200 QUESTIONS

FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES

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Prepared by:
JEROME ELIJAH PAJARILLO
 COURSE ENRICHMENT 2

1. Which of the following best explains the saying "it takes a village to educate a child" mean?
a) Parents and neighbors should be responsible for educating a child
b) A child learns best through social interaction with family, friends, neighbors, and
teachers
c) Educating a child requires support from the entire community
d) Teachers take the most responsibility for shaping a child's future

2. Conrad attends regular classes, but does not attend classes which might cause
overstimulation due to his history of seizures. Which of the following concepts best
describes his situation?
a) Inclusion
b) Integration
c) Mainstreaming
d) Special education

3. Which of the following state that the core curriculum of K-12 is inclusion?
a) Deped Order 21, s 2019
b) CHED Memo 77, s 2017
c) Deped Order 72, s 2009
d) Senate Bill 996

4. Which of the following refers to the enrollment of learners with disabilities or giftedness in
a regular school where they can participate with non-disabled peers?
a) Normalization
b) Mainstreaming
c) Integration
d) Inclusion

5. What is being shown in this scenario?

In a fifth-grade math class, a student with a cognitive disability focuses on identifying and
writing fractions, instead of working on adding or subtracting fractions with the rest of the
class.
a) Accommodation
b) Adaptation
c) Modification
d) Mediation
6. What does IEP mean?
a) Independent Education Proposal
b) Individualized Education Plan
c) Interim Enrichment Plan
d) Individualized Education Proposal

7. Which of the following best explains impairment?

a) Limitation in body function or structure
b) Condition that inevitably results in disability
c) Inability to participate in mainstream activities
d) Chronic feeling of pain or discomfort

8. Clarence is diagnosed with Down’s syndrome. He is currently enrolled in Cagayan National

High School along with regular students. What type of service is being shown in this
scenario?
a) Special Education
b) Inclusive Education
c) Mainstream Education
d) None of the above

9. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates liberation in the context of special and
inclusive education?
a) A student with a disability receives full support and equal opportunities in a
regular classroom
b) A school separates students with disabilities into special classes to meet their unique
needs
c) A teacher lowers expectations for students with disabilities to make learning easier for
them
d) A student with a disability is allowed to attend school but with minimal support or
accommodations

10. What model defines “disability” as the barriers in society resulting from the negative
attitudes and discrimination of people towards those with disabilities?
a) Medical Model
b) Biospyschosocial Model
c) Social Model
d) Environmental Model

11. Which of the following does not adhere to the People First Policy?
a) Person with autism
b) Special child
c) Child with ADHD
d) PWD
12. During the Greek and Roman eras, having a disability was considered a punishment from
the gods for being bad or evil, thus making the person useless. Which period is this
referring to?
a) Era of Asylum
b) Era of Ridicule
c) Era of Extermination
d) Era of Inclusion
13. During this period, the Catholic Church began accepting persons with disabilities as wards
of the state and provided them with humane treatment and care. What period is the
statement referring to?
a) Era of Asylum
b) Era of Ridicule
c) Era of Extermination
d) Era of Inclusion

14. Who is widely considered to be the first to successfully teach persons with disabilities,
specifically deafmutes, through special education?
a) Jean Marc Itard
b) Edouard Seguin
c) Joseph Pereire
d) Maelum Caedo

15. Who coined the term “learning disabilities”?

a) Samuel Kirk
b) Marianne Frostig
c) Arthur Dayne
d) William Kimber

16. Which of the following best describes BP 344?

a) A law to enhance the mobility of persons with disabilities
b) A law to empower persons with disabilities socially
c) A law to provide the basic necessities of persons with disabilities
d) A law to provide free education to persons with disabilities

17. Which law established the Indigenous People’s Education Office?

a) DepEd Order 62, s 2011
b) DepEd Order 103, s 2011
c) DepEd Order 62, s 2001
d) DepEd Order 103, s 2001

18. Which of the following scenarios shows a handicap?

a) Tove struggles in class due to hearing loss and the lack of interpreters
b) Jethro has a broken leg from a cycling accident and cannot walk
c) Justine has dyslexia but succeeds in school with the help of specialist teachers
d) Filian has poor eyesight but sees clearly with prescription glasses
19. Despite being gifted, Ozz disruptive behavior and negative attitudes in class. Why might
this be happening?
a) They lack the social skills their peers have
b) Their learning needs are not being met, leading to frustration
c) They are naturally rebellious
d) Teachers give them too much attention

20. What is the primary reason for recognizing gifted and talented learners?
a) To provide them with extra homework
b) To ensure their learning needs are met
c) To separate them from regular students
d) To make learning easier for them

21. Which term can be used interchangeably with "gifted learners"?

a) Intellectual learners
b) Special learners
c) Talented learners
d) Academic achievers

22. How does the Underground learner differ from the successful type?
a) Underground learners excel in school, while successful learners do not
b) Successful learners struggle with self-concept, while underground learners do not
c) Underground learners may hide their abilities, while successful learners
embrace them
d) Successful learners reject authority, while underground learners conform

23. What is a possible consequence of not meeting a gifted learner’s needs?

a) Increased social skills
b) Frustration and demotivation
c) Higher grades and confidence
d) Increased creativity

