MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE

Baler 3200, Aurora

ACADEMIC YEAR 2012 – 2013

SECOND SEMESTER

BEEd/BSEd II

FINAL EXAMINATION

NAME: JOY A. BUENCONSEJO

ANSWER SHEET

Item
ANSWERS IN CAPITAL LETTERS
Number
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. A
11. D
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. D
16. B
17. A
18. A
19. C
20. A
21. A
22. C
23. B
24. C
25. B
26. B
27. C
28. D
29. D
30. A
31. D
32. B
33. D
34. C
35. D
36. B
37. B
38. B
39. D
40. A
41. A
42. C
43. D
44. D
45. B
46. C
47. B
48. D
49. A
50. A
MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE FINAL EXAMINATION
Baler 3200, Aurora

BEEd/BSEd II

QUESTIONNAIRE

Write the CAPITAL LETTER of the appropriate response on the answer sheet provided.
1. The teaching method should place more stress on the why rather than on the what. This is in line with the
current curricular reform that addresses emphasis on understanding of the knowledge acquired. This practice
supports ______.
A. Understanding by Design C. Thematic Teaching
B. Mother Tongue – Based Education D. Content – Based Teaching
2. Which is LEAST exploratory in nature?
A. Inquiry approach C. Deductive method
B. Socratic method D. Project method
3. To make our children “little scientists”, which method(s) should we employ more often?
I. Inquiry
II. Problem solving
III. Laboratory
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II and III
4. For integrative purposes, which method/approach should be used?
A. Constructive approach C. Metacognitive approach
B. Cooperative learning D. Thematic approach
5. To encourage introspection, which is most appropriate?
A. Process approach C. Reflective approach
B. Cognitive approach D. Cooperative learning
6. To teach students how to follow steps in a recipe effectively, which method should you use?
A. Discovery C. Project
B. Demonstration D. Questioning
7. For a lesson on subject verb agreement, you want to proceed deductively. How will you do it?
A. State the rule, then give examples.
B. Give examples, then ask students to state the rule on subject verb agreement.
C. Give a pretest, then teach based on pretest results.
D. Let them play a game relevant to subject – verb agreement followed by a drill.
8. You want to teach plant’s response to light inductively. How will you proceed?
A. Draw plant’s response to light then explain.
B. State plant’s response to light.
C. Show pictures of plants growing toward the light, then ask students to draw their conclusion on plant’s
response to light.
D. Make my students share their research on phototropism and ask one another questions.
9. Which is/are characteristics features of the 2002 Basic Education curriculum?
I. Constructivist
II. Integrative
III. Essentialist
A. I only C. I and II
B. II only D. I, II and III
10. What factors must be considered in the choice of best method to be employed in class?
I. Nature of the learners
II. Aims and objectives of the lesson
III. Available materials in the community
A. I, II and III C. I and III
B. II and III D. I and II
11. The old, time – tested methods are also used in classes. Which statement describes best these methods?
I. They are teacher – directed.
II. Mastery of the subject matter is of utmost importance.
III. Procedures are well – established.
A. II and III C. I and III
B. I and II D. I, II and III
12. When the class seems unruly during the discussion, what is the best technique to employ?
A. Let them stand for a while. C. Stop the discussion.
B. Prepare unfreezers/energizers. D. Ignore the students who are making noise.
13. The faculty of Mount Carmel goes experiential. This implies a shift in methods. Which method will the faculty
least engage in?
A. Discovery C. Expository
B. Inquiry D. Laboratory
14. Problem – based learning has been conceptualized in various ways. What is the first essence of this procedure?
A. Explore the problem C. Start with a problem
B. Generate possible solutions D. Implement solution
15. In what teaching situation can experimentation turn to a demonstration lesson?
A. when pupils perform the experiment by themselves
B. when pupils set – up a control to test the variable being tested
C. when pupils gather data before formulating conclusions
D. when few pupils perform the experiment in front while others observe.
16. Which method makes possible “hands – on, minds – on” learning?
A. unit C. project
B. demonstration D. integrative
17. Teacher B uses the direct instruction strategy. Which sequence of steps will she follow?
I. Independent practice
II. Feedback and correctiveness
III. Guided student practice
IV. Presenting and structuring
V. Reviewing the previous day’s work
