WorksheetsCheck for Mastery – Teacher Competencies and Action Research
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 51mins
Which behavior does a great teacher who can empathize with his/her students display?
Feels what students feel
Expects students to understand his/her feelings
Gives no assignment
Makes test easy
. According to students, a great teacher is "chill". What does this mean? Teacher is ___. I. cool II. calm III. doesn’t get overwhelmed
I, II and III
I and II
I only
I and II
Which professional competency refers to content knowledge and pedagogy?
I. Apply developmentally appropriate and meaningful pedagogy grounded on content knowledge and current research
II. Display proficiency in Mother Tongue, Filipino and English in the teaching and learning process
III. Demonstrate skill in the use of communication strategies, teaching strategies, and technologies to promote high quality learning
I only
II only
I and II
I, II and III
To address the diversity of learners, which professional competency must teacher display?
Apply interactive teaching
Do differentiated teaching
Use Problem-based learning
Employ Project-based learning
In the Southeast Asian Teachers Competency Framework, who is at the center with whom the professional teacher relates?
The professional teacher
The school heads
The joyful learner
The parent/guardian
Every future teacher should do action research because _______.
it is a requirement for teachers in the field
it will improve teaching practice
it will add points to teacher’s performance
it is part of the teacher’s standard
Spotting a problematic situation in teaching and learning will _________.
spark an idea of doing Teacher Action Research
give more confusion to the teacher
create complexity in everyday teaching
add burden to teacher’s daily routine
Which of the following statements motivates a teacher to do action research?
Any problem that occurs in my class will soon pass.
For every teaching-learning problem, there is always a solution.
Leave the problematic situation for other teachers to solve.
There are more important classroom routines than finding solutions.
"Every teacher, should be an action researcher." This statement is ________.
applicable only for teachers in big schools.
not doable and very idealistic.
the call for teachers in the current times.
appropriate for honor graduates.
Which of the following statement is TRUE?
Action research problem is created by the teacher.
Noticing helps a teacher spot problematic situation.
Much of the teaching time should be spent in action research.
Action research is an optional teacher activity.
Action research requires a teacher to be:
observant of what is happening in the classroom.
asking one self of how to improve teaching.
following the daily routine all the time.
finding ways on how children should learn better
blaming learners for their inability to learn.
There are many ways of doing action research which follow a cyclical process. The process include:
Observe, Reflect, Plan, Act
Observe, Plan, Act, Reflect
Reflect, Act, Plan, Observe
Plan, Observe, Act, Reflect
Modify, Observe, Plan, Reflect
As an action researcher, I will be developing my skill as a person who is
Systematic
Reflective
Rigorous
Futuristic
Situational
On which of the following would you choose to conduct an Action Research. Why? Changes in the classroom practices — Choose the best reason.
It focuses on improving classroom practice through iterative cycles.
It avoids changes and keeps routines fixed.
It is only for large-scale policy reforms.
It is unrelated to teaching methods.
On which of the following would you choose to conduct an Action Research. Why? Effects of curriculum restructuring — Choose the best reason.
It can study how curriculum changes affect learning in a specific class and inform adjustments.
It is designed only for laboratory experiments.
It ignores curriculum changes.
It applies only outside school settings.
On which of the following would you choose to conduct an Action Research. Why? Understanding of self as a teacher — Choose the best reason.
It promotes reflective practice to improve one's teaching.
It requires external researchers only.
It prevents self-evaluation.
It focuses solely on student hobbies.
On which of the following would you choose to conduct an Action Research. Why? Teaching a new process to the students — Choose the best reason.
It allows testing and refining a new instructional process with observation and reflection.
It prohibits trying new methods.
It deals only with administrative issues.
It replaces lessons with standardized tests.
Direction: Check from the choices, what answer/s respond to the question correctly and put an X if otherwise. Which of the following relates closely to what action research is?
Used to address practical problems in the classroom
Refers only to everyday life of the learners
Allows teachers to study their own classroom
Brings theories and practices together
Match each problematic situation from Column A with the most appropriate probable solution/action from Column B. Choose one best option.
Problem: Connectivity for On-line learning Options:
A) Rearrange classroom setting
B) Maximize use of varied instructional materials
C) Regular parent-teachers circles
E) Group studies and Study Buddies
F) Use of Flexible Learning
Match each problematic situation from Column A with the most appropriate probable solution/action from Column B. Choose one best option.
Problem: Disruptive Classroom behavior
A) Rearrange classroom setting
B) Maximize use of varied instructional materials
D) Use of rewards
E) Group studies and Study Buddies
G) Silent Reading Exercises
Match each problematic situation from Column A with the most appropriate probable solution/action from Column B. Choose one best option.