24. Why might a percentage-based definition of giftedness be problematic?

a) It does not take into account different types of intelligence
b) It ignores creative and artistic abilities
c) It only focuses on academic achievements
d) It arbitrarily assigns giftedness based on school or district quotas

25. Which of the following is not an intellectual characteristic of gifted learners?

a) Exceptional reasoning ability
b) Learning quickly
c) Strong sense of justice
d) Ability to do abstractions
26. What type of gifted learner is most likely to question authority and be nonconforming?
a) The Creative
b) The Successful
c) The Underground
d) The At-risk

27. What challenges might a twice exceptional learner face in school?

a) Difficulty being identified as gifted due to high achievement
b) Excessive recognition and praise leading to complacency
c) Low levels of motivation and creativity due to giftedness
d) Over-standardization leading to less self-expression

28. Teacher Fatima suspects that one of her students is an at-risk gifted learner. What method
can she employ to support him?
a) Give him tasks different from his classmates
b) Let the other students handle his emotional outbursts
c) Implement more individual activities rather than group
d) Allow him opportunities to express himself in counselling sessions

29. What is a defining feature of twice exceptional learners?

a) They are both gifted and physically or emotionally challenged
b) They are highly independent and self-directed
c) They are always top achievers in school
d) They are good leaders but reject leadership roles

30. Which of the following is a non-intellectual characteristic of gifted learners?

a) Exceptional memory
b) Sharp sense of humor
c) Drive for learning
d) Ability to think analytically

31. What characteristic do autonomous learners commonly exhibit?

a) Poor self-concept
b) Docile nature
c) Divergent thinking
d) Strong leadership skills

32. Which definition of giftedness relies on a set proportion of students being labeled as
"gifted"?
a) IQ Definitions
b) After-the-fact Definitions
c) Percentage Definitions
d) Talent Definitions
33. What is the main focus of an IQ-based definition of giftedness?
a) Creativity and talent
b) Intelligence test scores
c) Social adaptability
d) Leadership skills

34. What are the potential dangers of relying solely on IQ tests to identify gifted learners?
a) It ignores factors such as divergent and creative thinking
b) It ensures only the best students are labeled as gifted
c) It encourages competition among students
d) It is the only objective method of identification through standardization

35. How might the educational system unintentionally discourage creativity in gifted learners?
a) By prioritizing grades and standardized tests
b) By encouraging students to think outside the box
c) By allowing students to choose their own learning path
d) By creating special programs for creativity

36. Why might an autonomous learner be considered the ideal outcome for gifted learners?
a) They conform to school rules without question
b) They rely on external validation for success
c) They need little to no guidance from teachers
d) They are self-directed and competent leaders

37. Ruther frequently questions his teacher’s methods and prefers gamified and collaborative
learning. What type of gifted learner is he?
a) Successful
b) Autonomous
c) Creative
d) At-risk

38. What might be an unintended consequence of failing to recognize and support gifted
learners?
a) They develop behavioral issues or withdraw from learning
b) They become more aware of their giftedness
c) They acquire low marks on standardized tests
d) They find it difficult to comply with requirements

39. What are the three grouping options provided for gifted learners?
a) Full-time homogeneous, part-time, and mixed groups
b) Accelerated, enrichment, and cluster groups
c) Full-time homogeneous, full-time heterogeneous, and part-time groups
d) Individualized, structured, and flexible groups
40. What type of grouping places five to ten high-ability students in a regular class with other
students?
a) Cluster Groups
b) Special Classes
c) Homogeneous Grouping
d) Individualized Education

41. Which of the following is not a function of technology?

a) Exchanging information
b) Storing data
c) Storing information
d) Processing facts

42. What does ICT stand for?

a) Internal Communication and Transfer
b) Information Construction Technology
c) Internal Communication Technology
d) Information and Communications Technology

43. Which of the following shows the pre-mechanical stage in the use of technology?
a) Using MS Word to write
b) Looking up definitions in a dictionary
c) Examining a rock sample
d) Watching a nature documentary

44. Which of the following scenarios show an example of information literacy?

a) Checking if information is reliable by using generative AI
b) Verifying the information by cross-referencing to other sources
c) Obtaining the information from a site whose URL ends in .gov
d) Proofreading and correcting information manually

45. What is the purpose of those formerly known as Web 2.0 tools?
a) Looking up information
b) Posting multimedia
c) Tracking statistics
d) Creating digital resources

46. Which of the following does not show mobile learning?

a) Using a smartphone to take pictures of the presentation
b) Using a computer to access digital resources
c) Using a tablet to attend a conference
d) Using a laptop computer to create outputs
47. Which of the following is not a role of teachers as a professional promoting and enriching
the use of technology in education?
a) Leader
b) Learner
c) Creator
d) Citizen

48. Which of the following best shows the teacher as a designer?

a) Creating a digital learning environment
b) Designing an application for easily organizing information
c) Publishing a book on layouts and visual design
d) Letting students participate in differentiated tasks

49. Which of the following scenarios show students as knowledge constructors?

a) Students compile their collection of essays in a single book
b) Students organize facts into easier-to-understand bits
c) Students conduct research on a social issue
d) Students write a position paper on a relevant social issue

50. What does being an innovative designer entail according to ISTE standards for students?
a) Having the ability to design aesthetically appealing resources
b) Being able to come up with new ways to address issues and problems
c) Having the ability to design engaging and fun classroom activities
d) Being able to come up with their own ways to learn content

