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WorksheetsPRETEST C2
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
A school head wants a more holistic view of teacher performance. Which combination best supports this goal?
Classroom observation and self-reflection only
Student feedback, parent input, and observations
Peer comparison and ranking reports
Lesson plan compliance checks
Year-on-year data show declining performance in a specific grade level. What should the school head do first?
Reassign teachers immediately
Conduct root cause analysis with teachers
Increase assessment frequency
Request learner transfers
Teachers administer formative assessments but do not adjust instruction. What should the school head emphasize?
Recording scores for documentation
Using results to inform instructional adjustments
Increasing test difficulty
Reporting results to parents immediately
Classrooms are overcrowded, affecting safety and learning. What action best addresses both concerns?
Increase class size limits
Implement staggered schedules or alternative spaces
Ignore physical constraints temporarily
Focus only on academic performance
Learners lack exposure to non-academic career options. Which initiative best responds to this gap?
Career talks featuring diverse professions
Additional academic remediation classes
Extended examination schedules
Increased homework requirements
Two learners repeatedly violate school rules due to unresolved conflict. Which approach best aligns with restorative practices?
Immediate suspension for both learners
Mediation and guided conflict resolution
Written reprimand placed in records
Referral to external authorities
School Improvement Plan targets are set without considering assessment data. What adjustment is most appropriate?
Revise SIP goals based on learner performance data
Maintain targets for consistency
Focus SIP only on infrastructure
Delegate SIP revisions to teachers
Learners complain that test items cover untaught content. What should the school head ensure?
Tests are challenging regardless of coverage
Assessments align with taught competencies
Learners study independently
Teachers maintain test confidentiality
Learners from minority groups feel marginalized. What leadership action best addresses this issue?
Implement inclusive policies and awareness programs
Separate learners into homogeneous groups
Reduce interaction among groups
Focus solely on academic results
Senior high learners are uncertain about post-school pathways. Which program best supports readiness?
Career counseling and work immersion alignment
Additional standardized testing
Increased academic lectures
Reduction of extracurricular activities
A newly assigned school head in a small multigrade school reviewed the last three years of performance indicators and noted consistent declines in enrollment, participation rate, graduation rate, and achievement rate. During stakeholder consultations, teachers reported weak data use, parents cited lack of engagement, and learners expressed low motivation. To sustainably improve school performance, what should the school head implement first?
Conduct immediate remedial classes and enrichment activities for all grade levels
Initiate a school-based continuous improvement cycle anchored on root-cause analysis
Request immediate replacement of teachers with consistently low performance ratings
Increase promotion and retention targets to reverse declining enrollment statistics
During a monitoring visit, a school head observed that teachers were giving numerous worksheets but few performance-based outputs. Parents also reported confusion about grading standards. To ensure alignment with the BE-LCP principle of holistic and authentic assessment, what should the school head prioritize?
Review lesson plans to ensure sufficient number of written assessment activities
Check alignment between learning objectives, tasks, and assessment evidence
Require weekly submission of learner outputs for centralized school review
Orient parents regularly about grading policies through virtual assemblies
A school head identified several learners aged ten and above who have no birth certificates or prior school records due to displacement and poverty. Parents are requesting immediate enrollment and issuance of school documents. What action best ensures proper documentation while protecting learner rights?
Enroll the learners temporarily while requesting late registration documents
Recommend learners for appropriate grade placement assessment procedures
Require learners to start at Kindergarten level to establish official records
Assign learners to grade levels based solely on age and parent declaration
An elementary school recorded learners with hearing impairment, visual impairment, and intellectual disability across different grade levels. Given limited numbers per category, what class organization best aligns with inclusive SPED implementation guidelines?
Organize one multi-grade SPED class for all identified exceptionalities
Create separate mono-grade classes for each area of exceptionality
Combine hearing and visual impairment learners, separate intellectual disability learners
Assign all learners to regular classes with minimal SPED intervention support
A school head reviewed disciplinary policies after a reported off-campus incident during a school activity. To ensure due process and child protection compliance, which law primarily serves as the legal basis for learner discipline?
Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act
Enhanced Basic Education Act strengthening curriculum and access provisions
Integrated System of Education establishment and administration law
School-based policy manual issued by the local division office
A Grade 10 learner consistently performs well in most subjects but shows low achievement in Mathematics and Science. The adviser suspects conceptual difficulty rather than behavioral issues. What intervention should the school head recommend first?
