Professional Education (10 items)

1. How will a teacher BEST develop his/her knowledge towards problem solving?

• A. Engage in reading books on mathematics every day, then practice solving problems found on certain books.

• B. Watch video tutorials that will enhance problem solving strategies of a teacher.

• C. Engage in continuing professional development through attending relevant seminars in problem solving.

• D. Create a research that will identify the needs of the learners towards problem solving among classroom instruction.

2. Which of the following learning outcome is appropriate to be utilized in a performance assessment?

• A. Making weather prediction based on available data

• B. Choosing the best paraphrase of a proverb

• C. Associating significant inventions with their inventors

• D. Composing an original design based on a theme

3. Assessments are part of the day-to-day activities instead of just simply at the end of instruction. What characteristic of 21st century assessment is described?

• A. Systemic

• B. Responsive

• C. Flexible

• D. Integrated

4. Which describes BEST the new educational technology utilization?

• A.Technology utilization includes the evaluation of the learning materials.

• B.Technology utilization precludes institutionalization even when merit has been seen.

• C.Technology utilization focuses on its adoption in actual teaching and learning activities.

• D.Technology utilization can assure learning and achievement although expensive.

5. After the holidays, there was much chatter and sharing of stories in class. You are challenged with behavior management. You have a well-planned lesson which you cannot start. Which of the following strategies will you employ?

• A. Give the class 10 minutes to share how they spent the holidays.

• B. Ask the students what their New Year’s resolution are.

• C. Give the students 10 minutes to write a paragraph on their New Year’s resolution.

• D. Give a 10-item test to keep them quiet.

6. Mr. Sison divided his students into five groups to form a house using indigenous materials based on the student’s knowledge of the various shapes of a house structure. Which theory is applied by Mr. Sison?

• A. Behaviorism

• B. Constructivism

• C. Progressivism

• D. Pragmatism

7. Which is/are a feature/s of a student-centered learning environment?

I. Student is a resource person in the classroom.

II. Teacher is viewed as all-knowing.

III. Teacher encourages students to come up with innovative solutions to their problems.

• A. I only

• B. I and II

• C. III only

• D. I and III

8. Which of the following laws strengthens teacher education in the Philippines through the establishment of centers of excellence?

• A. RA 7722

• B. RA 7784

• C. RA 7796

• D. RA 7836

9. Teacher P, the Math coordinator, was assisted by Teacher Q throughout the celebration of Math Week. Which of the following actions of Teacher P is acceptable to recognize efforts of Teacher Q?

• A. Buy her a gift.

• B. Keep quiet about the assistance received.

• C. Mention formally to the principal the assistance received.

• D. Make an announcement giving due recognition of the assistance received.

10. Which of the following teacher actions can help a hyperactive learner perform in class?

• A. Allow him to spend longer at the playground until he gets tired.

• Make him the leader of the class.

• Transfer him to another class.

• Give him challenging activities that are appropriate to his ability level and interests.