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WorksheetsTeaching Internship & Action Research Pre-Test
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
John Dewey once said, "Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." How does this belief manifest in classroom practice?
Teacher-centered instruction dominates the learning process
Students learn best by doing meaningful activities
Learning is measured only through summative tests
Teachers must strictly follow the textbook
A student shows improved discipline and decision-making skills because the teacher consistently guides him in making responsible choices. What philosophy is reflected? I. Existentialism II. Progressivism III. Behaviorism
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II, and III
A school integrates weaving, pottery, and local farming in its curriculum because these are vital in the community. This practice reflects which curriculum orientation?
subject-centered
learner-centered
community-centered
problem-centered
Which planned teacher activity best reflects perennialism in Field Study observation?
Allowing students to explore learning stations
Using primary texts and classical readings
Engaging learners in group investigations
Allowing students to reflect through journaling
Which is the highest level of philosophical application in teaching?
Interpreting how philosophy shapes classroom practice
Defining philosophical concepts
Identifying educational thinkers
Classifying schools of thought
A teacher in the internship program focuses on allowing students to question, explore, and construct ideas. What philosophy guides this approach?
Essentialism
Progressivism
Idealism
Behaviorism
What teaching methodology statement should guide a progressivist intern-teacher?
I will guide students through real-life tasks; less teacher talk, more student engagement.
I will emphasize repetition and mastery drills.
Learning depends heavily on the teacher’s authority.
Classroom learning must strictly follow the lesson plan.
A teacher encourages students to analyze social issues and propose solutions. This reflects what philosophy?
Existentialism
Reconstructionism
Idealism
Realism
In Field Study, a pre-service teacher observes the mentor emphasizing moral and spiritual development. What philosophy is evident?
Idealism
Realism
Behaviorism
Pragmatism
A teacher gathers data on student participation and modifies activities to improve engagement. This is anchored on which principle of action research?
Traditional teaching
Reflective practice
Authoritarian leadership
Strict discipline
Which classroom action research activity aligns with pragmatism?
Testing abstract principles
Applying trial-and-error strategies to improve instruction
Memorizing moral doctrines
Enforcing rules without explanation
A cooperating teacher assigns a lesson demonstration where interns must use hands-on activities. What educational philosophy is promoted?
Essentialism
Progressivism
Idealism
Perennialism
A student is encouraged to make free choices and take responsibility for the consequences. This practice reflects what philosophy?
Existentialism
Realism
Essentialism
Behaviorism
A teacher uses standardized tests to measure learning, believing that knowledge is constant and measurable. What philosophy supports this?
Pragmatism
Idealism
Realism
Reconstructionism
A Field Study student observes that the teacher uses rewards and punishments to shape learner behavior. What philosophy underlies this practice?
Behaviorism
Idealism
Progressivism
Humanism
When teachers integrate community issues into classroom discussions, they demonstrate alignment to which philosophy?
Reconstructionism
Perennialism
Essentialism
Idealism
A pre-service teacher emphasizes character formation and the development of virtues. What philosophy guides this?
Humanism
Idealism
Realism
Progressivism
In an action research cycle, teachers test a new method, reflect on results, and revise. This reflects which philosophical stance?
Essentialism
Pragmatism
Perennialism
Behaviorism
A teacher gives students opportunities to interact socially, believing that learning is a social process. The philosophy behind this is:
Behaviorism
Social Constructivism
Idealism
Realism
A mentor-teacher emphasizes the use of real objects and observable facts in teaching. What philosophy does this practice reflect?
Idealism
Realism
Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states: "The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels." Which situation best reflects this mandate?
A public school teacher gives only enriched activities to high-achieving students
The school ensures inclusive access for learners with disabilities
Teachers are allowed to select only the students they prefer
Schools require expensive resources for classroom activities
RA 9155 emphasizes the role of school heads as instructional leaders. What does this imply? I. School heads must focus on improving teaching and learning. II. School heads must manage school operations and resources. III. School heads should delegate all instructional duties to teachers.
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II, and III
A barangay captain requested that the local culture be integrated in public school lessons as part of community participation. This practice aligns with which education law?
RA 4670
RA 10533
RA 9155
RA 7797
Which activity best reflects the provision of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (RA 4670) regarding academic freedom?
Allowing teachers to choose teaching strategies appropriate for their class
Requiring teachers to purchase classroom decorations
Preventing teachers from modifying lesson plans
Mandating teachers to follow only one learning method
Which is the highest level of legal obligation for teachers under RA 7836 (Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act)?
