Read and understand each statement.

Write the letter of your answer on a separate answer

sheet. No erasure’s allowed.

GENERAL EDUCATION: (1 hour and 30 minutes)

1. Kinikilalang Ama ng Maikling Kwentong Tagalog?
a. Edgar Reyes
b. Federico Sebastian
c. Deogracias A. Rosario
d. Rogelio Sicat
2. What is the average of 3, 7, 9?

a. (3+7+9)/3 c. 379/3+7+9
b. 379/3 d. 3(3+7+9

3. Which one of the following planets takes the same number of days for rotation and revolution?

A. Jupiter
B. Mars
C. Venus
D. Mercury

4. Robert Frost wrote the poem Acquainted with the Night from which the stanza is taken:
I have been one acquainted with the night.
I have walked out in rain-back in rain.
I have out walked the farthest city light

The poet in the stanza talks of?

a. isolation and loneliness
b. joy getting out of the house
c. youthful delight playing in the rain
d. happiness in having been acquainted with the night
5.The Philippines ten-year transaction period before the granting of complete independence from the Americans.
A. Commonwealth Government
B. Third Republic
C. Puppet government
D. Revolutionary
6. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang tinaguriang Gintong Panahon ng panitikan bagamat ang mga manunulat ay lumipat sa pagsulat sa
Tagalog at wikang katutubo?
a. Panahon ng Bagong Lipunan c. Panahon ng Amerikano
b. Panhaon ng Hapon d. Panahon ng Komonwelt
7. Which of the following has the GREATEST numerical value?

a. 11/12 c. 5/7
b. 7/8 d. ¾

8. The unit of measuring distances between the stars is known as

A. light year
B. Stellar Mile
C. Cosmic kilometer
D. Galactic unit
9. Which is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence? Researchers also speculate that some teachers might
have given boys more computer time because parents and teachers expected boys to need computers for future careers.

a. expected
b. expecting
c. will expect
d. will have expected
10.The Act/Law that led to the granting of ten-year transition period.
A. Here-Hawes Cutting Bill
B. Tydings-McDuffie Law
C. Parity Rights
D. Independence Law
11. Sino ang ma-akda ng nobelang Banaag at Sikat at tinaguriang Ama ng Balarilang Tagalog?
a. Aurelio Tolentino
b. Deogracias A. Rosario
c. Lope K. Santos
d. Amado V. Hernandez
12. Which of the following fraction is < than 2/5?

a. 22/13 c. 4/11
b. 20/26 d. 103/203

13. The position of a planet when it is nearest to the sun is called

A. Apogee
B. Aphelion
C. Perigee
D. Perihelion
14. The wounded soldiers were visited by the president who honoured them with ____ for their _____.

a. medals – valor
b. gun salute – bravery
c. appointments – dedication
d. money – sacrifice
15.The Chairman of the 1934 Constitutional Convention.
A. Cecillia Munoz Palma
B. Carlos P. Garcia
C. Diosdado Macapagal
D. Claro M. recto
16. Ang bansag kay Jose dela Cruz ay
a. Taga-Ilog
b. Makata ng Pag-ibig
c. Huseng Batute
d. Juan Abad
17. There are two numbers whose sum is 48. One of the numbers is greater by 6. What are the numbers?

a. 23, 24 c. 22, 26
b. 21, 27 d. 20, 28

18. Type of weathering in which rocks expands due to temperature changes.

A. Physical
B. Biological
C. Chemical
D. Organic
19. Every June, Manila has its festival of outstanding Filipino films. This was a project initiated by

a. Arsenio Lacson
b. German Moreno
c. Antonio Villegas
d. Ramon Bagatsing
20.The first appointed head of the Department of Education during Commonwealth period.
A. Claro M. Recto
B. Sergio Osmena
C. Rafael Palma
D. Jose P. Laurel
21. Sino ang makatang Kapangpangan na katumbas ni Francisco Balagtas sa panulaang Tagalog?
a. Jose Corazon de Jesus c. Aurelio Tolentino
b. Florentino Collantes d. Juan Crisostomo Sotto
22. What is the common denominator of 7/3, 8/4, 5/12 ?

a. 12 c. 36
b. 24 d.48

23. Which of the following affect the rate of WEATHERING?

A. Soil type
B. Rock type
C. Climate
D. All of the above
24. Which among the sounds below is voiceless?

a. /b/
b. /z/
c. /g/
d. /p/
25.The “father of social justice.”
A. Claro M. Recto
B. Sergio Osmena
C. Manuel L. Quezon
D. Jose P. Laurel
26. Sino ang tinaguriang Ama ng Dulaang Pilipino?
a. Aurelio Tolentino
b. Severino Reyes
c. Lope K. Santos
d. Juan Abad
27. Which of the following numbers has the least value?

a. 0.07901 c. 0.0901
b. 0.00789 d. 0.0745

28. The number 0.005436 has how many significant figures?

A. 7
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
29. “Only the heart can see rightly.” This statement is lifted from what particular novel?

a. The Prince and the Pauper

b. The Little Prince
c. The Right One
d. The Pearl
30.The leader of Sakdalista uprising
A. Benigno Aquino
B. Benigno Ramos
C. Isabelo delos Reyes
D. Isabelle Espiritu
31. Alin ang maikling kathang nagwagi ng unang gantimpala noong panahon ng Hapon na isinulat ni Narciso Reyes?
a. Elias c. Bunga ng Kasalanan
b. Uhaw ang Tigang na Lupa d. Lupang Tinubuan
32. Also known as “highest-degree term”.

a. Degree of a Polynomial c. Polynomial

b. Degree of a Term d. Term

33. Which planet is closest to Earth?

A. Sun
B. Venus
C. Mercury
D. Jupiter
34. He was the American President who said, “Ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the
freedom of man.”

a. Gerald Ford
b. Franklin Roosevelt
c. Henry Truman
d. John F. Kennedy
35.Who has the power of declare the existence of the state of war?
A. Senate President
B. Chief Justice
C. President
D. Congress
36. Ang kauna-unahang Pilipinong sumulat ng nobela sa wikang Kastila...
a. Antonio Luna
b. Pedro Paternk
c. Iñigo Regalado
d. Juan Abad
37. What is the degree of the given term 2 u3 v 5 w2 ?

a. Second Degree c. Tenth Degree

b. Third Degree d. Eleventh Degree
38. The chemical symbol for manganese is___________________
A. Mn
B. Mo
C. Au
D. Ag
39. History is the witness that ______ passing of time.

a. testifies
b. will testify
c. testifies for
d. testifies for the
40.How long can an elected President of the Philippines serve under the 1987 Constitution?
A. Two terms, 6 years each
B. Two terms, 4 years each
C. One term for 6 years
D. One term for 4 years
41. Tulang pasalaysay tungkol sa buhay ng tao sa kaharian, may sukat itong walong pantig sa baqat taludtod.
a. awit
b. korido
c. dalit
d. soneto
7
42. What is ( m 4 ) ?

