Which of the following is the most affected by the adopted distance learning modality?

• Key Stage 1

• Key Stage 2

• Key Stage 3

• Key Stage 4

Answer explanation

Key Stage 1 or grades 1 to 3 are the most affected by the adopted distance modality of DepEd to mitigate the spread of the virus to those most vulnerable while ensuring learning continuity.

The diversity of local languages is also a challenge in the implementation of the MTB-MLE framework and has strong implications for instruction in the K-3 context. With the diverse local languages across the Bicol Region, the dominant ____________ is used in writing the developed teaching-learning resources and materials and is often the Mother Tongue of most teachers.

• Central Bicol (Bikol-Naga)

• English

• Filipino

• Bicol Camarines Sur

Which of the four pillars of BEDP is being referred to by the statement from REDP?

Learners are resilient and aware of their rights to and in education are respected, protected, fulfilled and promoted while being aware of their responsibilities as individuals and as members of the society.

• Resiliency and Well-Being

• Access

• Equity

• Quality

Answer explanation

QUALITY: Learners complete K-12 basic education, having successfully attained all learning standards that equip them with the necessary skills and attributes to pursue their chosen paths.

_______is a 5-year project funded by the United States. Its project goals and objectives are to improve early-grade learning outcomes in reading, numeracy, and socio-emotional learning skills for K–3 learners. Its technical support and interventions focus on improving early grade instruction and delivery systems, access to quality learning materials, and the capacity and commitment of the education system to implement interventions supporting effective early grade learning.

• USAID

• ABC +

• K-12

• Mother Tongue

What is the approximate land area of Region V?

• 1.8 million hectares

• 2.8 million hectares

• 3.8 million hectares

• 4.8 million hectares

In region V, if Camarnes Sur has the largest surface area, which has the smallest?

• Camarines Norte

• Catanduanes

• Albay

• Sorsogon

Answer explanation

Among the provinces of the Bicol Region, Camarines Sur has the largest surface area at 551,000 hectares (30% of the entire region’s total land area), while Catanduanes has the smallest at about 149,000 hectares, or 8% of the region’s total land area.

The Spanish influence in Bicol resulted mainly from the efforts of Augustinian and Franciscan Spanish missionaries. Which of the following is not one of the first churches in Bicol?

• San Francisco Church

• Naga Cathedral

• Holy Cross Parish in Nabua

• Peñafrancia Church

Answer explanation

The first churches in Bicol, the San Francisco Church and the Naga Cathedral, both in Naga City, along with the Holy Cross Parish in Nabua, Camarines Sur, were instituted by the Holy Order of the Franciscans. One of the oldest dioceses in the Philippines, the Archdiocese of Caceres, was also instituted in the Bicol Region.

________ designed to facilitate a smooth transition from early care and education provided at home to community- and school-based learning in Kindergarten.

• ECCD system

• DepEd

• TVET

• CHED

Answer explanation

Early Childhood Care and Development: The Early Years Act of 2013 mandated the ECCD Council to act as the primary agency supporting the government’s programs on health, nutrition, early education, and social services for children aged 0–4 years. The ECCD system is designed to facilitate a smooth transition from early care and education provided at home to community- and school-based learning in Kindergarten.

It is also known as the "Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001".

• Republic Act No. 10533

• Republic Act No. 10157

• Republic Act No. 9155

• Republic Act No. 11510

Answer explanation

Republic Act No. 9155, otherwise known as the "Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001."

Republic Act 10157, otherwise known as "An Act Institutionalizing Kindergarten Education into the Basic Education System and Appointing Funds Thereof," mandates that kindergarten be mandatory for five-year-old learners.

Republic Act No. 10533, known as the "Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013,"

Republic Act 11510, signed in December 2020, known as the "Alternative Learning System Act,"

signed on April 17, 2019, otherwise known as"An Act Institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program" (4Ps), is the national poverty reduction strategy and human capital investment program that provides conditional cash transfers to poor households for a maximum period of seven years to improve the health, nutrition, and education aspects of their lives.

• Republic Act 11311

• Republic Act 11310

• Republic Act 11312

• Republic Act 11313

Answer explanation

Republic Act 11310, signed on April 17, 2019, otherwise known as "An Act Institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program" (4Ps), is the national poverty reduction strategy and human capital investment program that provides conditional cash transfers to poor households for a maximum period of seven years to improve the health, nutrition, and education aspects of their lives. Conditions for entitlement include compliance with the requirements set forth in the program, which include, among others, that children three (3) to four (4) years old must attend daycare services or preschool classes. They must at least maintain class attendance at a rate of 85% of the time per month, and children five (5) to 18 years old must attend elementary or secondary classes and maintain class attendance at a rate of at least 85% of the time per month.