Filing attendance
Conducting remedial classes
Obtaining a valid professional license
Joining school organizations
A student-teacher observes that the cooperating teacher uses corporal punishment. Based on Child Protection Policy (DO 40, s. 2012), what is the correct response?
Ignore it since the mentor is the authority
Report it to the Child Protection Committee
Join the practice to maintain discipline
Ask parents to punish their children
The K to 12 Law (RA 10533) mandates curriculum contextualization. Which scenario best shows compliance?
Teachers deliver content strictly from the textbook
Lessons integrate local culture, environment, and industry
The curriculum excludes indigenous knowledge
Teachers avoid real-life applications
A teacher implements a school-based project and documents progress to improve instruction, following DepEd guidelines. This reflects compliance to which mandate?
Action research requirement under DO 16, s. 2017
In-service for teachers under RA 4670
School calendar policy under RA 7797
Teacher licensing under RA 7836
A pre-service teacher uses learning materials in compliance with copyright guidelines. This follows which legal and ethical basis?
Fair Use Doctrine
RA 9155
RA 4670
RA 10533
A teacher respects learner diversity and ensures non-discriminatory practices. Which legal document upholds this?
1987 Constitution – Article XIV
RA 7836
RA 7797
RA 4670
Field Study 2 requires pre-service teachers to observe legal and ethical responsibilities. Which practice shows this?
Taking student photos without permission
Keeping learner information confidential
Posting classroom problems on social media
Sharing test answers with classmates
A cooperating teacher guides a student-teacher in applying child-friendly and safe school policies. This reflects which legal framework?
DO 40, s. 2012
RA 4670
RA 7836
RA 9155
During Teaching Internship, a mentor requires evidence-based reflection logs. This practice aligns with which principle of the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST)?
Personal Well-being
Content Mastery
Professional Reflection and Learning
Community Linkages
RA 4670 protects teachers from prejudicial evaluation. Which scenario violates this law?
Evaluation based on clear performance indicators
Evaluation based on a teacher’s political affiliation
Evaluation done by the school head
Evaluation based on classroom observations
RA 10533 requires the use of learner-centered pedagogy. Which of the following classroom practices meets this requirement?
Teacher relies solely on lectures
Students actively participate in inquiry-based tasks
Students copy answers from the board
Teacher controls all discussions
A teacher makes instructional decisions based on school-level autonomy granted by RA 9155. Which activity demonstrates this?
Waiting for district approval for all classroom activities
Designing a school improvement plan with teachers and stakeholders
Limiting curriculum decisions to regional offices
Seeking barangay approval for class schedules
A teacher fails to renew his PRC license but continues teaching. Which law is violated?
RA 4670
RA 7836
RA 10533
RA 9155
The law that strengthens teacher protection against unfair dismissal is:
RA 4670
RA 10533
RA 7797
RA 7836
A school conducts regular emergency drills as part of maintaining safety. This follows which mandated guideline?
RA 9155 on school governance
RA 7836 on teacher licensing
DepEd DRRM Policy
RA 10533 on curriculum
A teacher documents an instructional issue, gathers data, and tests a strategy to improve learning. This process is anchored on which DepEd policy?
DO 16, s. 2017 – Research Management Guidelines
RA 7836
RA 4670
RA 9155
A line from John Dewey states: Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. Which situation best reflects a teacher’s role as a lifelong learner in the profession?
Attending seminars only when required by the principal
Updating teaching strategies through continuous professional development
Relying on old lesson plans from previous school years
Avoiding technology integration due to lack of skills
Teaching interns must observe the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers at all times. Which situation clearly manifests professional integrity?
Asking students to buy snacks in exchange for higher grades
Reporting inaccurate scores due to lack of time
Maintaining confidentiality of learners’ records
Posting students’ failing grades on social media
In Field Study 1, students observe school policies and procedures. What does this point out about the teacher’s responsibility?
Teachers must follow school rules to maintain order.
Teachers must serve as models of ethical conduct.
Teachers may violate policies if students approve.
A cooperating teacher adapted the intern to adapt the curriculum based on learners’ needs and classroom realities. This illustrates what curriculum design model?
Subject-centered
Learner-centered
Problem-centered
Career-centered
Which routine activity can a teaching intern apply to strengthen classroom management skills?