7
a. m c. m 4
3
28
b. m d.
m7

43. Of the following symbol combination of elements, which one is WRONG?

A. Uranium/ U
B. Sulfur/ S
C. Nitrogen/N
D. Iron/I
44. When I met Liza yesterday, it was the first time I _____ her since Christmas.

a. saw
b. had seen
c. have seen
d. have been seen
45.Historically, Why does the Philippines have a claim over Sabah?
A. The sultan of Sulu, who received the territory as a gift, has given the Philippines Government Power to reclaim his
territory.
B. The Malays, the third wave of migrants to the country, own the territory.
C. Sabah was formerly a part of the Philippines archipelago.
D. The Philippines government bought it from the Sultan of Brunei
46. Ang kinikilalang Ama ng limbagang pilipino....
a. Tomas Pinpin
b. Marcelo del Pilar
c. Mariano Pilapil
d. Apolinario Mabini
47. The ratio of two numbers is 16:33. The larger number is 264. What is the smaller number?

a. 128 c. 130
b. 129 d. 131

48. A mole contains Avogadros Number of items. What is Avogadros number?

A. 6023
B. 6.02 x 10^-23
C. 6.023 X 10 ^23
D. 3 X 10 ^ 8
49. The commander ordered his men to hold on the fort. What was the message?

a. Surrender in arms
b. Keep on with the fight
c. Disregard the peace negotiation
d. Rescue the hostage victims fast and early
50.The first essay of Rizal
A. El Amor Partio
B. A la Juventud Filipino
C. Sa Aking Kabata
 D. Mi Ultimo Adois
51. Isang uri ng dula noong panahon ng Kastila...ang mga tauhan ay gawa sa mga karyon at nakikita lamang ang mga anino...
a. sarsuwela
b. bodabil
c. karilyo
d. parsa
52.Simplify ( 2 x+1 ) ( 2 x +1 ) .

2
a. x +1 c. x 2−1
2
b. 4 x + 4 x+ 1 d. 4 x2 + 4 x−1

53. Three of the most common states of matter are solids, liquids and gas. A liquid has
A. A defined volume, but not a defined shape
B. A definite shape, but no defined volume
C. A defined volume and shape
D. No shape and volume
54. “She is a vision of feminine pulchritude.” This stands for the following EXCEPT

a. Loveliness
b. Comeliness
c. Homeliness
d. Physical beauty
55.The Republic Act that requires us to teach Rizal and other Filipinos patriots to tertiary students
A. RA 7836
B. RA 7610
C. RA 1425
D. RA 9165
56. Ang akda ni Graciano Lopez Jaena na tumutuligsa sa kasibaan ng mga prayleng Kastila.
a. Dasalan at Tocsohan
b. Caiigat Cayo
c. Fray Botod
d. Tandang Basyo Macunat
57. What is the value of the expression5 x−10 y +2 z , when x=3 , y=−2 , z=−1 .

a. -17 c. 33
b. -3 d. 48

58. Who is credited with the invention of modern Periodic table?

A. Lavoisier
B. Mendel
C. Mendeleev
D. Darwin
59. The Nibelungenlied is a

a. Latin Myth
b. Chinese legend
c. Russian folk song
d. Medieval German epic
60.The mountain that separates the continents of Asia and Europe
A. Ural mountain
B. Mt. Kilimanjaru
C. Mt. Everest
D. Mt. Apo
61. Ang kga Tagalog ay may balagtasan, ang mga Ilokano ay may ganito ring uri nga pagtatalong patula.
a. Alim
b. Dallot
c. Crisotan
d. Bukanegan.
[
62. Evaluate: 2+3 ( 17−25× 3 )−3 ( 23 + 8−12 ÷3 )−49 ]
a. -257 c. 198
b. -198 d. 257

63. One of the essentials minerals in the human body is salt. How much salt is in the average adult human body
A. 1 KILOGRAM
B. 250 GRAMS
C. 500 GRAMS
D. NONE
64. An association wherein the name of something is substituted by something that represents it.

a. Metonymy
b. Comparison
c. Euphemism
d. Personification
65.The old name of Vietnam
A. Formosa
B. Siam
C. Persia
D.Aegean and Mekong
66. Anong uring panitikan ang nasa anyo ng mga pelikula, komiks, mga telenobela.
a. makabago
b. elektroniko
c. poular
d. komersyal
67. It is an object or symbol that may change its value in a particular problem or discussion.

a. Algebraic Expression c. Polynomial

b. Constant d. Variable

68. Which among the following gases is also known as laughing gas?
A. Nitrogen
B. Acetylene
C. Neon
D. Nitrous Oxide
69. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time as it ______ around the earth, we see the same side

a. Revolve
b. Revolves
c. Is revolving
d. Has been revolving
70.The Commanding General of USAFFE
A. General Arthur MacArthur
B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright
D. General Edward P. King
71. Isang uri ng tula na lumaganap sa pannahon ng Hapon na binubuo lamang sa labimpitong pantig na nahahati sa tatlong
taludtod lamang. Ang una at ikatlong taludtod ay may tigliliman pantig lang at ang ikalawang taludtod naman ay may pitong
pantig lamang....
a. tanaga
b. haiku
c. malayang taludturan
d. oda

72. Solve: 2 ( 7 x+5 ) =5 ( 3 x −1 )

a. 5 c. 15
b. 10 d. 20

73. Arsenic is an element of _______

A. s block
B. p block
C. d block
D. f block
74. In English verse, a poetic foot having 1 stressed syllable followed by 1 unstressed syllable is ______.

a. Trochaic
b. Iambic
c. Dactylic
d. Anapaestic
75.The Commander of the American and Filipinos forces in Bataan
A. General Arthur MacArthur
B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright
D. General Edward P. King
76. Aling pahayag ang may wastong gamit ng mga salita?
a. Hindi niya alam na mayroon sakit ang kanyang ina.
 b. May paruparo raw siyang nakita roon.
c.Ibinalita na kina Jessica ang nangyari sa kanilang mga magulang.
d. Tiyak na magkakasakit ka kundi ka magpahinga sa mga ginagawa mo.
77. In the isosceles triangle has an interior angle measuring 120 degrees, what is the measure of each of the other two?

a. 20 c. 40
b. 30 d. 50

78. Astronomy is the study of

A. Study of life
B. Studies the laws of the stars
C. Abstract science of number
D. Study of Pathogens
79. Senators were accused by activists of washing their hands with the perfumes of Arabia. This state is commonly known as

a. Guilt
b. Triumph
c. Indecision
d. Aggression

80.The Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Corregidor

A. General Arthur MacArthur
B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright
D. Genaral Edward P. King
81. Aling pahayag ang may wastong gamit ng mga salita?
a.Umalis sila nang hindi nagpapaalam sa ina.
b. Niregaluhan niya ang kanyangkasintahan ng mamahaling bag.
c.Ikaanim na nang hapon nang nakasakay sila ng bus.
d. Tumakbo ng mabilis ang magnanakaw nang makita ang papalapit na pulis.
82. A rectangular field is 15 meters by 30 meters. Find its perimeter.

a. 45 meters c. 120 meters

b. 90 meters d. 240 meters

83. Who is the father of Microbiology?

A. Antoine Van Leeuwenhoek
B. Robert Hooke
C. Theodore Schwann
D. Rudolf Virchow
84. It is a collection of religious poetry written by Rabindranath Tagore.

a. Mahabharata
b. Gitanjali
c. The Ramayana
d. Bhagavad Gita
85. What event in history followed when the Katipunan movement was discovered?
A. Philippines revolution/Cry of pugadLawin
B. Treaty of Paris 1898
C. Execution of Rizal
D. Capture of Aguinaldo
86. Aling pahayag ang may wastong gamit ng mga salita?
a. Magsakay na kayo ng inyong mga maleta sa kotse ni Ben.
b. Nakalimutan ko ang aking wallet. Pwede bang bayaran mo ako ng aking pamasahe sad yip?
c. Timplahan mo ng kape ang tatay mo
d. Kailan mo binigay kay Atty. Cruz ang mga dokumento?
87. An angle that measures 87 degrees is an example of

a. Acute angle c. Reflex angle

b. Obtuse angle d. Straight angle

88. It is the basic unit of classification and taxonomic rank of an organism

A. Species
B. Kingdom
C. Family
D. Order
89. I suggest that he _____ in the room for one week.

a. Stay
 b. Stayed
c. Staying
d. Stays
90.Who wrote the Philippines Anthem?
A. Jose Palma
B. Julian Felipe
C. Felipe de Leon
D. Delfina Herbosa

91. Aling pahayag ang may wastong gamit ng mga salita?

a. Sinulat na ni Alice ang mga dapat mong bilhin sa palengke.
b. Ang kwentong nanalo ng unang gantimpala ay isinulat ng aking kaibigan.
c. Susulatin ko na sa iyong notbuk ang mga dapat mong pag-aralan para sa iyong pagsusulit bukas
d. Bakit mo isinulat sa pisara ang mga tamang sagot?

