Educational Technology

Part 1
1. Which of the following statements has a very limited definition of educational technology?
a. It is a profession composed of various job categories.
b. It refers to the computers used for teaching and learning.
c. It includes audiovisual materials, interactive multimedia and self-instructional materials.
d. It is the development, application and evaluation of system, techniques and aids to improve
human learning
Answer: B
2. Which of the following statements is correct about the domains of educational technology?
a. Design is the production stage while development is the planning stage.
b. Both the design and development are the planning stage.
c. Evaluation is synonymous with implementation.
d. Utilization is the action phase.
Answer: D
3. Ms. Gomez is planning to integrate technology in her Mathematics class. Which of the following
would be the logical steps in doing this?
I. Set the objectives
II. Analyze the learners
III. Utilize the materials with showmanship
IV. Evaluate the performance of the students
a. I, II, III, IV
b. II, I, III, IV
c. I, II, IV, III
d. II, I, IV, III
Answer: B
4. Which of the following is a limitation of models and real objects in teaching and learning?
a. They pose problems on storage
b. They make learning more concrete.
c. They provide hands-on learning experiences.
d. They are readily available in the environment, around school and in the home.
Answer: A
5. Which group of technologies has the highest degree of concreteness?
a. Realia and computer
b. Video, picture and television
c. Digital video, film, versatile compact disc
d. Book, imaginative literature, programmed instruction
Answer: A
6. Mrs. Del Prado placed text together with the relevant graphics on the same page in her
multimedia presentation. Which principle did she apply?
a. Split attention
b. Spatial contiguity
c. Cost effectiveness
d. Communication effectiveness
Answer: A
7. Mrs. Olivarez presented real samples of rocks in her General Science class. What principle did
she apply?
a. Appropriateness
b. Authenticity
c. Responsiveness
d. Simplicity
Answer: B
8. Which is the best reason why teachers state the objectives before using instructional media?
a. To secure materials
b. To prepare the materials beforehand.
c. To determine which media to use best.
d. To be able to practice how to operate the equipment
Answer: C
9. Which of the following should Mr. Rivera primarily consider in determining the teaching-learning
objectives and use of instructional media?
a. The assessment tool to be used
b. The learning activities
c. The learner
d. The teacher
Answer: B
10. Which of the following technologies provide iconic experiences to students/ children?
a. Video and books
b. Pictures and videos
c. Radio and recording
d. Modules and periodicals
Answer: B
11. Which of these technologies used in the classroom are arranged from the most symbolic to
multisensory?
a. Real objects, print, audio-visual materials and visual materials
b. Visual materials, audio visual materials, print and computers
c. Visual materials, print, audio-visual materials and realia
d. Print, audio-visual materials, computers and realia
Answer: D
12. Which of the following is inappropriate in using printed visuals such as charts, graphs and
drawings?
a. Provide written or verbal cues to highlight important aspect of visuals
b. Present the instructional materials simultaneously
c. Use materials that everyone can see
d. Make the presentation suspenseful
Answer: B
13. Susan wants to learn more English. Specifically, she wants to improve her listening skills. She
has a CD player, a tape recorder and has internet access. As an English teacher, what do you
suggest?
I. CDs with English listening drills
II. Tapes with English listening drills
III. Internet website such as Go4English, English Language Listening Lab or Randall's listening Lab
a. I and II
b. II and III
c. I or III
d. I, II and III
Answer: D
14. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the contributions of technology to student
learning?
a. The quality of learning can be improved.
b. The delivery of instruction can be more interesting.
c. The method of teaching and learning becomes more interactive.
d. The role of the teacher can be changed into knowledge dispenser.
