St. Ferdinand College “Through the STEPS We Take, We Grow!

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Preliminary Examination (Principles of Teaching 2) – EDUC 37
SY 2021 - 2022

Name___________________________________________________ Year and

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICES
Directions: Read each item carefully. You may select an answer even if you are not absolutely sure it is
correct, but do not guess blindly. Write your answer in a CAPITAL LETTER. You have 60 minutes to answer
your exam.
1. For meaningful teaching and learning, it is best to connect the lesson to the life of students by
integrating a relevant value in the lesson. Which principle is applied?
a. Write SMART lesson objectives
b. Share lesson objectives/outcomes with students
c. Begin with the goal/objective in mind
d. Lesson objectives/outcomes integrated with 2 or 3 domains – cognitive, skills, and affective learning
2. Which is best describes self-directed learning?
a. Students take and pass all test and quizzes
b. Peer assists each other in recall of knowledge
c. Teacher delivers learning inputs
d. Student discover answers to problems
3. Which of the following is the best question to ask in order to relate a lesson on water conservation to the
lives of students?
a. In what ways do people add to water wastage?
b. What is therefore the meaning of water conservation?
c. In sum which communities observed water conservation?
d. How can you help conserve water?
4. What comprises the spiral approach in teaching Math in the K to 12 curriculum?
a. Give autonomy to school in choice of Math subjects
b. Teach Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry only to higher grades
c. Progressively teach math concepts from Grade 1 and continued to Grade 10
d. Teach Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry in Grades 7, 8 and 10 respectively
5. How can Math concepts be learned and appreciated as lifelong learning by students?
a. Drills on numbers and calculations
b. Apply concepts to concrete use
c. Apply formulas to abstract calculations
d. Memory of axioms and principles
6. What is the implication of using a method that focuses on the why rather than the how?
a. There is best method
b. Typical one will be good for any subject
c. These methods should be standardized for different subjects
d. Teaching methods should favor inquiry and problem solving
7. Which activity will best help learners understand math concepts?
a. Story telling
b. Viewing cartoons
c. Presenting pictures
d. Creating graphic organizer
8. In which part of the lesson mathematics concepts are synthesized?
a. Preparation
b. Comparison and Abstraction
c. Generalization
d. Application
9. What makes the K to 12 curriculum relevant and responsive?
a. It focuses on understanding for mastery.
 b. It focuses on the optimum development of the Filipino child.
c. It uses integrative, inquiry-based and constructive approaches to develop the competencies of
learners.
d. It responds to the needs of the community and matches learning with labor market requirements.
10. In which approach the learners perform activities in order to arrive at a conceptual understanding of
situation?
a. Practical work approach
b. Problem solving approach
c. Discovery approach
d. Integrative approach
11. Which of the following statements characterizes discovery method?
a. The learners define what is to be solved.
b. The learners distinguish examples from non-examples.
c. The learners learn how to learn rather than know how to learn.
d. The learners manipulate objects to arrive at conceptual understanding.
12. Regarding the use of manipulatives in teaching mathematics in the classroom, which of the following
statement is incorrect?
a. Manipulatives increase mathematics achievement of learners.
b. Manipulatives improve children’s long-term and short-term retention of math.
c. Manipulatives help students move from concrete experiences to abstract reasoning.
d. Manipulatives is encouraged to help beginning teachers improve their teaching skills.
13. What makes the K to 12 curriculum learner-centered?
a. It focuses on the optimum development of the Filipino child.
b. It matches learning with the labor market requirements.
c. It ensures smooth transition of competencies between grade levels.
d. It uses integrative approach to develop the competencies of learners.
14. Science curriculum emphasizes the minds-on/hands-on approach to teaching science. This is consistent
with the philosophy of teaching and learning called constructivism. Which of the following does NOT
characterize constructivist teaching?
a. The learners work primarily alone.
b. The learning environment is democratic.
c. The learners are actively involved in the learning process.
d. The learners are encouraged to analyze, interpret, and predict information.
15. Regarding about integrative approach, which of the following is true?
a. It encourages learners to work together towards common goals.
b. It helps learners acquire knowledge and skills through thematic teaching.
c. It helps learners organize information to develop a solution to problem.
d. It helps learners discover new ideas by actively participating in a challenging task.
16. In the K to 12 curriculum, science is taught formally from Grade 3 onwards. How do science contents
and process skills introduced to Grades 1 and 2?
a. They are taught along with Health subject.
b. They are used as content in English.
c. They are used to solve practical problems.
d. They are integrated across different learning areas.
17. Ms. Noval asked the whole class to answer the learning activity or situation based on the concepts
learned. In which phase of the lesson does this activity take place?
a. Preparation
b. Comparison and Abstraction