Assigning predictable daily tasks for learners
Allowing students to do anything they want
Eliminating class rules to reduce conflict
Changing routines randomly every day
Which reflects the highest level of professional practice for teachers?
Following school policies without question
Understanding, justifying, and interpreting educational principles
Listing classroom rules
Identifying types of teaching methods
Which teaching methodology statement aligns with the responsibilities of a reflective practitioner?
I will rely entirely on lecture-based instruction.
I will analyze my teaching to improve learning outcomes.
Students will memorize lessons even without understanding.
I will avoid reflections as they consume too much time.
A teacher collaborates with parents to address a learner’s difficulties. Which professional role does this highlight?
Teacher as a technician
Teacher as a community leader
Teacher as a facilitator of learning
Teacher as a research producer
Which best illustrates a teacher’s accountability in teaching internship?
Blaming the intern for teaching errors
Taking responsibility for learners’ progress
Ignoring learners’ performance results
Sharing confidential reports with peers
In Field Study 2, students analyze lessons and instructional materials. This emphasizes the teacher’s role as a:
Curriculum evaluator
School disciplinarian
Grade encoder
Technology technician
A teacher implements an action research project to reduce student absenteeism. What professional responsibility does this show?
Promoting evidence-based improvement
Enforcing strict punishments
Delegating all tasks to the intern
Avoiding documentation
A cooperating teacher allows the intern to lead the class while providing guidance. This shows:
Collaborative professional support
Teacher dominance
Intern isolation
Lack of supervision
A teacher attends an INSET on inclusive education. What responsibility does this support?
Updating professional competencies
Avoiding diverse learners
Limiting instructional strategies
Reducing engagement with parents
A teacher gives equal learning opportunities regardless of gender, ability, or background. This reflects:
Professional fairness and equity
Preferential treatment
Low expectations
Strict uniformity
Interns must prepare lesson plans aligned with MELCs. This shows the teacher’s role as a:
Planner of instruction
Disciplinarian
Classroom janitor
Playground supervisor
A teacher avoids plagiarism in preparing instructional materials. This reflects adherence to:
Ethical standards
Learner-centered teaching
School discipline
Research methodology
A teacher participates in community outreach. Which responsibility is illustrated?
Teacher as agent of social transformation
Teacher as textbook user
Teacher as test proctor
Teacher as attendance checker
A teaching intern asks the cooperating teacher for feedback and uses it to improve teaching. This reflects:
Growth mindset and reflective practice
Overdependence on the mentor
Resistance to new ideas
Avoidance of classroom observations
Which of the following emphasizes the teacher’s duty to maintain accurate learner records?
Posting grades publicly
Keeping learner data organized and confidential
Sharing records without permission
Allowing students to change their grades
A teacher consults colleagues to solve recurring classroom issues. This supports the role of the teacher as a:
Collaborative professional
Passive employee
Lone decision-maker
Non-reflective practitioner
A Field Study student (FSS) arrives in the cooperating school without prior coordination from the TEI. According to Field Study policies, who is responsible for ensuring proper assignment and coordination before the FSS begins observing?
The Security Guard
The Principal of the Cooperating School
The Resource Teacher
The FSS’s Classmates
A principal checks the school environment, discusses rules, and assigns the FSS to a grade-level teacher. This action corresponds to which FSS responsibility?
Orientation on policies and school environment
Debriefing after internship
Observing co-teachers from other schools
Coaching the FSS on lesson planning
A cooperating teacher allows the FSS to observe but prevents the FSS from teaching or handling tasks beyond the course requirement. This fulfills which role?
Ensuring the FSS teaches at least one lesson
Limiting FSS tasks to Field Study activities
Assigning the FSS to handle class records
Requiring the FSS to discipline misbehaving learners
Teacher Ana signs the attendance of the FSS based on their actual presence during class observation. What responsibility does this represent?
Mentoring the FSS on pedagogy
Certifying the FSS’s attendance
Providing classroom materials
Training the FSS for action research
During Field Study, an FSS observes a class without participating or interacting with students. What type of observation is being applied?
Participant observation
Structured observation
Non-participant observation
Experimental observation
An FSS is given an observation tool requiring them to record specific behaviors such as wait-time, teacher questions, and student reactions. What method is used?
Unstructured observation
Structured observation
Participant observation
Open-ended observation
In a Grade 6 class, an FSS is asked to join group activities and briefly assist learners. What type of observation is used?
