subjec jects
70. With changing needs and knowledge knowledge explosion, the emphasis in today’s schools should be on teaching ___________ ___________ a.
Skills of how to learn
b. facts
c. values
d. concepts
71. Which educational educational trend is occurring occurring in all modern societies as a result of knowledge knowledge explosion and rapid social, social, technological, and economic changes? a.
International education
b. lifelong learning
c. nuclear education
d. team teaching
72. People have ideas about about the world and they learn these ideas by reflecting upon them, according according in the a.
Empiricist
b. existentialist
c. rationalist
d. pragmatist
73. What does a DEVELOPMENTALLY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE APPROPRIATE PRACTICE type of schooling focus on? i.
Typ Typical devel evelo opment ental pat patttern erns of of childre ldren n
ii.
Uniqueness of a child
iii.
Direct instruction
a.
I and ii
b. ii and iii
c. I and iii
d. I only
74. Cognitive Cognitive psychologists regard the learner learner as one who comes into the classroom ________. a.
Ignorant of schooling
b. uninterested to learn c. c. knowing nothing
d. full of experiences
75. The following following are components of the curriculu curriculum m EXCEPT: a.
Learning experiences and resources
b.
Learning objectives
c. learning content d. none of the above
76. National College College Entrance Examination (NCEE) was abolished abolished because it was perceived to be __________ __________ a.
Cultura Culturally lly biased biased against against margin marginalize alized d citizen citizens s
b. Against Against the the democra democratizat tization ion of acce access ss to educa education tion c.
Not suppo supportiv rtive e of the produc production tion of quality quality manp manpower ower for for the country country
d.
Highly expensive expensive for it was given given to a huge number number of of high school graduates graduates
77. Can parents pass on their duty to educate their children children to the school, especially if they are illiterate? a.
It depen depends ds on the the cond conditi ition on of chi childr ldren en
b.
Yes, because because parents parents did not not go through through formal training training for for education education of their children children
c. It depends on the condition of parents d. No, parent parents s have the the primary primary duty duty to educa educate te their child children ren 78. It is good to give students students challenging challenging and creative learning learning tasks because because
79.
a.
Development is aided by stimulation
b.
The The devel evelop opm ment ent of individ ividu uals is uniqu ique
c. development is affected by cultural changes d. develo elopment ent is the individu iduals choice ice