Answer: D
15. Mr. Tarnate, an ICT teacher takes into account technology standards to address the needs of the
students and help them adapt with the changing society and technology Which of the following
standards is an exception?
a. Creativity and innovation
b. Research and information literacy
c. Model digital-age work and learning
d. Technology operations and concepts
Answer: C
16. Ms. Vinluan, a computer teacher demonstrates understanding of local and global issues and
exhibits ethical and legal use of information and communications technology tools. Which is true
about her?
a. She models digital-age work and learning
b. She facilitates and inspires student learning and creativity.
c. She promotes and models digital citizenship and responsibility.
d. She designs and develops digital-age learning experiences and assessments
Answer: C
17. With the fast-paced evolution of technologies nowadays, why are teachers encouraged to shift
gradually from a teacher-centered instruction to a learner-centered instruction?
I. A learner-centered instruction focuses on transformation of facts.
a. II and IV only
b. I, II and IV only
c. I, III and IV only
d. II, III and IV only
Answer: C
18. Ms. Hernandez employs student-centered instruction as the learners create their digital portfolios
in her computer class. What could be developed among them through this approach?
a. Repetition and active learning
b. Mastery of skills and information delivery
c. Information processing and passive learning
d. Construction of knowledge and information exchange
Answer: D
19. Mr. Torres will have a multimedia presentation in his Science class. Which of the following
should he avoid?
a. Consider technical quality.
b. Apply different computer effects per slid.
c. Present information through graphic organizers
d. Use contrasting colors for text and background.
Answer: B
20. Mrs. Sison would like to integrate technology in writing a friendly letter. Which of the following is
the most effective way of doing it?
a. Let the pupils surf a friendly letter from the internet
b. Have the pupils write a friendly letter and send it through an email.
c. have the pupils forward a downloaded friendly letter to others via email.
d. Let the pupils write a friendly letter using word processing and have it critiqued by their peers.
Answer: D
21. Which of the following computer-based instructional materials can be used to learn new
concepts?
a. Games
b. Tutorial
c. Simulation
d. Drill and practice
Answer: B
22. Professor dela Cruz would like to create a presentation material for her lesson on the types of
computer-assisted instruction. To make her presentation effective, which?
a. Situating tool
b. Informative tool
c. Productivity tool
d. Communicative tool
Answer: C
23. Professor Reyes is thinking of an online learning approach by which content provides links to
information at other locations and serves as a focal point for a distance education experience. Which
of the following should she use?
a. Teleconferencing
b. Self-paced program
c. Web-based instruction
d. Computer-aided instruction
Answer: C
24. Which is NOT a basic consideration in selecting and evaluating the content of an educational
technology tool?
a. Does it match the content?
b. Can it be easily dismantled?
c. Will it motivate and maintain interest?
d. Is there evidence of its effectiveness?
Answer: B
25. Your father wanted to finish his long dreamed course but he wanted to do it at home during his
free time. Would you recommend an online learning?
a. Yes, because online learning is the "in" thing
b. No, because online learning inhibits student-teacher interaction.
c. No, because hiring a helper would enable him to attend regularly in his class.
d. Yes, because he could learn at his own pace using a wide spectrum of technologies.
Answer: D

Part 2
1. Ms. Delos Santos is a fresh graduate teacher who was hired to teach in an elementary school
where there are enough resources for instruction. She wanted to start preparing her instructional
materials. Which is the most systematic process in doing this?
a. Design, utilization, evaluation, development
b. Design, development, utilization, evaluation
c. Development, design, utilization, evaluation
d. Development, utilization, evaluation, design
Answer: B
2. Which is the most important reason why teachers need to preview their instructional materials that
will be used in the class?
a. To gain confidence in using them
b. To encourage viewers to be more focused
c. To avoid potential problems that might occur while materials are in use
d. To ensure appropriateness of the materials with the objectives and target audience
Answer: D
3. After Ms. Rivas planned her lesson in English, she found out that the materials at hand do not
match her objectives. Which is the best thing that she can do?
a. Modify the available materials
b. Teach the lesson the following day.
c. Change the objectives to match with available materials.
d. Carry out the lesson as planned and use the materials at hand.
