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Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
During a faculty assembly at Silat National High School, Principal Abdul Dinam discussed the school’s initiatives in implementing the Learning Continuity Plan. He stated: “By visualizing our shared purpose, we begin fulfilling our mandate as educators and our responsibility as Filipinos. We aim to develop learners who are true citizens and patriots—individuals who are committed to serving the country and contributing to its progress. I challenge everyone to walk the talk and ensure that no learner in our school is left behind.” Which strand of Leading Strategically is emphasized in his message?
Vision, mission, and core values
School planning and implementation
Adjustment of curriculum contents
Basic Education Plan
In an editorial published in the official school paper of DND Middle School, the editor-in-chief wrote: “Improving the education system is not the sole responsibility of the Department of Education. It requires the active involvement of stakeholders and all Filipinos. Strong stakeholder engagement and partnerships are essential in achieving quality education.” Which role of stakeholders, as stated in the DepEd Mission, is reflected in this statement?
Protects and promotes the right of every Filipino
Shares responsibility for developing life-long learners
Ensures a supportive environment for effective learning
Implements a quality management system
Despite challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the teaching staff led by Mrs. Rosa Añonuevo consistently communicates the DepEd vision, mission, and core values to teachers, parents, and community members. This ensures shared understanding and alignment of all school programs, projects, and activities. This practice reflects the behavior of a school leader in career stage:
1
2
3
4
Which of the following best demonstrates sensitivity to individual, social, and cultural differences within the school community?
School leaders acknowledge the contributions of others toward shared goals
Teachers efficiently manage their time and personal resources
Parents show interest in learning about different spiritual practices
School personnel uphold dignity and equality, including for learners with special needs
Which situation best shows that a school head demonstrates knowledge of the DepEd vision, mission, and core values in fostering shared understanding and alignment of school policies, programs, projects, and activities (PPAs)?
Conducting meetings to assign tasks based on classroom observations
Sharing best practices with selected teachers during planning sessions
Introducing innovative teaching strategies through informal teacher collaboration
Working with community partners, setting the school MVGO, and promoting shared ownership of PPAs
During the launch of school–community partnerships aimed at increasing the participation of teachers’ organizations and parents’ associations, Assistant Principal Athena Basmayor cited a DepEd issuance that institutionalizes the Department’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values. Which DepEd Order is she referring to?
DepEd Order No. 66, s. 2007
DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2013
DepEd Order No. 08, s. 2015
DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020
DepEd Order No. 83, s. 2012 provides the implementing guidelines for the Revised School-Based Management (SBM) Framework and Assessment Process and Tools (APAT). Under this framework, SIP formulation belongs to which SBM component?
Curriculum and Learning
Resource Management
Leadership and Governance
Accountability and Continuous Improvement
In which phase of the SIP process are Priority Improvement Areas (PIAs) identified?
Preparatory
Assess
Plan
Act
Which document outlines the school’s identified problems, objectives, intervention programs, implementation strategies, timelines, responsible persons, and required resources for one school year?
Annual Procurement Plan
Annual Implementation Plan
Annual Monitoring Plan
Annual Improvement Plan
Although school performance data are available, school leaders still validate findings by engaging with the individuals behind the data. This activity is critical in SIP development. Which SIP process does this describe?
Analyzing school processes
Identifying Priority Improvement Areas
Listening to the voice of learners and stakeholders
Conducting root cause analysis
One of the SIP projects aims to improve learner academic performance. Which method is most appropriate in measuring the project’s effectiveness?
Comparing baseline and post-intervention learner performance data
Counting the number of learners who joined the project
Recording all activities conducted under the project
Collecting positive feedback from participating teachers
Which core principle underpins the School-Based Management (SBM) framework based on DepEd Order No. 83, s. 2012?
Centralized decision-making across all schools
A Child and Community-Centered School System (ACCESs)
Infrastructure development as the primary school priority
Limited stakeholder participation in school governance
DepEd’s Vision highlights the development of Filipinos who love their country and possess values and competencies that allow them to contribute meaningfully to nation-building. Which action best aligns with this vision?
Emphasizing academic performance in core learning areas
Developing learners who are both competent and patriotic
Improving school ranking in national assessments
Providing school supplies to all learners
A school head regularly consults teachers, parents, and community leaders when setting school goals and designing programs. This leadership practice reflects which aspect of leading strategically?
Financial resource management
Building collaborative partnerships
Teacher performance evaluation
Curriculum material development
Which school activity best demonstrates the DepEd core value of Makakalikasan?
Conducting a school and community clean-up drive
Organizing a flag ceremony observing proper protocol
Offering free health services to learners
Establishing leadership clubs for students
Within the Learning Continuity Plan framework, which action best supports the principle that “no child is left behind”?