Problem: Poor interest and motivation
A) Rearrange classroom setting
B) Maximize use of varied instructional materials
C) Regular parent-teachers circles
D) Use of rewards
G) Silent Reading Exercises
Match each problematic situation from Column A with the most appropriate probable solution/action from Column B. Choose one best option.
Problem: Parental non-involvement
A) Rearrange classroom setting
B) Maximize use of varied instructional materials
C) Regular parent-teachers circles
E) Group studies and Study Buddies
F) Use of Flexible Learning
Match each problematic situation from Column A with the most appropriate probable solution/action from Column B. Choose one best option.
Problem: At risk-students
A) Rearrange classroom setting
C) Regular parent-teachers circles
D) Use of rewards
E) Group studies and Study Buddies
F) Use of Flexible Learning
. Learning environment is only confined to a specific place called schools. This statement is ____.
true
false
doubtful
cannot be determined
What kind of learning happens anytime, anyplace and anywhere?
Traditional learning
On-line learning
Hybrid learning
Face-to-Face learning
In which situation can learners learn with more physical presence and intervention of the teacher?
Face-to-Face
Virtual
On-line
All of the above
Which of the two kinds of learning environment encourages independence and self-management of the learners? Why?
Face-to-Face, because there is always the presence of the teacher who will give guidance to the learner.
Virtual/On-line, because the learners are given time to learn on their own and progress at their own rate.
Both, because they can always shift from one modality to another.
Face-to-Face because there is always the need of a teacher in a classroom all the time
If on-line or virtual learning environment is not applicable, the traditional face-to-face or in-school will continue. How will you improve the physical learning environment?
Use tables with chairs to allow cooperative learning.
Provide learning spaces or corners for independent study.
Give credits to success than failures.
A, B and C
In the face-to-face learning environment, the most critical elements is/are the ____.
arrangement of chairs and tables.
physical, psychological and social considerations
teacher and student interactions
None of the above
The traditional classroom spaces are still considered valid and effective for as long as these conditions exist. What are these conditions?
I. There should be one teacher to one student ratio.
II. Chairs should be fixed in such a way that they cannot be removed.
III. The presence of the teacher is needed in a given time to guide learning. IV. All students should be heard in class discussion.
I & II
II & III
I & IV
III & IV
The best instructional material in the traditional classroom is the ____.
blackboard
computer
teacher
bulletin board
Outdoor activities like group games, scavenger hunt and the like provide a positive ____.
psychological environment
social environment
physical environment
cognitive development
It is observed that different classrooms have different arrangements of chairs, tables and benches because of ____.
school budget
different purposes
delivery of supply
donations received
Write Action Research Prompts — OBSERVE: Identify the problems brought about by the online learning environment.
Unstable internet connection that interrupts classes
Excess classroom noise from face-to-face sessions
Abundant access to school laboratory equipment
Immediate in-person feedback from teachers
Write Action Research Prompts — REFLECT: How would you solve this problem?
Coordinate with parents and the school to secure reliable connectivity and needed devices
Ignore the issue and continue classes without changes
Share account passwords so classmates can log in for you
Discourage students from asking for technical support
Write Action Research Prompts — PLAN: What initial plan do you intend to do to solve the problem?
Create a step-by-step action plan with a timeline and responsibilities
Delay any planning until the next school year
Publicly post meeting links and passwords to make access easier
Rely solely on students to figure out solutions independently
What is common among the following learning environments: remote learning, virtual learning, on-learning learning?
Presence of a teacher
Use of cyberspace
Asynchronous delivery
Use of module
If your co‑teacher asks you to borrow your email address password for an urgent concern, which action should you take as a safety measure?
Deny your friend’s request because of privacy
Open your email yourself and print your friend’s email
Quickly share your password to your friend
None of the A, B, C
Why should parents be involved and be a part of a safe on‑line environment?
Parents should provide guidance in the selection of websites for children’s references
Parents know better than the children so they can coach in answering on‑line
Parents can do research for their children’s assignments
Parents should sit by their children’s side during virtual class time
In a virtual synchronous class, when a student would like to talk, which of the following actions should be done?
Mute the microphone
Open the camera
Raise hand
Send message to chat box
Which would describe a safe and conducive virtual learning environment?
When parents are involved
When the teacher provides open communication
When students are supported with resources
A, B and C
Ms. Asuncion teaches English in Grade Six. She finds difficulty in getting her class settled and ready for the daily lesson. Which of the following would be the best advice for her?
