The 2026 National Assessment for School Heads (NASH), formerly NQESH for the principal test, focuses on evaluating the competence and readiness of aspiring school leaders in the Philippines. It consists of Conceptual and situational critical-thinking questions aligned with the five domains of the Philippines Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH)
Exam Composition and Key Areas
Domain 1: Leading Strategically (School vision, mission, and school improvement plan)
1. During a faculty meeting, you noticed that some teachers are not familiar with the school vision and mission statement. They treat them merely as wall decoration. As a school head, what should you do?
2. A parent asked you, why does our school follow DepEd's vision? How will you explain its importance?
3. In preparing School Improvement Plan (SIP), some members suggest projects that are good but do not align with the school's Mission. How should you handle this?
- Format: conceptual and situational questions that test critical thinking.
- Framework: uses the structure of the observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) taxonomy to evaluate the complexity of understanding
- Content Focus: Situational questions cover school facilities management, financial procedures, School improvement plan (SIP), and teacher evaluation.
- Content Alignment: Covers crucial Deped regulations and policies, such as handling lost learner records (SF10), School Report Card (SRC), and donation evaluation.
- Evaluation Structure: The exam often consists of written works and performance-based task, with weight distribution. www.deped.gov.ph
Parents Involvement and
Community Partnership
1. Which of the following is the main goal of SBM?
a. Enhance school holding power
b. Improve school performance and
students achievements
c. Raise quality and academic excellence
d. Improve operations and delivery services
2. Where was SBM based?
a. Modernization
b. Institutionalized
c. Decentralization
d. Globalization
3. Which of the following are objectives of SBM?
I. Promote effective schools
II. Improve the quality of basic
education
III. Empower the school head to provide
leadership
IV. Mobilize the community as well as the local government units, to invest time, money and effort in making the school a better place to learn it.
a. I and II
b. II, III, and IV
c. I, II, III, and IV
d. I, II and III
4. DepED Order No. 83. S. 2012 issued the revised SBM Framework, Assessment Process and Tool {APAT } Which of the following are the principles underlying SBM?
I. Progressive
II. Decentralized
III. Self
empowered
IV. Developmental
a. I and II
b. II, III and IV
c. I, II, III, and IV
d. I, II, and III
5. In the revised SBM principles, schools should be manage __________ the school and the community.
a. By/to/of
b. From/for/to
c. By/for/to
d. By/for/of
6. ACESSs represents the vision of the Department of Education in successfully implementing the reform agenda BESRA,, what is the C in ACCESs?
a. Community
b. Country
c. Center
d. Child
7. ACCESs espouses Four Principles of a school System. Which of these principles refer to resources which are collectively organized, mobilized and managed with transparency?
a. Principle of Community – based
learning
b. Principle of collective Leadership
and Governance
c. Principle of Convergence to Harness
Resources for Education
d. Principle of Accountability for performance and Result
8. There are three levels of SBM practice. Which of the following is not a description of level III or ADVANCED (ACCREDITED)?
a. Developing structures and mechanism
b. Ensuring the production of intended
outcome
c. Self – renewing and self – sustaining
d. Meeting all standards
9. Who is responsible in organizing the School Governing Council (SGC)
a. School head
b. District supervisor
c. PTA president
d. Education chairman of Sanggunian
10. Which of the following are functions of SGC?
I. Assist the crafting the SIP
II. Assist in generating resources
III. Assist in development of school
policies
IV. Participate in monitoring and evaluating SIP/AIP Implementation
a. I, II, III
b. I, II, III and IV
c. II, III, IV
d. II and IV only
11. Who among the following is NOT an internal stakeholder?
a. Teacher’s club
b. Parents associations
c. Retirees
d. Non – teaching staff
12. What is an example of a School Community Partnership (scp)?
a. SH becoming a member of the community
Volunteer Group
b. Teacher participating in barangay
town celebrations
c. Local officials participating in
school activities as resource person
d. External stakeholders assist the school to bring about improved school performance
13. One way of mobilizing external stakeholders in encouraging them to participate in “BrigadaEskwela” which of the following can they do to ensure that schools are ready for the start of classes?
I. Repair leaking roofs
II. Paint faded rooms or building
III. Clean the school campus of weeds and
rubbish
IV. Donate an amount for the construction of addition toilets
a. I, II, and III
b. II, III, and IV
c. I, II and IV
d. I, II, III, and IV
14. Which of the following can help in sustaining partnership with NGO’s ?
a. Contract signing
b. Memorandum of understanding
c. Memorandum of support
d. Memorandum of linkage
15. What is SOSA?
a. State of the school address
b. State of the School Activities
c. Status of the School Actions
d. Status of the School Artifacts
16. Which is the most effective way of creating a Home/School partnership? Through the
a. School Community Associations
b. Teachers and LGU associations
c. Parent and Teachers Associations
d. School and parent Associations
17. The revised SBM Assessment tool is guided by the four principles of ACCESs. What is the unit of analysis of this tool?
a. Education system
b. Community
c. School system
d. Barangay
18. Who of the following is NOT a user of the SBM Assessment tool?
a. Teachers
b. Parents
c. NGO
d. Retired Principal
19. The assessment tool has four principles. How many present is given to leadership and governance?
a. 15%
b. 20%
c. 25%
d. 30%
20. There are three Levels of SBM practice. Which of the following is a description of Level II?
a. Developing the production of intended
outputs
b. Developing extent of community
participation
c. Introducing and sustaining continuous
Improvement
d. Establishing Improvement in Learning outcomes
21. The following are part of the School Governing Board under the School Based Management program of DepEd EXCEPT:
a. PTA president
b. Student Council Chair
c. Local Government Official
d. School Head
22. To be relevant in the community where school is located, school as an agent of change has to offer
a. Vocational education
b. Early childhood education
c. Out of school study program
d. Indigenous learning system
23. Who are considered community-based stakeholders in curriculum development?
a. Government officials
b. Civic group
c. School boards
d. Industry groups
24. As a community leader, teacher should avoid?
a. Make efforts to help alleviate the
social conditions of the community
b. Be aloof so that she can maintain
objectivity
c. Help in finding potential sponsors
d. Be an active member of the community
25. The environment is greatly abused which is why schools are teaching sustainable development. Which is the best practice among the following?
a. Focus the curriculum on environment
b. Integrate sustainable development on the curriculum
c. Sustainable development is not within
the grasp of students
d. Promote environment drive in the
school
School Management and Daily Operations
1. Who sets the school mission, vision, goals and targets?
a. The PTCA
b. The teachers
c. The school Governing Council
d. The school Head
2. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the SH?
a. Recommending the Staffing complement of the school
b. Offering educational programs projects, and services
c. Hiring needed teachers and personnel
d. Implementing the school curriculum
3. Which of the following are responsibilities of SH?
I. Developing the school education program
II. Introducing new and innovative modes of instruction
III. Acting as chair of School Governing Council
IV. Establishing school and community networks
a. I, II and IV
b. I and III
c. II, III and IV
d. I, III and IV
4. To which position in the career service do teachers and SHs belong?
a. First level
b. Second level
c. Third level
d. Fourth level
5. Which of the following refers to movement from one position to another which is equivalent rank, level or salary without break in service?
a. Transfer
b. Reemployment
c. Reappointment
d. Demotion
6. Which of the following employment status is issued when the regular incumbent of a position is temporarily unable to perform the duties because he is on scholarship grant?
a. Temporary
b. Substitute
c. Coterminous
d. Contractual
7. Who among the following employees can monetize a minimum of 1 days provided that he/she has accumulated 15 days of vacation leave?
