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what makes teaching an art

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A. its approaches
B. its methods
C. its techniques
D. its mode of delivery

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Mrs. Henson intends to present the historical facts of the EDSA Revolution. what type of lesson does she need to prepare

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A. review
B. drill
C. development
D. discovery

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Mrs. Salvador is planning to take up this coming week the lives of great Filipino women, the significance of their achievements, and how their good traits might be emulated. what type of lesson will be best for these topics

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A. development lesson
B. appreciation lesson
C. supervised study lesson
D. application lesson

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Ms. Cruz always motivates her class by using current events and relating this with the new lesson. then she solicits information from the class by letting them recite their own experiences. this is apperception. in what part of the lesson do these activities fall

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A. preparation
B. development
C. evaluation
D. application

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what strategy is best suited for content oriented subject matter

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A. expository
B. exploratory
C. collaborative
D. investigative

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which does not describe exploratory strategies

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A. teaching facilitated
B. inquiry teaching
C. direct instruction
D. high student involvement

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what type of lesson is best for fixing certain mathematical formula

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A. inductive
B. deductive
C. drill
D. development

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in her literature class, Mr. Santos allows his students to write using varied literary forms. he also invites them to present their finished compositions and talk about them. what principle of method is illustrated by the teacher’s action

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A. method provides for growth and development
B. method stimulates thinking and reasoning
C. method provides for individual differences
D. method liberates the learners

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the faculty of Westbridge goes experiential. this implies a shift in method. which methods will the faculty least engage in

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A. discovery
B. inquiry
C. expository
D. laboratory

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Ms. Sandoval, a newly appointed teacher armed with contemporary ideas on how to approach teaching, offered her students control of the learning situation. she started off with identification of a problem which gave them an opportunity to study situations of interest to them. what form of exploratory learning is this

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A. project
B. inquiry
C. discovery
D. inductive learning

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Mrs. Baltazar, a newly appointed teacher, conducted drill in Mathematics in a concert manner. she is violating the principle of

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A. motivation
B. reinforcement
C. individualization
D. repetition

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Ms. Ruiz is fond of giving away material incentives such as candies, biscuits, toys, and ribbons for deserving answers. as a result, the children really exert effort to give smart answers to Ms. Ruiz’s questions aiming for the material reward they’re going to receive. what motivation is this

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A. reverse
B. extrinsic
C. intrinsic
D. artificial

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inductive method has many good characteristics which makes it one of the best methods and one of those very popular among teachers. when is this most useful

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A. when the child needs to observe many cases
B. when the child needs to compare different cases
C. when the child needs to form own generalization
D. when the child needs to learn chiefly through self-activity

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Ms. Unida started her science lesson by stating a generalization. then she asked her pupils to undertake activities to prove the correctness of the generalization before letting them give specific examples or cases. what method did she use

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A. inductive
B. deductive
C. problem solving
D. discovery

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to prove the truth of the concept “air has weight”, Mr. Teodoro grouped his children into four. he gave each group a set of materials with which to perform some experiments to verify the correctness and wrongness of the concept. the groups were also given activity cards where the procedures of the experiment were indicated. so all the groups performed the experiment, after which they filled up a chart to show the result of such activities. this is an illustration of

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A. discovery approach
B. process approach
C. laboratory method
D. demonstration method

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Mrs. Espinosa, a teacher of values education, focuses her activities on affective learning. she employs experiential methods centered around a group discussion, or peer counseling, guided imaging, narrative exercise, diaries and autobiographies. what type of experience is prioritized by these experiential strategies

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A. problem-based learning
B. personal development
C. social change
D. non-traditional learning

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to make science lessons interesting and functional, Ms. De Guzman, gives opportunity to her students to develop and apply such skills as communicating, verifying, predicting, hypothesizing, theorizing, measuring, and observing. what instructional approach is she using?