She should have a seating arrangement/plan.
She should assign a group leader to monitor student's discipline.
She should not let them in until they are ready.
She should have an entry pass before they get in.
The students of Ms. Dionisio were instructed to use the washroom gate pass whenever they need to attend to personal necessities. This is an example of which of the following classroom management techniques?
the use of cards
the use of gate pass
the use of transition
the use of clear schedule
Mrs. Esplana assigned daily prayer leaders and attendance monitor checkers in her class. What is the benefit of having this practice?
Ensure discipline and responsibility in class.
Make her students busy at all times.
Develop camaraderie in class.
Ease her of small stuff.
During inclement weather one of the routines established by Ms. Returan is for her class to fall in line along the corridors and not in the school yard. What must be the reason why she implemented this?
To have another area for line formation
To enable them to stay outside
To protect them from harm
To give more time for them to socialize outside the classroom
Why is it best to establish routines at the beginning of the class?
To eliminate stress of teachers at the beginning of the class
To control unruly students
To know all the students in class
To ensure order and discipline at all times
Why is a classroom management plan important?
To assist the teacher in instruction
To ensure that the students obey the classroom rules
To develop the sense of belongingness in class
To make the students responsible and accountable for their actions.
Why is there a need to make the classroom management plan clear and simple?
For students to understand and follow easily
To make it doable for the teacher
To prevent chaos in class
To ensure compliance of superiors
Why is there a need to have a classroom structure / lay out?
For aesthetic purposes
For compliance with school rules
To be at par with others
For the safety and security of students
When is the best time to make the classroom management/ remote plan?
At the beginning of the school year
At the beginning of each class
At the middle of the year
At the end of the year
Which of the elements in the classroom management / remote plan must be given more emphasis?
Classroom Rules and Procedures
Schedule and Time Frame
Strategies for Rewards and Consequences
Classroom Design, Structure and Arrangement
Why are learning / lesson plans important?
To allow students to participate more
To maintain order in class
To ensure quality instruction
To comply with school standards
Which is NOT in the cognitive domain?
Identify nouns in sentences
Differentiate noun from pronouns
Give examples of nouns
Draw examples of nouns
Why are attention getters needed at the beginning of the class?
To arouse student's interest
To avoid truancy in class
To make the students active
To keep the students focused
Which is considered high order thinking skills in the given questions?
Why are plants important?
What are the needs of plants?
How do we take care of plants?
If you are a plant, what will you tell humankind?
Which of these objectives does NOT belong to the group?
Narrate a story using varied materials
Rewrite the story using various forms
Draw the events of the story
Give the moral lesson of the story
Direction: Read the questions then choose the letter of the correct answer. Which of the following characterizes a well-motivated lesson?
The class is quiet.
The students are participative.
The teacher explains the lesson well.
The students are highly engaged in the activities.
In which part of the lesson does the learner give examples to connect to the broader aspects of life?
Presentation
Discussion
Application
Evaluation
Why should teachers provide immediate feedback and reinforcement?
To be liked and loved by students
To motivate students to do more and learn more
To get students’ attention
For students to get high grades
Which of the following principles of learning applies when student’s age is considered in presenting concepts and ideas in the lessons?
law of readiness
law of exercise
law of effect
law of sensitivity
Which part of the lesson is referred to when students give similarities and differences in the concepts presented?
Presentation
Discussion
Comparison and Abstraction
Generalization
The Dale Cone of Experience can help a teacher be mindful of the choice of resources or instructional materials in terms of ___.
level of thinking
extent of being flexible or fixed
extent of being concrete or abstract
extent of adaptation and modification
Direction: Read the questions then choose the letter of the correct answer. Miss Violo told the story of the Giving Tree in her toddler class and used the book itself to show the illustration to the two-year-olds, showing all thirty pages. The toddlers were not focusing; some lay on the floor stretching while others ran around the room. Which criterion did she fail to consider in choosing a material?
Collaboration among learners
Inclusive and free of cultural bias
Student interest and engagement
Developmental appropriateness
For a theme on Careers, Mr. Menggay let his students watch interview clips of successful people in business who were all males. The clips seemed to send a message that only men succeed in the business field. Mr. Menggay did have follow-up discussion on the clips. Which criterion in selecting resources/materials should the teacher have considered?
Student interest and engagement
Inclusive and free of cultural bias
Developmental appropriateness
Time and cost-efficient
Which of the following gives the learners the most concrete experience?
