LEPT Reviewer: Prof Ed, Part-1

Here's Part 1 of our study materials for the Professional Education section of the upcoming teacher certification exam.

Professional Education Reviewer, Part 1

Question 1. The most important criteria for an effective and efficient curriculum.
A. Implementing rules
B. Teaching strategies
C. Relevant activities
D. Clear objectives and consistent✅

Question 2. Transforming certified skills into personal competence is the concern of which pillar of learning?
A. Learning to live together
B. Learning to be
C. Learning to do✅
D. Learning to know

Question 3. Who is more likely to advise you to modify your classroom environment to motivate your pupils to learn?
A. The humanist
B. The cognitivist
C. The social-cognitivist
D. The behaviorist✅

Question 4. In a study, the pupils were asked which nationality they preferred, if given a choice. The majority of the pupils wanted to be Americans. In this case, in which obligation relative to the state, do schools seem to be failing?
A. Obligation to respect for all duly constituted authorities.
B. Obligation to promote national pride.✅
C. Obligation to promote obedience to the laws of the state.
D. Obligation to instill allegiance to the Constitution.

Question 5. In the Preamble of the Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers, which is NOT said of teachers?
A. LET passers✅
B. Duly licensed professionals
C. Possess dignity and reputation
D. With high moral values as well as technical and professional competence

Question 6. Teacher X and Teacher Y are promotion rivals. To gain the favor of the promotional staff, Teacher Y offers her beach resort for free for members of the promotional staff before the ranking. As one of the promotion contenders, is this becoming of her to do?
A. Yes. This will be professional growth for the promotional staff.
B. No. This may exert undue influence on the promotional staff members and may fail to promote someone based on merit.✅
C. Yes. The invitation will certainly be welcomed by an overworked promotional staff.
D. Yes. There’s nothing wrong with sharing one’s blessings.

Question 7. Teacher F is newly converted to a different religion. Deeply convinced of his newfound religion, he starts Monday classes by attacking one religion and convinces his pupils to attend their religious services on Sundays. Is this following the Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers?
A. Yes. it’s called value education.
B. No, a teacher should not use his position to convert others.✅
C. Yes, a teacher can decide what to teach.
D. Yes, he does strengthen values education.

Question 8. Teachers are said to be trustees of the nation’s cultural and educational heritage and should transmit this heritage to learners. Which practice makes them fulfill such an obligation?
A. Use the latest instructional technology.
B. Observe continuing professional education.
C. Use interactive teaching strategies.
D. Study the life of Filipino heroes.✅

Question 9. Which order consists of the goal-oriented instructional model?
A. Specification of objectives, evaluation, pre-assessment, instruction
B. Pre-assessment, specification of objectives, instruction, evaluation
C. Specification of objectives, pre-assessment, instruction, evaluation✅
D. Pre-assessment, specification of objectives, evaluation, instruction

Question 10. With proper use of multi-sensory aids, a learner may live realistically in places remote from his immediate environment. This attests to the value of these aids to _____.
A. supplement knowledge
B. contribute to greater retention of learning✅
C. enlarge one’s environment
D. arouse interest

Question 11. You intend to assess affective attributes such as the capacity to feel, attitudes, and behavior. Which of the following should you establish to ascertain the instrument’s validity?
A. Criterion-reference
B. Construct
C. Face✅
D. Content

Question 12. What psychological principle is used when the teacher links the new topic to the previous one for students to gain a holistic view of the topic?
A. Apperception✅
B. Conceptualization
C. Stimulation
D. Recognition

Question 13. Complete this analogy: Positive correlation is to direct relation as negative correlation is to _____.
A. indefinite relation
B. neutral relation
C. definite relation
D. inverse relation✅

Question 14. The least meaningful method of reporting test results.
A. percentile rank
B. raw scores✅
C. percentage grade
D. derived scores

Question 15. A statistical index that represents the relationship between two varying measures that occur within a class.
A. Ceiling
B. Cross-validation
C. Correlation coefficient✅
D. None of these

Question 16. Which measure of central tendency is usually affected by extreme scores?
A. Mean✅
B. Median
C. Mode
D. Quartile

Question 17. The graduating students need information regarding future occupations where they will most likely succeed. What kind of test will the guidance counselor administer?
A. Survey test
B. Achievement test
C. Aptitude test✅
D. Attitude test

Question 18. In your local high school, the majority of the students who got very high scores in the entrance examination got very low-grade point averages at the end of the year. What type of validity does the examination lack?
A. content
B. predictive✅
C. construct
D. concurrent

Question 19. Which will you least use as a measure of central tendency?
A. Median
B. Mean
C. Mode✅
D. Arithmetic Mean

Question 20. A teacher who equates authority with power does NOT _____.
A. shame
B. develop self-respect in every pupil✅
C. retaliate
D. intimidate

Question 21. Teachers should bear in mind that the period of greatest mental development is from _____.
A. 3 to 6 years
B. 9 to 12 years✅
C. 6 to 9 years
D. 12 to 15 years

Question 22. Which patterns of development closely parallel to the pattern for speech development?
A. Emotional and moral✅
B. Intellectual and moral
C. Intellectual and motor
D. Emotional and motor

Question 23. What diagram is used to determine the social interactions among individuals in a group?
A. sociogram✅
B. scatter diagram
C. parallelogram
D. norm

Question 24. Understanding of a concept is revealed as _____, the ability to accomplish a task successfully under pressure.
A. performance at work
B. performance in arts
C. performance in teamwork
D. performance know-how✅