I. Permanent
II. Temporary
III. Contractual
IV. Casual
a. I only
b. I and II only
c. I, II and III
d. I, II, III and IV
8. Who among married woman are entitled to maternity leave of sixty (60) days with full pay? Those who have rendered an aggregate of
I. One year service
II. Two years’ service
III. Three years’ service
IV. Four years’ service
a. IV only
b. III and IV only
c. II, III and IV
d. I, II, III, and IV
9. A married male employee is entitled to paternity leave of how many days?
a. 30 days
b. 20 days
c. 10 days
d. 7 days
10. A solo parent employee shall be granted parental leave provided she/he has rendered one (1) year of continuous or broken service. For how often can this be avail of?
a. Every year
b. Every two year
c. Every three year
d. Every four year
11. Which of the following are classified as equipment?
a. Desks, chairs, benches
b. Bulletin boards
c. World map
d. Cabinets
12. Which of the following should an ideal Industrial Arts room contain?
I. Classroom area
II. Work area
III. Tool Cabinets, shelves/rocks
IV. An office for the shop teacher
a. I and II only
b. I and III only
c. I, II and III
d. I, II, III and IV
13. What is the required area for an elementary school with 2000 pupils?
a. 0.5 hectares
b. 1.0 hectares
c. 1.5 hectares
d. 2.0 hectares
14. It is methods of acquiring a school site which capitalizes on the deed of exchange to be executed by both parties
a. Barter
b. Gratuitious conveyance
c. Presidential proclamation
d. Expropriation proceedings
15. The recommendation orientation of a school building in the Philippines is a:
a. Northwest – west to Southeast – East axial direction
b. Southwest – East to Northwest – West direction
c. West to East axial direction
d. All of the above
16. As a general rule, the different school buildings should be laid out according to functional groupings. The distance between buildings should be such that EXCEPT:
a. Ventilation is not obstructed
b. Natural illumination is not impeded
c. Minimize flow of air current or breeze
d. Sounds in one building do not carry into the next building
17. The recommendation minimum setback of a school from the street line is _________meters.
a. 5
b. 8
c. 10
d. 15
18. The main building facing the front gate should be at least how many meters from the gate?
a. 10 meters
b. 15 meters
c. 20 meters
d. None of the above
19. When can a SH recommend a school building for condemnation ? if the cost for repair or rehabilitation of the dilapidated building is ___________ of the original cost.
a. 50%
b. 45%
c. 405%
d. 35%
20. Which system is a proven framework for continually improving an organization?
a. Evaluation
b. Management
c. Problem solving
d. Decision - making
21. The objective of organizational Development OD is to improve the organization capacity to handle the internal and external functioning. Which of the following are covered by this objective?
I. Effective communication
II. Appropriate leadership style
III. Effective decision process
IV. Skill in leading with conflicts
a. I and II
b. I and III
c. I, III and III
d. I, II, III and IV
22. At what package rate of their appraisal values shall government school building be insured under GSIS?
a. 0.5%
b. 1%
c. 1.5%
d. 2%
23. Who has the power to change the name of the school through ordinance?
a. The Regional Director
b. The Secretary of Education
c. The Schools Division Superintendent
d. The Local Sanggunian
24. What is the most important component among the Physical Facilities of the school?
a. School furniture
b. School building
c. School playground
d. School library
25. What a SH do to make sure that all his/her responsibilities are carried out? Through Daily ______________
a. Inspection
b. Observation
c. Routinary schedule of activities
d. Checking of attendance and activities
26. Which of the following techniques in direction making choose the alternative with the highest probability weighted utility?
a. Pros and cons
b. Elimination by objects
c. Simple prioritization
d. Preference trees
27. Which of the following problem-solving strategies test possible solution until the right one is found?
a. Trial and error
b. Abstraction
c. Reduction
d. Analogy
28. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
a. Focuses on Continuous Improvement
b. Involves top Employees to further sharpen their skills
c. Works Horizontally across Functions and Departments
d. Focuses at continual increase of customer satisfaction
29. How can you make your school continuously improve?
a. Check the lesson plan of teachers everyday
b. Observe teachers teach and assess learners learning
c. Require all teachers and non - teaching staff to be punctual everyday
d. Encourage and motivate everyone to share responsibility to prevent problems and to fix them when they occur.
30. What is emphasized by the system Analysis of Peter Senge?
a. Individual approach
b. Group approach
c. Pair work approach
d. Team approach
31. What is considered as the lifeblood of any organization?
a. Men
b. Machines
c. Money
d. Materials
32. Which of the following are included in the SBM fund?
I. Special education
II. PTCA Contributions
III. Donations from Alumni
IV. School Income Generating Projects
V. 20% barangay social development fund allocation
a. I, II, III, IV, and V
b. II and III only
c. I, III and IV
d. II, III, IV and V
33. In preparation of the SOB, which of the following should be given priority?
I. Student Assessment
II. Instructional Materials for pupils' students
III. Training of teachers
IV. Supplies and materials
a. I only
b. II and III
c. Ii AND iv
d. I, II, III and IV
34. As a principal, what should you prepare based on the approved SOB?
a. Monthly Procurement Plan
b. Monthly Cash Program
c. Monthly Liquidation
d. Monthly Summary of Financial Operations
35. Shopping can be resorted to when there is an unforeseen contingency requiring immediate, provided that the amount shall not exceed___________
a. P 50,000
b. P 80,000
c. P 100,000.00
d. P 150, 000.00
36. What classroom management techniques refer to teacher’s establishing repeated procedure for a smooth flow of teaching learning students?
a. Management of time
b. Management of routines
c. Management of instruction
d. Management of relationship
37. What do you call a teacher’s management technique that sets positive climate and develops quality relationship between the teacher and students?
a. Management of instruction
b. Management of time
c. Management of relationship
d. Management of physical Environment
38. What technique in teacher’s management refers to preventing misbehavior to happen in the learning environment?
a. Management of time
b. Management of discipline
c. Management of relationship
d. Management of instruction
39. Mrs Esmero as a teacher wants to have collaborative relationship with members of her community. Which among the activities will promote her social and economic awareness of the community?
a. Organizing spelling bees
b. Sponsoring ball games
c. Promoting health awareness
d. Joining leaders in organizing community projects
40. A high school principal would like to know the causes of drop – out in his school so he could find solutions to this problem. What type of research is used?
a. Applied
b. Action
c. Pure
d. Experimental
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
1. Which of the following is the new vision of DepEd 2026?
a. Filipinos who personality love their country and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.
b. Filipino children who are God-loving, nationalistic, environment – friendly, competent and have concern for others.
c. Filipinos who are Makabayan, Makatao, Makakalikasan at makadiyos
d. Filipino who are creative investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs
2. What is the new mission of DepEd 2026?
a. Provide systematic, friendly, encouraging environment for teachers
b. Provide learners with a safe, student centered and child friendly learning environment
c. Provide quality basic education to all learners through formal, informal on non - formal ways
d. Protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, cultured-based and complete basic education.
3. Which of the following are basic reasons for education?
I. Prepare children for life
II. Instill an understanding of the value of society
III. Realize the life choices have consequences
IV. Equip students with tools to become life-long learners
a. I and II only
b. II and III
c. I, II and III
d. I, II, III and IV
4. Which of the following does not belong to the threefold function of secondary education?
a. Continuous General Education
b. Transmission of knowledge
c. Preparation of students for higher Education
d. Provision of Skills for Useful Endeavor Among Students
5. Which explains academic freedom for teachers and school officials?
a. Freedom to conduct experiment or innovation
b. Freedom to teach students what they want to learn
c. Freedom to choose content, methods and expound new ideas
d. Freedom to discuss issues and criticize this misdemeanor
6. Which of the following models of supervision views satisfaction as a desirable end?
a. Human experience
b. High expectation
c. School effectiveness
d. Individual interest
7. Which of the following are ways of communicating the goals to implement the school's vision and mission? Through ____________
I. Team briefing
II. Notice boards
III. Newsletters
IV. Meetings
a. II and IV
b. I, II, and III
c. II, III and IV
d. I, II, III and IV
8. Which of the following methods of communication is most appropriate when understanding is important?
a. Consultation
b. Face to face
c. Newsletter
d. Notice board
9. In SBM, the schools vision mission, accomplishment and future plans are communicated through _____________________
a. School Memorandum
b. School Bulletin
c. School Circular
d. School Report card
10. Which of the following is NOT one among the interventions which can be tried out in the School Improvement and Innovations Project (SIIP)?