c. Generalization
d. Application
18. In what phase of the lesson does a teacher provide an activity or situation to find out if the lesson
objectives have been achieved?
a. Development
 b. Generalization
c. Application
d. Evaluation
19. Which of the following science teaching approaches uses carefully planned operations?
a. Inquiry approach
b. Experimental approach
c. Discovery approach
d. Process approach
20. When using science instructional materials, which of the following should be a primary consideration?
a. They must be congruent to the lesson objectives.
b. They must be sufficient enough for all students.
c. They should match the readiness levels of the learners.
d. They should be new and attractive to the learners.
21. In science class, Mrs. Bautista divided the learners into several groups and gave each group problems to
work on a problem and report the results to the class. What approach did she use?
a. Experimental approach
b. Discovery approach
c. Inquiry approach
d. Process approach
22. The class of IV – Kalikasan 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
23. There are several reasons why problem-solving is taught in Math. Which is the LEAST important?
a. It is the main goal for the study of Math.
b. It provides the content in which concepts and skills are learned and applied.
c. It provides an opportunity to develop critical and analytical thinking.
d. It provides pupils an opportunity to relate Math with the real world.
24. Teacher E asks student A to identify and analyze events, ideas, or objects in order to state their
similarities and differences. In which part of the lesson does said activity take place?
a. Preparation
b. Generalization
c. Application
d. Comparison and Abstraction
25. Which part of the lesson is involved in the giving of situation or activities based on the concepts
learned?
a. Preparation
b. Generalization
c. Application
d. Comparison and Abstraction

II. FACT or BLUFF

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write FACT if the statement is true and BLUFF if the statement is false.
Write your answer in a CAPITAL LETTER.
1. Practical Work Approach is an approach in which the learners manipulate concrete objects or perform
activities to arrive at a conceptual understanding of phenomena.
2. Discovery Approach is also called as deductive method.
3. Problem Solving is very useful in teaching Mathematical concepts and skills as it has also been proven
effective in the other learning areas.
4. Cooperative learning is helpful in eliminating competition among learners.
 5. In Grade 2 level learners communicate data using graphs and tables.
6. Grade 4 learners/pupils can already design and perform the own “open” investigation.
7. In problem solving approach/technique the learners should provide simple and fun math activities that
help learners understand math concepts easily by getting involved in the activity.
8. Brainstorming is the ability to create new ideas, solve problems, motivate and develop teams.
9. Counting cubes is use to solve simple addition and subtraction equations.
10. Some examples of math manipulatives include blocks, tiles, puzzle pieces, playing cards and dice.

III. ESSAY (5 points each)

Directions: Read and analyze the following questions. Briefly explained it in your own.
Note: Copied explanation from the internet will automatically zero (0).
1. What benefits do learners gain from using manipulatives in teaching math concepts? List down your
answers.

2. What are the underlying learning principles and theories in teaching mathematics?

3. What is the main goal of the K to 12 science education?

Prepared by: Checked by:

REXSON D TAGUBA, LPT CESAR B. MALENAB, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor College Dean