AGUSAN DEL SUR COLLEGE, INC.

LIBERAL ARTS DEPT. & TEACHER EDUCATION DEPT.

Poblacion, Bayugan City

Examination MIDTERM Term FIRST

School Year 2022-2023 Semester FIRST
Date Subject EL 105/ ELS 134 SCORE

NAME: ___________________________________________________ SECTION: ________________

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GENERAL TEST INSTRUCTIONS

This test contains one hundred (100) items of two test types: Test I- Multiple Choice (1-69), and Test II- Essay
(70-100). This is good for two and a half (2 ½) hours. Should you have questions/clarifications, feel free to contact the
teacher assigned.

I.MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer in UPPERCASE on your answer sheet.
1. Ms. Cruz was hired in a well-equipped school but she has to start preparing her instructional materials before
classes begin. Which of the following is a systematic process in preparing her materials?
A. design – utilization – evaluation - development
B. design – development – utilization – evaluation
C. development – design – utilization – evaluation
D. development – utilization – evaluation – design
2. Ms. Bendoy is planning to integrate technology in her English 8 class. Which of the following would be her
second step?
A. set the objectives
B. analyze the learners
C. utilize the materials with showmanship
D. evaluate the performance of the students
3. Which of the following should Ms. Gomez primarily consider in determining her teaching and learning objectives
and use of instructional media?
A. the learner
B. the teacher
C. the instructional activity
D. the instructional strategy
4. Which is the best reason why teachers state the objectives before using instructional media?
A. To be able to practice how to operate the equipment.
B. To determine which media to use best.
C. To prepare the materials beforehand.
D. To secure available materials.
5. Ms. Villegas is thinking of an instructional material that can relay information clearly to her class. Which
principle will guide her in the selection of the material?
A. interest
B. meaningfulness
C. cost effectiveness
D. communication effectiveness
6. Mrs. Zinampan presented real samples of rocks when she discussed the different forms of rocks. What principle in
the selection of instructional material did she apply?
A. interest
B. authenticity
C. cost effective
D. responsiveness
7. Which of the following is a limitation of conventional technologies in teaching and learning?
A. They pose problems on storage..
B. They are less abstract and more concrete.
C. They are readily available in the environment, around school, and in the home.
D. They provide hands-on learning experiences and emphasize real-world applications
8. which of the following is not a contribution of technology to the learning process? .
A. The quality of learning can be improved
B. The delivery of instructions can be more interesting
C. The role of the teacher can be changed into a demonstrator.
D. The method of teaching and learning becomes more interactive
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9. In what way can instructional aids foster learning?
A. Reinforce learning
B. Entertain students
C. Take the place of the teacher
D. Holds students in the classroom
10. With the pervasiveness of technologies nowadays, a learner-centered instruction can be promoted. Which of the
following statements support this approach to teaching?
I. It focuses on transformation of facts.
II. It supports the use of lecture and drill methods.
III. It gives emphasis on collaboration and authentic assessment.
IV. Students work on tasks determined and controlled by the teacher.
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and IV only
D. III and IV only
11. Prof. Villamin’s students use cooperative learning, inquiry based and project-based learning approaches in
creating their digital unit plans. What can be developed among the learners through these approaches?
A. repetition and active learning
B. repetition & information delivery
C. information processing and active learning
D. construction of knowledge and information exchange
12. Which of these technologies are arranged from the most symbolic to multisensory?
A. real objects, print, audio-visual materials, and visual materials
B. visual materials, audio visual materials, print and computers
C. visual materials, print, audio-visual materials and realia
D. print, audio, visual materials, and computers
13. Which group of technologies has the highest degree of abstraction?
A. book, imaginative literature, programmed instruction
B. digital video, film, versatile compact disc
C. video, pictures and television
D. realia and computer
14. Mrs. Soriano, a Grade V teacher prefers to use textbooks than other instructional materials. What could be her
reason for using it?
A. Textbooks can be easily duplicated.
B. Textbooks quickly become updated.
C. Textbooks address the needs of diverse students.
D. Textbooks contain most of the materials they need to learn in the course.
15. It is impractical to bring real objects to the classroom so Ms. Simangan constructed a three dimensional visual
instead. Which of the following did she construct?
A. cartoon B. chart C. graphic D. model
16. If a teacher wants to teach her pupils the skill to organize and integrate related concepts, which of the following is
the most appropriate graphic organizer to use?
A. timeline B. fishbone C. venn diagram D. semantic webbing
17. Which graphic organizer is used to show how a series of events interact to produce a set of results again and
again?
A. events chart B. Web C. cycle D. timeline
18. Which instructional aid requires pupils to verbalize?
A. graphic B. diorama C. model D. video
19. Which of the following is inappropriate in using printed visuals such as charts, graphs, and drawings?
A. Provide written or verbal cues to highlight important aspects of visuals.
B. Allow the students to pass the materials from one person to another.
C. Use materials that everyone can see.
D. Present the material one at time.
20. Under what category will a globe as an instructional material fall?
A. Realia B. mock up C. solid model D. cutaway model
21. Prof. Agustin would like to provide hands-on experience on the expansion and contraction of matter. Which of the
following materials would be the best to use?
A. models B. pictures C. realias D. slides
22. Ms. Sarah finds the chalkboard an effective instructional material up to present. However, just like any other
materials, it also has its limitations. Which one is it?
A. It allows spontaneity, speed and change.