a. Strategies in increasing the income of the school
b. New Learning Approach
c. Use of Technology and equipment
d. New ways of assessing student performance
11. Which stage or step in the SIP implementation makes the innovation part and parcel of the regular instruction?
a. Intervention
b. Revision
c. Routinization
d. Modification
12. Which of the following is not a priority area in preparing SIIP proposal?
a. Increasing learning achievements
b. Producing winners in national and international competitions
c. Increasing participation rates
d. Decreasing drop - out rates
13. In the SIIP, which of the following is one of the expected results?
a. Teachers Effectiveness
b. High Participation Rate
c. Student Outcomes
d. Decrease in dropouts' rate
14. For a strategic plan to be process driven, it has to have steps. Which step tells where the school wants to go?
a. Result Measurement
b. Evaluation
c. Formulation
d. Implementation
15. Which of the following with making the formulated strategy work?
I. Assigning task
II. Allocating resources
III. Setting timetables
IV. Carrying out the day-to-day activities as planned
16. If you discovered several problems, what should you do?
a. Alphabetize
b. Priorities
c. Systematized
d. Dramatized
17. Which of the following are indicators that high performing teams get the best result?
I. OVERCOME HURDLES
II. SHOW INITIATIVES
III. Concentrate on one function
IV. Respond quickly to client needs
a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. II and IV only
d. I, II, IV only
18. Which of the following are indicators that high performing teams best result?
a. Implementing principles of human relationship
b. Rewarding team members not abiding with rules
c. Designing a result-oriented team environment
d. Intervening when the team is not progressing
19. There is teacher empowerment when teachers work ___________ the principal
a. For
b. Under
c. With
d. By
20. Which of the following are SHs roles in empowering teachers?
I. Applauds all empowerment successes
II. Demonstrate empowerment deals
III. Encourage all endeavors toward empowerment
IV. Structures the climate to empower both teachers and students
a. I, II, and III
b. I, II, III and IV
c. I, III and IV
d. II, III and IV
21. What support is needed to sustain teacher empowerment?
a. Administrative
b. Financial
c. Guidance
d. Leadership
22. Which of the following CANNOT be acted upon through the Grievance machinery?
a. Administrative
b. Unsatisfactory working conditions
c. Laborious work assignment
d. Arbitrary exercise of discretion
23. What is the term for a case which has been filed to the Head of Office as an administrative complaint and was also filed in court as criminal case?
a. Office shopping
b. Forum lifting
c. Window shopping
d. Forum shopping
24. Under whose original jurisdiction of grievances of teaching and non teaching personnel of the school?
a. District Grievance Committee
b. Schools DIVISION Grievance Committee
c. School Grievance Committee
d. Regional Grievance Committee
25. Who among the following is NOT a member of the school Grievance Committee?
a. Principal or SH
b. President of the Teachers Club
c. A teacher who is acceptable to both parties
d. District supervisor
26. Who is the disciplining authority in DepEd Regional office?
a. Legal Officer
b. Administrative Officer
c. The Civil Service Director
d. The Regional Director
27. With which of the following should school goals and objectives be aligned?
I. National Education Goals and Objectives
II. R. A 155
III. DepEd policies, programs and goals
a. I, II and III
b. III only
c. II only
d. I only
28. Which baseline data should be established in the Basic Education Information System?
a. Performance Indicators
b. Number of Teachers in School
c. Enrolment of All grade/level
d. Educational Qualification of the Principal
29. In problem solving, which should be address first? The ____________
a. Symptoms
b. Situation
c. Solution
d. Causes
30. Which of the following can contribute to building high performance teams?
a. Providing free snacks
b. Reminding teachers not to be late
c. Checking the lesson plan of teachers
d. Establishing a system of rewards and benefits
31. There are always changes being introduced by the Educational System. What kind of attitude should a SH maintain toward change?
a. Analysing the benefits and if not beneficial is rejected
b. Trying it out first and if not effective is not accepted
c. Having a positive and encouraging attitude that it will work well
d. Having a negative attitude because it will entail expenses
32. As SH what may you apply in giving assignment to teachers?
a. Multi-tasking
b. Individual assignment
c. Pair assignment
d. By specialization
33. Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Vision is broader than mission
b. Mission embodies a futuristic direction of an institution
c. Vision rationalizes a school’s existence
d. Mission states what a school actually fulfil in the community
34. How should a school leader regard the school’s mission statement?
a. As guide/basis to/for the development of school programs, projects and activities
b. As foundation for the formulation of school’s core values
c. As input to designing School Improvement Plan
d. As working philosophy of school personnel
35. In designing the School Improvement Plan, a school principal starts with:
a. Analysing collecting and interpreting school data
b. Setting a specific direction toward goal attainment
c. Collecting, organizing and analysing various school data
d. Planning for school’s operation or the coming school year
36. School Improvement Plan is a mechanism in the implementation of School Based Management of the Department of Education; this plan usually contains programs and activities designed purposively to resolve issues and problems relative to instruction. The effectiveness of the SIP is determined in terms of ______________
a. Improved school performance
b. Improved Teacher performance
c. Improve Student Achievement
d. All of the above
37. Under School Based Management Program how is allotment of fund done?
a. According to school head’s discretion
b. Based on 2/3 vote of stakeholders
c. Both a and b
d. All a,b and c
e. According to priorities set in the SIP
38. In Monitoring and Evaluation System of SIP, school heads are rated relative to teacher performance which of the following serves as the best indicators of teacher performance?
a. Variety of teachers instructional approaches
b. Pupil/student achievement
c. All of the above
d. Increase in participation rate
39. Which of the following should be the first priority in preparing School Improvement Plan and Intervention Plan?
a. Increasing the learner’s academic performance
b. Teacher’s training and development
c. Facilities development
d. Strengthening school - community relations
e. Collaboration and partnership
40. The following EXCEPT ONE are true about strategic plan
a. Strategic plan is a plan of action
b. Strategic plan deals with solving problems
c. Strategic plan is an operational plan
d. Strategic plan consists of related activities
41. Dr. Ramos conceptualized a program for strengthening school community relation. He called on a meeting of all teachers and presented his concept to them for the purpose of arriving at a decision before embarking on the preparation of a plan which would be largely participated in by the teachers themselves and perhaps by other school stakeholders. This behavior of a school leader is a clear manifestation of a process called _________________
a. Decision making
b. Empowerment
c. Brainstorming
d. Development
e. advancement
42. Strategic planning requires a conduct of environmental scanning outside of the school for the purpose of:
a. Identifying prospective clients for school related programs
b. Examining the kind of community being served by the school
c. Finding out possible threats or blocks to achieving school goals
d. Looking for opportunities for possible school expansion programs
e. All of the above
43. Which of the following as provided for under DECS Order NO. 33 s. 1999, has original jurisdiction over grievances of teaching and non-teaching personnel of the school that were not orally resolved?
a. District Grievance Committee
b. Community Grievance Committee
c. School Grievance Committee
d. Regional Grievance Committee
e. Schools Division Grievance Committee
44. If you were a principal, how would you promote teacher leadership in your school on the belief that teacher leaders are leaders of change who can facilitate the needed changes in school to improve the quality of education?
a. Strengthen the traditional roles of teacher leaders
b. Provide broader roles for teacher participation and leadership
c. Increase teachers’ commitment to their profession
d. Initiate reforms in teacher training
e. All of the above
45. Most authorities in the field of educational leadership advocate the idea that effective schools' leaders have been described as “valuing their co-workers’ effort and contributions” if you were a school leader of change, which of the following behaviors would best exemplify this advocacy?
a. Exercise caution in dealing with teachers of different personality
b. Constantly remind your teachers on improving their instructional delivery
c. Support your teacher's modification of their instructional approaches and materials
d. Give them more time to do non-instructional tasks
e. Conduct a periodic assessment of your teachers’ progress
46. Which of the following best described empowerment?
a. Giving people the power and authority with accompanying accountability
b. Ensuring adaptability, responsiveness, vitality of the people and integrating system
c. Valuing people to ensure harmony and stability in the system
d. Optimizing and revitalizing people, system and elements
e. All of them
47. Which of the following should be given importance in strategic planning?
a. Quality and direction of management
b. Quality and skills of employees
c. Nature of demand and nature of competition
d. All of the above
48. Which of the following items best defines the beliefs and values shared by organization member?
a. Code of ethics
b. Observable culture
c. Organizational culture
d. Core values
e. Organizational mission
49. Among the following, which best describe the implication of EFA for schools?
a. Making educational reform in exclusive schools
b. Offering of informal education
c. Practice of inclusive education
d. Emphasizing formal education system
50. What should be your primary consideration as a school administrator if you want to develop a quality program for your faculty?