51. Which of the following is not a role expected from students?

a) Digital citizen
b) Empowered learner
c) Global collaborator
d) Convergent thinker

52. Which of the following best shows the student as a creative communicator?
a) Successfully presenting and promoting a product online
b) Hosting a conference about writing
c) Creating a visually appealing and comprehensive blog post about cars
d) Creating a digital library that contains and links various resources

53. Which of the following roles best describes this scenario?

The student makes sure to always consider professional digital etiquette when searching,
using, or manipulating information.
a) Empowered learner
b) Digital citizen
c) Knowledge constructor
d) Global collaborator
54. A teacher asks students to take notes using their phones’ note-taking applications without
sing advanced features like spellchecking or predictive text. What stage of technology best
describes this scenario?
a) Beginning stage
b) Developing stage
c) Proficient stage
d) Transformative stage

55. Students use Google Docs and its features to write their research manuscript, allowing
them to collaborate in real-time digitally. Which stage in the SAMR model does this fall
under?
a) Substitution
b) Augmentation
c) Modification
d) Redefinition

56. Which shows the transformative stage in technology integration?

a) Teachers provide scaffolds for students
b) Students work on structured activities
c) Teachers select technology tools to use in discussions
d) Students collaborate with teachers to address real-world problems

57. Teachers plan, manage, and facilitate students’ understanding of technology. What stage
of technology integration is this referring to?
a) Beginning stage
b) Developing stage
c) Proficient stage
d) Transformative stage

58. The teacher uses and demonstrates how to use a certain technology tool. What stage of
technology integration is being shown?
a) Beginning stage
b) Developing stage
c) Proficient stage
d) Transformative stage

59. What is the increase of a student’s knowledge through his or her own efforts”?
a) Metacognition
b) Personalized learning
c) Self-directed learning
d) Scaffolding
60. What does GAME in GAME Plan stand for?
a) Goal, Action, Monitor, Evaluate
b) Goal, Apply, Monitor, Extend
c) Goal, Action, Metacognition, Exhibit
d) Gather, Analyze, Mark, Evaluate

61. Which of the following best describes a technology resume?

a) A document needed when applying for tech-related jobs
b) A list of skills and experiences an individual has with technology
c) The act of continuing the use of technology in education
d) The act of using technology to continue education

62. A student considers her peers’ and teachers’ comments to make improvements for the
next output. What phenomenon is this referring to?
a) Feedback-giving
b) Critical thinking
c) Critical reflection
d) Descriptive feedback

63. What is a community that consists of members focused on supporting learners locally
called?
a) Local Learning Community
b) Local Support Community
c) Professional Learning Community
d) Professional Support Community

64. Which of the following is not a type of education research?

a) Opinion articles
b) Descriptive studies
c) Evaluation studies
d) In-depth studies

65. Which of the following statements is true about technology?

a) Technology itself doesn’t improve learning; its use does
b) The design of materials does not matter
c) Collaboration sometimes leads to better understanding
d) Traditional methods are always as effective as digital methods

66. Which of the following is not an example of a portfolio?

a) A book containing daily activities and reflections
b) A blog post showcasing a student’s best art works
c) A video talking about someone’s life
d) None of the above
67. What best describes deeper learning?
a) Application of new knowledge in known situations
b) Using new knowledge to address real-world problems
c) Learning a new topic extensively over a long duration
d) Applying knowledge to solve new problems

68. Which of the following makes a classroom instruction more engaging?

a) Worksheets and workbooks
b) Collaboration and support
c) Competition
d) Tracking of ability groups

69. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of authentic instruction?

a) Learner autonomy
b) Holistic learning
c) Complex activities
d) Challenging activities

70. Which scenario best explains learner autonomy?

a) Students are allowed to learn what they want
b) Students are free to use any technology that they want
c) Students engage in problem-solving tasks
d) Students use technology to solve relevant problems

71. Which of the following is not a type of critical thinking?

a) Convergent thinking
b) Analytical thinking
c) Creative thinking
d) Constructive thinking

72. A teacher first gave a scenario then let students break down the example to come up with
an overarching concept. What type of thinking is shown?
a) Deductive thinking
b) Inductive thinking
c) Convergent thinking
d) Divergent thinking

73. What do open-ended questions promote?

a) Deductive thinking
b) Inductive thinking
c) Convergent thinking
d) Divergent thinking
74. Modules are given online then activities are conducted inside the classroom. What specific
type of rotation model is this referring to?
a) Individual rotation
b) Station rotation
c) Flipped classroom
d) Flipped laboratory

75. Which of the following statements best describes an LMS?

a) a learning management system for teachers
b) a digital library containing resources for and from students
c) a dropbox for students’ tasks and outputs
d) a website containing learning resources

76. Which is the correct sequence when preparing for technology use in the classroom?
I. Explore and create content
II. Build foundational knowledge
III. Communicate and collaborate
a) I, II, III
b) III, I, II
c) II, I, III
d) III, II, I

77. Which of the following is not a priority when preparing students for word-processing and
presentation software use?
a) Brainstorm and discuss
b) Identify sources of resources
c) Review prior learning
d) Focus on visual impact

78. Which of the following best describes a resource guide?

a) a list of materials and resources applicable to the lesson
b) a library containing all relevant digital resources
c) a catalogue of updated sources of information
d) a site containing real-time updates of newly-published academic writing

