PRE-TRAINING ASSESSMENT
TEACHER STANDARDS ASSESSORS PROGRAM
Expanded Career Progression System for Teachers
INSTRUCTIONS:
This pre-test is an assessment tool, which will be used to determine your pre-existing subject knowledge
and understanding on the Expanded Career Progression System for Teachers. Questions used in this
pre-test are solely based on the session topics to be discussed
You will be given twenty (30) minutes to complete the 20-item multiple choice test.
Good luck!
1. Study the annotation form of a Teacher III applicant. Identify the appropriate MOV or
documentation given the annotations.
a. Accomplishment Report for a remediation activity
b. Intervention materials used for remediation
c. Lesson Plan utilizing assessment data
d. List of identified least mastered skills
2. Ms. Aspire, an applicant submitted only 80 hours of mentoring and coaching training certificates
attended in 2015 when she applied to the position of School Principal I which the deadline for
submission of documents was on April 1, 2024. Can the training hours be credited?
a. Yes, because it is relevant.
b. Yes, because it was submitted on the deadline.
c. No, because it was earned more than five years ago.
d. No, because it is not relevant
3. If a Teacher I applicant earned 15 increments in education, how many points shall be given?
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a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 5
4. Which among the following is TRUE about the PPST?
a. The PPST is a framework designed to provide expected teacher practices for the key stage 1
teachers.
b. The PPST describes the expectations of teachers’ increasing levels of knowledge, practice
and professional engagement.
c. The PPST provides standards that are entirely disconnected from real-world classroom
scenarios.
d. The PPST sets standards that emphasize one-size-fits-all expectations of quality teachers.
5. Which of the following are needed during the Actual Observation?
I. Lesson Plan
II. Observation Notes Form
III. COT Rating Sheet
IV. COT Inter-Observer Agreement Form
V. Modified Teacher Reclassification Form
a. I only
b. II only
c. I, II, III, and IV
d. I, II, III, IV, and V
6. Teacher Rafa who applied for Teacher IV position got a total of 28 points in his Classroom
Observation. What would be his equivalent evaluative assessment score for the classroom
observation?
a. 25 points
b. 20 points
c. 28 points
d. 35 points
7. Helen has been a Teacher III at Sauyo National High School for 13 years. She aspires to be
reclassified/promoted to Teacher IV position. Under the Expanded Career Progression System,
teacher Helen must be able to meet the following to proceed with the Comparative Assessment,
EXCEPT for:
a. Meet the minimum QS
b. Meet at least Very Satisfactory performance rating in the two (2) immediately preceding rating
periods
c. Meet the Performance Requirements of 21 Proficient COIs at Very Satisfactory
d. Meet the Performance Requirements of 16 Proficient NCOIs at Very Satisfactory
e. All of the above
8. During the initial evaluation period, you noticed that teacher Andres only submits a total of 24
hours of training on curriculum and pedagogy. You have also noticed that the training certificate
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he has submitted was dated April 25, 2019. Considering the provided QS and deadline of
submission below, what will be your decision?
Deadline of Submission: April 6, 2024
QS for Training: 16 hours of training in any of or a cumulative of the following: Curriculum,
Pedagogy, Subject Specialization, acquired within the last 5 years
a. Teacher Andres met the minimum requirement set for Training
b. Teacher Andres did not meet the set requirement for training since his training is more than 5
years already
c. I can’t tell yet; I need to consult or seek the advice of the HRMPSB since this is considered as
an exceptional case, wherein the HRMO perceives the need for a collegial decision.
d. Seek help from the Civil Service Commission
9. Teacher Maribel applied for Master Teacher I position; she’s been teaching in DepEd since June
10, 2021. Prior to DepEd, she worked as an on-call tutor in Bagong Pilipinas Learning Center
(BPLC) from May 10, 2018 to June 10, 2021. Based on the QS requirement for experience and
deadline of submission provided below, will she qualify?
Deadline of Submission: June 15, 2024
QS for Experience: 5 years teaching experience on a full-time basis
a. Yes, because she has more than 5 years of teaching experience from 2018 to present
b. No, because her experience from Bagong Pilipinas Learning Center (BPLC) as an on-call
tutor is not counted
c. I can’t tell yet; I need to consult or seek the advice of the HRMPSB since this is considered as
an exceptional case, wherein the HRMO perceives the need for a collegial decision.
d. Seek help from the Civil Service Commission
10. Here are the steps in conducting classroom observation from Pre-Observation Stage to Post
Observation Stage. What is the correct sequence of these steps?
