Educ 108_Chapter Test 5

Which law officially established the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum in the Philippines?

• Republic Act 7722

• Executive Order 2020

• Republic Act 10533

• Basic Education Reform Act

According to the 2005-2006 National Achievement Test results, what was the most significant issue with student performance in Science and Mathematics?

• High dropout rates

• Mastery levels were too high

• Poor mastery of competencies

• Overcrowded classrooms

Given the results of the 2005-2006 National Achievement Test, what can be inferred about the quality of instruction prior to the K to 12 reform?

• Teachers were not qualified to teach the content

• Instruction lacked alignment with learning competencies

• Students had excessive access to learning materials

• The old curriculum overemphasized practical learning

The spiral progression approach mandated in RA 10533 emphasizes learning competencies that build upon each other over time. What potential issue could arise if this approach is poorly implemented?

• Students will complete topics too quickly

• Learners may encounter redundancy in topics

• Learners may fail to establish strong foundational skills

• Teachers may skip advanced topics

The K to 12 curriculum promotes 'contextualized and global education.' Which of the following best illustrates this dual objective?

• Focusing solely on international standards for STEM

• Teaching local cultural practices using foreign languages

• Using local examples to teach globally relevant concepts

• Prioritizing international job readiness over local employment

How does the addition of Senior High School (Grades 11 and 12) in the K to 12 program potentially improve employability of graduates?

• It delays entry into the workforce

• It offers specialized tracks tailored to career or vocational readiness

• It increases the length of general education

• It mandates tertiary education after graduation

What critical role does the use of the mother tongue as a medium of instruction play in early grades under K to 12 reforms?

• It isolates learners from global languages

• It increases standardized testing pressure

• It helps strengthen literacy and concept development

• It prepares learners for foreign language proficiency

The implementation of the K to 12 curriculum aligns the Philippines with global education standards. Which of the following statements best explains its importance?

• It guarantees university admission abroad

• It addresses international criticisms of the Philippine education system

• It aligns Filipino credentials with international job qualifications

• It allows Filipino students to skip college abroad

RA 10533 mandates the use of 'developmentally appropriate' learning strategies. Which of the following practices best reflects this principle?

• Using college-level texts in Grade 7

• Rigid memorization activities in preschool

• Designing age-relevant, interactive lessons for Grade 3 learners

• Implementing summative assessments in every lesson

Who is one of the early advocates of Outcome-Based Education (OBE)?

• John Dewey

• Ralph Tyler

• William Spady

• Jean Piaget