A. V – II – IV – III – I C. V – IV – III – II – I
B. III – II – IV – I – V D. I – V – II – III – IV
18. Teacher Joe wants to teach the class the rules in playing basketball. Which method is most appropriate?
A. Direct instruction
B. Problem solving
C. Discovery
D. Inductive reasoning
19. Which holds TRUE of competency – based instruction?
I. Criterion – referenced
II. Norm - referenced
A. I only C. I and II
B. II only D. Partly I, partly II
20. You combined several subject areas in order to focus on a single concept for interdisciplinary teaching. Which
strategy did you use?
A. Problem – centered learning
B. Reading – writing activity
C. Thematic instruction
D. Unit method
21. What will be the most effective way of dealing with non – participative students?
A. Employ engaging and enjoyable activities.
B. Let them do what pleases them.
C. Refer the matter to the Guidance Counselor.
D. Give them the grades they deserve based on their performance.
22. 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. This is an example of an approach called
______________.
A. cognitive C. metacognitive
B. constructivist D. reflectivist
23. In a Social Science class, Teacher M required the students to write the first and last stanza of “Lupang
Hinirang”. A student was asked how she was able to recall each word, “I had sing it silently.” What is the
implication of this teaching strategy?
A. More active participation can make recall easier.
B. An integrated teaching approach is more effective in strengthening moral connections.
C. Teaching strategies must make student’s experience concrete.
D. Teaching strategies can facilitate learning by appealing to their unique learning styles.
24. Which order follows the basic rule in framing interaction?
A. Call on a student, pause, ask the question
B. Ask the question, call on a student, pause
C. Ask the question, pause, call on a student
D. Call on a student, ask the question, pause
25. The incorporation of the content materials in language lessons is called ___________.
A. Problem – solving instruction
B. Content – based instruction
C. Integration approach
D. Thematic approach
26. What pertains to educational method where students working individually or in small group analyze and develop
“real life” problem or tackle a present day theme with a present time limit, working independently and with the
division of tasks clearly defined?
A. Problem – solving C. Cooperative
B. Project D. Collaborative
27. When questioning someone, you may want at times to get into deeper detail about some particular issue or
problem, what questioning technique should you use?
A. rephrasing C. prompting
B. redirecting D. probing
28. Read the following teacher – student interaction.
Teacher: Why is the process called photosynthesis?
Student: I don’t know.
Which questioning technique should the teacher use?
A. Prompting C. Clarification
B. Probing D. Concept review
29. It is a teaching approach that views learning as an active process that creates a meaningful connection between
prior experience and the present learning activity hence results in better understandings and meanings. This
approach is known as _______________.
A. inquiry C. problem solving
B. metacognitive D. constructivism
30. In Understanding by Design curricular approach, the first consideration is about ______________.
A. learning experiences C. desired results
B. testing of knowledge D. teaching strategies
31. The best definition of teaching is
A. helping students learn how to learn
B. demonstrating desirable study habits
C. showing and telling students
D. molding students characters
32. Who defined the behavioral form of lesson objectives?
A. Confucius C. Benjamin Bloom
B. Jean Piaget D. Edgar Dale
33. Which of the following objectives is the example of highest level of psychomotor domain?
A. The student will demonstrate how to step on a gear.
B. The student will encode in the computer.
C. The student will arrange the exhibits according to subject area.
D. The student will create new steps for a folkdance.
34. Where do the goals, objectives and contents of teaching particular subjects in elementary and secondary schools
are based and derived from?
A. PELC/PSLC B. syllabus C. mission - vision D. educational aims
35. Which of the following is a consideration in selection and organization of content?
A. readiness of students C. framework of the official course of study
B. needs of the learners D. all of these
36. We have to actively engage the learners in learning activities if we want them to learn what we intend to teach is a
statement that explains what principle in selection and use of teaching strategies?
A. Learning is an active process.
B. Learning is an interactive process.