92. If the measure of angle A is 30 degrees, what is the measure of angle B if the two angles are complementary?

a. 48 c. 60
b. 50 d. 150

93. What does DNA stand for?

A. Duoxeynucleotide acid
B. Deoxyribosenucleic acid
C. Deoxynitrifying ammo
D. Ribonucleic acid
94. The manager told his workers, “We have to reduce our workforce.” What did he mean?

a.Workers are free to leave

b.Workers are warned of possible lay off
c.Workers have to double time on their jobs
d.Workers should submit themselves to a reducing gym
95.Who was the first president of the Republic of the Philippines when independence from America was granted on july 4, 1946.
A. Pres. Corazon Aquino
B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Pres. Manuel Roxas
96. Aling pahayag ang may wastong gamit ng mga salita?
a.Pinapahid ni Mang Domeng ng langis ng niyog ang kanyang namamagang paa.
b. Sinusukatan na ni Mang Ramon ng pantalon si Tino.
c. Sa talatanungan na iyan, sagutin ng sang-ayon o d-sang-ayon.
d. Bilhan mo nga ako ng tinapay sa tindahan ni Aling Ana.
97. What is the slope of a segment that joins points (-1,3) and (2,5)?

a. 2/3 c. 5/7
b. ¾ d. 6/11

98. What is the basic unit of life called?

A. Bacteria
B. Genes
C. Cells
D. DNA
99. The parent remarked, “__________ I come late, just lock the door.”

a. In the absence
b. In the process
c. In the event
d. In the case
100. The World biggest peninsula
A. Arabian peninsula
B. Iberian peninsula
C. Korean peninsula
D. Italy
101. Aling pahayag ang may wastong gamit ng mga salita?
a. Lulutuan ko ng arroz caldo ang nanay mong may sakit.
b. Araw-araw siyang nagbibili ng kakanin sa kanilang mga kapitbahay.
c. Kailan ba mag-uuwi dito sa Pilipinas ang iyong mga magulang?
d.Sinusunod niya sa trabaho ang kanyang asawa.
102. What is the area of a sphere with radius 2?
 a. 13 π c. 15 π
b. 14 π d. 16 π

103. What is the largest system in human body?

A. Circulatory System
B. Integumentary System
C. Digestive System
D. Respiratory System
104. The copyreader found the news story boring. He found it full of _____.

a. Adjectives
b. Verbs
c. Pronouns
d. Adverbs
105. The boot-shaped peninsula
A. Arabian peninsula
B. Iberian peninsula
C. Korean peninsula
D. Italy
106.Pinagpala ang mga taong magandang kalooban. Ang salitang pinagpala ay isang?
a. pang-abay
b. pang-uri
c. pandiwa
d. pananda
2
107. What is the y-intercept of the given equation of a line y= x + 4?
3

a. 4 c. 2/3
b. 1 d. 3/2

108. All of the following are examples of galaxies except

A. Milky Way
B. Spatial
C. Elliptical
D. Irregular
109. There were three guests on the stage. They were made up of a parent, the governor and the principal. Who should be
acknowledged first by the valedictorian?

a. The classmates
b. The principal
c. The governor
d. The parent
110. Known as the “Isla de Pintados” by the Spaniards
A. Luzon
B. Visayas
C. Mindanao
D. Isla Verde
111. Aling salita ang may tamang gamit ng gitling?
a. ika-sampu
b. pakikipag-kapwa
c. panlabing-anim
d. gamu-gamo
112. The distance between (−5 , y )∧( 5,3 ) is √ 109 . Find y.

a. 0, 6 c. 2, 8
b. 1, 7 d. 3, 9

113. What do you call the early stage of a formation of a star?

A. Protostar
B. Supernova
C. Red Giant
114. What is suggested in the opening line? June 13, 1986 - they came from all over America - 200,000 heroes strong, with their
families.

a. The writer holds great admiration for the veterans

b. The writer is opposed to the Vietnam War
c. The writer was a veteran of the war
d. The writer is a flag-waving patriot
115. Asia is said to be the "cradle of civilization" while is said to be the "birthplace of the Human species."
 a. Australia
b. Africa
c. South America
d. Antarctica
116. Sa anong panlapi nababanghay ang pandiwang mananalo?
a. mang
b. ma
c. man
d. mam
117. The midpoint of a line segment is ( 2 ,−1 ) and one endpoint of the segment is (−1 ,−3 ). Find the coordinates of the
endpoint of the segment.

a. ( 1,5 ) c. ( 4,3 )
b. ( 5,1 ) d. ( 3,4 )

118. What is the difference between a lava and a magma?

A. Magma refers to a molten rock that is underground and lava for molten rock that breaks through the earth surface.
B. Magma refers to a molten rock that breaks through the earth surface while lava refers to a molten rock that is
underground.
C. Magma is the hardened rock underground while lava is the molten rock underground.
D. None of the above
119. A readability mismatch happens when the reading levels of books exceed the reading levels of the students. In this situation,
the students experience frustration and they fall short of the expected or desired output. A student who finds himself/ herself in
such a mismatch will likely do which of the following?

a. Give an intelligent critique of the selection or story read

b. Write a comprehensive reaction paper regarding the selection or story read
c. Present an argument that the selection or story read was not properly written
d. Manifest an expected and commensurate emotional reaction to the selection or story read
120. The only Southeast Asian country never colonized by European power is .
a. Japan
b. Thailand
c. Korea
d. Malaysia
121. Alin ang sugnay na di-makapag-isa sa pangungusap na…
Kung magkakasundo tayo, ikaw ang mamumuno at ako naman ang magiging tagasunod.
a. Kung magkakasundo tayo c. ako naman
b. ang magiging tagasunod d. ikaw ang namumuno
122. What is the equation of the line passing through the points (−2,1 ) ∧ (3,4 ) ?

a. 3 x−5 y=−11 c. 3 x−5 y=11

b. 3 x+ 5 y =−11 d. 3 x+ 5 y =11

123. Why are forest important for mitigating climate change?

A. Forest serve as a sink in the carbon dioxide cycle
B. Trees provide building materials
C. Trees are an important food source
D. Leaves of trees reflect all sunlight away from the Earth
124. What does this mean: Excuses are for losers… those who take responsibility for their actions are real winners in life. This tells
of?

a. losers often fail because they find reasons for losing

b. a winner can also be a quitter
c. accountability of one’s action tells of bravery
d. excuses are needed to justify any failure
125. The state of Israel was known in ancient time as
a. Palestine
b. India
c. Canaan
d. Galilea
126. Ano ang kayarian ng pangungusap na ito?
Umaawit at sumasayaw ang aking kapatid at ang kanyang kaibigan
a. tambayan
b. hugnayan
c. payak
d. langkapan
127. Find the first derivative of the function f defined by f ( x )=8 x 4 +5 x 3−x 2 +7 .
 ' 3 2
a. f ( x )=32 x +15 x −2 x c. f ' ( x )=32 x3 +15 x 2−7
b. f ' ( x )=8 x 3 +5 x 2−x d. f ' ( x )=8 x 3 +5 x 2−7 x