Participant observation
Non-participant observation
Distance observation
Simulated observation
If a school principal meets with the FSS, cooperating teacher, and TEI supervisor after the observation cycle to evaluate progress, what FS function is being fulfilled?
Coordination of assignments
Debriefing session
Assignment of classes
Submission of grades
An FSS is asked to observe an online synchronous class to analyze student engagement. This environment represents which FS setting?
Special Education classroom
Online or blended learning environment
Higher Education classroom
K–12 physical classroom
An FSS notices that some learners frequently disengage due to distractions at home during online classes. Which FS importance does this highlight?
Real-world challenges
Learning about classroom decorations
Teacher payroll concerns
Textbook accuracy
An FSS struggles to complete all observation hours due to conflicting TEI schedules and school activities. What challenge does this present?
Ethical considerations
Time constraints
Bias in observation
Classroom complexity
An FSS feels that a teacher’s strict tone is too harsh, even if the behavior management strategy is effective. This challenge is related to:
Ethical concerns
Observer bias
Time limitations
Lack of seating charts
A Field Study student must avoid recording student information that may reveal identities. This is an example of:
Ethical consideration
Scheduling difficulty
Lesson planning strategy
Curriculum mapping
A principal assigns an FSS to observe only teachers who volunteered to be mentors. What aspect is demonstrated?
Ensuring proper assignment of classes
Conducting job interviews
Enforcing reading programs
Selecting students for contests
During a structured observation, the FSS uses a checklist but later adds personal comments about the teacher’s appearance. What challenge is shown?
Ethical sensitivity
Bias in observation
Problem-based observation
Task saturation
An FSS positioned at the back of the classroom records teacher–student interactions without being noticed. This is an example of:
Participant observation
Non-participant observation
Guided teaching
Material evaluation
An FSS conducts observations in a SPED classroom where learners have diverse needs. What FS setting does this represent?
K–12 school environment
Higher education institution
Special education setting
Alternative learning system
During the post-conference, the principal asks the FSS to reflect on how theory connected to classroom realities. This supports which FS purpose?
Bridging theory and practice
Conducting performance appraisals
Hiring the FSS as a substitute
Designing new policies
An FSS observes that the teacher modifies tasks for struggling learners. How does this support the value of Field Study observations?
Understanding student needs
Evaluating teacher salaries
Grading student attendance
Studying school architecture
A Resource Teacher informs the FSS: Only observe today; do not assist in teaching yet. This statement reflects:
Coaching responsibilities
Limiting the FSS’s role to required tasks
Requiring the FSS to discipline the class
Allowing the FSS to take over the lesson
An FSS is assigned to observe in Senior High School but refuses because they prefer elementary students. Which FS rule applies?
FSS may choose their preferred level
FSS follow the cooperating school's assignment
FSS may decline if unprepared
FSS may transfer without TEI approval
A teacher allows the FSS to analyze seating arrangements and classroom routines. This supports which FS importance?
Authentic learning experience
Learning about textbook inventory
Becoming familiar with school budgeting
Networking with vendors
A teacher gives the FSS a blank form and tells them to freely record anything they observe. This method is:
Structured observation
Unstructured observation
Controlled observation
Standardized observation
An FSS observes that a teacher uses differentiated instruction but struggles to maintain class discipline. This illustrates:
Real-world classroom complexity
Perfect teaching execution
Only theoretical teaching
Social media-based teaching
After several observations, the FSS notices only the teacher's mistakes and ignores strengths. This is an example of:
Balanced evaluation
Ethical neutrality
Observational bias
Correct data recording
A student intern was asked by a teacher on leave to take over her class for the entire week. According to the duties of the cooperating school, what should be done?
Follow the request to show initiative
Decline because interns cannot substitute for teachers
Accept only if the principal approves
Accept to help the department
During a post-conference, the mentor teacher asked the intern to identify weaknesses in the delivered lesson. This reflects what role of the cooperating teacher?
Preparing reports to SDS
Evaluating and mentoring performance
Assigning interns to classes
Preventing use of varied strategies
A student teacher struggles with classroom management during co-teaching. The mentor decides to model effective strategies before letting the intern try again. This aligns with which responsibility?