a. Prescribed by experts
b. Availability of funding
c. Can be used by teachers to renew license
d. Responsive to identified teachers’ needs
51. Performance management is an essential tool for high performing institutions and different organizations for that matter, and it is one of a leader’s most important responsibilities, if not the most important. What should be of primordial consideration of school principal when doing performance planning in the school context?
a. Review with all school personnel the school’s mission – vision and goals and objectives
b. Analyze the most recent performance assessment of school personnel
c. Require all school personnel to submit their respective accomplishment report
d. Review and discuss with school personnel the school’s behavioral standards
e. Conduct an orientation program on school’s targets for the year
52. Which of the following must be evident in school organization for performance management to work effectively to school’s advantage?
a. School people actively participate in goal setting process
b. School leaders assist teachers and other school personnel in achieving their goals
c. School people fully accept school goals
d. School leaders communicate the school goals to all school stakeholders
e. All of the above
53. Performance management translate school goals into concrete results. Which of the following can be classified as concrete result?
a. Performed better in National Achievement Test
b. Acquired new sets of Instructional materials
c. Increased by 5% in NAT in Mathematics
d. Improved teachers’ instructional delivery
e. Revised school’s instructional plans
54. If you consider yourself as a performance manager, which of the following best describes you as a school leader?
a. Transactional leader
b. Result/outcomes-oriented leader
c. Traditional leader
d. Strategic leader
e. None of the above
55. Dr. Ramos, a Division Superintendent acted on the complaint filed by a group of parents against the alleged misconduct of a particular principal. He issued a memorandum requiring her to take a leave of absence for a week while the complaint is being heard yet. Was the action of the Superintendent legal?
a. Yes, because he is a superintendent
b. No, because the complaint has not been heard yet.
c. No, the superintendent has no disciplinary authority over teachers.
d. Yes, the superintendent has disciplinary authority over teacher.
56. Ms. M filed a complaint for disgraceful and immoral conduct against Mr. T, a public school teacher of H high school. Mr. P. the principal of said school, convened the School Grievance Committee composed of the president of the faculty, a teacher who is acceptable to both parties. After hearing Ms. M and Mr. T, the school Grievance Committee renders a judgement finding Mr. T guilty of disgraceful and immoral conduct. Is the judgement valid?
a. Yes, because a grievance committee is a disciplining authority
b. No, because a grievance committee is not a disciplining authority
c. No, because the superintendent has disciplinary authority over teacher
d. Yes, because a grievance committee is a disciplining authority in the school.
57. The Parents Teachers Association (PTA) filed before the office of Regional Director of Province of X a complaint for dishonesty against Mr. T, a public-school teacher at Y East Central School. Acting on said complaint the Regional Director issues an order directing Mr.A administrative officer of Division office to conduct a fact-finding investigation on the said complaint. Is the order proper? Why or why not?
a. Yes, because he is a regional director
b. No, because he is not a disciplining authority
c. Yes, because regional director is a disciplining authority over teacher.
d. No, because the superintendent has disciplinary authority over teacher
58. Mr. Wrong, an English teacher has been accused a sexual harassment by one of his students. What should the principal do?
a. Ask the teacher to surrender to the police.
b. Tell the teacher to stop reporting to school.
c. Advice the teacher to transfer to other school.
d. Create a committee to investigate the accusation.
59. Which of the following statements are NOT in accordance with the provision of the Revised Rules of procedures of DepEd in administrative case?
I. A complaint shall under oath
II. Habitual drunkenness for disciplinary action
III. The school Division Office shall organize the investigation Committee
IV. The Grievance Committee is allowed to hear and decide on administrative case
a. I and II
b. IV and I
c. IV and II
d. II and III
60. A disciplining authority may dismiss a complaint if:
a. Complaint is notarized
b. A prima face case exists
c. Complaint is anonymous
d. None of the above
61. Which of the following administrative Offenses with dismissal in the first offense?
a. Dishonesty
b. Disgraceful and immoral conduct
c. Frequent unauthorized absences
d. Refusal to perform official duty
62. The following are less grave offenses with suspension in the first offense EXCEPT one:
a. Nepotism
b. insubordination
c. Simple misconduct
d. Habitual drunkenness
63. Which of the following offenses also classified into grave, less grave and light offenses?
a. Nepotism
b. Dishonesty
c. Sexual harassment
d. Refusal to perform official duty
64. Sexual harassment which is also classified into grave, less grave and light offenses pursuant to:
a. CSC Resolution No. 01-0940
b. CSC Resolution No. 01-0941
c. CSC Resolution No. 01-0840
d. CSC Resolution No. 01-0841
65. The Division Sub – Committee shall perform the following function EXCEPT one:
a. Receives all application letter
b. Administer the written English Proficiency
c. Prepare the written English Proficiency Test
d. Reviews the documents submitted by the school selection committee
66. The principal congratulates Ms Santos for giving purposive assignment and at the same time motivates them to comply. Which of the following is an example of a motivational statement?
a. “Ok, Good!”
b. “you’re even better than other”
c. “You did not do well in your assignment”
d. “Your assignment is well done, what do you think is best in your work”
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
1. Which of the following is the most important role of school head?
a. Prepare the school Improve plan
b. Use effectively the school resources
c. Plan and implement school and programs and projects
d. Provide a learning environment for effective teaching and maximize learning
2. Among the following school heads spends the ideal time allotment for instructional and administrative supervision.
School Heads
Administrative
Instructional Service
a. Miss Reyes
50%
50%
b. Mr. Rivers
75%
25%
c. Mr. Santos
30%
70%
d. Mrs. Cruz
70%
30%
3. Which of the following is the basic characteristic of effective leadership?
a. It is potent force for increasing supervisory effectiveness
b. It employs techniques for observing and analyzing data
c. It encourages the use of sound principles
d. It provides opportunities for professional growth
4. Which skills of an effective instructional supervisor summarize the speaker’s message for verification?
a. Clarifying
b. Negotiating
c. Reflective
d. Reinforcing
5. Which of the following are intents of supervision?
I. Relationship building
II. Improvement of student learning
III. Capacity building
IV. Better life for teachers and students
a. I and IV
b. II, III and IV
c. I, II, III and IV
d. I, II and III
6. Teachers may be classified according to their level of commitment and level of abstraction and place them inside the corresponding quadrant. Which quadrant can we classify a teacher who is energetic and full of good intention, but cannot act fully and realistic?
a. Quadrant I Teacher Drop out
b. Quadrant II Unfocused Teachers
c. Quadrant III Analytical Teachers
d. Quadrant IV Professional Teachers
7. What do we call teachers with low level of commitment but are intelligent?
a. Teachers Drop-out
b. Unfocused
c. Professional
d. Analytical
8. In the classroom observation cycle, what does the principal do in the pre - observation conference?
a. The principal discusses with the teacher the details and gals of the observation as well as the materials need.
b. The principal and teacher review the procedure of classroom observation
c. Principal and teacher agree upon job improvement targets
d. Principal and teacher analyze the finding and data
9. What is the focus of clinical supervision?
a. To view outputs and products so as to verify what they have learned and incorporated in their growing store of information and skills
b. To observe classroom environment and dramatically affects learning
c. To confirm teacher’s plan to assess learners’ achievement
d. To see what the teachers does in the classroom
10. In the development process of clinical supervision, when do we give feedback?
a. Pre – conference
b. Observation
c. Analysis
d. Post conference
11. Principals can help teachers by making informal visits. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of informal visits?
