PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

THIRD GRADING
SUMMATIVE TEST NO. 3

General Instructions. Read the following sentences/phrases and write only the most appropriate answer.
Have this in 1 WHOLE SHEET OF YELLOW PAD. With parent/guardian signature.
Multiple Choice. Write only the letter of the most appropriate answer.
1. It is the body’s response to anything that makes us feel threatened or pressured.
A. Stimulus B. Behavior C. Stress D. Attitude
2. The collection of physiological changes that occur when you face a perceived threat—when you face
situations where you feel the demands outweigh your resources to successfully cope.
A. Stressor B. Stress C. Stimuli D. Response
3. Which of the following is not considered a stressor?
A. A break up C. Watching your favorite TV show
B. Death of a loved one D. Conflict with your best friend
4. All, EXCEPT one, are signs of stress; which one?
A. Excessive sweating B. Laughing C. Nausea D. Chest pains
5. All, but one, are other major causes of stress:
A. Care of the elderly C. Domestic violence
B. Drug and alcohol abuse D. Listening to your favorite song
6. This system controls everything you do.
A. Endocrine system B. Nervous system C. Olfactory system D. Respiratory system
7. It has three major parts- the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem.
A. Brain B. Heart C. Liver D. Stomach
8. These are the basic functional units of the nervous system that are key to brain functions.
A. Electrons B. Nephrons C. Neurons D. Protons
9. The following can contribute to the brain’s damage EXCEPT_______
A. Alcohol B. Balanced diet C. Inhalants D. Lack of sleep
10. It is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour
A. Anatomy B. Biology C. Psychology D. Zoology
11. Which is not part of the brain?
A. Brain Stem B. Cerebellum C. Cerebrum D. Foramen magnum
12. Which part of the brain allows movement of the right side of your body?
A. Left frontal lobe B. Left parietal lobe C. Right frontal lobe D. Right parietal lobe
13. Which region of the brain controls voluntary movement?
A. Brain stem B. Cerebellum C. Cerebrum D. Foramen magnum
14. In humans, what age does the brain slow down or stop growing?
A. Eighteen years old B. Five years old C. Three years old D. Twenty-one years old
15. Your emotions are believed to come from the___________.
A. Amygdala B. Cerebellum C. Heart D. Medulla oblongata
16. Which of the following has the biggest possibility of causing permanent damage to the brain?
A. Addictive drugs B. Cellular phones C. Too little sleep D. Unhealthy diet
17. What is suspected to be one influence why Math giftedness seems to favour boys over girls, appearing
an estimated six to 13 times more often?
A. Estrogen B. Serotonin C. Testosterone D. Thyroxine
18. It determines a person’s preferences, problem-solving style, personality characteristics, and even career
choices.
A. Actions B. Brain dominance C. Decisions D. Thoughts
19. It is a graphical technique that mirrors the way the brain works, and was invented by Tony Buzan.
What is it?
A. Meditation B. Mind mapping C. Puzzle D. Rubrik’s cube
20. What happens to the tiny connections in the brain when you learn new things?
A. Divide and get stronger C. Multiply and get stronger
B. Divide and get weaker D. Multiply and get weaker
 PERFORMANCE TASK NO. 3
Stress Survival Kit

People deal with stress differently. Survival kits are essential to prepare before a crisis. Sometimes,
we also need to prepare survival kits for stressful situations, before they happen. In this activity, you will be
making your own survival kits that will help cope with stress within your everyday lives. Write your
responses in 1 SHORT BOND PAPER with parent/guardian signature.
1. Choose 3 objects or symbols that make you feel relaxed to include in your kit.
• You can make symbols.
• You can use words or pictures.
• You can use an object from your home.
2. Think about how the symbol helps you when you are dealing with stress and stressful situations.
3. Write a paragraph for each symbol or object in your kit and how it helps you cope with stress in your
everyday life.
4. Sharing a part of your kit with peers may be a follow-up activity.

Rubric for Performance Task no. 3

Exemplary Sufficient Minimal Beginning

100 points 95 points 90 points 85 point

Selfdisclosure / Student demonstrates an in-depth
Depth of reflection on, and personalization
reflection of the theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the course
materials. Viewpoints and
interpretations are insightful and
well supported. Clear, detailed
examples from personal
experiences are provided, as
applicable.
Connection to Student makes in-depth synthesis
outside of thoughtfully selected aspects of
experiences experiences related to the topic and
makes clear connections between
what is learned from outside
experiences and the topic.
Connection to readings Student makes in-depth synthesis
of thoughtfully selected
aspects of readings related to the
topic and makes clear connections
between what is learned from
readings and the topic.
Includes reference to at least two
readings other than those
assigned for class.
Connection Student synthesizes,
to unit analyzes and
objectives evaluates thoughtfully selected
aspects of ideas or issues from the
class discussion
as they relate to this
topic.
Student demonstrates a general
reflection on, and personalization
of, the theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the course
materials. Viewpoints and
interpretations are supported.
Appropriate examples are
provided from personal
experiences, as applicable.
Student goes into some detail
explaining some specific ideas or
issues from outside experiences
related to the topic and makes
general connections between what
is learned from outside experiences
and the topic.
Student goes into more detail
explaining some specific ideas or
issues from readings related to
the topic and makes general
connections between what is
learned from readings and the
topic. Includes reference to at
least one reading other than those
assigned for class.
Student synthesizes
clearly some
directly appropriate ideas or
issues from the class discussion as
they relate to this topic.
Student demonstrates a minimal Student demonstrates a lack of
reflection on, and reflection on, or personalization of, the
personalization of, the theories, theories, concepts, and/or strategies
concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials.
presented in the course Viewpoints and interpretations are
materials. Viewpoints and missing, inappropriate, and/or
interpretations are unsupported unsupported. Examples are not
or supported with flawed provided.
arguments. Examples are not
provided or are irrelevant to the
assignment.
Student goes into little detail Student merely identifies some
explaining some specific ideas general ideas or issues from outside
or issues from outside experiences related to the topic.
experiences related to the topic
and m very few connections
between what is learned from
outside experiences and the
topic.
Student goes into little detail Student identifies some general ideas
explaining some specific ideas or issues from readings related to the
or issues from readings related topic. Readings are only those
to the topic and makes general assigned for the topic.
connections
between what is learned from
readings and the topic.
Student Student has difficulty restating some
attempts to general ideas or issues from the class
synthesize some discussion as they relate to this topic.
directly
appropriate ideas or issues from
the class discussion as
they relate to this topic.