Allowing independent teaching
Modelling classroom techniques
Assigning administrative tasks
Preparing school reports
In the first week, an intern shadows the cooperating teacher and participates minimally. This phase of internship is known as:
Orientation
Co-teaching
Solo teaching
Evaluation
A cooperating teacher regularly checks and signs the intern's attendance sheet. This duty is part of:
Mentoring only
Classroom management
Required documentation
Post-conference activities
An intern prepares their first lesson plan but forgets to align the objectives with the curriculum guide. Which key responsibility did the intern fail to meet?
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Professional development
Parental engagement
A mentor teacher invites the intern to join a school tree-planting activity. This reflects which cooperating-teacher role?
Coaching lesson delivery
Allowing participation in community activities
Orientation of school rules
Preparing assessment tools
During observation, the intern notices the mentor using differentiated instruction. What benefit does the intern gain from this?
Increased workload
Exposure to real-world classroom strategies
Teaching license eligibility
Reduced accountability
A student intern must conduct a parent meeting to discuss a student's performance, supervised by the mentor. This activity supports which responsibility?
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Parental engagement
Preparing examinations
The school principal reassigns an intern to a new mentor because of scheduling conflicts. This falls under what duty of the cooperating school?
Making SDS reports
Assigning student teachers to qualified mentors
Conducting post-conferences
Evaluating lesson plans
An intern teaches a full week independently after co-teaching for two weeks. This stage is called:
Orientation
Solo teaching
Evaluation phase
Practicum closure
A mentor notices that the intern uses only lecture method. To improve performance, the mentor schedules a coaching session about varied strategies. This supports:
Questioning techniques
Use of varied teaching approaches
Classroom discipline
Form preparation
A student intern writes reflections after each lesson taught. This fulfills the role of:
Reflecting on practice
Co-curricular involvement
Evaluating the mentor
Attendance documentation
The cooperating teacher documents all post-conferences with the intern. This meets which obligation?
Keeping a record of post-conferences
Preparing SDS reports
Conducting school orientation
Assigning interns
An intern demonstrates excellent questioning techniques and uses prompts. This directly relates to which mentoring responsibility?
Strategies and approaches
Questioning techniques
Lesson planning
Classroom management
A cooperating teacher asks the intern to prepare assessment tools for next week's summative test. This supports which responsibility?
Use of varied teaching strategies
Preparation of examinations
Parental engagement
Reflection
During observation, the intern misinterprets a student's behavior due to personal bias. This affects the intern's ability to:
Manage the classroom
Reflect neutrally on performance
Maintain attendance
Collaborate with parents
A mentor teacher guides the intern to correct errors after teaching by giving constructive feedback. This process is part of:
Post-conference
Orientation
Administrative evaluation
Class assessment
An intern participates in the school's Reading Month activities, assisting with storytelling. This is an example of:
Independent teaching
Community and co-curricular participation
Administrative reporting
Routine observation
Before allowing the intern to solo-teach, the mentor ensures mastery of lesson planning and strategies. This reflects:
Readiness check
Data recording
Attendance confirmation
Discipline policy review
The principal contacts the university supervisor to resolve a conflict between an intern and mentor. This demonstrates which cooperating-school duty?
Conducting class observations
Coordinating with college supervisors
Preparing SDS reports
Assigning lesson loads
A student intern creates engaging instructional materials for a science experiment. This accomplishment reflects which required skill?
Questioning techniques
Preparation of instructional materials
Classroom management
Post-conferencing
An intern who repeatedly struggles in delivery receives modeling demonstrations from the mentor. What benefit does this reflect?
Employment guarantee
Feedback and mentorship
Reduced teaching load
Community involvement
During evaluation week, the mentor teacher rates the intern's teaching performance based on observation tools. This aligns with which responsibility?
Coaching only
Evaluating the intern
Conducting conferences with SDS
Assigning co-curricular activities
After the internship period, the intern gains confidence handling a class and receives strong recommendations. This benefit is best categorized as:
Professional confidence
Increased paperwork
Parental pressure
Administrative duty
A Grade 7 teacher notices a sudden decline in learners' reading comprehension after shifting to modular learning. She decides to systematically investigate the cause and test an intervention. What type of research is she conducting?
Experimental Research
Action Research
Phenomenological Research
Case Study
A DepEd teacher plans to conduct an action research on improving the accuracy of learners' formative assessment responses using digital quizzes. According to the DepEd Basic Education Research Agenda (BERA), research like this falls under which strand?