79. What is the difference between exemplar and template?

a) An exemplar is an example, while a template is the format
b) An exemplar is the format, while a template is an example
c) An exemplar is an accepted sample, while a template is any example
d) There is no difference
80. What does IDEAL problem-solving stand for?
a) Identify, Describe, Explain, Analyze, Learn
b) Identify, Define, Explore, Apply, Look
c) Integrate, Define, Explore, Apply, Look
d) Interpret, Deduce, Evaluate, Apply, Learn

81. A teacher focuses on discussing works such as Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Which educational
philosophy is being shown in the example?
a) Essentialism
b) Existentialism
c) Perennialism
d) Social reconstructionism

82. Which of the following scenarios shows an activity related to epistemology?

a) Identifying the most valuable item in a collection
b) Explain how a process works step-by-step
c) Reflecting on their students’ favorite ways to study
d) Discussing whether an action was good or bad

83. A student is being asked to explain if he thought school policies were too lenient or too
suffocating. Which of the following branches of philosophy is being shown?
a) Epistemology
b) Logic
c) Metaphysics
d) Axiology

84. The teacher allows the students to learn about economics by letting them come up with a
product and selling it during the advocacy fair. Which educational philosophy is being
applied?
a) Existentialism
b) Social constructionism
c) Progressivism
d) Perennialism

85. Which of the following statements best describes social reconstructionism?

a) It aims to fix the country’s problems
b) It focusses on addressing social issues through education
c) It makes the youth aware of corruption in high places
d) It uses education to counter the effects of indoctrination
86. This topic focuses on the analysis of moral dilemmas and ethical problems. What is being
talked about in the statement?
a) Axiology
b) Ethics
c) Aesthetics
d) Values

87. Which of the following can be an analogy for the teacher’s role in a progressivist
classroom?
a) Judge
b) Priest
c) Coach
d) Police

88. Why do critics agree that essentialism does not foster critical thinking?
a) It emphasizes choice over content
b) It focuses too heavily on societal issues
c) It prioritizes rote learning over discovery
d) It encourages creativity rather than memorization?

89. Which of the following scenarios show an existentialist classroom?

a) The teacher provides the course outline and the students determine which
topics are important
b) The teacher provides a syllabus that the class will strictly follow for the entire year
c) The teacher provides the materials and the students will copy the content from them
d) The teacher provides numerous opportunities for students to learn the content through
activities and experiences

90. Which scenario supports the statement, “people are capable of learning through their own
efforts”?
a) Learning more through self-study than in classes
b) Not needing to be forced to learn something
c) Having the initiative to borrow and use learning resources
d) Finding your own reasons to appreciate the topic

91. Which component of learning is shown in the following scenarios? The student relates
deeply with the main theme of the documentary about poverty, which is why he was able
to write such a compelling argument.
a) Acquisition of information
b) Individual personalization
c) Schema construction
d) Identification of relevant points
92. Albert does all his chores before his parents tell him to because he expects rewards and
praise. Which of the following explains Albert’s behavior?
a) Operant conditioning
b) Classical conditioning
c) Air conditioning
d) Preconditioning

93. In the information processing theory, what can be compared to long-term memory?
a) Memory card
b) Mouse
c) Hard drive
d) CPU

94. What is the term used for the things a learner can do with help but is still challenging
enough?
a) Zone of Personal Discovery
b) Zone of Perceptual Diversity
c) Zone of Proximal Development
d) Zone of Peripheral Development

95. Why don’t all people achieve self-actualization according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
a) It requires the person to reach his or her full potential
b) It requires you to focus on yourself
c) It is considered a growth need
d) It requires all other previous needs to be met

96. What might happen later in life if a student is not able to make friends in school?
a) He or she will suffer from low self-esteem and self-worth
b) He or she will not make any meaningful connections with others
c) He or she will get depressed and isolate himself or herself
d) He or she will feel ashamed about his or her social standing

97. “Motivation is a requirement for effective learning.”

Which of the following statements supports this?
a) If a learner is unmotivated, he or she will not go to school
b) Motivation is the reward that is promised if a learner studies
c) A learner cannot learn if he or she cannot find a reason for doing it
d) Learners need motivation to enhance their understanding of the content

98. Which statement best describes cognitive development?

a) It is a person’s ability to think
b) It is the process in which the mind matures
c) It is the increasingly complex abilities to think and process information
d) It is the intellectual development of only children
99. Which of the following statements is true about learners’ cognitive needs?
a) Working beyond their abilities will bore them
b) Working below their abilities will frustrate them
c) Working beyond their abilities will frustrate them
d) Working within their abilities will spoil them

100. Your little sister knows that transferring some juice from a large container to a different-
shaped container does not make the amount different. Which of the following concepts
explains this scenario?
a) Conservation
b) Conversation
c) Conversion
d) Convention

101. “We develop through an unfolding of our personality in predetermined stages, and that
our environment influences how we progress through these stages.”
Which of the following principles is the statement referring to?
a) Eclectic principle
b) Epigenetic principle
c) Electric principle
d) Epigenetic theory

102. Which of the following shows the negative consequence of the last stage in Erikson’s
theory?
a) Isolation from everyone
b) Feeling of worthlessness
c) Lack of significant contributions
d) Identity crisis