C. A non – threatening atmosphere enhances learning.
D. Emotion has the power to increase retention and learning.
37. There is no such thing as best teaching method. The best method is the one that
A. suits the interest of the learners
B. yields results
C. produces high grades
D. provides meaningful activities.
38. Which statement best describes the use of instructional materials in teaching?
A. IMS should be inexpensive.
B. The use of the materials should be organized and relevant.
C. A good and effective teacher does not need any IM.
D. The teaching – learning process cannot proceed without the use of materials.
39. To nurture creativity of learners, the teacher should be ____________.
A. an all – powerful authority
B. a repository of knowledge with the “right answer”
C. single – minded
D. flexible in terms of time, pace materials, techniques
40. Teacher Ben, an experienced teacher, does daily review of past lesson. Why?
A. To provide his pupils with a sense of wholeness and continuity
B. To determine who among his pupils are studying
C. To reflect on how he presented the previous lesson
D. To introduce a new lesson
41. What makes teaching as an art?
A. its approaches C. its techniques
B. its methods D. its mode of delivery
42. Teacher A aims to develop critical and creative thinking among her students. She should try using ____________.
A. declarative statements C. divergent questions
B. convergent questions D. expository statements
43. In the following method, the teacher starts a lesson stating the following findings:
The flies died after three days in a tightly – covered bottle.
The cockroaches caught in a covered tray died.
The rat caught in a deep hole was found dead.
Question: What caused the death of the animals?
Answer: Lack of oxygen.
Generalization: Living things need oxygen in order to live.
What method of teaching is illustrated?
A. Demonstration – present an activity to a group of observers.
B. Deductive – start with the generalization, then give examples.
C. Direct instruction – a step by step procedure is followed.
D. Inductive – from several examples, state the rule.
44. Which fundamental principle should serve as reminder for a beginning teacher as he/she plans, implements
and evaluates the curriculum?
A. Learning is a measure of the amount of knowledge of the teacher.
B. Learning happens only in the classroom and school setting.
C. Learning cannot occur without the teacher in front of the class.
D. Learning is always guided by the desired outcomes to be achieved by the learner.
45. An activity to help students activate prior knowledge before beginning a new topic.
A. LINK C. SQ3R
B. 2x4x8 teaching D. One on one teaching
46. Which pillar of learning aimed in the acquisition of the instrument of understanding in order to develop the
students’ learn-to-learn skills?
A. Learning to do C. Learning to live together
B. Learning to know D. Learning to be
47. The school conducted a general student election for the Supreme Student Council. The election is patterned
after the COMELEC system. The school is using what kind of technique?
A. Symposium C. Panel discussion
B. Simulation D. Dramatization
48. Classroom management research findings suggest that one of the most effective ways to maximize the amount of
time elementary school children spend on academic activities is for the teacher to do which of the following?
A. Plan for, teach, and enforce routines for transition times and classroom housekeeping tasks.
B. Assign homework three times a week in the major subjects.
C. Assign individual reading on new topics before discussing the topic in class.
D. Introduce new material in a lecture followed immediately by a questioning session on the material.
49. Which of the following professional strategies is most likely to result in improved student motivation and
academic performance?
A. Each teacher employs the classroom management techniques with which he or she feels most
comfortable.
B. Teachers collaborate to formulate, select, and monitor classroom management techniques and
other classroom procedures based on successful experiences.
C. A subset of teachers determines the rules to be given to the other teachers who then impose the rules on
their classes.
D. Teachers elect a colleague to represent them in working with the administration to determine a set
of five best practices to be used at each teacher’s discretion.
50. According to Confucius, “If your plan is for one year, plant rice; if your plan is for ten years, plant a tree; but if
your plan is for eternity, then
A. educate children C. experience everything
B. be a teacher D. pray to God

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