Conduct immediate home visitation to involve parents in remediation planning
Facilitate collaboration between subject teachers to design targeted interventions
Require the learner to attend mandatory after-class remedial sessions
Refer the learner for formal psychological and academic assessment
A newly appointed school head excels in instructional supervision but struggles with administrative and community functions. Teachers report delays in operations and external coordination. What leadership strategy best ensures balanced school management?
Empower middle leaders while developing their instructional leadership capacity
Focus exclusively on teaching quality and delegate all other functions
Replicate personal practices used previously as a master teacher
Benchmark administrative practices of large, high-performing schools
A school head wants to prepare teachers for future leadership roles while implementing school programs. Which approach best develops leadership capacity while maintaining accountability?
Assign teachers to manage committees aligned with school improvement initiatives
Retain all leadership decisions to ensure consistency and efficiency
Limit leadership opportunities to senior teachers with long service records
Delegate tasks without guidance to encourage independent problem-solving
A newly appointed project leader expresses uncertainty about leading a SIP-aligned initiative. The school head wants to provide immediate yet empowering support. What should be done first?
Clarify project objectives, scope, and expected outputs with the teacher
Allow the teacher to independently manage the project for experience
Assign an external consultant to take over technical leadership
Evaluate the teacher’s performance before offering further assistance
A school head reviewed comparative assessment results of teachers applying for department head. One applicant scored highest in total points across performance, experience, training, and leadership potential. What is the most defensible recommendation?
Recommend the applicant with the highest single performance rating
Recommend the applicant with the highest overall weighted assessment score
Recommend the most senior applicant to maintain staff morale
Recommend the applicant with the highest academic qualification
To protect learner well-being, a school plans to continue SPG/SSG programs during a public health emergency. Which approach best aligns with safety protocols and learner engagement?
Conduct limited face-to-face activities for vaccinated learners only
Implement online activities that promote mental health and participation
Resume large-scale assemblies after securing parental consent
Postpone all student leadership activities until normal operations resume
A newly elected PTA president requested clarification on organizational privileges. Which set of privileges is consistent with DepEd policies and existing laws?
Collect voluntary contributions and represent parents in school councils
Lead procurement activities and construct independently titled buildings
Manage school utilities and approve administrative expenditures
Supervise teachers and evaluate school program effectiveness
A school head reviewed SBM grant guidelines while finalizing the SIP. Which activities are eligible for SBM funding support?
Improving teaching-learning processes and strengthening school governance
Hiring contractual staff and subsidizing recurring operational expenses
Printing commercial test reviewers and sponsoring leisure trips
Providing salary incentives and allowances for select personnel
During planning, a school head identified priority GAD activities during the pandemic. Which output most directly supports GAD mandates?
Conduct webinars on mental health and psychosocial well-being
Purchase general sanitation supplies using GAD funds
Hire additional utility personnel for school maintenance
Allocate funds for infrastructure repair and rehabilitation
After self-assessment, a school head rated “Instructional Supervision” as developing. Before setting professional development goals, what should be considered first?
Evidence supporting current practice gaps in instructional supervision
Available training programs offered by external institutions
Teachers’ readiness to support leadership development goals
Timeline for implementation of professional learning activities
A school head systematically reviewed learner, teacher, parent, and community needs before planning interventions. Which PPSSH principles are demonstrated?
Understanding school issues and promoting inclusive decision-making
Emphasizing accountability and enforcing performance sanctions
Strengthening compliance mechanisms and reporting systems
Prioritizing administrative efficiency over instructional outcomes
During CI planning, a school identified low Mathematics performance as a priority concern. Which data best supports this identification?
Mean Percentage Score and standard deviation across two school years
Survey results on student motivation in Mathematics classes
Records of participation in Mathematics-related competitions
Interview transcripts describing student attitudes toward Mathematics
A school head verified documents of SHS teacher applicants. Which set of requirements is mandatory?
CSC Form 212, LET rating, transcript with specialization units
NBI clearance, barangay clearance, and medical certificate
Certificate of training, recommendation letters, and portfolio
Omnibus certification, service record, and appointment history
LIS data revealed a five percent dropout rate. The school head convened stakeholders to address SARDO concerns. Which KRA is primarily targeted?
Access to basic education and learner participation
Quality of instruction and assessment practices
Governance structures and compliance mechanisms
Operational efficiency and resource utilization
At the end of the second quarter, some OP targets remained unmet. What is the correct sequence of actions?
Mobilize implementers, analyze risks, prepare catch-up plan, implement
Analyze risks, prepare catch-up plan, mobilize implementers, implement
Implement activities, analyze risks, mobilize implementers, plan
Prepare catch-up plan, implement activities, analyze risks, mobilize
On SBM assessment standards, which indicators should be credited under Leadership and Governance?