Answer: A
4. Prof. Balagtas used worksheets, manipulatives, and models in teaching math to help her students
understand the lessons and love the subject. What did she bear in mind when she used these
materials?
a. Appropriateness
b. Balance
c. Breadth
d. Variety
Answer: D
5. With increasing use of educational technology inside the classroom, what role is expected of the
teacher?
a. Facilitator
b. Researcher
c. Knowledge giver
d. Source of information
Answer: A
6. It is impractical to bring real objects to the classroom so Aaron constructed a three-dimensional
visual instead. Which of the following did he construct?
a. Chart
b. Cartoon
c. Model
d. Graphic organizer
Answer: C
7. You asked your students to show a two-dimensional illustration of what they have understood
from what they have read. Which of the following non-projected visuals are you referring to?
a. Graphic organizer
b. Print materials
c. Model
d. Realia
Answer: A
8. There are several reasons why teachers are reluctant in using electronic media in the teaching-
learning process. Which is the most common reason?
a. The limited exposure of teachers to new equipment
b. Their incompatibility to diverse needs of the learners
c. The difficulty in integrating technology in the curriculum
d. The excessive availability of local technology in the community
Answer: A
9. Prof. Mandanas would like to use an audio compact disc in teaching a lesson in Filipino. In which
activity in the teaching-learning process is it very effective?
a. In developing listening skills
b. In teaching creating thinking
c. In composing poems
d. In building concepts
Answer: A
10. Plants, pebbles, and blocks are just some of the effective instructional materials readily found in
the environment if they are utilized properly. Which of the following is INCORRECT about their
classroom use?
a. Pass a single object around the class.
b. Familiarize yourself with the object or model before its actual utilization.
c. Use the objects as springboard in encouraging students' active participation.
d. Make sure that the realia and model are large enough to be seen by the whole class.
Answer: A
11. Prof. Ruiz uses projected visuals such as Digital Liquid Projector (DLP) in presenting her lesson.
What could be her main reason for using it?
a. The projected materials are readily available.
b. They are more abstract than any other visuals.
c. Most projected visuals can be obtained at no cost.
d. She can easily prepare for own transparencies in advance.
Answer: A
12. Ms. Samonte used a film clip in teaching Social Studies concepts to her First Year High School
class. However, she found out that it was ineffectively used in the classroom. When is technology
considered INEFFECTIVE?
a. When it promotes mastery of the lesson
b. When it makes viewing more interesting
c. When it helps attain the objectives of the lesson
d. When it induces alienation on the part of the learners
Answer: D
13. Your principal purchased new computer units for your Learning Resource Center. Which of the
following should be your last consideration in using the technology?
a. Computers can be used for entertainment.
b. Computers can be used for research activity.
c. Computers can be used for interactive presentation.
d. Computers can be used to reinforce discussion of difficult concepts in class.
Answer: A
14. Computers can be classified according to the roles they play namely communicative tool,
informative tool, and constructive tool. What is the other role of computers not mentioned in this
item?
a. Instructional tool
b. Situating tool
c. Utility tool
d. Application tool
Answer: B
15. Which of the following categories of CAI will you use in your class if your objective is to increase
proficiency in a newly learned skill or refresh an existing one?
a. Tutorial
b. Simulation
c. Drill and practice
d. Instructional game
Answer: C
16. Which of the following is an ineffective use of Presentation software?
a. Darken the room.
b. Use appropriate pacing.
c. Read directly from the slides.
d. Allow interaction with the learner.
Answer: C
17. Which of the following is NOT an example of a communicative tool?
a. Chat
b. Electronic mail
c. Teleconferencing
d. Multimedia encyclopedia
Answer: D
18. Why is one-way delivery of information a misuse of communication tools?
a. Because the teacher expects the student to study more
b. Because it requires activities that focus on thinking than responding
c. Because it enables the users to focus more on higher level cognitive activities
d. Because this kind of practice lessens interaction capabilities of communication tools
Answer: D
19. Internet consists of thousands of connected computer networks around the world. Which term
does not refer to internet?