128. What is the core made of?

A. Iron
B. Nickel
C. Iron and Nickel
D. Aluminum
129. A couple accepted a wedding invitation. They showed pleasure in these remarks

a. All guests congratulated the organizers and the couple

b. Guests came in and out of the ceremonies
c. The ceremonies were very impressive
d. The couple felt uneasy with the priest
130. Which country is NOT a member of the ASEAN?
a. Vietnam
b. Cambodia
c. China
d. Myanmar
131. Nagpapakain si Inang ng mga baboy at manok habang nag-aararo si Itay” Ano ang kayarian ng
pangungusap na ito?
a. tambalan
b. payak
c. langkapan
d. hugnayan
132. Perform the antidifferentiation of ∫ ( 5 x 4 −8 x 3+ 9 x 2−2 x +7 ) dx .
5 4 3 2
a. x + 2 x +3 x −x +7 x+ C c. x 5−2 x 4−3 x 3−x 2 +7 x+C
b. x 5−2 x 4 +3 x3 −x 2+7 x +C d. x 5−2 x 4−3 x 3−x 2 +7 x+C

133. What is the name of the thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part of Earth?
A. Core
B. Crust
C. Mantle
D. Biosphere
134. What correction should be made to this sentence?
One of the theories is that the first child receives more of the parents' attention than other children so first-borns tend to be more
intellectual.

a. Change is to are
b. Insert a comma after children
c. Change parents' to parent's
d. Change theories to theory's
135. Which state gave the Philippines the first recognition as an independent republic that was formally inaugurated during
World War II?
a. China
b. United States
c. Japan
d. Spain
136. Hayun ang nga bituin kumukutitap sa kalangitan. Ang salitang hayun ay isang
a. pang-abay
b. pang-ukol
c. pang-uri
d. panghalip
137. The sum of the measures of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is

a. 90 degrees c. 360 degrees

b. 180 degrees d. 549 degrees

138. One way to determine the types or classification of rocks is by its properties, what properties of rocks in which it talks about
the measure of its resistance to abrasion
A. Hardness
B. Specific Gravity
C. Odor
D. Taste
139. Carl Sundburg wrote "Jazz Fantasia" which has for its first stanza:

Drum on your drums, batter on your banjos, sob on the long cool winding saxophones. Go to it, O jazzmen.
Which words illustrate alliteration?

a. Batter and banjos

b. Sob and winding
c. Long and cool
d. To and it
140. During the Hispanic era, who can directly check abuses of the governor general and cause immediate punishment of corrupt
Spanish officials?
a. Visitator or investigating officer
b. Viceroy of Mexico
c. Spanish friars
d. Royal Audiencia
141. Laging dakilain ang mga bayaning nagbuwis ng buhay para sa kalayaan natin
Ano ang ayos ng pangungusap na ito?
a. karaniwan
b. tambalan
c. payak
d. di-karaniwang
142. What is the measure of AB if D is between A and B, and AD=7 and DB=12?

a. 5 c. 12
b. 10 d. 19

143. Which sphere contains all living things on Earth?

A. Biosphere
B. Atmosphere
C. Hydrosphere
D. Lithosphere

144. What is meant by AT SIXES AND SEVENS in this sentence?

We moved into the house last week, but I'm afraid everything, is still at sixes and sevens.

a. The things have not been shipped.

b. In a state of confusion
c. In an orderly manner
d. The boxes are still intact
145. The island of Corregidor is part of the province of
A. Cavite
B. Bataan
C. Zambales
D. Pangasinan
146. Hanep! Ang ganda ng chicks.
a. lalawiganin
b. balbal
c. kolokyal
d. Pambansa
147. The distance around a circle is called

a. Circumference c.Perimeter
b. Diameter d. Radius

148. All of the following are subsystems of Earth except

A. Atmosphere
B. Lithosphere
C. Biosphere
D. Trophosphere
149. What is the mood of these lines?

Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise

I must think of a new life
And I mustn't give in.
When the dawn comes
tonight will be a memory, too
And a new day will begin.
a. Afraid
b. Sarcastic
 c. Depressed
d. Hopeful
150. Are traditional courtship songs in the Mexican-Spanish tradition based on the habanerarhythm
A. Harana
B. Kundiman
c. jazz
d. modern

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATTION: (1 hour and 30 minutes)

1. Which holds true to standardized tests?

A. They are used for comparative purposes
B. They are administered differently
C. They are scored according to different standards
D. They are used for assigning grades
2. A negative discrimination index of a test item tells that particular test item lacks.
A. objectivity
B. reliability
C. content validity
D. construct validity
3. In his second item analysis, Teacher H found out that more from the lower group got the test item # 6 correctly. This means
that the test item __________.
A. has a negative discriminating power
B. has a lower validity
C. has a positive discriminating power
D. has a high reliability
4. You want to teach concepts, patterns, and abstractions. Which method is most appropriate?
A. deductive method
B. problem solving
C. direct instruction
D. indirect instruction
5. Which can enhance the development of spatial intelligence?
A. hands-on demonstrations
B. environmental study
C. concept miming
D. concept mapping
6. Which of these is not an indicator of a supportive learning environment?
A. high drop-out rates
B. warm and friendly atmosphere
C. students take personal responsibility for their learning and behavior
D. increase in student bonding activities in school
7. Which of the following statements is/are not true about assessment?
I. Feedback is the most important factor in assessment.
II. Only those that can be objectively measured should be taught.
III. Assessment should follow a developmental pattern.
IV. Identifying systematic errors committed by students should be the basis of remedial instruction.
A. II only
B. IV only
C. III and IV
D. I and II
8. What can the teachers in one school do to maximize their community resources to ensure that effective instruction is employed
at all times?
A. Have a learning resource center of materials prepared by teachers.
B. Request the school to purchase materials.
C. Require students to bring materials for their teacher.
D. Let a company/agency sponsor the building of a resource center.
9. In a multiple choice test item with four options and out of 50 examinees, which was the most effective distracter?
A. the correct answer that was chosen by 6 examinees
B. the option that was chosen by 30 examinees
C. the option that was chosen by 2 examinees
D. the option that was chosen by 12 examinees
10.To reduce electronic waste, implement a recycling system. Which belong to an e-waste recycling system?
I. Repair
II. Reuse
III. Upgrading of existing equipment
A. I, II, and III
B. I only
C. I and II
D. II only
11. After scoring, Teacher G got the difference of the highest and lowest scores in each class. What did she compute?
 A. standard deviation
B. mean
C.range
D.median
12.Which of the following is NOT an example of a teacher’s nonverbal communication?
A. eye contact
B. gestures
C. pauses
D. voice
13.In the Preamble of the Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers, which is not mentioned about teachers?
A. possess dignity and reputation
B. with high moral values as well as technical and professional competence
C. LET passers
D. duly licensed professionals
14.You want to engage your students in a small group discussions. Which topic lends itself to a lively discussion?
A. the exclusion of Pluto as a planet
B. the meaning of the law of supply and demand
C. the law of inertia
D. rules on subject-verb agreement
15.Teacher X subscribes to the idealist philosophy. This means that the teacher believes that knowledge arrived through
______.
A. trial and error
B. concrete experience
C. experimenting
D. reasoning
16.Analytic scoring uses the _____ judgement of the student's work.
A. evaluation
B. performance
C. standard
D. criterion
17.Teacher N teaches in a remote barrio. In order not to incur salary deduction, she does not file her leave of absence every time
she gets absent. Anyway, she uses that amount, which is supposed to be deducted from her salary on account of her absence, to
buy pencils and paper for the poor pupils in her class. Is Teacher N right?
A. Yes, the poor students are benefited.
B. No, the end does not justify the means.
C. Yes, the amount is little compared to the millions of pesos stolen by corrupt government officials.
D. Yes, she is not the only one benefited by her actions.
18.According to Piaget's stages of cognitive development, between ages 12 and 15, children reach formal operational stage. What
are they capable of doing at this stage?
A. can focus on only one aspect of a situation or event
B. can solve abstract problems and think deductively
C. can reason inductively or deductively
D. can do multi-tasking
19.To enable all students to succeed, two simple approaches you should use are variety and choice. What does this mean?
I. Make use of a variety of teaching methodologies.
II. Consider learning styles and so allow students some options on how to go about assignments.
III. Allow for more flexibility in activities.
IV. Do away with routines, rules, and procedures.
A. I and II
B. I, II, and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, III, and IV
20.Which of the following is true about ICT?
I. The use of ICT has negative effects
II. The use of ICT has a lot of benefits.
III. The use of ICT is effective only in industrialized countries.
A. I and II
B. II only
C. III only
D. I and III
21.Teacher R, a science teacher, makes sure all eyes are on her as she demonstrates the proper behavior for lighting a
Bunsen burner. Whose theory supports Teacher R's practice?
A.Vygotsky's
B. Glasser's
C. Piaget's
D. Bandura's
22. Which should you use more if you want to counteract the spirit of destructive competition among your students?
A. community involvement projects
B. listening activities
C. self-evaluation activities
 D. concept miming
23.When curriculum content is fairly distributed in each area of discipline, this means that the curriculum is _____.
A. sequenced
B. balanced
C. integrated
D. continued