Question 25. Which developmental principle is NOT TRUE?
A. Children’s development is a function of environment and heredity.
B. Children develop predictably.
C. Children develop at different rates.
D. Children unpredictably develop skills and abilities.✅

Question 26. Children develop self-confidence if?
A. praised and acknowledge of their good deeds✅
B. allowed to do whatever they want
C. ignored when they commit mistakes
D. treated justly and fairly

Question 27. To nurture the creativity of learners, the teacher should be _____.
A. single-minded
B. a repository of knowledge with the “right answer”
C. flexible in terms of time, pace materials, techniques✅
D. an all-powerful authority

Question 28. To improve listening and speech skills, which will be most appropriate?
A. recording
B. mock-up
C. audio recording✅
D. radio program

Question 29. When one attributes a Filipino’s resistance to the scientific method and instead relies on his unquestioning obedience to authority, this trait is best described as:
A. rationalism
B. personalism✅
C. practicality
D. passivity

Question 30. This cognitive process refers to the realization that certain attributes remain constant even if things change in physical appearance.
A. Conservation
B. Integration
C. Construction
D. Reservation✅

Question 31: In the context of professional education, which of the following strategies best supports inclusive teaching and accommodates the diverse learning needs of all students?
A. Implementing a standardized curriculum that treats all students equally.
B. Using various teaching methods, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities.✅
C. Assigning the same homework to all students to maintain consistency.
D. Focusing primarily on lecture-based instruction to cover material efficiently.

Question 32. Which method is employed when calculating the final grade for a subject in the K to 12 curriculum?
A. Cumulative
B. Averaging✅
C. Norm-referenced grading
D. Zero-based grading

Question 33. Which of the following can be used best when comparing the variability of two sets of scores?
A. Range
B. Variance
C. Standard Deviation
D. Coefficient of Variation✅

Question 34. To assess whether your intended learning outcomes have been achieved, which type of portfolio would be most appropriate?
A. Evaluation portfolio✅
B. Development portfolio
C. Showcase portfolio
D. Assessment portfolio

Question 35. Teacher Jenny conducts her lessons without informing her students of the learning objectives for the day, opting instead to move forward with activities. Which fundamental principle of effective learning is she neglecting?
A. Learning is the discovery of the personal meaning of ideas.
B. Learning is an active process.
C. Learning is a cooperative and collaborative process.
D. Effective learning begins with setting clear expectations and learning outcomes.✅

Question 36. Given Teacher Lea’s proficiency in documenting knowledge, concepts, subject matter, and curriculum content, in her role as a curricularist, she is best described as a:
A. evaluator
B. implementer
C. writer✅
D. planner

Question 37. In an outcome-based instructional approach, competencies are best demonstrated through:
A. varied outcome evidence
B. congruence between objectives✅
C. continuing monitoring and evaluation
D. high achievement test marks and output

Question 38. The most notable aspect of Tyler’s Rationale is:
A. Planning phase
B. Evaluating the experience
C. Identifying the purpose✅
D. Organizing the experiences

Question 39. How can educators effectively teach students about the ethical use of social media platforms like Facebook and responsible texting in today’s technology-driven era?
A. Embed social media ethics and responsibilities within the educational syllabus.
B. Facilitate peer monitoring of social media behavior.
C. Implement disciplinary actions for unethical social media use.
D. Organize informational workshops on social media etiquette.

Question 40. What is the most effective strategy for engaging millennials who are more accustomed to virtual environments (through digital devices and platforms) than to physical interactions?
A. Prohibit mobile phones in school settings.
B. Restrict access to Facebook and messaging services.
C. Hold meetings with parents through the Parent-Teacher Association.
D. Integrate real-world contexts into the learning process.✅

Question 41. When you choose to focus on a subject that your students are more interested in, setting aside your original lesson plan, your approach is guided by which educational philosophy?
A. Rationalism
B. Existentialism✅
C. Empiricism
D. Progressivism

Question 42. Under the “Learning to do” pillar, which attribute empowers the learner to effectively contribute to a peaceful and just society?
A. Knowledge
B. Insight✅
C. Skills
D. Values

Question 43. Which type of standardized test is designed to assess a student’s proficiency in subjects that have been taught at different grade levels?
A. Remedial Test
B. Achievement Test✅
C. Intelligence Test
D. Aptitude Test

Question 44. If you’re looking to verify whether your students have achieved the expected outcomes through their work, which portfolio type would be most relevant?
A. Assessment Portfolio✅
B. Development Portfolio
C. Showcase Portfolio
D. Evaluation Portfolio

Question 45. If higher education is concerned with outcomes, DepEd is concerned with ____.
A. performance test results
B. subject content results
C. standard and competencies✅
D. achievement test results

Question 46. If a teacher aims for students to cultivate self-responsibility and accountability, which educational philosophy should be prioritized?
A. utilitarianist
B. existentialist✅
C. essentialist
D. constructivist

Question 47. Which of the following activities might not be suitable for school officials and teachers to engage in within the community, considering existing religious beliefs?
A. Literacy assistance for out-of-school children/youths
B. Household campaign for healthful practice
C. Introducing cooperative thrift practices
D. Promoting contraceptives for planned parenthood✅

Question 48. Which among the following situations is PROHIBITED under the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
A. Cordial relationship with parents
B. Living with dignity at all times
C. Tutorial fees from learners in their class✅
D. Upholding the highest standards of living

Question 49. What fundamental feature defines the Performance Appraisal System for Teachers?
A. Criteria-assessed
B. Peer-supportive
C. Self-directed
D. Competency-awarding✅

Question 50. Under RA 4670, the mandated number of hours teachers are required to spend in school is:
A. 8 hours✅
B. 6 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 10 hours