I. The school community regularly reviews the development plan to keep it responsive to emerging needs.
II. Learning systems are collaboratively monitored using tools to ensure holistic learner development.
III. Roles and responsibilities of accountable persons are clearly defined and agreed upon.
IV. A collaboratively crafted development plan is institutionalized and implemented.
V. A long-term leadership development program for school and community leaders is operational.
Indicators I and III reflect leadership practices and governance structures only
Indicators I and IV focus on planning but not leadership accountability mechanisms
Indicators III, IV, and V establish authority, direction, and leadership sustainability
Indicators I, IV, and V emphasize planning, review, and leadership development
A school head noticed that several learners actively involved in the Performing Arts Troupe showed declining performance in Science and Mathematics due to repeated absences during rehearsals and competitions. Classroom observations confirmed missed competencies. What intervention best balances academic support and learner development?
Implement alternative learning interventions to address missed Science and Mathematics competencies
Remove learners from co-curricular activities to allow full academic class participation
Exempt learners from summative assessments conducted during their official absences
Reorganize learners into one section to align schedules across learning areas
During the RPMS cycle, a school head scheduled multiple classroom observations and post-conferences. Some teachers viewed observations as compliance requirements rather than developmental processes. Which description best reflects the primary purpose of classroom observation within RPMS?
Classroom observation generates formative feedback to improve classroom instructional practices
Classroom observation ensures accurate summative measurement of teacher performance
Classroom observation is conducted to fulfill RPMS procedural requirements annually
Classroom observation provides a venue for professional sharing between colleagues
Several incidents were reported to the School Anti-Bullying Committee. Based on DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012, which case requires immediate action due to severity and risk to learner safety?
Repeated verbal teasing over time causing emotional distress to a younger learner
Circulation of a video showing teasing behavior during an off-campus activity
Physical assault by multiple perpetrators resulting in injury inside school premises
Sharing a private video showing inappropriate behavior among schoolmates
A school head reviewed disciplinary practices after reports of bullying incidents. To align with DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012, which action best demonstrates positive and non-violent discipline?
Integrate sessions on positive discipline and child rights in PTA-supported initiatives
Strengthen disciplinary sanctions to deter repeated bullying behavior
Conduct exclusive orientations for parents without learner participation
Focus capacity-building only on administrators handling discipline cases
A school head aims to strengthen stakeholder relations as a source of organizational support and job satisfaction. Which set of actions best demonstrates positive rapport with key stakeholders? I. Assisting the community in sourcing support for school health initiatives II. Participating actively in school maintenance and improvement activities III. Remaining accessible during urgent activities requiring stakeholder coordination IV. Leading school beautification projects with community involvement
Actions I, II, and III promote collaboration, accessibility, and shared responsibility
Actions II, III, and IV emphasize physical presence but not stakeholder engagement
Actions I, III, and IV reflect responsiveness and partnership-building efforts
Actions II, IV, and I highlight voluntary service without strategic engagement
A school head emphasized that improving teachers’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes directly affects learner outcomes. Which belief should be reinforced to advance this goal?
Continuous professional growth of teachers leads to sustained learner improvement
No learner should be left behind despite changing educational contexts
All learners possess the capacity to learn under any circumstances
Quality instruction automatically produces quality learning outcomes
After portfolio validation, an ASDS adjusted a school head’s RPMS rating from 4.666 to 4.333. What is the most appropriate action consistent with RPMS due process?
Submit additional evidence and formally request reconsideration of the adjusted rating
Accept the revised rating and immediately implement suggested improvements
Elevate the concern to the Performance Management Team for appeal
Present school programs to justify the original rating informally
A school head plans to apply for a NEAP-recognized leadership program. Which eligibility requirements must generally be met?
I. No pending administrative, civil, or criminal case
II. Willingness to prepare and implement a NEAP Action Plan
III. Willingness to comply with provisions of NEAP-recognized providers
Conditions I, II, and III ensure accountability and program commitment
Conditions I, III, and age-based eligibility ensure leadership maturity
Conditions II, III, and exceptional leadership ensure program effectiveness
Conditions I, II, and appointment status define participant eligibility
A teacher-in-charge identified priority development needs related to creativity, innovation, and translating ideas into organizational improvements. Which course best addresses these needs?
