WorksheetsEducational Planning Quiz
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 36mins
What is educational planning?
The process of memorizing lessons
The systematic process of setting goals, policies, and strategies for the education system
The immediate response to classroom problems
The act of assigning teachers to schools
Which of the following best explains the importance of educational planning?
To ensure education is left to chance
To provide a framework for systematic growth and development of education
To focus only on building more classrooms
To remove accountability in education
Which of the following is NOT a principle of educational planning?
Flexibility
Realism
Equity
Exclusivity
Educational planning helps ensure that resources such as teachers, classrooms, and materials are:
Unequally distributed
Used efficiently and equitably
Ignored in decision-making
Focused only in urban areas
What is the main aim of educational planning at the national level?
To eliminate curriculum content
To align education with socio-economic goals of the country
To make all schools private
To discourage higher education
Which of the following is an example of short-term educational planning?
A 10-year development plan
Construction of a school building within a year
A long-term literacy improvement strategy
Education reforms targeting 2040
What does the cost-benefit analysis approach in educational planning emphasize?
Comparing the cost of education with expected social and economic benefits
Planning without financial considerations
Prioritizing teacher salaries only
Ignoring employment outcomes
At the school level, educational planning helps administrators:
Focus only on student discipline
Allocate resources, plan curriculum, and improve instruction
Avoid accountability
Concentrate only on test scores
Why is monitoring and evaluation important in educational planning?
To increase paperwork
To check progress, identify challenges, and adjust strategies
To reduce teacher workloads only
To remove accountability
Which of the following is an international framework guiding educational planning?
Education for All (EFA) and Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4)
Local school policies only
DepEd grading system
Classroom seating arrangements
Educational planning contributes to equity by:
Prioritizing urban over rural schools
Ensuring equal access to quality education for all learners
Providing resources only for the rich
Eliminating public education
What is a long-term goal of educational planning?
To prepare learners for lifelong learning and national development
To end formal education
To stop teacher professional development
To reduce literacy rates
The main difference between short-term and long-term educational planning is:
The level of funding involved
The duration and scope of goals
The number of teachers included
The grading system used
Which of the following challenges often affects educational planning in developing countries?
Over-abundance of resources
Limited funding, high dropout rates, and unequal access
Lack of students
Too many teachers without students
The ultimate purpose of educational planning is to:
Align education with national development goals and human capital formation
Focus only on infrastructure development
Train learners only for overseas work
Centralize all decision-making in the government
A school principal notices that enrollment has been increasing yearly, but classrooms remain the same. Which step in educational planning should be prioritized?
Implementing new grading policies
Conducting a needs assessment for additional classrooms and teachers
Training only the existing teachers
Ignoring the trend
A school division allocates more budget for ICT integration after finding that students struggle with digital skills. What principle of planning is applied?
Randomization
Evidence-based and needs-driven planning
Exclusivity
Rigid planning
A typhoon damaged several schools. The regional office revised its education plan to include disaster-resilient classrooms. Which principle is shown?
Flexibility in planning
Rigidity in planning
Random planning
Exclusivity in planning
A teacher observes that many learners cannot read at grade level. She proposes a school-based reading intervention program for the following year. Which stage of planning is this?
Goal-setting and problem identification
Evaluation
Monitoring only
Resource allocation
A principal prepared a 3-year school improvement plan but regularly updates it based on test results and feedback. This shows that planning is:
Fixed and rigid
A continuous process
One-time activity
Based only on assumptions
A municipality experiences rapid population growth, and schools are getting overcrowded. Which should planners consider first?
Build new schools and hire more teachers
Reduce class hours
Stop enrollment of new students
Delay action until the problem worsens
The Department of Education launched a nationwide reading program but results vary across regions. To improve it, planners visit schools, gather data, and adjust strategies. Which stage is shown?
Monitoring and evaluation
Goal-setting
Forecasting
Budget allocation only
A division noticed that many Grade 12 graduates are unemployed because their skills don't match industry needs. Which planning approach should be applied?
Manpower approach
Social demand approach
Random approach
Exclusivity approach
During pandemic recovery, a school prioritizes digital learning infrastructure. Which principle of planning is emphasized?
Responsiveness to emerging challenges
Rigidity
Exclusivity
Randomization
A district allocates more teachers to far-flung barangays where shortages are high. Which planning principle is illustrated?
Equity in resource distribution
Exclusivity
Rigidity
Random allocation
A teacher designed her lesson plans to align with the school's 3-year literacy development goals. This shows that:
Classroom planning should support broader educational planning
Lesson plans are independent of school goals
Teachers don't contribute to planning
Planning is only for administrators
What is the full title of DepEd Order No. 24, s. 2022?
Policy Guidelines on Learning Recovery and Continuity Plan
Adoption of the Basic Education Development Plan (BEDP) 2030
Revised Basic Education Curriculum Implementation Policy
Alternative Learning System Strengthening Program
Which time period does BEDP 2030 cover?
2020-2025
2022-2030
2023-2031
2025-2035
What educational levels are included under the scope of BEDP 2030?