Implementing purely online instruction across all grade levels
Providing varied learning modalities to address diverse learner needs
Prioritizing high-performing learners to improve school outcomes
Reducing subject requirements to ease academic workload
Which career stage of a school leader focuses on mentoring teachers and strengthening professional practice across the school?
Stage 1 – Beginning
Stage 2 – Proficient
Stage 3 – Distinguished
Stage 4 – Leadership
What is the primary purpose of conducting a root cause analysis during SIP development?
Assigning accountability for school-related problems
Identifying underlying causes before planning appropriate interventions
Listing all school activities for the academic year
Comparing performance results with neighboring schools
DepEd Order No. 08, s. 2015 primarily provides guidelines on which policy area?
Classroom assessment practices
Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education
K to 12 Basic Education curriculum structure
Establishment of Senior High School tracks
Which statement reflects a key component of DepEd’s Mission?
Providing quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education
Achieving top regional academic performance
Increasing the number of postgraduate degree holders among teachers
Constructing new classrooms annually
Which description best explains the role of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)?
A financial plan outlining the school’s annual budget
A strategic roadmap guiding programs, projects, and activities for improvement
A summary of previous school accomplishments
A compliance checklist for DepEd requirements
In leadership practice, the phrase “walking the talk” refers to which behavior?
Clearly communicating goals to stakeholders
Modeling the values and commitments being advocated
Delegating responsibilities efficiently
Monitoring program implementation closely
DepEd Order No. 66, s. 2007 institutionalized which framework?
National Competency-Based Teacher Standards
K to 12 Basic Education Program
School-Based Management Framework
Alternative Learning System Guidelines
Ensuring that all learners—regardless of background, ability, or circumstance—have equal access to quality education reflects which DepEd core value?
Maka-Diyos
Maka-Tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa
After identifying Priority Improvement Areas (PIAs), which SIP phase follows?
Assess
Act
Plan
Evaluate
Which stakeholder group primarily supports learners’ education at home and collaborates with the school regarding learner progress?
Teachers
Parents or guardians
Community leaders
Local government units
The Learning Continuity Plan was primarily developed to address which situation?
Teacher shortages in public schools
Disruptions to education caused by emergencies and crises
Curriculum gaps across grade levels
Limited access to educational technology
A school head who regularly revises the SIP based on monitoring results and stakeholder feedback demonstrates which SBM component?
Curriculum and Learning
Resource Management
Leadership and Governance
Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Which characteristic best represents a “true citizen and patriot” as described in school leadership messages?
Consistently achieving high academic performance
Actively participating in community service and nation-building
Holding leadership positions in student organizations
Demonstrating proficiency in national history and language
Which action best demonstrates the DepEd core value of Maka-Diyos?
Respecting human rights and dignity
Caring for the environment and natural resources
Respecting religious beliefs and practicing moral values
Serving the nation through civic responsibilities
What is the main objective of stakeholder management in school operations?
Reducing administrative workload
Engaging all stakeholders to contribute toward achieving school goals
Limiting external influence on school decisions
Increasing school funding sources
DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020 primarily addresses which concern?
Modular distance learning implementation
Revised school calendar and activities for SY 2020–2021
Institutionalization of Alternative Delivery Modes
Prevention of learner dropouts
When developing the SIP, what should be done first?
Identifying intervention programs
Conducting needs assessment and data gathering
Allocating budget resources
Assigning implementation responsibilities
Which career stage of a teacher-leader focuses on developing foundational skills in classroom management and instruction?
Stage 1 – Beginning
Stage 2 – Proficient
Stage 3 – Distinguished
Stage 4 – Leadership
In DepEd’s Mission, the term “culture-based education” refers to which practice?
Integrating local history, traditions, and values into instruction
Promoting academic excellence as school culture
Prioritizing national culture over regional identities
Teaching foreign cultures for global competitiveness
Which action best supports the “no child is left behind” principle?
Providing remedial instruction for learners who need additional support
Offering enrichment programs exclusively for advanced learners
Applying uniform grading standards across classes
Reducing the number of learner assessments
Which activity is central to the SBM component of Curriculum and Learning?
Designing and delivering instruction aligned with the curriculum
Allocating school budget to facilities and equipment
Building community partnerships for external support
Conducting financial audits and compliance checks
Why are Priority Improvement Areas (PIAs) established?
To highlight best-performing school programs
To determine programs to discontinue due to funding issues
To focus efforts on critical areas needing improvement
To comply with documentation requirements
Which stakeholder group is primarily responsible for delivering instruction and assessing learner progress?
School administrators
Teachers
Parents or guardians
Local government officials
The DepEd core value Makabansa is demonstrated when learners:
Engage in activities promoting national unity and development
Excel academically in civics-related subjects
Follow school rules consistently
Show respect toward peers and teachers