Innovation in the 21st Century focusing on creative problem-solving and solutions
Self-Management in a Stressful Workplace emphasizing personal coping strategies
Developing Result-Focused Leaders centered on performance accountability systems
People Development to Maximize Human Capital emphasizing team supervision
Human Resource Development is a framework for helping employees develop their personal and organizational skills, knowledge, and abilities. Which of the following standards should schools observe under Human Resource and Team Development? I. Promote collaboration and harmonious relationships among its personnel.
II. Ensure a learning environment that fosters the health and well-being of learners and school personnel.
III. Foster a culture that encourages excellence and continuous improvement.
IV. Provide a mechanism to help improve individual and group performance.
V. Cultivate, nurture, and ensure personal growth, professional enhancement, and development.
VI. Develop leadership skills among its personnel by providing opportunities to perform leadership roles and responsibilities.
I, II, and IV
I, IV, and V
II, III, and VI
II, III, and V
The newly assigned school head observed low community participation and minimal documentation reflecting the school’s accomplishments and key performance indicators. What mechanisms can the school head use to advocate and communicate the school’s situation, context, and performance to stakeholders?
I. Provide stakeholders with the School Report Card at least twice a year.
II. Disseminate the results of quarterly program implementation reviews.
III. Present the school’s status during a year-end “State of the School Address.”
IV. Allow stakeholders to participate in monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects.
I and III
I, II, and III
II, III, and IV
I, II, III, and IV
A group of learners got involved in a fight during class hours, resulting in one learner being injured. The school head attempted to call the parent, but the phone was unattended. What is the most appropriate immediate action?
Write a note to be delivered by the Guidance Counselor after class hours
Send a learner-relative to personally inform the parent
Call the barangay kagawad to relay the information
Send a text message containing the incident details and wait for a reply
A PTA member wrote to the school head seeking clarification on whether a homeroom president who is a second-degree relative and has custody of a learner may run for a PTA elective position. What is the most appropriate response?
The homeroom PTA president is qualified because relatives are allowed
The school must first verify the relationship with the enrolled learner
The officer is disqualified because only biological parents may join PTA
The officer must present proof of being a court-appointed legal guardian
Which of the following statements about the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) is TRUE?
I. A class adviser may chair the Ways and Means Committee.
II. A PTA board member may serve more than two consecutive terms.
III. A school employee who is elected homeroom president may vote.
IV. Half of the PTA board members are parents elected from homerooms.
V. A non-teaching personnel is automatically a teacher-member.
IV and II
V and II
I, III, and IV
I, III, and V
A parent requested the admission of her 10-year-old child to Grade 2. LIS data revealed that the learner did not complete Kindergarten and Grade 1. What is the most appropriate action for the school head?
Explain the age requirement under DO No. 20, s. 2018
Enroll the learner and recommend the Philippine Educational Placement Test
Deny admission due to lack of prerequisites
Advise the parent to enroll the child in another school
Based on the given PBB criteria, accountability compliance, and IPCRF ratings of School D, which conclusion is most accurate regarding eligibility and benefits?
Eligible at 55.25%; four teachers are disqualified; one receives prorated PBB
Eligible at 52%; one teacher is disqualified; one receives prorated PBB
Eligible at 55.25%; one teacher is disqualified; one receives prorated PBB
Eligible at 52%; four teachers are disqualified; one receives prorated PBB
How can a school head ensure a high level of teacher motivation through rewards and recognition?
Use school-based mechanisms that assess overall teacher performance
Align recognition solely with promotion criteria
Explore varied and inclusive reward mechanisms
Recommend teachers only for promotion opportunities
During the pandemic, teachers were provided with ICT resources, learners received tablets, and stakeholders supported modular distribution. Learner performance improved at the end of the school year. What conclusion can be derived?
The school implemented a well-crafted Learning Continuity Plan
Parents answered most learner activities
ICT use alone ensured academic success
Stakeholder support replaced formal instruction
Under DepEd Order No. 38, s. 2018, who is entitled to hardship allowance?
A teacher who travels by banca to reach the school
A teacher assigned to a calamity-prone area
A teacher serving as ALS specialist
A teacher commuting long distances on concrete roads
Which reforms serve as the basis for crafting the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH)?
I. K to 12 Basic Education
II. Sustainable Development Goals
III. ASEAN Integration
IV. Education 2030
V. Globalization
VI. Cultural Diversity
VII. 21st-Century Learners
I, III, IV, and V
I, III, V, and VII
I, III, IV, and VII
II, III, IV, and VI
Before Brigada Eskwela, safety risks were identified in school facilities. Which activities should be prioritized?
I. Facilitate the assessment of the school building structure and electrical wiring and make necessary repairs and/or upgrades to prevent accidents from happening.
