Education Challenge - Part 2

Teacher says: “If it is billiard that brings student out of the classroom, let us bring it into the classroom. Perhaps, I can use it to teach Math.” To which philosophy does teacher adhere?

• Essentialism

• Idealism

• Progressivism

• Reconstructionism

In relation to comprehension skills, which does NOT belong to the group?

• Sequencing events

• Critical reading

• Finding the main idea

• Recreatory reading

Which may NOT be a benefit derived from the use of graphic organizers?

• Make relationships among details clear

• Enable students to identify important ideas and details

• Strengthen team work

• Represent stated information in concrete form

How can a teacher establish the reliability of the test?

I. Repeat the same test

II.   Administer a parallel test

III. Split the test

IV. Vary the number of items

• I, II and III

• I, III and IV

• I and IV only

• II and IV only

What principle is reflected when a teacher always provides for the development of all essential knowledge, manipulative skills and attitudes?

• Principle of needs

• Principle of balance

• Principle of unity

• Principle of organization

Which statement correctly explains the constructivist theory of learning?

• Children are empty receptacles.

• Children actively create knowledge and understanding.

• Children are passive learners.

• Children’s minds are blank states.

A high school principal would like to know the causes of drop-outs in his school so he could find solutions to this problem. What type of research is used?

• Applied

• Action

• Pure

• Experimental

Studies in the area of neurosciences disclosed that the human brain has limitless capacity. What does this imply?

• Every pupil has his own native ability, his learning is limited to this ability

• Pupils can possibly reach a point where they have learned everything

• Some pupils are admitted but not capable of learning

• Every child is a potential genius

J.B. Watson relates that a particular behavior is determined by environmental factors. Which of the following situations can help the student develop a positive attitude towards mathematics?

• Tell students that Mathematics is a difficult subject.

• Give difficult problems to challenge the students.

• Present lessons from the easiest to the most complex.

• Have favorable learning atmosphere in the classroom.

As provided for in the Education Act of 1982; how are the institutions of learning encouraged setting highest standards of quality over the minimum required for state recognition?

• Voluntary Accreditation

• Academic Freedom

• Continuing Professional Education

• Granting a Special Permit