a. To check lesson plan
b. To determine what is actually happening (room, teacher, pupils)
c. To confirm teacher plans (that what the teacher has written is what really being done in the classroom)
d. To monitor progress (to determine if certain has written is what really being done in the classroom)
12. Which of the following describes mentoring?
I. It is the process where experience teachers help guide or counsel young or new teachers through different stages of their career
II. It is a special kind of relationship where objectivity, credibility, honesty, trustworthiness and confidentially are critical
III. It is simply one to one meeting to support the teacher in her desire to improve his personal situation
IV. It is the process which support learning development thus improves performance by an individual or a team
a. I and II only
b. I and III only
c. I, II, and III only
d. I, II, III and IV
13. What does it mean to be open to the mentoring process?
a. Mentor must see his/her role as that of a lifelong learner
b. The mentee must view his/her role as a partner to his/her mentor in pursuing effectiveness and fulfilment
c. Mentee must also be willing to commit to the time it takes to work with someone else
d. Mentee is willing to receive inputs from the mentor
14. Why do assessment and supervision complete a cyclical process in mentoring?
a. It starts with discussion, then observation and setting of targets
b. Targets are set after observation and plans made for the future
c. After observing the mentee, the mentor writes a brief summary of what was observed
d. The observation ends inside the classroom
15. What can a mentor observe only a part of the lesson?
a. In the mentor is busy with other concerns
b. If the mentee shows signs of resistance
c. If the mentor wants to have a clear idea of how the mentee is progressing
d. When the mentor has a specific focus for the observation
16. Which of the following statements is NOT true about action research?
a. It investigation action or activities which are experienced by teachers, supervisors or administrators
b. Results are valid only in a particular place and are not meant to apply to another situation
c. It is a scientific approach aimed at rating teachers
d. It aims to solve a specific or practical school problem
17. Which kind of action research is controlled research on the relative effectiveness of different action technique?
a. Diagnostic
b. Participant
c. Empirical
d. Experimental
18. Which of the following can be source of data for action research?
I. Diaries
II. Portfolio
III. Interviews
IV. Field notes
a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. I, II, and III
d. I, II, III and IV
19. The fourth step in problem-based Action research is:
a. Problem/difficulty Identification
b. Problem of difficulty/ need of analysis
c. Experimenting and action
d. Evaluation and Assessment
20. Which steps in a problem – based Action determines the extent to which the problem is solved?
a. Need Analysis
b. Evaluation
c. Problem Identification
d. Formulating Hypothesis
21. In the school wide student assessment program what should be done with learners diagnosed with learning problems?
a. Give Program Interventions
b. Give Formative Test
c. Identify their entry skills
d. Use the authentic assessment
22. Which of the following statements best describes norm – referenced testing?
a. The items constructed based on criteria then the learner's performance is referenced to a group that shares certain characteristics with the learners
b. The items are directly relevant to the learning outcomes with very easy and very difficult items included
c. The scores provide information on how well the objectives are learned
d. A and C
23. To which competency indicator can we include the activity on performing roles of a change agent?
a. Planning Innovative school programs, projects and activities
b. Implementing school programs, projects and activities
c. Evaluating school programs, projects and activities
d. Introducing innovations in the school
24. In which step is communicating with different publics?
a. Planning School Programs
b. Implementing School Programs
c. Evaluating School Programs
d. Introducing change
25. Which of the following is one way of making use of assessment results?
a. Rate performance of teachers
b. Improve the learning environment
c. Improve learning of pupils and students
d. Rate achievements of pupils and students
26. What kind of culture should SHs develop in adopting existing programs?
a. Basic literacy
b. Multiliteracy
c. Quality and excellence
d. Functional literacy
27. With whom should SHs work in implementing programs for instructional supervision?
a. Teachers
b. District
c. Assistant Superintendent
d. School Division Superintendent
28. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of instructional supervision?
a. Guidance
b. Assistance
c. Sharing f ideas
d. Dictating and sermonizing
29. Which of the following is a process of visiting classroom for 5 – 15 minutes?
a. Classroom observation
b. Checking lesson plan
c. Greeting the class
d. Walkthroughs
30. In the STAR observation Technique, what is A?
a. Action
b. Ability
c. Addition
d. Abstraction
31. When a principal starts to exercise his/her power over making and promoting students is his/her action acceptable?
a. Yes, when the teacher cannot make decision on time
b. Yes, when there is abuse of judgement on the part of a teacher.
c. No, teacher is more knowledgeable of their student’s performance
d. No, grading and promoting students are exclusively functions of teachers.
32. Which of the following statements are the criteria for the selection of mentor/cooperating teachers?
I. He/she should be a graduated of M.A
II. Has a performance rating of outstanding
III. Has at least 3 years of teaching experience
IV. Possesses desirable qualities such as patience and kindness
a. I and II
b. IV and I
c. III and IV
d. III and I
33. Which of the following statement is not included in the duties and function of the Cooperating School Principal?
a. Decide solely on final demonstration teaching
b. Meet regularly with cooperating teachers and student-teacher.
c. Assign a student teacher to a qualified cooperating teacher.
d. Conduct regular conference with the cooperating teachers and student – teachers.
34. Which of the following statement are the Duties and Function of the Cooperating School Principal?
I. Decide solely on final demonstration teaching
II. Assign a student teacher to a qualified cooperating teacher.
III. Meet regularly with cooperating teachers and student – teachers.
IV. See to it that student teachers are not allowed to substitute for teachers who are absent.
a. I, III, and IV
b. II, III, and IV
c. I, II, and III
d. III and IV
35. The Mentor/cooperating teacher shall perform the following Duties and Function EXCEPT one:
a. Model effective teaching and management techniques
b. Complete a set of summative evaluation reports for each student teacher.
c. Observe, coach/mentor and evaluate the performance of the student teacher.
d. Provide the student teacher the opportunity to substitute for teachers who are absent.
36. Mr. Roland, the principal of XYZ School regularly observe classes to help teachers improve their delivery of instruction. Ms. Linda, after being observed, received the same comment from the principal that she has a mastery of the content yet cannot make her student interested and very much engaged in the discussion. The principal asks he r to read article entitled, “Teachers of the 21st century” from her readings, which do you think can help Ms. Linda?
a. Teachers of 21st century must be multi-specialist they should also know other subject areas.
b. Teachers of 21st century must be multi-cultural they should understand various culture.
c. Teachers of the 21st century must be information media and technology literate they should have the skills in using technology and other form of media.
d. Teachers of the 21st century must be life and career oriented – teacher should teach entrepreneurial skills.
37. Which of the following displays latest and greatest technology invention for education?
a. Sending message via mail
b. Posting message in twitter
c. Use of power point presentation for lecture
d. Video phone service skypes to connect and participate in international
38. How can a teachers benefit from technology?
a. Technology can substitute for an absent teacher
b. Technology lessens teachers time for the preparation of instructional materials
c. Technology allows the teachers to personalize and contextualize their lesson using variety of technology and multimedia resources
d. None of them
39. The rationale of the K to 12 programs of the Department of Education are the following EXCEPT:
a. The quality of education is reflected in the inadequate preparation of high school graduates for the world of work or entrepreneurship or higher education.
b. The poor quality of basic education is reflected in the low achievement scores of Filipino students including international test results
c. To be the same as other countries in terms of number of years in the Basic Education
d. The congested curriculum partly explains the present state of education.
40. When instruction in the curriculum focuses on the mastery of the content and the evaluation that follows measures only the knowledge learned, such curriculum design is
a. Learner centered design
b. Subject centered design
c. Problem centered design
d. Teacher centered design
41. Which important element must the phases of Curriculum Development consider according to Ralf Tyler?
I. Learners
II. Society
III. Environment
IV. Subject matter
a. I, II and IV
b. I, III and IV
c. II, III and IV
d. I, II and III
42. What is the good characteristic of a good assessment instrument?
I. Objectivity
II. Validity
III. Practically and efficiency
IV. Reliability
a. I, II, IV
b. II and IV
c. I, II, III
d. I, II, III and IV
43. A Portfolio assessment requires a presentation of a collection of a student’s work. What is the purpose of the said activity?