II. Cordon off the building with minor repairs.
III. Prune the trees to avoid the entanglement of electrical wirings.
IV. Call the parents for an immediate clean-up drive.
V. Repair minor classroom damages such as broken windows, doors, blackboards, roofs, furniture, etc.
I, III, and IV
I, III, and V
I, III, IV, and V
I, II, III, and IV
The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is best described as:
A three-year activity plan aligned with AIP
The basis for governance projects only
A roadmap of interventions addressing PIAs
The basis of the Annual Implementation Plan
Based on the research skills priority data, what observation is most valid?
Teachers are strong in literature search but weak in publication
Teachers need intensive capability building in writing and reporting
Teachers excel in data interpretation but lack conceptual skills
Teachers show balanced research skills across indicators
A teacher designed an innovation using school data and tested it systematically. What is the most appropriate action of the school head?
Promote the innovation to stakeholders
Share the innovation for benchmarking
Support and scale the innovation school-wide
Report performance gains as governance outcomes
Failure to communicate guidelines in the School-Based Feeding Program may result in:
I. Arbitrary identification of beneficiaries
II. Parent pressure to include non-qualified learners
III. Selection of only severely wasted learners
IV. Parent assistance in food preparation
I and II
III and IV
I, II, and IV
II, III, and IV
Which are components of Student-led School Watching and Hazard Mapping?
I. The school watching team shall comprise at least ten members.
II. The school shall organize a student-led hazard mapping activity every first week of the school year.
III. The Supreme Student Government (SSG) shall aid in the identification of the School Watching Team.
IV. The moderator of the activity is preferably the SSG adviser.
V. The SSG shall present the result of school watching and hazard map to the School Planning Team.
I, IV, and V
I, III, and V
III, IV, and V
II, IV, and V
Which alternative delivery modes best address absenteeism due to harvest season and class congestion?
I. Instructional Management by Parents, Community, and Teachers
II. Modified In-School Off-School Approach
III. Rural Farm School
IV. Night High School
V. Home Schooling
I and II
I and III
II, III, and IV
II, IV, and V
Based on enrollment, dropout, and retention data, which program should be prioritized?
Focus dropout reduction on Grades 7 and 10
Enhance remediation for Grades 8–10
Prioritize dropout reduction for Grades 9–10 with remediation
Increase enrollment through child mapping
Which expenses are eligible under the SPED support fund?
I. Formal assessment or rehabilitation of LWDs by medical or allied medical specialists
II. Acquisition of specialized materials, devices, and equipment intended for instructional purposes of LWDs without threshold
III. Development of learning materials for LWDs
IV. Attendance of SPED and receiving teachers in specialized training on inclusive education conducted by NEAP-accredited providers.
V. Communication expenses of SPED implementors
I and II
II and III
I, III, and IV
I, IV, and V
Under Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 1, which guideline applies?
Automatic suspension of Key Stage 1 classes
Teachers handling suspended classes must report
DRRM teachers are exempt from reporting
Non-teaching staff are exempt from work
How should a school head manage the use of school facilities as a quarantine area?
Ignore regional approval
Conduct school inventory
Review the approved Terms and Conditions
Assign school structures immediately
A teacher expressed difficulty teaching assigned subjects. What is the best intervention?
Advise participation in training
Require review of college lessons
Conduct Learning Action Cells
Assign master teachers for assistance
Based on teacher qualifications and COT ratings, what should be prioritized in LAC?
Content mastery
Classroom management
Pedagogy and strategies
Learning resources
Which action best promotes teacher initiative and decision-making?
Enforcing a “learn and apply” mindset
Granting autonomy and trust
Acting as a telling leader
Using reward-based leadership
Why did the teacher receive a VS instead of Outstanding rating?
Weak integration during observation
Poor classroom observation performance
Content errors during teaching
Lack of preparation for observation
Which practice best reflects the 70–20–10 learning principle?
Delegation and representation
Work application, mentoring, and training
Administrative guidance and LAC
Policy writing and expert feedback
How should the school head respond regarding the six-hour teaching load?
Salary deduction applies
Work outside school is allowed
Salary deduction still applies
Work outside school is allowed with verification
Why is data gathering essential before developing the SIP?
To establish baseline performance
To conduct SWOT analysis
To compare with other schools
To review curriculum gaps
Which activities may be funded using Q3 MOOE allocation?
Repair, ADM, lab maintenance, HE apparatus
Repair, ADM, lab maintenance, HE apparatus and supplies
Repair, ADM, lab maintenance, HE, LED TV
All listed activities including capital outlay