B. Absent students cannot keep up with their assignments.
C. It is valuable for emphasizing the major points of the lesson.
D. It can be used for displaying pictures and important clippings.
23. With which learning style group are manipulatives MOST effective?
A. Master style group
B. Interpersonal style group
C. Understanding style group
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 D. Self- expressive style group
24. Which does a pupil use when s/he sings a concept to a familiar tune in order to help himself commit the concept
to memory?
A. rap B. jingle C. pop D. lullaby
25. Prof. Arcilla would like to use audiocassette tape in teaching a lesson in English. In which activity is
audiocassette tape very effective in the teaching-learning process?
A. in developing listening skills
B. in teaching creative writing
C. in composing poems
D. in building concepts
26. Romalyn is going to discuss about The ADDIE Model to a big class. She is planning to use a technology by
which parts of her presentation could be partly hidden to make it more exciting and interesting. What do you think
shall she use?
A. model B. realia C. transparency D. video
27. Marife wants to make a presentation material wherein more additional transparent sheets with information can be
placed over a base transparency. Which one should she make?
A. cut-out B. puppet C. silhouette D. overlay
28. After watching the film, “Muro Ami’, the students of Mrs. Tamaray are expected to show a demonstrative proof
of what they have learned. How is the technology used in thissituation?
A. entertainment
B. informational
C. instructional
D. entertainment and informational
29. Self-made charts and illustrations serve as universal aid for bringing fascinating and exciting experiences in the
classroom. To tap the optimum potentials of these materials, which of the following should be avoided?
A. Giving due consideration to lettering.
B. Presenting materials with accurate facts.
C. Giving more importance to austerity over legibility.
D. Focusing on the main idea of the lesson presented.
30. Kamyl used overhead transparencies when she presented her assigned topic to class. What type of educational
technology are transparencies?
A. printed material
B. graphic material
C. projected material
D. non-projected material
31. Which instructional material/s is/are MOST fit in contextualized learning?
A. TV B. Slides C. pictures D. field trip
32. Ms. Villanueva wants to teach the students the performance of a certain skill such as dancing. Which technology
would be the most appropriate and convenient to use?
A. film B. video C. television D. printed material
33. Slides are miniature transparencies. They can be created with simple cameras and simple equipment. They display
color in a realistic manner. However, they also have some limitations. Which one is it?
A. They can be easily updated and revised.
B. They can be adapted to group or to individual use.
C. They can get out of sequence if handled individually.
D. They can be combined with taped narration for greater effectiveness.
34. Mrs. Santos used a film clip in teaching science concepts to her Grade Six class. However, she found out that it
was inefficiently used in the classroom. When is a technology considered inefficient?
A. When it makes viewing more interesting.
B. When it increases the time to master the lesson.
C. When it helps attain the objectives of the lesson.
D. When it enhances understanding of new lesson.
35. Prof. Manantan’s lesson in EPP is about “Pagtatanim ng halaman” to her students. How can she make her lesson
more interesting and meaningful?
A. Have a viewing activity about the lesson.
B. Have them read their EPP book.
C. Give them a collaborative work.
D. Let them listen to a gardener.
36. Prof. Delos Santos would like her students to give more accurate observations about plants in the environment.
Which technique would help her attain her objective?
A. Bring them to the garden.
B. Bring actual plants to class.
C. Show colorful pictures to the class.
D. Let the class read books about the topic.
37. Which of the following should be avoided in presenting visuals?
A. Show visuals with an element of suspense.
B. Shut off the overhead projector when explaining lengthily.
C. Present all the materials simultaneously to hold the learners’ interest.
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 D. Erase any writing on the chalkboard or whiteboard when you no longer need it.
38. After listing down the advantages and disadvantages of computers, Mrs. Muñoz decided to purchase a computer
for her class. Which do you think is the last consideration in purchasing the equipment?
A. Computers can make her more efficient.
B. Computers can be a form of entertainment.
C. Computers can enhance teaching and learning.
D. Computers can be used for interactive presentations.
39. Marnel prepares his school research works using computer to submit his requirements on time. Does the computer
make him productive and efficient? Why?
I. Yes, because it can generate its own data.
II. Yes, because it can make one’s work easier.
III. Yes, because it can perform tasks fast and accurately.
A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and III
40. Prof. Aguinaldo would like to integrate technology in writing a friendly letter. How can he do it effectively?
A. Let the pupils surf a friendly letter from the Internet.
B. Have the pupils write a friendly letter and send it through an email.
C. Have the pupils forward a downloaded friendly letter to others via email.
D. Let the pupils write a friendly letter using word processing and have it critiqued by
E. their peers.
41. Which of the following is known for its strength of giving immediate feedback?
A. video B. story book C. encyclopedia D. computer-assisted instruction
42. Which of the following computer-based instructional material can be used to learn new concepts?
A. games B. tutorial C. simulation D. drill and practice
43. Should Mrs. Reyes allow her pupils to surf the Internet in creating a group newsletter during her English class?
Why?
A. No, because pupils may just be exchanging messages via email.
B. No, because the pupils might open undesirable websites.
C. Yes, to allow the pupils to chat with their friends.
D. Yes, as long as it is used effectively.
44. Which of the following should you ask yourself in evaluating the content of an instructional material?
A. Do the materials reinforce learning effectively?
B. Are the materials of high technical quality?
C. Does the content match the curriculum?
D. Is it appropriate for the students?