Only Elementary and Junior High School
Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High, Senior High, and Alternative Learning System (nonformal)
Only Senior High School
Only formal basic education
Which of the following is NOT explicitly a priority area under BEDP 2030?
Addressing learning loss and strengthening learning gains
Expanding access for disadvantaged groups
Introducing new foreign languages in all grade levels
Promoting learner well‐being and resiliency
Which national or international frameworks does BEDP 2030 align with?
Philippine Development Plan and Ambisyon 2040
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Sulong EduKalidad Framework
All of the above
According to DO 24 s.2022, who should align their policies, programs, and projects to BEDP 2030?
Only DepEd central office
All DepEd offices and units at all governance levels (central, regional, division, schools)
Only schools in Metro Manila
Only private schools
What is the vision of the BEDP 2030?
Every Filipino learner is competitive only in academics
Every Filipino is a lifelong learner, resilient, globally competitive, and grounded in values and national identity
Every Filipino is trained exclusively for overseas employment
Every Filipino must complete higher education
Which DepEd initiative does BEDP 2030 complement to address quality concerns?
Sulong EduKalidad
Brigada Eskwela
National School Feeding Program
K to 12 Review 2018
Which learners are given special focus in BEDP 2030's access expansion?
Learners from highly urbanized cities only
Disadvantaged, marginalized, and vulnerable learners (IP, learners with disabilities, out-of-school youth, etc.)
Only honor students in public schools
Private school learners only
What global agenda does BEDP 2030 align with aside from Ambisyon 2040 and PDP?
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4 - Quality Education)
ASEAN Charter
Paris Agreement
WTO Education Framework
What does Phase 2 of BEDP 2030 (2027-2030) focus on?
Transitioning fully to a new medium-term plan beyond 2030
Accelerating reforms and innovations to achieve long-term development goals
Reverting to pre-K to 12 curriculum
Prioritizing only urban school systems
Which governance level is expected to align work plans and budgets with BEDP 2030?
Only the Central Office
Central, Regional, Schools Division, and Schools (all levels)
Only Local Government Units (LGUs)
Only international partners
What is the role of stakeholders (parents, LGUs, NGOs, private sector) in BEDP 2030?
To act only as observers of DepEd programs
To collaborate with DepEd in implementing programs and reforms
To take over the curriculum design from DepEd
To fund only infrastructure projects
What is the ultimate goal of BEDP 2030 in relation to national development?
To strengthen the Philippine economy by producing highly skilled graduates
To contribute to Ambisyon 2040 by producing productive, innovative, resilient, and values-driven citizens
To replace tertiary education as the main preparation for work
To reduce the number of years in basic education
P 2030, what is the significance of the Alternative Learning System (ALS)?
It will be discontinued after 2025
It is integrated into the plan to ensure access for out-of-school youth and adults
It is made optional only for rural areas
It is transferred entirely to LGUs
Which key issue in education financing is recognized in BEDP 2030?
Over-allocation of funds to disadvantaged schools
Need for efficient resource use and equitable distribution of funding
Too much reliance on local taxes
Elimination of budget for teacher salaries
What role does teacher professional development play in BEDP 2030?
Minimal, since the plan focuses mainly on learners
Critical, as teachers must be supported through training, upskilling, and enabling environments
Optional, depending on regional needs
Limited only to ICT integration
What is one expected outcome of BEDP 2030 by 2030?
Filipino learners achieving foundational skills, higher-order skills, values, and resiliency
Elimination of all private schools
Shift of education entirely to online learning
Removal of K to 12 system
What is the role of stakeholders (parents, LGUs, NGOs, private sector) in BEDP 2030?
To act only as observers of DepEd programs
To collaborate with DepEd in implementing programs and reforms
To take over the curriculum design from DepEd
To fund only infrastructure projects
Which global competency is emphasized in BEDP 2030 for Filipino learners?
Ability to compete only in sports
Ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a fast-changing world
Ability to memorize global treaties
Ability to focus solely on domestic issues
What is the long-term impact expected from BEDP 2030 by the year 2030?
A Philippine basic education system that is accessible, inclusive, relevant, and produces resilient, globally competitive, and values-driven citizens
A shift to an entirely foreign education model
A complete removal of public education
A system producing graduates focused only on wage employment
What is the primary goal of DepEd Order No. 10, s. 2024 (MATATAG Curriculum)?
To reduce teaching hours per teacher across all grade levels
To streamline competencies, prioritize foundational literacy & numeracy, and produce globally literate, future‐ready Filipino learners
To eliminate specialized subjects like Values Education and GMRC
To adopt a single universal textbook for all subjects
Which grades are included in the first phase of implementing the MATATAG Curriculum in SY 2024-2025?
Kindergarten, Grades 2, 3, 5, and 8
Grades 6, 9, and 10 only
Kindergarten, Grades 1, 4, and 7
Grades 11 and 12 only
When will Grades 2, 3, 5, and 8 implement the MATATAG Curriculum?