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A. discovery approach
B. integrative approach
C. team teaching approach
D. process approach

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Ms. Barrameda has been utilizing problem solving method in her social studies lesson. which parallels this method

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A. peer learning
B. inquiry learning
C. concept learning
D. cooperative learning

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Mrs. Victoria gathered all the Grade 2 pupils who failed in the Mathematics achievement test covering the 4 fundamentals. for several days after class, she conducted lessons on the basic concepts and operations involved. what did this teacher’s action exemplify

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A. tutorial activities
B. enrichment activities
C. remedial instruction
D. make-up instruction

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Mrs. Bartolome is excited about trying out cooperative learning in her own class in social studies. which should be her primary consideration

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A. homogeneous grouping
B. at least 10 members in a group
C. interdependence among members should be stressed
D. permanent roles for everyone in the group activity

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Ms. Arceo’s method of teaching has shifted from a very traditional method to a contemporary notion of an experiential learning. she always finds means and ways by which students learn with and from each other by attempting to identify, and then implement solutions to their problems and opportunities. what kind of learning is emphasized by Ms. Arceo

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A. personal teaching
B. group learning
C. self-learning
D. action learning

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problem-based learning has been conceptualized in various ways. what is the first step of this procedure

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A. explore the problem
B. generate possible solutions
C. start with a problem
D. implement a solution

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Ms. Sunga very often uses the inquiry approach in science teaching. what would be the emphasis in this approach

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A. verbal interaction with peers
B. verbal interaction with the teacher
C. pupils’ manipulation of information and materials
D. step-by-step laboratory procedure

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which discussion technique requires advance and extensive preparation

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A. panel
B. forum
C. symposium
D. brainstorming