24.Teacher B discovered that her pupils are weak in comprehension. To further determine in which particular skills her pupils are
weak which test should Teacher B give?
A. Aptitude Test
B. Placement Test
C. Diagnostic Test
D. Standardized Test
25.In constructing test items the teacher considers the alignment of _____ with assessment.
A. content and process
B. monitoring and evaluation
C. instructional objectives
D. instructional materials
26. Teacher B wanted her students to learn the electoral process in action. So, they stimulate a copy of the real thing completed
with coming up with their own qualification of candidates, manner of campaigning, and canvassing of votes. With this, the
students learned from _____.
A. contrived experiences
B. direct experiences
C. purposeful experience
D.demonstration
27.The Education Act of 1982 categorically states that it is a teacher's _____ to refrain from making deductions in scholastic
ratings for acts that are clearly not manifestations of poor scholarship.
A. obligation
B. right
C. prerogative
D. responsibility
28.Research on teacher-effectiveness practices has shown that _____.
A. directions should be few and best delivered in a casual manner
B. planning has little impact on student learning
C. questioning strategies are ineffective monitoring techniques
D. teaching procedures on classroom routines early in the school year are essential
29.A student with a percentile score of 80 means that the student scored _____.
A. higher than 80% of the members of the group
B. better, relative to the competencies targeted
C. high in all the skills being tested
D. 80% of the specified content
30.With a computer, you can organize information about trees and planets. Which tool should you use?
A. spreadsheet
B. database
C. word processing
D. desktop publishing
31.Which of the following is a right granted to parents as provided in B. P. 232, Sec. 8:12?
A. The right to receive, through primarily competent instruction, relevant quality education in line with national goals and
conducive to their full development as persons with human dignity.
B. The right to free expression of opinion and suggestions and to effective channels of communications with appropriate
academic and administrative bodies of the school or institution.
C. The right to organize themselves and/or with teachers for the purpose of providing a forum for the discussion of matters
relating to the school programs.
D. The right of institutions of higher learning top determines on academic grounds that shall be admitted to study, who
may teach, and what shall be the subject of the study and research.

32. Which of these are the two most important knowledge and skills that a teacher needs to be able to provide teaching-learning
opportunities that develop problem solving and higher order thinking abilities?
I. designing, planning, implementing, documenting, and reviewing learning experiences.
II. impact of cultural, social, and political influences in education.
III. meta-cognitive processes
IV. methods of identifying students' learning needs
A. III and IV
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. I and IV
33.Bruner's theory on intellectual development moves from enactive to iconic and symbolic stages. Applying Bruner's how should
you teach?
A. Begin with the concrete.
B. Begin with the abstract.
C. Be interactive in approach.
 D. Do direct instruction.
34.When asked about her order, a little girl tells the waiter " 'yong kagaya kahapon." With Piaget's theory in mind, what is the
little girl's behavior called?
A. pre-operational egocentrism
B. conservation
C. reversibility
D. transudative reasoning
35.If one asked to develop himself to the fullest, what need is he trying to satisfy according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
A. Safety needs
B. Belongingness
C. Physiological needs
D. Self-actualization
36.Which is the most reliable tool of seeing the development in your pupils' ability to write?
A. portfolio assessment
B. scoring rubric
C. interview of pupils
D. self-assessment
37.Article XIII of the Code of Ethics stipulates that the evaluation of the learner's work should be based on merit and quality of
academic _____.
A. marks
B. evaluation
C. performance
D. results
38.Which is a classroom application of Vygotsky's idea of scaffolding?
A. Give the learner the necessary assistance until she can be on her own.
B. From the start, leave the learner to herself because she has the power for self-learning.
C. Don't spoil the learner by doing what she ought to do.
D. Give the learner a task that challenges her ability.
39.At the preoperational stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory, the child can see only his point of view and assumes
that everyone also has the same view as his. What is this tendency called?
A. transductive reasoning
B. animism
C. egocentrism
D. conservatism
40. The adoption of national language directed by the Philippine Constitution is designed primarily to _____.
A. facilitate communication among diverse linguistic groups
B. do away from colonial mentality
C. officially adopt Tagalog as national language
D. counteract elitism
41. The Department of Education directed that the lowest passing grade is _____% and the lowest failing grade is
_____% in the report card.
A. 70 - 60
B. 75 - 70
C. 75 - 65
D. 70-50
42. If you use Pygmallion effect to explain why children coming from depressed areas cannot read, to which do you
attribute the poor reading performance of this particular group of children?
A. poor expectation from depressed areas
B. lack of motivation
C. ineffective teaching methods
D. lack of reading materials
43. Student R gave a wrong answer. Teacher W said "Wrong! You are way off." As a consequence other students in
the class were afraid to answer questions. Which of the following is illustrated by the event?
A. ripple effect
B. halo effect
C. severity error
D. central tendency error
44. Which is a selective reading technique meant at getting important facts very fast?
A. silent reading
B. skim reading
C. oral reading
D. scanning
45. Ask to do a learning task, Joe hesitates and says "Mahirap. Ayaw ko. 'Di ko kaya!" (It's difficult. I don't like it. I
can't do it.) To which factor can you attribute his perceived inability to perform the task? To a factor _____.
I. within him
II. outside his control
III. which is stable
 IV. within his control
A. I and IV
B. II and III
C. I only
D. IV only