Watching a Theater play on The Death March
Listening to the teacher discuss about the first chapter of Noli Me Tangere
Viewing a photo exhibit of the EDSA revolution
Independently reading the Biography of Andres Bonifacio
A teachers should consider all these criteria for choosing a resource or material, EXCEPT:
Aligns to the learning objectives/outcomes of the lesson
Is the most expensive therefore the most durable
Is inclusive and free from cultural bias
Is developmentally appropriate
An application (app) can be described by all of the following, EXCEPT,
a software
have a wide range of function
Some can be used offline
All need to be used online
Teacher Ruth is excited to try a preschool math app with her kindergarten students. She is happy because it has a feature where she can review how each child performed and gives her information about which skills she needs to reinforce more and which skills the children have already mastered. Teacher Ruth has considered which criteria for selecting apps?
Accessibility
Motivation
Instructional design
Developmental appropriateness
Ms. Peralta found two apps appropriate for high school students taking Physics. They both have assessment and feedback and were quite enjoyable to play. She can use both on a free but limited arrangement but needs to choose one that the school will purchase for premium use. She eventually selected the one that linked Physics with everyday life like Physics and the Internet or Physics in amusement park rides. She based her decision on which criteria for selecting apps?
Engagement
Accessibility
Developmental appropriateness
Motivation
From among several apps that focused on grammar, Ms. Tayag chose the one which helped learners gain mastery through games where players earn tokens when they succeed. Which criteria did Ms. Tayag consider?
Accessibility
Motivation
Instructional Design
Developmental Appropriateness
The Padagogy Wheel can help teachers choose apps by all, EXCEPT,
It helps teachers identify apps for different grade level of the learners
It helps teachers identify apps according to the levels of Bloom’s taxonomy
It helps teachers see the type of technology integration in the SAMR model
It helps teachers explore apps useful for both apple and android users
Mr. Mahusay is ensuring using the polling feature of the LMS as a strategy to increase participation of his students in their lesson on qualities of national leaders. He is utilizing his _____.
Technological Content Knowledge (TCK)
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)
Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)
Content Technology Knowledge (CTK)
Ms. Del Rosario is careful to match the learning outcomes with the content and activities she is going to do. She also sees to it that the assessment measures the attainment of the learning outcomes. She is using her _____.
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)
Pedagogy Technological Knowledge
Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)
Technological Content Knowledge (TCK)
Ms. Juan is utilizing the feature of the LMS to provide regular information updates on the topic she and her students are exploring. She is using _____.
Technological Content Knowledge (TCK)
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)
Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)
Content Technology Knowledge (CTK)
. All are true about learning management systems, EXCEPT.
Has components and features that teachers can use in teaching
Is a platform for a virtual learning environment
Microsoft Office is an example of this
Canvas is an example of this
Through the LMS, the teacher can do the following tasks, EXCEPT.
Post assignments and projects
Set up discussion boards
Make students collaborate
Meet students face to face
During an online synchronous class, Ms. Bonifacio greets her students cheerfully. She allows time for the students to know more about their classmates through interesting polls. She also provides opportunities for the students to work together and collaborate. She uses the reaction buttons, smiley, heart, or clap to appreciate the students’ effort and excitement to participate. She was able to attain which essential element?
Teaching presence
Cognitive presence
Social presence
Community presence
During a two-hour online synchronous class, the Science teacher taught about centripetal and centrifugal forces. She did not introduce the learning goals for the session. She shared on screen the first PowerPoint she found on the internet and lectured about the topic to students without engaging them to participate. They were passive the whole time. Some students turned off their cameras. She ended the class with a quiz on the topic. The teacher did NOT effectively demonstrate which essential element?
Community presence
Teaching presence
Cognitive presence
Social presence
The topic of the online synchronous session for the day was how the Philippines will attain herd immunity from Covid 19 the fastest way. After introducing the topic, the teacher explained to the students one learning outcome which for them to analyze the current situational factors that may impede and hasten the Philippines’ goal of attaining herd immunity. Another learning outcome was for students to articulate suggestions on how the Philippines will succeed on this goal. The teacher provided readings ahead of time and also placed the links on the chatbox. She allotted time for the students to go to the small group meeting rooms she arranged on the web conferencing app for discussion. Later, students went back to the big group, and student actively shared their outputs. The teacher fostered which essential element?
Teaching presence
Social presence
Community presence
Cognitive presence
All are example of web-conferencing apps, EXCEPT.
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Skype
Canva
Select the letter of the correct answer. When a teacher is mindful demonstrating teaching presence, social presence and cognitive presence consistently, she is adhering to the model of
Community of Practice
Community of Inquiry
Community of Learners
TPACK
Assessment for learning refers to assessment that teachers give during instruction to ensure that the intended learning outcomes are attained. Is the statement true?