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to make students more aware of the consequences of drugs, the araling panlipunan teacher asked her students to present some situations observed in their respective community regarding the destructive effects of drug abuse. she gave the students 10 minutes to think and organize themselves before they act out the situation. what technique is used by the teacher
A. dramatization B. role playing C. pageant D. socio-drama
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which teacher's statement illustrates a redirection technique of questioning
A. another, michael B. what is equal twelve C. well, do you think they have the same element D. what can you say about their culture
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Mr. Santos has been using probing as one of the questioning techniques in her class. in which of the following will probing be least effective
A. probing for clarification B. probing for redirection C. probing for consensus D. probing for complexity
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asking questions that require students to apply, analyze, and evaluate information is a major goal of social studies lesson. what questioning technique will best set a classroom climate in which thinking and analyzing are valued
A. using divergent follow-up question B. extending wait time C. repeating what students say D. providing unlimited thinking time
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Mrs. De Jesus has been having discipline problems with her english class. what questioning technique may sustain the students' attention
A. ask questions that are sequential B. ask questions that are stimulating C. ask questions that are memory testing D. ask questions that contribute to continuous learning
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one important aspect of classroom management is establishing an effective climate. which describes accurately the climate in the context of classroom management
A. the manner and degree to which a teacher exercises authority B. the atmosphere or mood in which interaction between teacher and students take place C. the temperature reading at different periods of the day D. emotional atmosphere emanating from the teacher's mood
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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 conclusion D. when few pupils perform the experiment in front while other observe
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every teacher has to develop varied mental processes and skills among students. which mental process is being emphasized when she tries to help them remember words or ideas in a definite order
A. logical sequencing B. reflective thinking C. rote association D. analytical thinking
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Mrs. Castillo wanted to use the laboratory method in her lesson on osmosis. however, she lacks materials and equipment for several groups to perform an experiment at the same time/ what alternative method may she use
A. demonstration B. expository C. laboratory D. project
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in inquiry, the teacher asks opening questions requiring great range of cognitive skills in order to invite responses from children. which of the following opening questions is most fitted for an inquiry lesson
A. what is the tallest building in the world B. how many legs does a centipede have C. why do birds fly south in the winter D. what is the name of the movable part of an airplane wing
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Mr. Decella drew several triangles on the board. she asked the students to measure the angles of the triangles with their protractors. after the activity, the class concluded that the sum of the angles of a triangle is equal to 180 degrees. what teaching strategy was used by the teacher
A. expository B. demonstration C. deductive D. discovery
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which of the following objectives could be most appropriately taught through discussion
A. describe the major causes of air pollution in Metro Manila B. develop class rules for the year C. describe Rizal's motive in Noli Me Tangere D. demonstrate the feasibility of nuclear power as an energy source
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Ms. Hibero is using cooperative learning approach in her social science lesson. she is quite successful in establishing a cooperative classroom ethics characterized by a safe, caring community of learners. what will be her initial step in order to successfully implement cooperative learning approach
A. arrange the learning environment B. establish positive interdependence C. identify academic and social objectives D. determine group size and membership
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which objective could be taught best using an inquiry method
A. to diagram sentences B. to know the effect of demand on cost C. to distinguish between living and non-living things D. to distinguish between Christianity and Buddhism
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Mrs. Salazar believes that students should be given utmost freedom and autonomy to pursue their own learning. she prefers methods that focus more on those that prepare them for life problems. which emerging learning approach would be most useful for problem-based learning
A. individual centered B. group centered C. project centered D. Both B and C
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in which of the following situations does a teacher need to formulate high-level questions
A. when he wants his students to recall information B. when he asks students to show awareness of events C. when learners need to repeat a definition D. when he wants to draw inferences
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Ms. Yamson is formulating questions for the purpose of increasing the amount of student participation. which of the following types of questions are easier to redirect
A. those that require factual information B. those that require description or comparison C. those that require principles D. those that require application
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Ms. Dela Rosa presented an article on smoking to her health class. which of the questions she asked requires the most cognitive processing
A. how much does the Philippine tobacco industry spend per year on advertisement B. what is the Philippines annual advertising expenditure on cigarette C. how does tobacco industry try to market its product D. explain why smoking is not a natural need
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which questioning technique is violated by this statement "how would you describe man"
A. avoid indefinite question B. avoid guessing question C. avoid suggestive question D. avoid overload question
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how can Ms. Gregorio make her questions in her values education class concise
A. by asking questions that are divergent and valuing B. by asking questions that lead to student problem formulation C. by asking questions that are centered on one specific point D. by asking questions that promote inquiry
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Mrs. Perez has been noticing disorder in the classroom everytime students hear the bell. children rush to the door, desks remain littered, materials scattered on the table, and traffic jams at the door. it has become impossible of her to give instruction to the pupils. which is a possible cause
A. the teacher wants to maintain a permissive classroom atmosphere B. the teacher continues talking right up to the first bell C. the teacher did not provide sanctions D. the teacher failed to establish routine
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the morning routine of Mrs. Lara consists of organizing the room for the days lesson, checking materials and equipment and doing other similar activities that promote an orderly and safe place of learning .these activities are part of
A. setting management B. conduct management C. routine management D. climate management
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how can Mrs. Dato best handle the routine of attendance taking