46. You were assigned to handle a multi-grade class. What instructional materials must be utilized to provide for the
needs of each level?
A. differentiated materials to cater to different levels
B. multi-sensory materials
C. colorful, useful, and durable materials
D. materials of high level thinking skills
47. What is the initial step that a homeroom adviser must do at the beginning of the class?
A. Get to know each member of the class.
B. Prepare a seat plan.
C. Secure the class list.
D. Memorize the names of the students.
48.Having a mock presidential election, complete with debates, discussion of issues, and voting, teaches students
______.
A. the decision-making process
B. the skill to win in debates
C. the art of winning in an election
D. the skill to persuade
49.Teacher R observed that one of her students excels in activities requiring strength, speed, flexibility, balance, and
hand-eye coordination. According to H. Gardner, such natural intelligence can be identified as _____.
A. bodily-kinesthetic
B. intrapersonal
C. interpersonal
D. verbal-linguistic
50.The search for related literature by accessing several databases by the use of a telephone line to connect a
computer library with other computers that have database is termed _____.
A. compact disc search
B. manual search
C. on-line search
D. computer search
51. The government’s educational program on _____ made the Philippine Education Placement Test accessible for
adults and out of school youth.
A. equitable access
B. quality
C. quality and relevance
D. relevance
52. Ask to do a learning task, Joe hesitates and says "Mahirap. Ayaw ko. 'Di ko kaya!" (It's difficult. I don't like it. I
can't do it.) Which drive can motivate him to perform the learning task? The drive to _____.
A. achieve
B. have power
C. affiliate
D. to be free
53. Which one should teacher AVOID to produce an environment conducive for learning?
A. Tests
B. Seat plan
C. Individual competition
D. Games
54. If you are a constructivist, what assumptions about learning and learner govern your thinking?
A. For learners to learn, knowledge should be transmitted directly from teachers to learners.
B. Learners are capable of constructing meaning of what is taught to them.
C. Learners are empty receptacles waiting to be filled.
D. Teachers are the only source of knowledge.
55. To ensure that all Filipino children are functionally literate, which mechanism is meant to reach out to children
who come from a barangay without a school?
A. mobile teacher
B. multi-level classroom
C. multi-grade classroom
D. Sine Eskwela
56. Which is an offshoot of the fourth pillar of learning, "learning to live together"?
 A. Schools teach respect for diversity.
B. Schools show concern to what happens to children after they leave school
C. Schools celebrate United Nations Week.
D. Schools teach care for the environment.
57. From the Households and School Matching Survey (HSMS) conducted in 1982, it was found out that school factors
have less influence on learning when compared to community and home background variables. Which is one
implication of this finding?
A. The school needs to strengthen its partnership with parents and community.
B. The school must focus on mastery learning.
C. DECS should work for 1:1 child-book ratio.
D. DECS must create more teacher items.
58. Which should you use if you want to teach the human digestive system in such a way that the pupils can
manipulate the organs?
A. model of the digestive system
B. realia from medical schools
C. drawing of an artist
D. picture from medical references
59. The strongest disadvantage of the alternate response type of test is _____.
A. the demand for critical thinking
B. the absence of analysis
C. the encouragement of rote memory
D. the high possibility of guessing
60. Which is not part of classroom routines?
A. line formation during recess, lunch, and dismissal
B. passing of papers
C. greeting teachers and classmates
D. studying lessons before, during, and after classes
61. Any deviation from a standard or desired level of performance is a _____.
A. problem
B. gap
C. devotion
D. decision
62. The class of IV - K is tasked to analyze the present population of the different cities and municipalities of the
National Capital Region for the last five years. How can they best present their analysis?
A. By means of a table
B. By looking for a pattern
C. By means of a graph
D. By guessing and checking
63. In the context of the theory on multiple intelligence, one weakness of the paper pencil test is that _____.
A. it utilizes so much time
B. it puts the non linguistically intelligent at a disadvantage
C. it lacks reliability
D. it is not easy to administer
64. Which of the following belongs to non-projected media?
A. realias
B. flannel boards
C. filmstrips
D. field trips
65. Which measure of central tendency is most reliable when scores are extremely high and low?
A. cannot be identified unless individual scores are given
B. mode
C. mean
D. median
66. Batas Pambansa Blg. 232, Sec. 13:2 provides institutions the freedom to determine on academic grounds that shall
be admitted to study, who shall teach, and what shall be the subject and research. This statement means
A. Philippine education provides equal access to cultural opportunities.
B. Philippine education recognizes academic freedom.
C. Philippine education encourages voluntary accreditation.
D. Philippine education accord rights to and imposes duties and obligations upon school administrators or
managers.
67. This self-assessment tool which is used nationwide is one of the bases in planning the _____ training of teachers.
A. preservice
B. post-service
C. school-based
 D. division-based
68. The test item “Group the following items according to shape” is a thought test item on _____.
A. creating
B. classifying
C. generalizing
D. comparing
69. The old, time-tested methods are also used in classes. Which of the following describes these methods?
I. They are teacher-directed.
II. Mastery of subject matter is of utmost importance.
III. Procedures are well-established.
A. II and III
B. I and II
C. I and III
D. I, II, and III
70. Skinner is known for his theory based upon the notion that learning is a result of change in overt behavior,
meaning, an individual responds to events that occur in the environment. This theory came to be known as _____.
A. connectionism
B. stimulus-response associations
C. classical conditioning
D. operant conditioning
71. A sentence that comes before is missing. How is understanding of a concept shown by learners?
A. by repeating what has been heard
B. by memorizing what has been read
C. both a and b
D. by using and adopting these concepts
72. The introduction of non-formal education in life with the Constitution provision on _____.
A. protection of teachers
B. promoting the rights of all citizens to make quality education accessible to all
C. acceptance, affection and achievement
D. affection, ability, attitudes
73. Nita doesn't enjoy writing but can't escape from it. She has to finish it in order to graduate. Greta has always liked
to write. She really likes to become a writer because she wants to be a journalist someday. Who is more likely to be
more focused on the writing activity and why?
A. Greta, because she is intrinsically motivated.
B. Nita because she is extrinsically motivated.
C. Both, because they are both motivated anyway.
D. It cannot be determined. Motivation fluctuates.
74. J. Bruner taught that curriculum should revisit basic ideas and build on them until the student grasped the full
formal concept. Which curriculum is referred to?
A. special curriculum
B. re-structured curriculum
C. basic curriculum
D. hidden curriculum
75. Based on Freud's theory, which operates when a student a classmate at the height of anger?
A. ego alone
B. superego alone
C. Id alone
D. Id and ego interaction
76. Which is not a domain of NCBTS?
A. Learning Environment
B. Alternative Learning
C. Diversity of Learners
D. Social Regard for Learning
77. Which of these statements reflects best active learning?
A. "I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand."
B. "I became interested in the school, I feel it is my school now."
C. "I need more support, a network from which I could learn."
D. "I have found that one key to student development is providing criteria for performance
78. The facility index of a test item is .50. This means that the test item is _____.
A. valid
B. moderate in difficulty
C. very easy
D. reliable
79. Which graphic organizer is most fit for sequencing?
 A. hierarchy diagram
B. Venn diagram
C. flow chart
D. double cell diagram
80. Scoring guides for rating open-ended questions are called _____.
A. outputs
B. outcomes
C. rubrics
D. scales
81. "Do not cheat. Cheating does not pay. If you do, you cheat yourself." says the voiceless voice from within you. In
the context of Freud's theory, which is at work
A. id alone
B. superego alone
C. ego alone
D. Id and ego interaction
82. Which is a graphic representation of numerical data?
A. histogram
B. attribute wheel
C. Venn diagram
D. spider map
83. After the holidays, there was much chatter and sharing of stories in class. You are confronted with behavioral
management. You have a well-planned lesson which you cannot start. What is the best strategy for the class to settle
down so you can start the lesson?
A. Give the class 10 minutes to share how they spent the holidays.
B. Ask the students what their New Year's resolutions are.
C. Give the students 10 minutes to write a paragraph on their New Year's resolution.
D. Give a 10-item test to keep them quiet