I. To showcase the current abilities and skills of the learners.
II. To show growth and development of the learners
III. To evaluate the cumulative achievement of the learners.
a. I, II and III
b. I and II
c. I and III
d. II and III
44. Which of the following statements is/are important in developing rubrics?
I. Description of each criterion to serve as started
II. Very clear descriptions of performance in each level
III. Rating scale
IV. Mastery levels of achievement
a. I only
b. I and II
c. I, II and III
d. I, II, III and IV
45. Goal – oriented instruction ends with __________
a. Retest
b. Review
c. Evaluation
d. All
Personal Integrity and Interpersonal Sensitivity
1. Which of the following are enhanced by professionalism?
I. Pedagogical knowledge
II. Subject matter knowledge
III. Level of experience
IV. Self – efficacy
a. I and II
b. II, III, and IV
c. I, II, and IV
d. I, II, III and I
2. Which is not evidence of pedagogical expertise of a teacher?
a. Communication of the course objectives to the students
b. Awareness of alternatives instructional strategies
c. Selection of appropriate methods of instruction
d. Adhering to the code of Ethics for Professional Teachers
3. Every person regardless of color, nationality, age, gender, economic status and ability is a child of GOD. As a child of God what does she/he deserve?
a. Respect
b. Trust
c. Care
d. Help
4. Conflicts have stage. In what stage are solutions though of?
a. Cognition stage
b. Beginning of conflict
c. Behavioral stage
d. Consequenc
5. Which level of conflict occurs within a group?
a. Intrapersonal
b. Intra group
c. Intergroup
d. Interpersonal
6. In Intra – organizational conflict, what kind of conflict is a superior – subordinate conflict?
a. Role conflict
b. Vertical conflict
c. Horizontal conflict
d. Line staff conflic
7. Which conflict resolution strategy is a delay in action?
a. Negotiation
b. Confrontation
c. Diffusion
d. Avoidance
8. Which of the following alternatives to negotiation has a third party, an empowered person. Who settled the conflict?
a. Arbitration
b. Persuasion
c. Giving in
d. Instruction
9. Which of the following demonstrate collegially in communications?
I. Demonstrating respect for each other
II. Openly sharing failures and mistakes
III. Constructively analyzing practices of stakeholder
a. I only
b. II only
c. III only
d. I, II and III
10. What kind of feeling is attained when communicating is a collegial atmosphere?
a. Happiness
b. Openness
c. Restricted
d. Inhabited
11. One of the teachers in your school unintentionally committed mistakes in the computation of grades and discovered it when she/he has given out the cards to the parents? The teacher reported to you the mistake. What should you do as SH?
a. Punish the teacher
b. Reprimand the teacher
c. Admonish the teacher to be very careful next time
d. Ask the teacher to correct and change the grades
12. A teacher is going on maternity leave. What reminder should you give the teacher?
a. Keep instructional materials inside the cabinets
b. Take his/her personal belongings home
c. Assign pupils to water and tender the plants
d. Leave t the substitute teacher records and other data/materials necessary to carry on the work
13. One of your teachers is always late. Which of the following should you do?
a. Call the attention of the teacher after the flag raising in the morning
b. Ask the teacher to see you in the office and find out why she is always late.
c. In your conference with teachers, let her explain why she always late.
d. When you meet the teacher along the school corridor, ask her why she is always late.
14. As a school head, which of the following should you do to attend to your teacher’s professional growth?
I. Recommend deserving teachers for promotion
II. Give due recognition for meritorious performance
III. Allow interested teachers to attend training programs
IV. Recommend qualified teachers to scholarship programs
a. III and IV only
b. II and III only
c. I, II, and III
d. I, II, III and IV
15. The husband of one of your teachers died. What is the BEST thing for you to do to show sympathy?
a. Lead all teachers in visiting and keeping vigil after class in the afternoon
b. Send a mass card
c. Send flowers
d. Offer food for snacks
16. What kind of relation should you establish with parents?
a. Official
b. Authoritative
c. Cordial
d. Friendly
17. As SH, what principle of personal behavior in all relationship with others and in all situations must you observe?
a. Friendliness
b. Self – discipline
c. Self – worthiness
d. Trustworthiness
18. How should you avoid red tape in your office?
a. Answer or attend to all communications and requests promptly
b. Have a schedule of daily activities
c. Assign a teacher to assist you in answering letters
d. Report to school punctually everyday
19. As a principal, how can you demonstrate full commitment and devotion to duty?
a. Attending to and completing all daily responsibilities even after office hours
b. Giving in to invitations of friends during official time
c. Looking after personal needs in between official duties
d. Observing punctuality and promptness in performing duties
20. The municipal mayor is your best friend. He is running for re – election and he is asking your support? Which of the following should you AVOID?
a. Encourage all teachers to vote for the right person
b. Coerce your teachers and others to vote for your friend
c. Allow your teachers to vote for his/her personal choice
d. Compare all candidates and let the teachers choose from them
21. How can you demonstrate FAIRNESS to all your teachers and nonteaching staff?
I. Everybody should be treated equally
II. There should be no favoritism
III. The same policies and code of conduct for all
IV. Standards should apply to everybody
a. I only
b. II only
c. I, II, III, and IV
d. II and III only
22. Which of the following describes the SH as a professional?
a. Has motives and goals
b. Provides linkage with other agencies
c. Has specialized training and preparations
d. It endowed with physical, intellectual, moral, social and emotional qualities?
23. A good teacher has “eyes on the back on her head” what does this idiomatic expression mean?
a. A teacher should not turn her back from the students
b. A teacher should assign a leader to monitor students, behavior
c. A teacher should establish eye contact with the student when teaching
d. A teacher should be aware of the actions of the students and the activities they engaged in
24. Principal A asks the assistance of teacher Ana to prepare the report to be presented to the District Supervisor. After the presentation, the district supervisor, commented her for the excellent report. She even asked her to print the materials for the distribution to other principals. In the printed work, principal A did not even acknowledge Teacher Ana. Is this morally correct?
a. Yes, the principal has all the right to decide who to acknowledge
b. Yes, the principal knows that teacher Ana is afraid of her and will not complaint
c. Yes, the principal must impress her district supervisor and hide the truth that it is not her alone who prepared the report
d. None of the choices
25. There is a District conference with a municipal Mayor the following Monday at 9 A. M. You are assigned to present some agenda in that particular conference, but your eight-year-old son has a fever. What will you do?
a. Make some arrangements and let someone take over the presentation
b. Call a neighbor and let him take care of your sick son
c. Tell your spouse no go to his office to take care of your son
d. Forget the conference and attend to your son
26. One of your teachers had been gossiping with another teacher about his/her fake license. As a principal, what will you do?
a. Ignore him/her
b. Talk to him regarding the matter
c. Gossip about that with others principal
d. Control him/her to stop spreading word
27. What should a cooperating teacher to do help the student teacher who has been assigned to him/her?
a. Provide opportunities for the student teacher to acquire the skills and competencies of effective teachers.
b. Show your lesson plan and let him/her follow what is in your lesson plan
c. Write or prepare activities to be done and let him/her execute these in class.
d. Don’t allow him/her to make own decision as to how the lesson is to be introduced.
28. You have a teacher who is always boasting his master of the bible because he is a protestant. How would you react being a catholic?
a. Challenge him to a debate
b. Share with him your knowledge of the Bible
c. Keep silent and respect his belief
d. Listen to him once in a while
29. Which of the following situation will manage conflicting situations to bring out values enhancing nationhood?
a. Filipino models posing nude to advertisers
b. Ambush interviews of politicians
c. Distributing lands to the land less tenants
d. Celebrating teacher’s World Day
30. The chairman in the Board of Canvasser wants you to change the entries in the election returns in exchange for special favors. It would best for you to:
a. Say NO and firm with your decision
b. Say YES but do not do it.
c. Change some as a discretely as you can
d. Tell him to make the changes himself
31. The best way for a teacher to impart values to his pupils is:
a. Constant repetition of actions to make them routinary
b. Inflicting corporal punishment
c. Acting as a role model
d. Always scolding his pupils
32. The government prescribed a higher percentage on the administration of educational institution to the Filipino citizens in order to:
a. Minimize the unemployment problem
b. Produce globally competitive graduates
c. Protect the rights of the citizens
d. Ensure the teaching of the Filipino
33. Free public elementary and secondary education is in the line with the government’s efforts to address educational problem of?
a. Relevance and quality
b. Access and equity
c. Effectiveness and efficiency
d. None of the above
34. Routine activities should be established by a teacher
a. As soon as the students are inside the room
b. On the first day of school
c. Every day before the start of lesson
d. Every homeroom day
35. To maintain orderly transition between activities, teachers should
a. Make students socialize between activities
b. Make the materials readily available
c. Assign fewer time per activity
d. Wait for those who are slow
CREATING A STUDENT – CENTERED LEARNING CLIMATE
1. Which program conceptualizes a teacher’s career path?
a. Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP)
b. National Competency – Based Teacher Standard (NCBTS)
c. Teacher Performance and Development Framework (TPDF)
d. Teacher Education and Performance Program (TEPP)
2. Which of the following enables teachers, pupils and parents to appreciate the complex set of skills that each teacher must possess?