103. Which among the following needs from Maslow’s theory can best be connected to the
classroom environment?
a) Safety and security
b) Love and belongingness
c) Self-actualization
d) Self-worth and self-esteem

104. Which of the following is not one of the ways to differentiate the classroom?
a) Encourage collaboration
b) Empower students
c) Connect experiences to learning
d) Streamline learning resources
105. Which of the following should be avoided when accommodating diverse learners?
a) Stress
b) Bias
c) Preferences
d) Considerations

106. Which of the following scenarios shows an example of how culture can be a factor in
formulating differentiated instruction?
a) A student’s religion prohibits him from participating in a school activity
b) The content of one subject goes against the traditional values of a Lumad
student
c) A student struggles with a subject due to a learning disability
d) A student cannot study well because he cannot buy the required books

107. Which of the following perspectives is being shown in this scenario?

Robert is in a classroom where students are expected to be independent and teachers
function only as facilitators of activities and content.
a) African-American perspective
b) Asian-American perspective
c) Afro-Asian perspective
d) Native American perspective

108. Which of the following scenarios shows how a teacher acknowledges diversity?
a) Teacher Sheena visits her students’ communities to understand their
situation
b) Teacher Max conducts a survey on what strategies the students prefer in class
c) Teacher Hana speaks with her students about her expectations in class
d) Teacher April provides all of her students with a free notebook and pen

109. A Chinese exchange student performs poorly in his classes in a university in the
Philippines, resulting in his classmates thinking he has learning difficulties. What
concept is being shown in this scenario?
a) Cultural deprivation
b) Cultural deficit
c) Cultural mismatch
d) Cultural difference

110. What factor may teachers confuse with low achievement when teaching ESL or EFL
classes?
a) Limited language proficiency
b) Cultural taboos
c) Slow cognitive development
d) Socioeconomic problems
111. Which of the following is not an approach to bilingual education?
a) Immersion
b) Transitional Bilingual Education
c) Developmental Bilingual Education
d) Comprehensive Bilingual Education

112. Which of the following best shows the correlation between socioeconomic status and
academic performance?
a) Financial problems may prevent students from accessing learning resources
b) The lack of funds may result in difficulties commuting to school
c) Hunger may contribute greatly to stress levels, resulting in low performance
d) Students with no money cannot buy materials for school projects

113. Which of the following can help reduce gender stereotyping and discrimination in the
classroom?
a) Involve girls and boys equally in classroom activities
b) Recognize academic achievements of boys and girls as needed
c) Call on boys to recite since they most likely avoid doing so
d) Ask girls to help in physically-demanding tasks

114. This refers to the preferences of individuals concerning gender roles and attraction.
Which of the following is being referred to by the statement?
a) Sexual orientation
b) Sexual identity
c) Gender orientation
d) Gender identity

115. Differential treatment may foster gender stereotypes. Which of the following scenarios
supports this statement?
a) Excluding girls from physical activities may make them look strong
b) Having boys in cooking classes shows inclusivity and freedom of expression
c) Letting male students do all physical tasks in the classroom boosts their confidence
d) Letting only female students do cooking classes strengthens the notion that
girls are weak

116. What does LGBTQ stand for?

a) Lesbian, Gay, Bicycle, Transgender, Questioning/Queer
b) Lesbian, Gray, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer
c) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer
d) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transformer, Questioning/Queer
117. How are exceptional students different from special students?
a) Exceptional students perform well while special students do not
b) Exceptional students have higher abilities than special students
c) Exceptional students excel while special students require modifications to
instruction
d) Exceptional students is another term for special students

118. Which of the following is an example of “person-first” language?

a) Autistic kid
b) Mentally-challenged individual
c) Person with disability
d) Dyslexic child

119. What is the mental condition that interferes with an individual’s learning process
called?
a) Mental retardation
b) Mental challenge
c) Learning disability
d) Learning ineptitude

120. Which of the following best describes Response to Intervention?

a) A process for identifying special students
b) Response to an intervention plan
c) A process for determining special needs
d) Response to a student’s special needs

121. Which of the following should be avoided when teaching students with autism?
a) Using tactile instructional materials
b) Giving book report assignments
c) Using mind maps instead of text slides
d) Allowing breaks in between classes or topics

122. Which of the following best describes assistive technology?

a) Technology that allows an individual with special needs to function normally
b) Technology designed to make tasks easier and more efficient
c) Technology that makes text easier to read and images clearer
d) Technology designed to help special students understand the content

123. Which of the following best describes intelligence?

a) It is how smart you are
b) It is how large your brain is
c) It is your ability to use knowledge when needed
d) It is your ability to learn and understand
124. What is the most common way of determining intelligence in traditional settings?
a) IQ test
b) EQ test
c) Alternative response test
d) Multiple response test

125. Which of the following best describes a domain?

a) It is an area of activity with its own symbol system
b) It is a habitat where certain individuals excel
c) It is a symbol system found in a specific field of expertise
d) It is an area of activity with its own structure

126. Which IQ scores are traditionally associated with giftedness?

a) 85 to 100
b) 100 to 115
c) 115 to 130
d) 130 and above

127. Which of the following statements is true?

a) Gifted individuals have fewer problems
b) Gifted individuals' futures are assured
c) Gifted individuals are self-directed
d) Gifted individuals are sensitive to their own expectations