School Year 2024-2025
SY 2025-2026
SY 2026-2027
They are excluded from implementation altogether
Which core values are emphasized in the MATATAG Curriculum?
Maka‐Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa
Honesty, Ambition, Wealth, Fame
Obedience, Loyalty, Discipline, Respect
Competitiveness, Innovation, Profit, Recognition
How does the MATATAG Curriculum treat the Alternative Learning System (ALS)?
It is completely separate and does not align with MATATAG.
It is merged with formal education and discontinued.
It is aligned with MATATAG: its various learning strands / programs are mapped to equivalent Key Stages in formal education.
It will be replaced by the 2016 K-12 curriculum.
Which school years will see implementation for Grades 6, 9, and 10 under MATATAG?
SY 2024-2025
SY 2025-2026
SY 2026-2027
They are indefinitely postponed
Which functions are expected of teachers under MATATAG's Instructional Design Framework (IDF)?
Only delivering content as per textbooks
Acting as instructional designers, unpacking learning competencies, designing engaging lessons, using varied assessment approaches, and integrating digital tools
Focusing solely on discipline and classroom management
Avoiding any use of technology to keep traditional methods
What happens in grade levels where the MATATAG Curriculum is not yet implemented?
They immediately stop using any curriculum until MATATAG is ready.
They continue using the 2016 K-12 Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), specifically focusing on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs), but recalibrate time allotment according to MATATAG's schedule
They switch to private schools' curriculum.
They follow the MATATAG content but without recalibrated time allotments.
Which grades are not yet covered by MATATAG under DO No. 10, s. 2024 and need a separate issuance?
Grades 1-6
Kindergarten only
Grades 11 and 12
All grades are covered by the same DO
Which of the following best describes the structure of the MATATAG Curriculum?
Subject-based learning with overloaded competencies
Competency-based learning organized into Key Stages (K-10) with streamlined competencies
Memorization of facts and standardized testing only
A curriculum designed only for private schools
In Kindergarten under MATATAG, what is the main focus of learning?
Preparation for entrance exams
Play-based, thematic, and integrative learning focusing on foundational skills and socio-emotional development
Early introduction to complex algebra
Memorization of historical events
What are the four categories of learning areas in the MATATAG Curriculum?
Core, Applied, Technical, and Vocational
Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Makabansa/Makakalikasan, and Digital Literacy
Languages, Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Values Education & MAPEH (with integrated Social Studies)
Humanities, Commerce, Engineering, and Medicine
Which grade level introduces 'Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education' as a distinct learning area?
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 4
Grade 7
One major change in the MATATAG Curriculum is the:
Removal of Values Education
Reduction of content overload by decongesting and sequencing learning competencies
Increase of school days from 200 to 250
Elimination of Science subject
In which Key Stage are learners expected to master fundamental literacy and numeracy?
Key Stage 1 (Grades 1-3)
Key Stage 2 (Grades 4-6)
Key Stage 3 (Grades 7-10)
Kindergarten only
How is Science introduced in the MATATAG Curriculum?
As a separate subject starting Grade 1
As integrated content in Kindergarten to Grade 3, then as a separate subject in Grade 4 onwards
Not included in early grades at all
Only taught in high school
What does MATATAG stand for in the curriculum context?
Makabago at Tapat na Tagumpay
MAke the curriculum TAgeted and TAGged
A call to make the curriculum 'Matatag' (resilient) - prioritizing foundational skills, values, and streamlined learning
It has no specific meaning; just a branding term
What type of assessment does MATATAG encourage?
Sole reliance on summative exams
Balanced formative and summative assessments, performance tasks, and authentic assessments
Teacher-made tests only
Multiple-choice exams across all subjects
What is the role of digital literacy in MATATAG Curriculum?
To replace all traditional subjects
To be integrated across learning areas as a skill for 21st-century learners
To be taught only in Grade 10
To be optional in public schools
What is expected of school heads in implementing MATATAG Curriculum?
To focus only on administrative tasks
To lead instructional supervision, provide resources, and ensure proper implementation and monitoring
To leave curriculum implementation entirely to teachers
To reduce classroom observations
Which principle guided the revision of the MATATAG Curriculum?
Spiral progression with too many learning competencies
Fewer, better, and essential learning competencies for mastery
Elimination of teacher discretion in lesson planning
Integration of foreign curricula without localization
How are Social Studies competencies treated in the MATATAG Curriculum for Grades 1-3?
Taught as a separate subject from Grade 1
Completely removed from the curriculum
Integrated within Language and Values Education learning areas
Transferred to Grade 4 and up
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the MATATAG Curriculum?
Strengthening of GMRC and Values Education
Streamlined learning competencies
Exclusive focus on Science and Math only
Emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy
When will the full implementation of MATATAG from Kindergarten to Grade 10 be completed?
SY 2024-2025
SY 2026-2027
SY 2028-2029
SY 2030-2031
What curriculum do non-MATATAG grade levels follow during the transition?
DepEd Curriculum of 2002
2016 K to 12 BEC focusing on MELCs
1973 Revised Secondary Education Curriculum
No curriculum at all