A. call the roll as fast as she can at the start of the day's lesson B. ask students to turn their names from a pocket chart placed closer to the doors as they enter C. assign a monitor to check attendance and report orally the attendance by rows and tables D. ask students to write their names on slips of paper and drop them in an "attendance box"
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Mrs. Marzan wanted to establish control on the very first day. which action is imperative for her
A. be in the room when pupils arrive B. give a long list of rules and sanctions C. give a long assignment to command respect D. establish yourself immediately as the supreme authority
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in effective classroom management, the closure of a lesson is as important as its beginning. which statement is suggestive of effective management of closure
A. that's all for today. goodbye B. there's the bell. get ready for home C. before we end, let us look at what we learned today D. our time is over, you are responsible for all the problems we did not finish today
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on the first day of school, the pupils in Mrs. Nolasco's class are allowed to select their own seats. she feels that pupils are happier when surrounded by close friends. however, this practice is not without its problems. some students enjoy one another too much and even engage in disruptive behaviors. unfortunately, some students without friends are viewed as intruders. which seating assignment technique will correct the problem of Mrs. Nolasco
A. allow the unacceptable behaviors to occur during the 1st week B. distribute the students without friends to various existing groups C. immediately separate the members who are engaged in disruptive behaviors D. develop guidelines cooperatively in terms of the size and composition of friendship group
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effective teaching requires that teachers are able to respond to students' instructional needs and individual differences. what do teachers need to be equipped with
A. expert knowledge of the subject matter B. knowledge of a variety of teaching methods C. strong background in psychology D. deep love for children
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Ms. Santos would like her students to remember relevant information about a topic discussed in class but she has very limited time. which of the following should she employ
A.inquiry method B. process approaches C. direct instruction D. experimentation
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which of the following class activities will promote better learning
A. quiz bee B. oral recitation C. group contest D. research work
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which of the following strategies will help students' process information by exchanging ideas among themselves
A. brainstorming B. discussion C. buzz session D. process teaching
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planning should be based on sound knowledge in order to be effective. which set of knowledge ensure effective learning
A. general goals of the school B. objectives of the course C. objectives and contents of the course D. goals of the school objectives and contents of the course
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which of the words BEST describe the part of the lesson plant that arouses the students' interest
A. objectives B. motivation C. evaluation D. assignment
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which statement explains the hierarchy in the selection of objectives in the classroom
A. each level is built upon the assumed acquisition of skills from the previous level B. they are broad and value-laden statements that lead to the philosophy of education C. idealistic and ambitious to being with grandiose scheme for using taxonomy in all levels D. these are guidelines to be taught and learned where teachers and student evaluate learning
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in comprehension of knowledge, the highest level of difficulty is extrapolation. what are the verbs commonly used in this level
A. to transform, to give his own words and to illustrate B B. to demonstrate, to explain, to distinguish C. to infer, to estimate, to conclude D. to acquire, to recognize, to recall
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which of the following strategies could enable learners to see relationships among concepts
A. deduction B. visual organizer C. problem-solving D. mastery teaching
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Mrs. Tercero wants her student to process and remember information from an Economics textbook. which of the following strategies could help her students to understand the text better, develop more confidence as well as in relating effectively with others
A. lecture method B. inductive method C. cooperative learning D. mastery teaching
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which educational practice exemplifies the law of excercise
A. memorizing the past tense of irregular verbs B. exposing the children to different letter forms C. working on project employing different techniques in weaving D. leaving the children to perform an experiment using chemicals on their own
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Ms. Tan, a new teacher, believes that students should be allowed to express their thoughts and feelings to empower them in the classroom. which principle does she adhere to
A. independence B. lifelike situation C. democratic environment D. stimulation
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Mr. De Guzman asks his students to give a tentative explanation of a phenomenon before an experiment takes place. this statement is referred to as/an
A. inference B. predictions C. hypothesis D. evaluations
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which factor is LEAST considered when choosing a teaching method
A. objectives B. setting C. learners D. materials
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teacher Bel must explain important concepts to be understood by the students well. which of the following should she use
A. expository method B. inquiry method C. laboratory method D. discovery method
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a method of teaching which aims at clarifying and explaning major ideas through a clearly organized outline is
A. showing method B. experimental method C. mastery teaching D. lecture method
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Mrs. Leyno would like her class to see specific changes when certain chemicals are mixed. however, such chemicals are highly dangerous. what method should she use
A. demonstration method B. expository method C. experimental method D. direct instruction
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prof. Perello, a physical education teacher, would like to make her students know about different kinds of exercise and how each affects their bodies. what is the focus of her concern
A. cognitive domain B. evaluation domain C. affective domain D. psychomotor domain
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which of the following methods would BEST make the learners familiar with the parts and uses of a microscope
A. discovery B. expository teaching C. inductive learning D. experimentation
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Mrs. Jimenez would like to know the quality of learner her students gained after discussing the issues involved in the bombing of the World Trade Center last September 11, 2001. which strategy will BEST serve her purpose
A. note taking B. KWL C. SQ3R D. learning log
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Mrs. Relos is lecturing on the ill-effects of drug-abuse. the students listen to her without "turning her out". at what level of the effective domain are these students behaving
A. characterization B. organization C. receiving D. valuing
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all the objectves EXCEPT one is stated in terms of general goals. which one is it
A. applies rules of geometric construction B. can evaluate persuasive communications C. writes sentences including prepositional phrases D. understand prepositional phrases
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"you learn best what you teach." which of the following method is BEST concretized
A. jigsaw B. STAD C. group investigation D. concept formation