128. During the height of the pandemic, significant changes occurred in education. Which
aspect of the school curriculum experienced the most drastic modification?
a) The written curriculum
b) How the curriculum was delivered
c) Methods of assessing learning
d) The content of the curriculum

129. Which among the following does not fit with the rest?
a) Blended learning approach
b) Bichronous learning method
c) Hybrid learning strategy
d) Rapid learning technique

130. What could be the possible reason for the Philippines ranking the lowest in the 2019
PISA results?
a) The Enhanced BEC Curriculum was properly executed
b) There was sufficient teacher support for curriculum implementation
c) Teaching strategies did not align with lesson content
d) None of the above
131. Which of the following teaching methods fosters holistic development?
a) Both cooperation and individual growth
b) Competition alongside individuality
c) A combination of competition, individuality, and teamwork
d) Teamwork and collaboration

132. A well-established curriculum model prioritizes the learner’s needs in the educational
process. Which curriculum design contradicts this learner-centered approach?
a) A focus on mastering subject knowledge as the primary goal
b) A curriculum based on students’ needs and interests
c) Integrating prior knowledge when planning lessons
d) Prioritizing self-improvement as the ultimate aim of learning

133. Which of the following does behaviorist teaching methods such as direct instruction,
guided instruction, and mastery learning emphasize?
a) Engaging students in collaborative learning
b) Requiring teachers to take full control of instruction
c) Encouraging teacher-led regulation of student behavior
d) Giving students the freedom to choose whether or not to participate in learning

134. In the Philippine education system, which teacher quality standard is used to design,
implement, and evaluate learning outcomes for both new and experienced teachers in
DepEd?
a) Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST)
b) National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS)
c) Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order 74-82 (CMO 74-82)
d) Competency Framework for Teachers in Southeast Asia (CFT-SEA)

135. According to Kurt Lewin’s Force Field Theory in Curriculum Change, transformation
occurs when one of these conditions is met. Which condition allows change to happen?
a) When the forces driving change outweigh the forces resisting it
b) When the driving and restraining forces are balanced
c) When the restraining forces are stronger than the forces driving change
d) When all external forces are equal in strength

136. Which set of teaching strategies should a teacher apply to maximize student learning
potential?
a) Reading, hearing, and seeing information
b) Reading, listening, and observing
c) Watching, looking, and seeing concepts in action
d) Engaging in hands-on activities, discussions, and demonstrations
137. Which of the following is the NOT a way for parents to actively support the school?
a) Volunteering in Brigada Eskwela activities
b) Assisting children with lessons at home
c) Supervising young learners during outdoor activities
d) Allowing teachers to use any means to discipline their children

138. Republic Act 10968 pertains to a national reference system that defines what
individuals have learned inside and outside formal schooling. What is this framework
called?
a) ASEAN Reference Framework
b) Philippine Qualifications Framework
c) Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
d) Philippine Quality Assurance System

139. Which culture does the saying "It takes a whole village to educate a child" originates
from?
a) The Philippines
b) Africa
c) The United States
d) China

140. The Department of Education mandates that students' grades should be assessed
every quarter based on specific criteria. Which set of components should be included
in the grading system?
a) Written work, quarterly assessments, and performance tasks
b) Written work, quarterly assessments, and group projects
c) Written work, performance tasks, and group projects
d) Quarterly assessments, performance tasks, and group projects

141. Which curriculum aspect was the most affected changes brought about by the COVID-
19 pandemic?
a) Planning the curriculum
b) Evaluating learning outcomes
c) Implementing curriculum changes
d) Reviewing the curriculum

142. Which statement best reflects Education 4.0 principles?

a) Learning is flexible and can take place anywhere, anytime
b) Learning is only effective when facilitated by a teacher
c) Young students do not benefit from technological advancements
d) Schools should continue relying on traditional learning materials
143. Which legislation marked a major turning point in Philippine education in 2013?
a) Republic Act 10533
b) Republic Act 7836
c) Republic Act 10968
d) Republic Act 7722

144. What was the primary purpose of adding two years to the basic education system
through Senior High School?
a) To align Philippine education with global standards
b) To ensure students are more mature before entering college
c) To comply with constitutional mandates
d) To reduce the overall number of college students

145. What is the most reliable indicator that a curriculum is effective?

a) Students maintain perfect attendance throughout the school year
b) Students successfully memorize textbook content
c) Students demonstrate the achievement of learning outcomes
d) Teachers remain occupied with academic tasks all year long

146. Which of the following best depicts constructive alignment?

a) When teachers complete their lesson plans as scheduled
b) When students remain engaged throughout class sessions
c) When teaching strategies, objectives, and assessments align
d) When teachers assign homework at the end of the lesson

147. Which description best captures the characteristics of a 21st-century classroom?

a) Developing life skills through teaching and learning
b) Transitioning to virtual and remote learning
c) Minimizing the teacher’s role in education
d) Diminishing the importance of schools in society

148. Which of the following statements is correct?

a) Assessment came from the Latin word “assidere” which means to judge
b) Assessments help determine the learning progress of students
c) Assessments are used to identify top performing students
d) Assessments track progress and show the students’ growth

149. Which type of assessment is identified as "assessment for learning"?

a) Evaluation conducted at the end of instruction
b) Ongoing assessment to support learning progress
c) Pre-assessment to diagnose prior knowledge
d) Self-reflection and personal evaluation
150. Which assessment is known as "assessment as learning"?
a) Final evaluation of student performance
b) Continuous feedback during the learning process
c) Diagnostic assessment to determine learning gaps
d) Student-driven self-assessment