84. High levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, inhibits learning. What is an implication of this in the teaching-learning
process?
A. Teachers should be non-threatening in their ways.
B. Avoid quizzes and tests.
C. Never raise your voice.
D. Do not give assignments.
85. Which is ethical for a teacher to do in a situation where he/she falls in love with a student or when a student falls
in love with his/her teacher?
A. the teacher advises the student to discontinue with his/her studies
B. the teacher resigns from his/her teaching job
C. the teacher avoids that learner
D. the teacher exercises discretion to avoid scandal and gossip and preferential treatment of that learner
86. If you want to hone your students' metacognitive ability, which is most fit?
A. drill for mastery
B. journal writing
C. debate
D. brainstorming
87. The principle of leaner _____ makes assessment a shared responsibility with the teacher.
A. perfromance
B. accountability
C. responsibility
D. evaluation
88. Which of the following assessment tools would you recommend if one should adhere to constructivist theory of
learning?
I. Constructed response test
II. Performance test
III. Checklist of a motor screening test
IV. Observation test
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I, II, and III
D. I, II, and IV
89. Which technique in cooperative learning is used when new information is divided equally among all group
members and each student teaches his or her portion to the other group members?
A. round table
B. think-pair-share
C. round robin
 D. jigsaw
90. Which of the following is the most important contribution of Gestalt psychology to the theories of learning?
A. Use of multimedia approaches
B. Importance of the reinforcement in the learning process
C. Cognitive insight
D. Concept of readiness in learning
91. John Dewey's major contributions to the sociological foundations of education are the following. Which is an
exception?
A. School is a continuation of home; activities at home continue at school.
B. Education is a social process beginning unconsciously at birth.
C. "True Education" is transmission of knowledge from the teacher to the learner.
D. Facilitating education means being aware of the social condition of the learners.
92. NSAT and NEAT results are interpreted against set mastery level. This means that NSAT and NEAT fall under?
A. criterionreference test
B. intelligence test
C. aptitude test
D. normreference test
93. A child who is cold towards the people around him might have failed to attain what basic goal based on Erikson’s
theory on psychological development?
A. Autonomy
B. Initiative
C. Trust
D. Mistrust
94. What is referred to as the "looking glass self" of Cooley?
A. It is how I look at myself through the eyes of others.
B. It is how others look at myself.
C. It is how others affect me.
D. It is how I influence others.
95. Student A is one-half standard deviation above the mean of his group in arithmetic and one standard deviation
above in spelling. What does this imply?
A. She excels both in spelling and arithmetic.
B. She is better in arithmetic than in spelling.
C. She does not excel in spelling nor in arithmetic.
D. She is better in spelling than in arithmetic.
96. Is it wise to orient our students and parents on our grading system?
A. Yes, so that from the very start, students and their parents know how grades are derived.
B. Yes, but orientation must be only for our immediate customers, the students.
C. No, this will court a lot of complaints later.
D. No, grades and how they are derived are highly confidential.
97. The design of the 2002 Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) is based on the principles that the main sources for
contemporary basic education are the expert systems of knowledge and the learner's experience in their context. This
shows that the BEC is _____ in orientation.
I. constructivist
II. behaviorist
III. essentialist
A. I and III
B. III only
C. I only
D. I, II, and III
98. Which is the basic principle underpinning the performance-based grading system?
A. It is a tool for improving teaching and learning.
B. It is a tool to determine prerequisite knowledge.
C. It is diagnostic, formative, and summative.
D. It is evaluative and judgmental.
99. A P.E. Teacher wrote this objective in her lesson plan, "To execute the four fundamental dance steps." When
observed by the school principal, she was showing her class how to execute the basic dance steps correctly. Why did
the teacher use a demonstration method to implement her objective?
A. It is a chance to show the teacher's expertise.
B. It is easier to imitate a teacher who shows the steps.
C. No student knows how to execute the steps.
D. Class time is limited to ask student to execute.
100. How much of the scientific method has your pupils acquired? This is the best measured in their skill to _____.
I. Generate and test hypotheses
II. Critic and evaluate
 III. See connectedness of events
A. II and III
B. I and II
C. I only
D. I, II, and III
101. Which is the least exploratory in nature?
A. problem solving
B. inquiry
C. demonstration
D. discovery
102. Teacher R asserts that he needs to make his students get interested in the subject whether they like it or not.
This is more the thinking of a/an _____.
A. reconstructionist
B. essentialist
C. perennialist
D. behaviorist
103. Inculcaying the spirit of empathy among learners fulfills which pillar of learning?
A. learning to live together
B. learning to do
C. learning to be
D. learning to know
104. Teacher M sees to it that her classroom is clean and orderly so her pupils will less likely disarrange seats and
litter on the floor. On which thought is her action based?
A. behaviorism
B. existentialism
C. progressivism
D. reconstructionism
105. It is equivalent to the average score of the group or class?
A. Mean
B. Median
C. Mode
D. Standard Deviation
106. Which tool should a teacher use if she wants to locate areas which are adversely affecting the performance of a
significant number of students?
A. problem checklist
B. self-report technique
C. autobiography
D. cumulative record
107. What theory states that identical instructional environments, methods, and resources may be effective for some
learners and ineffective for others because of the differences in the learner's biological and developmental set of
characteristics?
A. Learning Style Theory
B. Reading Readiness Theory
C. Multiple Intelligence Theory
D. Emotional Intelligence Theory
108. A student knows that the examination week is approaching, but instead of studying, he chose to spend his time
playing computer games. On the examination day itself, He opted to pray for miracles rather than studying. Which
attitude towards religion is displayed? Miracles rather than studying which attitude towards religion is displayed?
A. Religion as Fake
B. Religion as Magic
C. Religion as authentic
D. Religion as real
109. Which is an appropriate way to manage off-task behavior?
A. Make eye contact.
B. Stop your class activity to correct a child who is no longer on task.
C. Move closer to the child.
D. Redirect a child's attention to task and check his progress to make sure he is continuing to work.
110. At the high school level, Kohlberg's advice to teachers is for them to begin discussing with students about
abstract principles such as justice and human rights. On the average, in which moral development stage are high
school students supposed to be?
A. post conventional stage
B. conventional stage
C. in between conventional and post conventional stage
D. this depends on the school culture
111. Which of the following is NOT a guidance role of the classroom teacher?
A. Psychological Test Administrator
B. Listener Adviser
C. Human Potential Discoverer
D. Total Development Facilitator
112. To make the materials highly engaging, what must teachers do?
A. Make the materials interactive.
B. Prepare materials which are easy to make.
C. Create materials which are less costly.
D. Design materials similar to commercial ones.
113. Which are violations of the principle of respect?
I. Teacher A tells her students that what Teacher B taught is wrong.
II. To retaliate, Teacher b advises students not to attend Teacher A's class.
III.Teacher J secretly gives way to special favor to add 2 points to the grade of Student A who is vying
for honors.
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I, II, and III
D. I and III
114. Rodel is very aloof and cold in his relationships with his classmates. Which basic goal must haye not been
attained by Rodel during his developmental years, according to Erikson’s theory on psychological development?
A. Autonomy
B. Trust
C. Initiative
D. Generativity
115. Which statement on test result interpretation is CORRECT?
A. A raw score by itself is meaningful.
B. A student’s score is a final indication of his ability.
C. The use of statistical technique gives meaning to pupil’s score.
D. Test scores do not in any way reflect teacher’s effectiveness.
116. If the difficulty index of your test item is 0.10, what should you do with this item?
A. Revise it.
B. Reject it.
C. Retain it.
D. Reserve it for another group of pupils.
117. To solve moral ambiguity among us Filipinos, we must _____.
A. excuse ourselves whenever we do wrong
B. blame our government for not doing anything about it
C. be aware and responsible about the problem
D. be comfortable with the present state affairs
118. The Parent-Learning Support System targets the acceptance of the parent's responsibility of educating a child. In
attending to this responsibility, which of the following roles of parents should be given priority?
