1. Which approach would most effectively assess students' mastery of a competency focused on “creative thinking?”

• A. Having students replicate a known solution to a problem
• B. Assigning a project where students must develop and present an original idea or invention
• C. Testing students on definitions of creativity
• D. Grading students on their ability to follow instructions

2. This pedagogical approach provides learners with a learning environment that helps them make connections of other learnings across the curricula.

• A. Constructivism
• B. Integrative Learning
• C. Collaborative Learning
• D. Inquiry-Based Learning

3. Which of the four essential facets of learning aims to capture learners’ attention and stimulate interest by using variety of teaching strategies?

• A. Empathy
• B. Explore
• C. Experience
• D. Engage

4. Mr. Santos is a Grade 8 Science teacher who aims to integrate technology into his classroom assessments. He is considering using tools like Quizlet and Socrative to assess his students' understanding of scientific concepts. However, he wants to ensure these tools not only assess basic knowledge but also promote analytical thinking and student collaboration. Which approach should Mr. Santos take to maximize the benefits of these technology-enhanced assessment tools?

• A. Use Quizlet to administer a timed quiz focusing solely on scientific terms.
• B. Implement Socrative quizzes to assess factual recall and follow up with group discussions that require critical thinking.
• C. Use Quizlet for flashcard-based quizzes and assign extra points for quick responses.
• D. Administer quizzes using both tools without further classroom interaction.

5. The Department of Education has issued new guidelines for embedding 21st-century skills into classroom assessments. Teachers are encouraged to design assessments that measure both academic knowledge and skills like creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Mr. Martinez, a science teacher, is developing a project-based assessment where students work in teams to address environmental issues using digital tools like Padlet and Google Forms. Which aspect of Mr. Martinez's project best aligns with the goal of integrating 21st-century skills into classroom assessments?

• A. The use of Padlet to display information before the project begins.
• B. The inclusion of a standard written test at the end of the project.
• C. The focus on teamwork and the use of digital tools to solve environmental problems.
• D. The requirement that students complete the project individually to show their understanding.

6. Ms. Delgado is creating a summative assessment for her Grade 8 Science class. She wants to ensure the assessment not only measures students' understanding of scientific concepts but also incorporates 21st-century skills like critical thinking and creativity. She is considering using digital platforms like Edmodo to create an interactive assessment experience. Which approach would best align with Ms. Delgado’s goal of incorporating critical thinking and creativity into her summative assessment?

• A. Designing a traditional multiple-choice test with questions that focus solely on correct answers.
• B. Creating a digital assessment on Edmodo that includes open-ended problems where students must justify their answers and propose alternative solutions.
• C. Administering a paper-based test that focuses on basic facts and definitions.
• D. Using a timed quiz on Edmodo that only assesses students' ability to quickly recall information.

7. Which of the following best defines Technology-Enhanced Assessment (TEA)?

• A. An assessment approach that incorporates technology to improve the learning experience
• B. A traditional test conducted using paper and pencil
• C. An approach focused exclusively on standardized testing
• D. A system for tracking teachers' use of technology in class

8. How can 21st-century skills be effectively integrated into classroom assessments?

• A. By focusing solely on traditional testing methods
• B. By incorporating collaborative projects and problem-solving activities
• C. By reducing the use of technology to minimize distractions
• D. By using assessments to compare students' performances with each other

9. Which digital tool is most suitable for creating interactive lessons that engage students in real-time?

• A. Microsoft Excel
• B. Nearpod
• C. Adobe Illustrator
• D. Microsoft PowerPoint

10. What is the primary focus of formative assessment in the K to 12 Curriculum?

• A. Summarizing students' performance at the end of a term
• B. Continuously monitoring and supporting students' learning progress
• C. Providing final grades for report cards
• D. Comparing students' results with national standards