151. Which assessment is referred to as "assessment of learning"?

a) Summative assessment at the conclusion of a course
b) Formative assessment guiding instructional decisions
c) Diagnostic assessment identifying initial knowledge
d) Self-directed assessment for personal reflection

152. What is the primary purpose of recording formative assessment scores?

a) Tracking student progress over time
b) Assigning grades based on performance
c) Comparing students’ progress with peers
d) Compiling school records for official reports

153. Should formative assessments be graded?

a) No, they serve only to guide instructional adjustments
b) No, since instruction has not been fully completed
c) Yes, similar to other assessments
d) Yes, to motivate students to study harder

154. Which type of pre-assessment helps teachers identify students’ prior knowledge and
misconceptions?
a) Diagnostic test
b) Final evaluation
c) Ongoing assessment during learning
d) Initial assessment before formal instruction

155. Which type of test is primarily used to assess what students already understand and
what they still need to learn?
a) Diagnostic test
b) Final examination
c) Formative classroom test
d) Preliminary evaluation

156. Should pretest scores be included in grade computation?

a) Yes, but only for comparison with post-test results
b) No, as it may discourage students from taking the test seriously
c) Yes, they should contribute to the final grade
d) No, since the focus is on student improvement
157. Where should the blank be positioned in a completion test?
a) At the beginning of the sentence
b) In the middle of the sentence
c) Placement depends on the question structure
d) At the end or near the end of the sentence

158. In a matching-type test, should the options be in the first column and the questions in
the second?
a) Yes, this format is correct
b) It depends on the test designer’s preference
c) No, the questions should come first, followed by the options
d) If the answer choices are long, they should be in the first column

159. Which of the following is the best choice for the basis for an extended essay question?
a) Rizal’s profession and ideology
b) Rizal’s possible opinion on modern Philippine politics
c) The place where Rizal was exiled
d) The title of Rizal’s final poem

160. Which of the following is an example of a restricted essay question?

a) Why was K-12 implemented?
b) What is the role of education in a person’s life?
c) What is the best teaching method?
d) How can the current education system be improved?

161. When does the teaching-learning process become inclusive?

a) When students from all backgrounds learn together
b) When a school for special students is built beside a mainstream school
c) When the school prioritizes hiring Special Needs teachers
d) When the school is open for any religious activity

162. Which of the following scenarios show the metacognitive aspect of teaching-learning?
a) Teacher Francis requires students to speak the language of instruction
b) Teacher Hans makes students identify their strengths and weaknesses
c) Teacher Mae makes her students ask questions about the topic
d) Teacher Welmar keeps the students engaged with collaborative activities

163. Which of the following should be avoided in metacognitive teaching and learning?
a) Spoonfeeding
b) Writing reflections
c) Encouraging logical debates
d) Sharing most significant learning
164. Which of the following statements explains this scenario?
A child says gaya kahapon (like yesterday) when a waiter asks what they want to order
a) Egocentric thinking is dominant in the pre-operational stage
b) Intelligence is shown through the use of symbols in the pre-operational stage
c) The child is in the operational stage
d) The child is not yet capable of seriation at this stage

165. Which concept in Piaget’s theory is lacking in a child when he or she prefers a taller,
thinner cup, even though it would hold the same amount of juice as other cups?
a) Conservation
b) Egocentrism
c) Centration
d) Animism

166. Kristel, a preschooler, insists that her teddy bear will be sad if she leaves it at their
house. What concept is being shown in the scenario?
a) Animism
b) Egocentrism
c) Conservation
d) Irreversibility

167. What characteristic of preoperational children does this scenario show?

Two preschoolers are arguing but neither can understand the other’s perspective.
a) Animism
b) Egocentrism
c) Irreversibility
d) Selfishness

168. What could it mean when a child keeps repeating the same mistake and struggles to
understand instructions or explanations according to Piaget?
a) The child has low IQ
b) The child is misbehaving
c) The child has developmental disorders
d) The child is not yet in the appropriate cognitive stage

169. What is/are the primary goal/s of Montessori education?

I. Encouraging each child’s natural curiosity, understanding, and respect
II. Creating a carefully planned, stimulating environment to build a strong
foundation for success
III. Ensuring mastery of the 4 Rs regardless of the child’s interest
a) I only
b) II only
c) I and II
d) II and III
170. According to Piaget’s cognitive development theory, which statement is true?
a) A person can skip a developmental stage
b) Individuals progress through stages at different rates
c) Everyone reaches the final stage
d) All individuals go through developmental stages in the same way

171. Which is true about Piaget’s concrete developmental stage?

a) Learners think logically when they can manipulate real materials
b) Learners effectively understand abstract concepts
c) Learners exhibit strong egocentrism
d) Learners display strong animistic thinking

172. What approach is most suitable for learners in the concrete operational stage?
a) Encouraging reasoning about abstract problems
b) Encouraging reasoning with physically present materials
c) Encouraging reasoning about hypothetical situations
d) Encouraging argument comprehension without examples

173. Which activities are appropriate for learners in the formal operational stage?
I. Developing hypothetical questions for exploration
II. Learning facts and connecting them
III. Focusing on broad topics and their key ideas
a) I, II, and III
b) I and II
c) I and III
d) II and III