I. Review the COT-ECP Rubric.
II. Arrive at the designated classroom before the classroom observation.
III. Watch the demonstration and write the comments on the Observation Notes Form (ONF).
IV. Prepare the needed tools such as the Observation Notes Form (ONF) and Rating Sheets.
V. Discuss the rating with fellow assessors.
VI. Accomplish the COT-ECP inter-observer agreement form.
VII. Accomplish the COT-ECP rating Sheet.
a. I – IV – III – II – V – VII – VI
b. I – IV – II – III – VII – V – VI
c. IV – I – III – II – VII – V – VI
d. IV – I – III – II – V – VII – VI
11. The EO 174 “Expanded Career Progression System for Public School Teachers, promotes
____________ and _____________ of teachers and define the career lines within the public
school system.
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a. career progression; professional development
b. professional development; career progression
c. professional progression; career development
d. career development; professional progression
12. Teachers may only be allowed to choose between career paths upon reaching what position?
a. Teacher VI
b. Teacher VII
c. Master Teacher I
d. Master Teacher II
13. Study the annotation form of a Master Teacher III applicant below. Identify which part of the
annotation fully corresponds to the Indicator and MOV presented.
a. The LAC session in the presented document allowed teachers in our department to
collectively create new instructional materials.
b. The minutes presented as MOV shows evidence of active participation, idea-sharing, and a
focus on actionable teaching strategies.
c. These outputs resulted from a collaborative discussion I facilitated, during which we
examined specific learner feedback regarding challenges in research writing.
d. We developed graphic organizers and step-by-step guides, tailored to help learners navigate
the complexities of research writing.
14. STAR approach stands for?
a. Scenario, Task, Ability, Results
b. Situation, Task, Actions, Results
c. Situation, Task, Assessment, Results
d. Scenario, Task, Actions, Results
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15. __________ is based on the principle that past behavior predicts future performance. It shall be
used to validate whether the key behaviors that are linked to the required competencies have
been exhibited by the applicant.
a. Behavioral Expectancy Interview
b. Behavioral Experience Interview
c. Behavioral Events Interview
d. Behavioral Explorative Interview
16. Which of the following is an example of a non-classroom observable indicator (NCOI) for a
teacher applicant?
a. Employing strategies for learner engagement
b. Engaging in a collaborative discussion with other teachers
c. Implementing the planned lesson aligned with the curriculum
d. Applying classroom management skills
17. Read the scenario and identify the PPST Classroom-Observable Indicator (COI) the highlighted
teacher practice demonstrates:
Teacher Liz employs divergent thinking strategies which encourage learners to think “out of the
box” by asking them to define a problem, provide solutions and explain implications of the
solution. Learners think of many different and unusual ideas and points of view, then adds details
to improve those ideas. Seeing that this strategy increased learners’ accountability over their
learning, Teacher Liz shares the strategy with her colleagues in a Learning Action Cell (LAC)
session.
A. PPST Indicator 1.2.2 Use research-based knowledge and principles of teaching and learning
to enhance professional practice
B. PPST Indicator 1.5.2 Apply a range of teaching strategies to develop critical and creative
thinking, as well as other higher-order thinking skills.
C. PPST Indicator 1.6.2 Display proficient use of Mother Tongue, Filipino and English to
facilitate teaching and learning.
D. PPST Indicator 5.1.2 Design, select, organize and use diagnostic, formative and summative
assessment strategies consistent with curriculum requirements.
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18. Study the conversation of teachers below. Identify the PPST Indicator the practice demonstrates:
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a. PPST Indicator 4.4.2 Participate in collegial discussions that use teacher and learner
feedback to enrich practice
b. PPST Indicator 5.2.2 Monitor and evaluate learner progress and achievement using learner
attainment data
c. PPST Indicator 7.1.2 Apply a personal philosophy of teaching that is learner-centered
d. PPST Indicator 7.3.2 Participate in professional networks to share knowledge and to enhance
practice
19. If a face-to-face administration of the Portfolio Assessment through annotation is not feasible, it
may be administered online following established administration protocols. Which of the following
should not be included?
a. All applicants shall be required to keep their video/camera turned on at all times to allow the
proctor to monitor the accomplishment of the PAF.
b. Applicants may submit the accomplished PAF to a designated email address.
c. Applicants shall use a blank sheet in annotating the documentations/MOV submitted.
d. The PAF may likewise be administered using online forms such as Google Form for easier
collection and organization of answers; provided that the security and confidentiality of the
applicants’ answers are ensured and protected.
20. Which among the NCOI evaluative assessment tools is used as guide in assessing applicant’s
annotations to the presented documentations against the non-classroom observable indicators?
a. Portfolio Annotation Form
b. Rating Sheet
c. Rubric for Interview
d. Rubric for Portfolio Annotation
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