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which of the following statements is TRUE in the selection of an appropriate instructional material for a lesson
A. choose the most attractive and commercially available devices B. consider the maturity and developmental characteristics of the learners C. find out what materials are available in the school before deciding on the objectives of the lesson D. select a technologically-advanced instructional material
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in gauging students' learning, which of the following types of assessment tools provide the richest source of information about the learners
A. quizzes B. recitation C. portfolio D. practical exam
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which method is suited for teaching a folk dance in physical education
A. inductive B. expository C. laboratory D. demonstration
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Ms. De Guzman knows that concepts are learned early by students when they are meaningful. meaningfulness depends on
A. the amount of practice B. students' background knowledge C. the attractiveness of the devices used D. the variety of learning
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Ms. Morales is using the inquiry approach in her lesson, she asked her pupils to give hypotheses on a problem raised. a number of hypotheses were generated. wen can hypotheses be proved or disapproved
A. when majority of the pupils agree B. when there is sufficient data C. as soon as the answer is arrived at D. after the activity is finished
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which is described as a well-motivated class
``` A. the class is very quiet B. the children have something to do C. the teacher can leave the pupils to attend to some activities D. there are varied procedures and activities undertaken by the pupils ```
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what serves as a springboard for better understanding of abstract concepts
A. illustrated experiences B. vicarious experiences C. stimulated experiences D. concrete experiences
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why should the affective domain of learning be given importance
A. it helps them develop an adequate knowledge of good actions B. students' awareness of the consequences of their action is sharpened C. learner's actions are dominated by their feelings D. learners are helped to develop appropriate values
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which is an indicator that the pupil has LEARNED the concept
A. the pupil can give the attributes of the concept B. the pupil can distinguish examples from non-examples of the concept C. the pupil can define the ideas shared about the concept D. All of the above
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reinforcement of a concept taught can be done through
A. teaching other related concepts B. drill on concept learned C. review on the preview concepts D. using the concepts learned
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which is the proper sequence of presenting materials to develop a concept in Mathematics
A. concrete - semi concrete - semi abstract - abstract B. concrete - semi concrete - abstract - semi abstract C. semi abstract - abstract - semi concrete - concrete D. semi abstract -0 semi concrete - abstract - concrete
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Mrs. Villar's lesson is on the problem of traffic congestion. which teaching technique should be used to get possible solutions from all the members of the class
A. stimulation B. brainstorming C. case study D. panel discussion
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which of the statement is NOT true of cooperative learning
A. it enhances the pupil's motivation to learn B. it improve pupil's attitude toward Mathematics C. it promotes higher achievement and better retention D. it promotes the "team spirit" of certain learners in class
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why is drill and practicei mportant in teaching Mathematics
A. they routinize mathematics teaching and learning B. they are necessary for computational accuracy C. they lead to more meaningful learning of concepts D. they provide good motivation for learning mathematics
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in the objective, "given a written argument, the advanced composition will outline the logic of the presentation, identifying all the assumptions and conclusions. which position describes the criterion
A. given a written argument B. will outline C. the logic of the presentation D. identifying all assumptions and conclusions
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students find assignments done in workbook so familiar and less exciting. which of these activities do you think would be best preferred by them
A. group-orientated B. problem solving competition C. individualized activities D. page assignment
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Mrs. Santos will have a powerpoint presentation in class. all EXCEPT one are environment requirements considered. which one is NOT
A. room lighted B. power source C. light switches D. room ventilation
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which principle is exemplified by a teacher who checks in advance the appropriate difficulty level of instructional activities and asks for particular pupils
A. help pupils set goals B. provide information feedback C. reinforce desired behavior D. utilize students' need to achieve
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a particular activity in science will help the students identify transparent materials. which one is this
A. present only examples of transparent materials B. present transparent materials of varying sizes and shapes C. present 4 examples and 4 non -examples of transparent materials simutaneously D. present 4 examples of transparent materials first, then present 4 non-example
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which statement is true about goal setting and its relation to the learner's motivation
A. teacher sets the goals of the class B. students set the goals themselves C. the teacher had consultations with the learners to set goals D. school officials set the goals
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Mrs. Favor has this goal in mind, "High school science students will develop an appreciation for the value of the scientific evidence." in which domain is her goal focused
A. affective B. psychomotor C. cognitive D. evaluation
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in specifying desired student behavior in all the learning domains. it is important to use the right verb. which set of common verbs describe the activities that will elicit synthesis
A. recall, recite, list B. match, translate, select C. interpret orally, perform, classify D. construct, plan, describe in writing
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lesson planning is a teaching task ideally done on a daily basis. which of the following lesson plans provide maximum assistance and guide to experience teachers
A. detailed lesson plan B. semi-detailed lesson plan C. brief lesson plan D. outlined lesson plan
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planning is a means toward an end. what is the end result of planning
A. material preparation B. teaching direction C. student learning D. sustained motivation
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all EXCEPT one makes the 3 parts of a good objective.l which one is it
A. an observable behavior B. criteria for acceptable behavior C. specific evidence D. sustained motivation
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Mrs. Ortega is thinking of using a particular instructional material for her class. Mrs. Agulto, a fellow teacher, wants to use the same. what principle in selection of materials can best help both teacher make a good decision
A. breadth B. usefulness C. authenticity D. interest
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teacher Fe makes use of the shells found on the beach of her town as her examples to illustrate the characteristics of mollusks. what principle in selection of materials is applied by the teacher
A. breadth B. usefulness C. authenticity D. interest
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