Teaching and Learning
Child Protection
Human Resource Development
Disaster Risk Reduction
A teacher wants to understand why students consistently fail in output submission despite reminders. She begins by identifying the problem through observations, learner conferences, and class records. This initial phase is called:
Reflection on Data
Planning for Action
Problem Diagnosis
Data Consolidation
A newly hired teacher writes an action research proposal to address low engagement in group activities. Which part of the proposal states how the findings may help the school or DepEd?
Action Plan
Context and Rationale
Innovation, Intervention, or Strategy (IIS)
Discussion of Results
A teacher in a remote island school wants to reduce absenteeism caused by weekly market days. She creates an alternative class schedule and measures improvement. This is an example of:
Locally-initiated classroom innovation
National policy-based intervention
Experimental manipulation
Longitudinal policy evaluation
In action research, which statement best describes the role of the teacher-researcher?
A detached external evaluator studying classroom events
A classroom practitioner who systematically studies and improves practice
A supervisor who validates school policies for DepEd
A statistician who interprets data from other teachers
A researcher implements a reading intervention for four weeks, collects data, then revises the strategy before applying it again. This represents which characteristic of action research?
Static and linear
Cyclical and iterative
Predictive and experimental
Theoretical and abstract
A teacher used two sections—one implementing a new strategy, another using the old approach—to test the effectiveness of an intervention. Is this still action research?
Yes, if used to improve one's own teaching
No, because comparison makes it quasi-experimental
Yes, if DepEd approves the grouping
No, because action research cannot have two groups
A teacher in Cotabato integrates local folktales to enhance reading motivation and recommends expansion to other sections. This highlights which purpose of action research?
Personal professional development
Classroom-level improvement
Policy formulation
School-wide institutional evaluation
Teacher Ramon formulates the question: How can graphic organizers improve the inferential comprehension of Grade 5 learners in my class? This question is best described as:
Too broad to be feasible
Narrow, actionable, and classroom-based
Focused on school policy
Centered on learner demographics
A teacher identifies the problem, reviews literature, implements an intervention, collects data, analyzes findings, and reflects. This sequence reflects:
DepEd Lesson Plan Format
Action Research Process
School-Based Management Cycle
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Cycle
A researcher analyzes student journals to understand their challenges in math. This type of data is best classified as:
Quantitative
Qualitative
Numerical
Categorical
Teacher Nina uses a rubric to score learners’ speaking performance before and after her oral fluency intervention. This is an example of:
Triangulation
Qualitative narrative analysis
Quantitative measurement
Policy validation
A teacher uses classroom observations, interviews, and formative test scores to validate findings. This practice is known as:
Data simplification
Triangulation
Correlational analysis
Data reduction
A DepEd teacher wants to ensure ethical compliance. Which of the following is required for action research?
Parental consent for all learners involved
Learners must be excluded if they struggle academically
Results must be published internationally
Research must be experimental in nature
A school head asks teachers to submit action research proposals focusing on improving literacy in the K–3 level. Under BERA, this is aligned with which thematic area?
Governance
Learning
Directions, Program Development and Implementation
Child Protection
A teacher designs an intervention to reduce speaking anxiety in English by using peer collaboration. Which part of the research paper describes this?
Action Plan
Results and Discussion
Reflection
Discussion of Literature
A researcher reports improved test scores and increased class participation after implementing an intervention. This information belongs in which section of an action research report?
Discussion of Literature
Results and Discussion
Introduction
Methodology
A teacher tests a modified lesson plan to help struggling readers. She discovers that some students improved while others did not. What should she do next following the action research cycle?
End the research immediately
Revise the intervention and re-implement
Change the research title
Submit results even without reflection
Teacher Delfin wants to know if using manipulatives or digital simulation is more effective in teaching integers. What is the BEST way to phrase his action research question?
“Which tool is better for DepEd policy development?”
“How can I improve my Grade 6 learners’ understanding of integers using manipulatives or digital simulation?”
“Why do students dislike mathematics?”
“What is the national effect of manipulatives in K–12 mathematics performance?”
A teacher gathered test scores and noted a significant performance gap among boys and girls. To verify the trend, she interviews selected students. This combination of methods demonstrates:
Mixed-method approach
Pure quantitative research
Pure qualitative research
Experimental triangulation
A teacher writes in her reflection: “The intervention helped most of my learners improve, but I must redesign Activities 2 and 4.” This statement demonstrates which action research characteristic?