I. TEDP
II. NCBTS
III. TPDF
IV. TEPP
a. I and II
b. I and III
c. II only
d. III only
3. What is the NCBTS – TSNA means?
a. It is a guide for a teacher from entering in the profession up to retiring
b. It is a group - assessment tool that would help teachers determine group strengths.
c. It is a self - assessment tool that will help every teacher determine individual strengths and needs according to the standards set by the National Competency Based Teacher Standards.
d. It is a self – assessment tool that will help for school heads determine individual strengths and needs according to the standards set by the National Competency Based School Heads Standards.
4. Which of the following are indicators that a teacher is acting a positive role model for student?
I. Demonstrate punctuality
II. Maintain appropriate appearance
III. Shows respect for other persons and their ideas
IV. Implements school policies and procedures
a. I and II
b. I, II, and III
c. I, II, and IV
d. I, II, III, and IV
5. Which among the following rationale applies to the additional two years in the Senior High School of the K to 12 curriculum?
I. To develop life – long learning skills
II. To develop entrepreneurial skills
III. To provide sufficient skills for mastery of concepts
a. I and II
b. II and III
c. I, II, and III
d. None of them
6. Which of the following is a learning environment that does not create fairness?
a. Maintains a learning environment of courtesy and respect
b. Recognizes that all learners can learn at the same time
c. Provides gender – fair opportunities for learning
d. Appreciate the strengths and resources of all students
7. Which of the following are indicators that higher learning expectation are communicated to each learner?
I. Provide varied enrichment activities to nurture the desire for further learning
II. Provides learners with a variety of learning experiences
III. Encourage learners to ask questions
IV. Uses individual and cooperative learning activities
a. I and II
b. II, III and IV
c. I, III, and IV
d. I, II, III, and IV
8. Which of the following is NOT an indicator that consistent standards of learner's behavior is being maintained?
a. Encourages free expression of ideas
b. Enforces school policies and procedures for appropriate learner behavior
c. Guides individual learner requiring development of appropriate learning behavior
d. Handles behavior problem quickly
9. Which of the following is NOT an objective of a classroom assessment? It is used to
a. Help teachers make better decision
b. Help student learn
c. Certify the end product of earning
d. Handle behavior problems quickly
10. There are four components of classroom assessment. What component answers the question, how will I interpret the result?
a. Use
b. purpose
c. Measurement
d. Evaluation
11. Which of the following are non-traditional assessment techniques?
I. Project
II. Portfolio
III. Journal
IV. Observation
a. I and II
b. II and III
c. I and III
d. III and IV
12. What is the most appropriate assessment method in measuring achievement in Physical Education?
a. Pencil and Paper test
b. Essay
c. Performance test/task
d. Inventory
13. Which of the following are performance indicators that a variety of appropriate assessment strategies to evaluate learning are used?
I. Uses tools for assessing authentic learning
II. Interprets and uses assessment results to improve teaching and learning
III. Prepares formative and summative
IV. Identifies teaching learning difficulties and takes appropriate action to address them
a. I and IV only
b. I, II, and III
c. I, II, III, and IV
d. II, III and IV
14. What are the desired outcomes of the child – friendly School System (CFSS) They are for children to
I. Participate in extra – curricular activities
II. Protect themselves and develop their full potential
III. Enjoy should activities
IV. Be free from exploitation and violence
a. II and IV only
b. I and II only
c. II and III
d. III and IV
15. Which of the following is the MOST IMPORTANT characteristics of a CFSS? It has a
a. Complete playground apparatus
b. A safe and sanitary school environment
c. Healthy and colorful clients
d. Complete library facilities
16. What is the MOST PROBABLE result of a child friendly school?
a. Healthy and well - nourished children
b. Effective and punctual teachers
c. Well – structured classrooms
d. Attractively painted schools
17. What should be the primary consideration in arranging the physical learning environment?
a. Cleanliness
b. Orderliness
c. Safety
d. Sanitation
18. Which of the following classroom organization are descriptions of a learner – centered classroom?
I. Space is fully utilized
II. Pieces of furniture can be rearranged quickly and easily
III. Traffic patterns allow learners unrestricted access to centers and materials
IV. The arrangement promotes learner independence
a. I, II, III, and IV
b. I, II and III
c. I, III and IV
d. II, III and IV
19. What kind of voice should you advice your teachers to have?
a. Sexy
b. Warm
c. Loud
d. Strong
20. What kind of task characterizes a learner – centered classroom?
a. One at a time
b. Scheduled
c. Simultaneous
d. Common
21. Which of the following is an ideal seating arrangement in a learner – centered classroom?
a. Chairs are arranged by rows facing the chalkboard
b. Small children are seated in front
c. Children are grouped homogeneously
d. Chairs are arranged around tables
22. As Principal, which of the following should you do to have a school community collaboration? Encourage the active participation of _________
I. Barangay officials
II. PTCA’s
III. Private schools
IV. Civic and Religio
a. I, II, and III
b. II and III
c. I and III
d. I,III and IV
23. Which of the following opportunities can you provide to ensure that the community participates in shared responsibility for pupils/students outcomes?
I. Involve parents and retired teachers in School Reading Remediation Program
II. Seek the assistance of mother in the School Feeding Program
III. Request the participation of civic and religious organizations in soliciting reading book donations
IV. Invite the local parish priest to celebrate mass in school every first Friday of the month
a. I, II and IV
b. I and III
c. I, II and III
d. II, III and IV
24. Which of the following School resources can you allow the community to use?
a. Covered court for community assemblies
b. Principal’s office for religious meeting
c. School library as an evacuation center
d. School clinic as a meeting venue
25. Which of the following can you NOT allow in school?
a. Mother’s class
b. Political rally
c. Community Sport Activities
d. Religious activities
26. Which of the following are indicators that a learning environment that respond to the aspiration of the community has been established?
I. Uses community resources to support learning
II. Participate in community activities that promote learning
III. Involves the community in showing accountability for learner’s achievements
IV. Encourages the community to give marks/grades to the learners
a. I, II and III
b. I and III
c. II, III and IV
d. I, II and IV
27. In K to 12 what kinds of assessment and rating system is used in grade 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9?
a. Content – based
b. Standard – based
c. Criterion – based
d. Performance - based
28. Which of the following levels of assessment has a percentage of 25%?
a. Knowledge
b. Process or skills
c. Understanding
d. Products
29. Which of the following levels of assessment in the substantive content of curriculum?
a. Knowledge
b. Process or skill
c. Understanding
d. Products
30. Assessment of products or performance should answer which of the following questions?
a. What do we want students to understand?
b. How do we want students to provide evidence of what they know?
c. What do we want student to do with what they know/
d. How do we want students to provide evidence that they can transfer their learning to real – life situations?
31. which level of performance has an equivalent numerical value of 85 – 8%?
a. Advanced
b. Developing
c. Proficient
d. Approaching Proficiency
32. Which of the following are advantages of interpreting the use of technology for student learning?
I. Learners will become intelligent
II. Learners will be more engaged in any activity
III. Learners will develop interpersonal skills
IV. Learners will be motivated to participate in almost all activities.
a. I and II
b. I, III and IV
c. II and IV
d. I and IV
33. Gina is in Senior High School who is still uncertain what course to take up in college. Her school offers variety of academic tracks. What option should Gina consider so that her preparation for college will not be affected by her uncertainty of a college course?
a. She takes the Tech Voc subjects only in the Techvoc track and set aside academic
b. She takes the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) track and decides later which is related to her choice in college.
c. She takes the General Academic Track because it is a preparation for all courses in college.
d. She takes Arts and Design Track to discover her talents in the arts.