I. as a learner
II. as a child educator
III. as a participant in school activities
IV. as a model for children's development
V. as a provider of home environment conducive to learning
A. V
B. II
C. IV and V
D. I and II
119. After a leason on the atom, the students were asked to work on a physical model of the atom to determine
learning. Which of the M.I. Is being enhanced?
A. linguistic
B. interpersonal
C. mathematical
D. kinesthetical
120. It is an approach that makes students "think about their thinking". Students get conscious of their thought
processes while they are engaged in their cognitive tasks.
A. cognitive
B. constructivist
C. metacognitive
D. reflectivist
121.There is a controversial report that in a certain country, toddlers are disciplined by being beaten, scalded with
boiling water, and tied to the chairs for hours. According to the same report, the orphanages limited the number of
orphans according to the budget. They did this by selecting children, especially the ugly and naughty ones, and placed
them in the "dying room" where they were deliberately left to starve to death. Is this morally right?
A. No, the end does not justify the means.
B. No, the children, no matter how naughty, have basic goodness.
C. Yes, the government cannot afford to maintain crowded orphanages.
D. Yes, the children are naughty anyway and may grow to be undesirable citizens.
122. With which goals of educational institutions as provided for by the Constitution is the development of work skills
aligned?
A. To develop moral character
B. To teach the duties of citizenship
C. To inculcate love of country
D. To develop vocational efficiency
123. Essay questions are used in an achievement test when _____.
A. most of the material sampled is factorial information
B. a wide sampling of material is desired
C. originality is a factor in the response
D. little time is available for construction and scoring
124. Research findings showed that student's motivation may vary according to socio-economic background. Which
observation can attest to this?
A. Females are more likely than males to earn higher grades.
B. Students from low-income families are among those likely to be at risk of failing and dropping from school. C.
Gifted students are more highly motivated.
D. More boys than girls become underachievers.
125. The developmental focus of the guidance process suggests that it.
A. Follows definite phases and stages
B. Entails much time and effort
C. Is characterized by varied changes
D. Facilitates changes in all aspects
126. A test is considered reliable if _____.
A. it is easy to score
B. it served the purpose for which it is constructed
C. it is consistent and stable
D. it is easy to administer
127. Erikson labeled children who are two years of age as “terrible two” because _____.
A. they are inquisitive
B. they are playful
C. they are sickly
D. they are assertive
128. Which technique is an application of B.F. Skinner's theory on operant conditioning?
A. mastery learning
B. process approach
C. computer-assisted instruction
D. project method
129. Educational institutions’ effort of developing work skills inside the school are aimed at _____.
A. developing moral character
B. inculcating love of country
C. teaching the duties of citizenship
D. developing vocational efficiency
130. You have presented a lesson on animal protective coloration. At the end, you ask if there are any questions.
There are none. You can take this to mean _____.
A. your students are not interested in the lesson
B. you need to determine if the students understood everything you presented
C. you need to ask specific questions to elicit responses
D. your students did not understand what you were talking about
131. The teacher performance results provide continual _____ to professional development.
A. support
B. feedback
C. guidance
D. assessment
132. If a student is encouraged to develop himself to the fullest and must satisfy his hierarchy of needs, the highest
need to satisfy according to Maslow is _____.
A. belongingness
 B. safety
C. psychological need
D. self-actualization
133. To what extent were the objectives of the course met? This is the concern of the process of _____ evaluation.
A. authentic
B. criterion-referenced
C. norm-referenced
D. formative
134. Which of these school practices helps create a positive learning climate?
A. giving recognition or appreciation for teachers/staff accomplishments
B. giving clear expectations to the academic community
C. encouraging everyone to participate in accomplishing school goals and objectives
D. encouraging only the high performing teachers to apply for promotion
135. What is the purpose of directed reading-thinking activity (DRTA)?
A. to encourage students to model their own thinking
B. to bridge the learning of oral language and written language
C. to increase comprehension and comprehension monitoring by predicting, generating questions, clarifying,
and summarizing
D. to encourage students to think about their reading by having them make their predictions, confirm or reject
them, and revise their prediction as the story unfolds
136. "Each learner approaches the world in many ways" implies that the learner has different views of what they
learn. It implies varied learning styles as well as teaching styles. As a teacher, how would you apply this statement?
A. Review the contents of the lesson.
B. Master one strategy in teaching.
C. Make one standard lesson plan.
D. Provide various activities of learning.
137. It is sound to encourage students to define terms in their own words because _____.
A. defining the terms in their own words helps them memorize the definition faster
B. students remember information better when they mentally process it in some way
C. this is one opportunity to brush up with their English
D. they ought to connect the terms that they learn
138. Each teacher is said to be a trustee of the cultural and educational heritage of the nation and is obliged to
transmit to learners such heritage. Which practice helps them fulfill such obligation?
A. Observe continuing professional education and be the best teacher.
B. Teach the latest instructional technology to children.
C. Teach community life and culture worth emulating.
D. Supplant indigenous culture with foreign culture.
139. Test norms are established so that they have basis for _____.
A. computing grades
B. establishing learning goals
C. identifying pupil’s
D. interpreting test results
140. Professionalization of teachers and teaching as promulgated in Presidential Decree No. 1006, defines teaching as
profession concerned with classroom institution ______.
A. by teachers on fulltime basis
B. at the tertiary level in both public and private institutions
C. at the elementary and secondary levels in both public and private schools
D. by teachers of permanent status
141. Which of the following indicates a strong negative correlation?
A. -0.75
B. -0.10
C. -0.25
D. -0.15
142. The official title of the Philippine National Anthem is _____.
A. Bayang Magiliw
B. Ang Alab ng Puso
C. Lupang Hinirang
D. Pilipinas kong Mahal
143. Ask to do a learning task, Joe hesitates and says "Mahirap. Ayaw ko. 'Di ko kaya!" (It's difficult. I don't like it. I
can't do it.) Is it possible to motivate this type of student?
A. Yes, he can do something with his ability.
B. Yes, he can change the nature of the job.
C. No, it is impossible to motivate a student who himself is not motivated.
D. No, motivation is totally dependent on the student. No person outside him can influence him.
144. Which type of test measures higher order thinking skills?
A. Enumeration
B. Matching
C. Completion
D. Analogy
145. In the context of the six facets of understading cited by Wiggins and McTighe, what is a proof of a student's
understanding a principle?
A. repeating the principle given by the teacher
B. applying the principle to solve a problem
C. stating the principle from memory
D. memorizing the principle
146. You want your students to develop the ability to look at a problem from various perspectives, which approach
will be more fit?
A. affective approach
B. behaviorist approach
C. modular approach
D. integrative approach
147. What is an application of Vygotsky's idea of scaffolding?
A. Give the learner a task that challenge her ability.
B. From the start, leave the learner to herself because she has the power for self-learning.
C. Don't spoil the learner by doing what she ought to do.
D. Give the learner the necessary assistance until she can be on her own.
148. Instead of assigning our students to discuss how to write a good editorial, ask them to write one for the school
organ. Which principle underlies this practice?
A. Promote meaningful connections between classroom subject matter and real-world contexts.
B. Use assignments for instructional and diagnostic purposes.
C. When giving assignments take into account students' development levels.
D. Make assignments challenging.
149. Which are the most important concerns about the use of ICT in instruction?
I. Developing appropriate curriculum materials that allow students to construct meaning and develop
knowledge throught the use of ICT
ll. Devising strategies to meaningfully integrate technology into the curriculum
III. Using pedagogical skills related to technology
IV. Providing teachers with skills for using software applications
A. I and III
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. I, II, III, and IV
150. What is the mean of this score distribution: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10?
A. 7
B. 6
C. 8.5
D. 7.5