Fixed solution implementation
Iterative improvement
Predictive modeling
Policy adoption
A DepEd teacher who completes classroom-based research strengthens her professional development by fulfilling which aspect of the PPST?
Strand 7.2: School Partnerships
Strand 1.1: Content Knowledge
Strand 4.1: Planning and Management of Teaching and Learning
Strand 7.5: Research Engagement
A teacher wants to study learners’ experiences during blended learning. Which tool is MOST appropriate for capturing in-depth personal insights?
Checklist
Focused-group interview
Multiple-choice test
Seating chart
A teacher discovers that her intervention moderately improved performance but significantly improved learner motivation. This is an example of:
Multivariate correlation
Unintended but meaningful outcomes
Policy misalignment
Invalid data
A principal encourages teachers to share their action research findings during INSET. This practice strengthens:
Evidence-based decision-making
Mandatory publication requirements
Teacher ranking for promotion only
Division-level compliance
Mr. Fernando, a Geography teacher, integrates the learning activities and materials with real life. In line with the principle of expanding environment her context should start with:
Projection into the future
Adventures into outer space
Local situations and community
Lands and people beyond philippine shores
When Ms. Narvaez selects activist and materials for her Social Studies lessons that stimulate curiosity and satisfy the need to know, which criterion is met?
Criterion of organization
Criterion of authenticity
criterion of appropriateness
Criterion of interest
The Grade 6 Science teachers are engaged in planning the units for Science. Which of the following activities will not be engaged in by the group of teachers?
rearranging or adding lesson content to provide task-relevant prior knowledge
translating unit outcomes/objectives into specific lesson objective
classifying unit outcome/objectives at a higher level of behavior
breaking the lesson contents into chunks
Miss Tantengco is teaching a lesson on “sounds”. Assuming that no task-related prior knowledge is required, what should be the starting point of her lesson?
comprehension of principles
knowledge of principle
comprehension of concepts
knowledge of concepts
What is the primary reason why teacher should take a system perspective?
Lessons prepared will always be a part of something greater
Lesson plan is composed of interrelated parts of a system
Lesson plan is a part of the total school system
Lesson planning is a systematic process
Ms. Valenciano is using questions to initiate earning. Which of the following questions focus learner’s attention on a given topic or issue?
Will you read your assignment?
Mike is transferring to another school
When do energy requirement decrease?
What do you think will happen if I combine this two chemical
During a cooking demonstration lesson, Mrs. Cojuangco asked this question: “Why don’t you pare the apple?” What does this question express?
A directive without implicit questions
Expresses command with implicit question
A command with an interrogative operation
Sounds like a question with an implicit command
Everytime Ms. Montalban introduces unit in Social Studies she always prepares five or six pivotal questions. What is the function of these questions in the whole instructional process?
Allows for deliberation
Fosters an active audience
Gives the lesson unit and coherence
Encourages students to think about the question
Which of the following high level questions ask the learner to understand certain stimuli before making any interpretation?
What connection does the chart show between the number of accidents and the frequency of holidays?
Describe in your words the scene which greeted the main character on his arrival airport
What are the three situations in which other questions would be appropriate?
Which of the following statement is most likely true?
Ms. Abelardo has been having discipline and management problems in her English class. What questioning tip may sustain the students’ attention?
Ask questions that contribute to continuous learning
Ask questioning that are memory testing
Ask questions that are stimulating
Ask questions that are sequential
Miss Reyes is using questions for instructional purposes. What characterizes best instructional questioning?
generally divergent
generally convergent
designed to elicit information from students
intended to get feedback on students learning
At the start of the school year, Ms. Orindo attends first to matters pertinent to management task. What could have been her primary goal?
Increase the proportion of classroom time to constructive and productive activities
Increase the pupils’ interest in her daily instructional activities
Increase the effectiveness of her teaching strategies
Increase the quality of her teaching performance
Every morning it is routinely for Miss Canlas to arrange pupils’ chairs and tables appropriate for the lesson for today, check the safety of the room and materials and other similar activities that will promote an orderly and safety environment. She is exemplifying
content management
context management
conduct management
combination of A,B,C
How can Mrs. Nolasco best handle the routine of attendance taking upon entering the room?
Ask students to write their names on slips of paper and drop them in an “Attendance Box”
ask students to turn their names from a pocket chart placed inside the room
ask a monitor to check and record only the attendance by rows
call the roll as fast as possible before starting the day’s lesson
