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1) Who believed that reason should guide the pursuit of knowledge?

a) Socrates

b) Plato

c) Aristotle

d) King Phillip

ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (c) "Aristotle". Aristotle emphasized using reason and empirical evidence for the pursuit of knowledge. While Socrates and Plato also contributed significantly to philosophy, Aristotle's arguments about reason as a guide were most prominent.

2) Muhammad Ali's birth name is:

a) Cassius Mercedes Clay

b) Cassius Marcellus Clay

c) Muhammad Akbar Ali

d) Muhammad F. Ali

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (b) "Cassius Marcellus Clay". Muhammad Ali, the famous boxer, was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. before converting to Islam and changing his name.

3) In a negatively skewed distribution, the following statements are true EXCEPT?

a) Mean is not higher than the median

b) Median is lower than the mode.

c) Mean is lower than the mode.

d) Mode is less than the median.

ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is d] Mode is less than the median. This is false since, in a negatively skewed distribution, the mode is generally higher than both the mean and the median. The other options are characteristics correctly depicting such a distribution.


4) Which kind of rubric is best to use in rating students' projects done for several days?

a) Analytic

b) Holistic

c) Either holistic or analytic

d) Both holistic and analytic

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is a] Analytic. Analytic rubrics break down the assessment into specific criteria, providing detailed feedback on various aspects of a project over several days. Holistic rubrics (b) give an overall score without detailed feedback, which is less useful for long-term projects.

5) Which is an example of affective learning outcome?

a) Interpret stimuli from various modalities to provide data needed in making adjustments to the environment

b) Judge problem and issues in terms of situations involved than in terms of fixed dogmatic thinking

c) Appreciate the quality and worth of the story read

d) None of the above

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] Judge problem and issues in terms of situations involved than in terms of fixed dogmatic thinking. Affective learning outcomes involve attitudes, values, and feelings. Option b describes making judgments based on situations rather than fixed thinking patterns, reflecting affective learning. Options a and c do not primarily focus on affective outcomes.

6) Marga, a six-year-old, always asked her playmates to sit in front of her small blackboard and she plays teacher. Her mother is a teacher. What theory explains Marga's behavior?

a) Classical Conditioning

b) Operant Conditioning

c) Social Learning

d) Information Processing

ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] Social Learning. Marga is imitating her mother's behavior, which aligns with Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory. This theory emphasizes the role of observation and imitation in learning. Classical conditioning (option a), operant conditioning (option b), and information processing (option d) explain different aspects of behavior and learning.

7) Which Greek epic depicts the Trojan War?

a) the Iliad

b) the Odyssey

c) the Aeneid

d) Oedipus Tyrranus

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (a) "the Iliad". "The Iliad" by Homer is a classic Greek epic that depicts events during the Trojan War. "The Odyssey" deals with the adventures of Odysseus after the war, "The Aeneid" is a Roman epic by Virgil, and "Oedipus Tyrranus" is a Greek tragedy by Sophocles.


8) In a negatively skewed distribution, what kind of students does Teacher B have?

a) Very good

b) Very poor

c) Average

d) Heterogeneous

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is a] Very good. A negatively skewed distribution shows that most students have high scores, indicating that they are very good overall. The other options do not fit this type of distribution.

9) _____ is a narrow, flowing man-made body of water.

a) Canal

b) Gulf

c) Strait

d) Sea

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (a) "Canal". A canal is a man-made waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships. The other terms (gulf, strait, sea) refer to natural bodies of water.

10) What does "teachers are persons in authority" imply?

a) Teachers cannot be charged.

b) No person can assault a teacher.

c) Teachers have immunity from arrest.

d) Decisions made by teachers are deemed right.

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] No person can assault a teacher. Being persons in authority legally protects teachers from assault, emphasizing their role and responsibility.

11) What is the term for the dominance and power asserted by one nation over less powerful nations?

a) Socialism

b) Imperialism

c) Domesticism

d) Racism

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Imperialism is the correct answer because it refers to a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Socialism is an economic system, domesticism is not a commonly used term, and racism refers to discrimination based on race.

12) Mrs. Mercado, the Home Economics teacher, constantly gives verbal guidance to her pupils while practicing a sewing skill. What is the value of giving verbal guidance in improving pupils learning behavior?

a) It promotes the growth of interest in the new learning tasks

b) It serves as informational feedback

c) It facilitates perfection of skills

d) It directs pupils' attention to more adequate and better techniques

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Verbal guidance provides immediate and specific feedback to learners, helping them understand what they are doing correctly and what needs improvement. This type of feedback is essential for effective learning and improving skills. While promoting interest and directing attention are also benefits, the primary value of verbal guidance is that it serves as informational feedback, making it the correct answer.

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