Yes
No
Only if at least 80% of the intended learning outcomes were attained
It depends on the result of student’s assessment
A student monitors his own progress in relation to learning targets which he has set for himself. Under which type/s of assessment does this fall?
Assessment for learning
Assessment of learning
Assessment as learning
Assessment of and for learning
To finally determine how well students have attained the learning outcomes by grading, in which type of assessment/s is teacher engaged?
Assessment for learning
Assessment of learning
Assessment as learning
Assessment of and for learning
To ensure attainment of learning outcomes, which can teacher do in the process of instruction?
Pair fast learner with another fast learner to challenge them even more
Devote half of the class period to study period
Give the class extra reading
Do peer tutorial
Which is/are most likely the effect/s of self-assessment and formative assessment? I. High percentage of students with passing grades II. 100% passing III. 50% with passing grades, 50% with failing grades
I only
II only
III only
I, II and III
Teacher C made her students write a paragraph about their favorite food to check their ability to pronounce words correctly, her intended learning outcome. Is the assessment task aligned with the assessment task?
Yes
No
Somewhat
Almost
“To illustrate the principle of law and demand with a concrete example.” Which assessment task is aligned with the learning outcome?
Give a concrete example to illustrate the principle of law and demand.
Illustrate with a diagram the law of supply and demand.
Chat is the law of supply and demand? Explain.
Is the law of supply and demands true at all times? Support your answer.
Here is a completion test: ________ is an example of an invertebrate. Is the completion test in accordance with the principles of test construction?
Yes
Somewhat
No
Yes, it is specific.
Select the letter of the correct answer. For the course on Practice Teaching/Teaching Internship, the College Supervisor of student teachers required each student intern to compile his/her lesson plans with comments from their Cooperating Teachers and to write their reflections and lessons learned. Which type of assessment are the student interns required?
Process
Product
Project
Portfolio
Select the letter of the correct answer. Teacher rated students’ project against 5 criteria which she explained to her students before they worked on their projects. Which type of rubric did Teacher use to assess her students’ work?
Holistic rubric
Analytic rubric
Scoring rubric
Descriptive rubric
. In a test, Teacher A set a score of at least 48 out of 50 as the criterion of mastery or success: In 2 sections of 100 students, 30 got a score of 48, 10 got a score of 49, 5 got a score of 50 but all the rest scored from 10 to 47. Which conclusion can be derived?
55% met the established criterion of mastery
45% met the established criterion of mastery
45% got a score of 45 and above
55% got a score of 55 and above
Select the letter of the correct answer. Nachielle, A Grade 5 pupil, got the following scores in Filipino for the first grading period: 1) Written work – 40/50; 2) Performance task – 60/80 and 3) Quarterly assessment – 40/50. What is her non-transmuted grade?
85
77
77.5
85.5
Select the letter of the correct answer. Johann, a Junior high school student, got the following scores in Math for the second grading period: 1) Written work – 30/50; 2) Performance task – 50/80 and 3) Quarterly assessment – 30/50. What is his non-transmuted grade?
65.5
66
66.5
65
Select the letter of the correct answer. Kenn, a Senior high school student in STEM, got the following scores in Work Immersion, first grading period: 1) Written work – 20/30; 2) Performance task – 60/80 and 3) Quarterly assessment – 15/30. What is his transmuted grade?
78
79
77
76
Select the letter of the correct answer. Which should you avoid in a Parents’-Teachers’ Conference in a Card Giving Day? I. Blame the student for failure. II. Compare a student’s grade with one who performed better and another who performed worse III. Show student’s performance and assure the parent of child’s passing
I
II
III
I, II and III
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given. As a beginning action researcher, what should be your primary task?
Identify the problem that is a cause of concern in the class.
Reflect on the other problematic situations.
Ask help from your mentor on how to solve the problem.
Disregard the problem, after all you are still a student.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given. In doing action research, continuous reflection in every step of the way should be done.
This statement is NOT true since reflection has its own time.
This statement is true since research requires continuous inquiry.
This statement is doubtful since there are steps to follow.
This statement is only applicable to other kinds of research.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given. In looking for an appropriate solution to the identified problem, the main purpose is to _______.
remove malpractices in teaching-learning
reward learners who do more than others
promote teachers who conduct research
A, B and C
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given. In an action research, you should see to it that the intervention _______.
is doable
is new
is of short duration
should not require statistics
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given. Planning an action research requires a researcher to _______.
follow strict procedure
frequently reflect on the process
match the solution to the identified problem
A, B and C