45. What should Mr. Asuncion determine first in the selection of media in teaching?
A. needs of the students
B. availability of the media
C. technique to be used
D. objectives of the lesson
46. Which is the most important reason why teachers preview materials to be used in class?
A. To gain confidence in using them.
B. To encourage viewers to be more focused.
C. To avoid potential problems that might occur while materials are in use.
D. To ensure appropriateness of the materials with the objectives and target audience.
47. After Ms. Raca planned her lesson in English, she found out that the materials at hand do not match her
objectives. Which is the best thing that she can do?
A. Modify the available materials.
B. Teach the lesson the following day.
C. Change the objectives to match with the available materials.
D. Carry out the lesson as planned and use the materials at hand.
48. Prof. Balagtas used worksheets, manipulatives and models in teaching math to help her students understand the
lesson and love the subject. What did she bear in mind when she used these materials?
A. appropriateness B. balance C. breadth D. variety
49. Ms. Torres always makes sure that text, animation and color do not confuse students in her presentation materials.
Which principle is applied?
A. simplicity B. variety C. responsiveness D. cost effectiveness
50. Susan’s mother tongue is a vernacular. Which of the following materials would be the most efficient and effective
material to learn a second language?
A. interactive multimedia
B. pictures and print materials
C. audio compact discs and radio
D. printed materials and real objects
51. Which of the following technologies are arranged from the most concrete to the most abstract?
A. motion pictures, verbal symbols, visual symbols, radio, realias
B. realias, visual symbols, television, motion pictures, still pictures
C. realias, motion pictures, still pictures, visual symbols, verbal symbols
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 D. verbal symbols, still pictures, visual symbols, models, motion pictures
52. Which is the best way to present instructional materials?
A. concrete ->semi-concrete-> abstract->semi-abstract
B. semi-concrete-> concrete -> abstract-> semi-abstract
C. abstract->semi-abstract-> semi-concrete-> concrete
D. concrete ->semi-concrete-> semi-abstract -> abstract
53. How can Prof. Ubiña best promote the use of multimedia in teaching Science to her coteachers?
A. Sell multimedia at low cost.
B. Demonstrate its use to them.
C. Explain the literature supporting its use.
D. Convince the principal to require the use of technology.
54. There are countless things in the environment that you and your students can use to learn from such as trees,
globes, pebbles, blocks etc. These real objects and models are really effective if they are utilized properly. Which
of the following is incorrect about the use of real objects and models?
A. Familiarize yourself with the object or model.
B. Allow passing of a single object around the class.
C. Make sure that objects/models are large enough to be seen by the whole class.
D. Encourage students’ participation through questioning and having students
E. decide the next step.
55. Which is a two-dimensional representation of the earth’s geographic and/or political features?
A. globe B. map C. mock-up D. model
56. You asked your students to illustrate what they have understood from what they have read. Which of the
following non-projected visuals are you referring to?
A. printed visuals
B. graphics
C. models
D. realias
57. Ms. Pacheco showed a segment of matter in “sine skwela” to her pupils without a follow-up activity. Thus, the
pupils got low in the test. What does this imply?
A. TV makes viewing enjoyable.
B. TV promotes mastery of the lesson.
C. TV induces alienation on the part of the learners.
D. TV is effective when learners attain the lesson objectives.
58. Which activity is closest to the real thing?
A. hear
B. view images
