NOTE : 1. Read the instructions carefully for Test I and Test II.

2. Use Times New Roman with 14 as font size

3. Send to : drlourdesromandelacruz@gmail.com
4. Put a TITLE to your email. Example : K-12 QUIZ – (subject) – (student’s name)

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

San Juan Campus
Quiz on K-12 Knowledge
NAME : ______________________ DATE : _____________ ______________
YEAR LEVEL : ________________PROFESSOR : DR. LOURDES ROMAN-DELA CRUZ_

I. Multiple Choice : Write the letter with the statement that corresponds to your
answer to the following questions
1. In the K-12 curriculum, to which does the basic education refer?
A. 6 years of primary school and four years of junior high school
B. 4 years of junior high school, 7 years of primary education and 2 years of
senior high school
C. 2 years of junior high school, 4 years of senior high school and 6 years of
primary education
D. 6 years elementary education, 4 years of junior high school and 2 years of
senior high school

2. Which is the main objective of the K to 12 program?

A. To provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop
lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills
development, employment and entrepreneurship.
B. To produce graduates at the age of 18 instead of 16.
C. To follow the trend of the other countries all over the world.
D. To cope with other educational systems in the ASEAN.

3. The K to 12 curriculum envisions _______.

A. holistically developed learners with 21st century skills
B. a good competition with other countries in the financial world
C. 12 years of basic education that meets international standards
D. students equipped with 21 st century skills who are able to compete
internationally
4. The new curriculum will be focused more on the _______.
A. teacher C. instructional materials
B. learners D. hours spent in teaching

5. Who were the first beneficiaries of the free senior high school education of the
K to 12 curriculum?
A. Incoming freshmen of SY 2012-2013
B. Incoming sophomores of SY 2012-2013
C. Incoming juniors of SY 2012-2013
D. Incoming seniors of SY 2012-2013

6. According to the Department of Education, which subject area will be

integrated into the teaching of Language?
A. Reading C. Science
B. Physical Education D. Social Studies

7. The National Achievement Test (NAT) results for high school in SY 2009-2010
showed a very low ____ passing rate.
A. 69.21% C. 46.38%
B. 20.21% D. 30.38%

8. Prior to the implementation of the K-12 curriculum, the existing one is

described to be congested. Why?
A. Achievement scores highlight our students’ poor performance in national
examinations.
B. Records will show that as early as 1925, there were already efforts to
improve the basic education curriculum and recommendations have been put
forward since then.
C. There is no equitable access to quality primary and secondary education in
poverty affected areas.
D. Students do not get enough time to perform the tasks because the
curriculum is designed to be taught in a span of 10 years.
9. What is the effect of the K-12 curriculum in the standing of our graduates
abroad?
A. Graduates will still undergo additional 2 years of professional training
abroad.
B. Graduates will still maintain our current standing abroad.
C. Graduates will be more recognized abroad.
D. Graduates will still send money to the Philippines from abroad.

10. According to Br. Armin Luistro, the lessons under the K-12 curriculum will be
more interactive and meaningful to everyday life. How can that be realized?
A. The lessons should be all hands-on.
B. The lessons should center on weighing the evidence of any information.
C. The lessons should give skills demanded by employers with the chance for
the students to appreciate and enjoy.
D. The lessons should center on manifesting ethical standards which are
lacking in today’s society.

II. Essay : Answer the questions with 3 up to 6 sentences only.

11 - 15. Being a product of the K-12 curriculum, what are the most valuable
learnings who you have acquired?

16 - 21. As an educator, give 3 of the most important qualities you want to mold
your students into? Explain briefly.

22 - 26. From what you have learned about the K-12 curriculum, enumerate the
ways / methods you will undertake to teach your students better in the Secondary
Level.

27 - 30. Why are major subjects in Education important for you to become an
effective teacher someday?

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