174. Which of the following is the best way to respond to the need for inclusive education?
a) Include learners with disabilities in mainstream classes
b) Expand SPED centers and services
c) Group all students with disabilities together
d) Implement team teaching in all classes

175. Children with limited social interaction experience severe, lasting language deficits.
Which theory of language development does is shown in the statement?
a) Pragmatic
b) Environmental
c) Interactionist
d) Biological
176. What does generativity versus stagnation mean according to Erikson’s theory?
a) Contributes positively or does nothing for the next generation
b) Finds direction in life or experiences confusion
c) Develops a sense of fulfillment or faces despair
d) Gains mastery of skills or struggles with incompetence

177. Is an innovative pedagogical approach always developmentally appropriate?

a) Yes, but it must be evaluated first
b) Yes, otherwise it is not innovative
c) Never
d) It depends on the approach’s origin or author

178. A theme of developmentally appropriate education states that physical, cognitive, and
socio-emotional development are interconnected, influencing and shaping each other.
What is the teaching implication of this concept?
a) Designing learning experiences that focus on holistic development
b) Focusing only on learners’ physical development
c) Focusing only on learners’ cognitive development
d) Focusing only on learners’ socio-emotional development

179. What describes the cephalocaudal pattern of development?

a) Growth starts from the bottom and moves up
b) Development moves from top to bottom
c) Expansion occurs from the center outward
d) Growth extends from the sides toward the center

180. Why are Grade I pupils given shorter pencils than Grade VI pupils?
a) Because they are just starting to write their names
b) Because Grade VI pupils are already skilled in writing
c) To match the hand and finger muscle development of younger pupils
d) To differentiate Grade I from Grade VI students

181. Which statements accurately describe Havighurst’s developmental tasks?

I. Human growth follows a sequence of tasks
II. Completing tasks successfully leads to happiness and success, while failure
results in difficulties
III. Failing in a task leads to rejection by society
IV. Failing in certain tasks increases self-esteem and reduces symptoms of
distress
a) I and II
b) III and IV
c) I, II, and IV
d) I, II, III, and IV
182. Which task is NOT part of adolescent development?
a) Building friendships with both genders
b) Accepting and maintaining one’s physical body
c) Becoming independent
d) Making decisions about marriage and family life

183. Which task is NOT part of adolescence according to Havighurst?

a) Preparing for employment
b) Developing a value system for behavior
c) Learning social responsibility
d) Choosing a life partner

184. In which stage based on Havighurst’s model is a college student?

a) Adolescence
b) Early adulthood
c) Middle adulthood
d) Late adulthood

185. In which developmental stage is a high school student in?

a) Adolescence
b) Early adulthood
c) Middle adulthood
d) Late adulthood

186. In which stage is an elementary school pupil?

a) Early childhood
b) Early adulthood
c) Middle adulthood
d) Late adulthood

187. A seven-year-old trying to make friends belongs to which developmental stage?

a) Adolescence
b) Early childhood
c) Middle adulthood
d) Late adulthood

188. What happens when a person fails to complete developmental tasks according to
Havighurst’s model?
a) Unhappiness in later stages
b) Social anxiety
c) Commitment to relationships
d) Safety and security
189. Which task is NOT expected in early adulthood?
a) Finding a life partner
b) Adopting a gender role
c) Making friends
d) Maintaining a job

190. What defines developmentally appropriate teaching?

a) It is neither too hard nor too easy for the learner’s level
b) It encourages students to think beyond their current stage
c) It incorporates global issues
d) It requires learners to research their own answers

191. Which of the following does not describe how the lifespan perspective sees human
development?
a) Involving multiple factors
b) Influenced by context
c) Adaptable (plastic)
d) Fixed at one stage

192. What does it mean that development is multidimensional?

a) Physical, mental, emotional, and social changes can happen together
b) The body evolves while the mind remains unchanged
c) Intelligence is fixed at a certain age
d) All types of development happen within a specific setting

193. What does it mean that human development is contextual?

a) It is influenced by factors like family, school, and social groups
b) Historical factors are unrelated to human development
c) Life events are excluded from the development process
d) Human development has no limits

194. According to social comparison theory, how do people measure their self-worth?
a) By comparing themselves to others
b) By looking at their achievements
c) By assessing how well they fulfill their dreams
d) By the amount of money they have

195. What is the key debate in nature vs. nurture?

a) Whether genetics or environment plays a bigger role in development
b) Whether change is gradual or happens suddenly
c) Whether early personality traits remain or change over time
d) Whether people’s character changes in adulthood
196. Which statement about human development is correct?
a) Life stages are connected
b) There are no links between life stages
c) Each stage functions independently
d) Biological factors do not affect thinking skills

197. What is inductive reasoning, which develops in childhood?

a) A bottom-up approach to thinking
b) A top-down approach to thinking
c) Thinking based on concrete facts
d) Thinking based on abstract ideas

198. Which of the following is the most important in metacognition?

a) Mastery of the basics
b) Skill to produce ideas
c) Ability to reflect
d) Comprehension skills

199. Which does not belong in the collaborative approach?

a) Games
b) Peer-tutoring
c) Independent study
d) Group discussion

200. SEL helps make learning more inclusive. What does SEL mean?
a) Social and Emotional Learning
b) Standard Educational Learning
c) Social Engineering License
d) Social and Educational License