34. Which of the following will best describe the purpose of holistic education?
a. To prepare student to meet the challenges of living and schooling
b. To prepare students to meet the challenges of schooling and society
c. To prepare students to meet the challenges of living and society
d. All of the above
35. Which of the following Pillar of Education is vital in building a genuine and lasting culture of peace in the world?
a. Learning to know
b. Learning to do
c. Learning to live together
d. Learning to b
Professional Development and Human Resource Management
1. Which two of the following scenario demonstrate globally aware teacher?
I. The teacher studies and tries to understand other nations, cultures and languages
II. The teacher conscientiously studies his/her own area of expertise
III. The teacher works collaboratively with his/her diverse learners in a spirit of honesty, mutual respect and open dialogue
a. I and II
b. I and III
c. II and III
d. All of them
2. Which is an example of a social and cross – cultural skills?
a. Obtaining information using digital technologies
b. Using problem solving technique in influencing and guiding others
c. Knowing when it is appropriate to listen and to speak when interacting with others
d. All of them
3. Which of the following is a description of a professional Learning Community (PLC)?
a. Students and teachers simultaneously engaged in learning
b. Administrators, non-teaching staff, teaches, students and key parents, together share learning
c. Local community members, key parents, administrator, non-teaching staff, teachers and students continuously seek and share learning
d. Community leaders and internal stakeholders engaged in learning together
4. Which of the following are characteristics of a learning together?
I. Collaborative teams focused on learning
II. Action orientation and experimentation
III. Collective inquiry into best practice
IV. Commitment to continuous improvement
a. I and IV
b. II, III and IV
c. I, II, III and IV
d. I, III and IV
5. Who is an innovative teacher of the 21st century?
a. A teacher who is willing to take risks and view failures as an opportunity
b. A teacher who plans and manages work to achieve the target result
c. A teacher who expresses his/her thoughts and idea effectively
d. A teacher who reads recent trends in education
6. What is the basic of PLC in assessing effectiveness?
a. Intentions
b. Results
c. Achievements
d. Attitudes
7. What kind of culture is cultivated by PLC?
a. Partnership
b. Cooperation
c. Friendship
d. Collaboration
8. What is accepted by PLC as the fundamental purpose of schools?
a. Achievement
b. Learning
c. Character
d. Performance
9. Which of the following is NOT an indicator that teacher time for professional development?
a. Engaging in educational research
b. Participating in educational seminars
c. Joining educational tours
d. Reading educational materials regularly
10. Which of the following performance indicators demonstrate that teachers take pride in the nobility of the teaching profession?
I. Maintaining behavior that upholds the dignity of teaching
II. Participating in social activities for family solidarity
III. Manifesting enthusiasm, flexibility and concern for others
IV. Articulating one’s personal philosophy of teaching
a. I, II and III
b. II, III and IV
c. I and IV only
d. I, III and I
11. Which of the following practices build professional links with colleagues to enrich teaching/administrative practice?
a. Sharing best practices among institutions/organizations
b. Subscribing professional magazines
c. Enrolling in masteral courses
d. Interacting with local officials and businessman
12. Which of the following indicators demonstrate that teachers reflect on the extent of their attainment of professional development goals?
I. Analyzing the quality of his/her own teaching
II. Improving teaching performance based on feedback
III. Accepting personal accountability to learners' achievements
IV. Using self – evaluation to enhance one’s strengths and correct one’s weaknesses
a. I and IV only
b. I, III and IV
c. I, II, III and IV
d. II, III and IV
13. What is the highest extent by which teacher’s practices influence students' attainment of learning goals?
a. I sometimes feel responsible for the effects on my teaching practice
b. I oftentimes feel responsible for the effects of my teaching practice
c. I regularly feel responsible for the effects of my teaching practice
d. I always feel responsible for the effects of my teaching pract
14. Which of the following professional development are most effective in improving educator practice? One which is =
I. Job – embedded
II. Content – focused
III. Result – oriented
IV. Data – drive
a. I and II only
b. III and IV only
c. I, II, III and IV
d. I, III and IV
15. Which of the following in – service training programs is intended for new hires?
a. Oriented program
b. Induction program
c. Values development program
d. Re orientation program
16. How much of your annual School Budget (SOB) should be allocated for human resource development purposes?
a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 3%
d. 4%
17. What is the guideline of local and foreign trainings and scholarship as to age? Not more than
a. 40
b. 45
c. 50
d. 55
18. In cases where a scholar fails to complete the scholarship program. Which of the following must be refunded to the sponsoring agency and the department?
I. All expenses incurred
II. Allowances
III. Tuition and school fees
IV. Airfare
a. I only
b. I and III only
c. I and II only
d. II and IV only
19. What is required performance rating to qualify to any local and foreign trainings or scholarship programs?
a. Outstanding
b. Almost outstanding
c. Very satisfactory
d. Almost very satisfactory
20. What is the length of service requirement to qualify to any local/foreign training or scholarship program?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
21. If you are the SH of a big school who has not benefited from trainings opportunities in the past, how many of your teachers can you recommend? At least
a. 5
b. 4
c. 3
d. 2
22. When is an ideal opportunity to discuss your development needs with your immediate superior?
a. School Learning Action Cell Training
b. Division Executive Meeting
c. Annual Review
d. Annual SGC evaluation
23. How do you identify your development needs?
a. Identify the skills, knowledge and behavior required in your job
b. Look at what you actually have at present
c. Ask your immediate superior about your weaknesses
d. Compare what you actually have with what are required and identify the gaps
24. As SH, what is your role in the recruitment procedure?
a. Receives written application with documents and verifies and verifies and certifies as to the competency's veracity, accuracy and authenticity of documents
b. Evaluates applicants on education, teaching experience, LET training etc…
c. Observes and rates demonstration teaching of applicants
d. Prepares the written English proficiency Test
25. Which criterion receives the highest point of 20?
a. Demonstration teaching
b. Communication skills
c. Education
d. Teaching experience
26. What are the purposes of the performance Review Meeting?
I. Set goals for the future
II. Rate teachers' performance
III. Provide performance feedback
IV. Identify gaps in performance
a. II and III
b. I and III
c. II and IV
d. III and IV
27. Which of the following should you do ahead of time before the Performance Review Meeting?
I. Notify your staff a week or so in advance
II. Set a time and date that will be mutually convenient
III. Assign teacher leader to conduct the PRM and ask him/her to prepare
IV. Set aside an hour of your time to devote to the meeting
a. I, II and IV
b. I, II and III
c. II, III and IV
d. I, II, III and IV
28. What should a good PRM discuss?
a. What was done
b. Who were the persons involved
c. What can be done
d. How were they done
29. Which of the following award is conferred to official or employee in the government who have demonstrated exemplary service and conduct on their observance of the eight (8) norms of behavior?
a. Lingkod Bayan
b. Pag – ASA Award
c. KAPWA Award
d. Dangalng Bayan
30. Who can nominate an employee to any of the honor awards?
a. Immediate superior
b. A co-employee
c. The nominee himself/herself
d. The highest officials of the agency
31. What are the experience requirements with the nominating agency of a nominee for any of the honor rewards?
a. 5 Years
b. 3 years
c. 2 years
d. 1 year
32. How much across the board productivity Enhancement Incentives is included in the Performance Based Incentives System (PBIS)?
a. P 5.00
b. P 10.00
c. P 15.00
d. P 20.00
33. Which of the following are basis for ranking all schools as requirements in the giving of PBIS?
I. Percentage of learners who scored average and better in NAT on its equivalent
II. Percentage of learners who scored above average and better in NAT on its equivalent
III. Simple participation rate
IV. Single drop – out rate
a. I and II
b. II and III
c. I and IV
d. III and IV