C. watch a demonstration
D. perform in a presentation
59. Your department would like to purchase a computer set as your project. Which of the following advantages of
computer will be your last consideration in purchasing it?
A. It can enhance the teaching and learning process.
B. It can be used for interactive presentation.
C. It can be used for research activity
D. It can be used for entertainment.
60. Prof. Orencia will have a digitized presentation to pre-service teachers. Which of the following will make her
presentation appealing and effective?
A. Observe maximum use of animations and graphics together.
B. Apply as many computer effects per slide as possible.
C. Reinforce textual information with graphic organizers.
D. Use as many color as possible.
61. There are several reasons why teachers are reluctant in using electronic media in the teaching-learning process.
Which is the most common reason?
A. The difficulty in integrating them in the curriculum.
B. The limited exposure of teachers to new equipment.
C. Their incompatibility to diverse needs of the learners.
D. The excessive availability of local technology in the community.
62. With the number of senses to be stimulated as criterion, which one should be first in thelist?
A. multi sensory aid B. audio-visual aid C. visual aid D. audio aid
63. Which of the following is considered in terms of technical quality of a material?
A. stereotyping B. vocabulary level C. color& size of text D. students’ achievement
64. A grade II teacher wanted to show the parts of a seed by using a large, wooden seed visual aid with detachable
cotyledons and tiny seed. Under what classification does wooden structure fall?
A. assembly model B. cutaway model C. realia D. solid model
65. Which is the best use of computers to students like you?
A. They are used for chatting and surfing the net.
B. They are used for research and collaboration.
C. They are used for playing online games.
D. They are used for watching movies.
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 66. You plan to use instructional materials to a big class-size. Which of these will you not use?
A. pictures B. Cartolina C. 27-inch television D. computer with LCD projector
67. Your mother wanted to finish her long dreamed course but she wanted to do it at home during her free time. How
could you help your mother in pursuing her dream?
A. Encourage her to hire a helper so that she can attend regularly to her class.
B. Give up your study so that your mother can attend her classes.
C. Enroll her to the school where you enrolled.
D. Enroll her in distance education
68. Prof. Ruscoe would like to show Rizal’s museum to the students but due to financial constraint, she couldn’t bring
them there. What should she do to make the teaching learning process more realistic?
A. Conduct a virtual tour.
B. Use DVD with less resolution.
C. Show pictures of the museum to the whole class.
D. Go to the museum and relate all observations made.
69. Which of the following should you avoid if you were asked to evaluate the effectiveness of an instructional
material after using it in teaching a lesson in English?
A. Present problems which are relevant to learning objectives.
B. Allow learners to select different content materials.
C. Provide a cooperative learning atmosphere.
D. Provide a scoring system.
IV. Essay
Directions: Answer the following questions below briefly but precisely.

Criteria in Rating:
Content- 5 point
Language Mechanics- 5 point
Total: 10 points

70.-80. Select one IM Design and Development Model, and explain briefly its process.

81.-90. What are the factors affecting materials preparation? Discuss them one-by-one.

91.-100. What are instructional materials? What are its roles in the teaching and learning process?

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 END OF QUARTER EXAMINATION

Prepared by:

RICHARD ALFEO B. ORIGINAL, MAEd

Course Instructor

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