a. NET
b. On-line
c. Cyberspace
d. Information Superhighway
Answer: B
20. Which technology tool can Prof. Soriano use to communicate asynchronously with her students?
a. Chat and blog
b. Chat and instant messaging
c. Blog and video conferencing
d. Electronic bulletin board and email
Answer: D
21. In your computer subject, you allow your class to chat as part of your motivation before
discussing to them the roles of computer as a tool. How is chat used in this context?
a. Information tool
b. Application tool
c. Communicative tool
d. Situating tool
Answer: B
22. Which statement is INCORRECT about computer conferencing?
a. It refers to live student interaction with an expert.
b. It is also known as discussion forum or bulletin board.
c. It also refers to online class discussions, forums or debates.
d. It permits two or more individuals
Answer: A
23. Which instructional application will you introduce to your class if your objective is to help them
find and use information resources available in the internet?
a. Webquests
b. Hybrid course
c. Scavenger Hunt
d. Distance education
Answer: C
24. In the delivery of distance education, what computer application is used to organize instructions
and track students records and progress?
a. Computer-based Multimedia
b. Computer-assisted Instruction
c. Computer-mediated Education
d. Computer-managed Instruction
Answer: B
25. When is distance education as effective as the traditional instruction?
a. When the method, technologist and assessment used are appropriate to the required
competencies.
b. When the course requires more face-to-face communication between the students and teachers.
c. When students depend more on their online mentor.
d. When there is student to student interaction.
Answer: A
Assessment and Evaluation of Learning
Part 1
1. Who among the teachers described below is doing assessment?
a. Mrs. Bautista who is administering a test to her students.
b. Mr. Ferrer who is counting the scores obtained by the students in his test.
c. Ms. Leyva who is computing the final grade of the students after completing all their requirements.
d. Prof. Cuevas who is planning for a remedial instruction after knowing that students perform poorly
in her test
Answer: C
2. Mr. Fernandez is judging the accuracy of these statements. Which statements will he consider as
correct?
I. Test is a tool to measure a trait.
II. Measurement is the process of qualifying a given trait.
III. Assessment is the gathering of quantitative and qualitative data.
IV. Evaluation is the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data for decision making
A. I and II only
b. III and IV only
c. I, II, and III
d. I, III and IV
Answer: D
3. If I have to use the most authentic method of assessment, which of these procedures should I
consider?
a. Traditional Test
b. Performance-based Assessment
c. Written Test
d. Objective Assessment
Answer: B
4. After doing the exercise on verbs, Ms. Borillo gave a short quiz to find out how well students have
understood the lesson. What type of assessment was done?
a. Summative Assessment
b. Formative Assessment
c. Diagnostic Assessment
d. Placement Assessment
Answer: B
5. Who among the teachers below performed a diagnostic assessment?
a. Ms. Santos who asked questions when the discussion was going on to know who among her
students understood what she was trying to emphasize.
b. Mr. Colubong who gave a short quiz after discussing thoroughly the lesson to determine the
programs of learning.
c. Ms. Ventura who gave 10-item test to find out the specific lessons which the students failed to
understand.
d. Mrs. Lopez who administered a readiness test to the incoming grade one pupils.
Answer: C
6. You are assessing for learning. Which of these will you likely do?
a. Giving grades to students
b. Reporting to parents the performance of their child.
c. Recommending new policies in grading students.
d. Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of students.
Answer: D
7. Ms. Saplan is planning to do an assessment of learning. Which of these should she include in her
plan considering her purpose for assessment?
a. How to give immediate feedback to student's strengths and weaknesses
b. How to determine the area of interest of learners
c. How to certify student's achievement
d. How to design one's instruction
Answer: C
8. You targeted that after instruction, your students should be able to show their ability to solve
problems with speed and accuracy. You then designed a tool to measure this ability. What principle
of assessment did you consider in this situation?
a. Assessment should be based on clear and appropriate learning targets or objectives.
b. Assessment should have a positive consequence on student's learning
c. Assessment should be reliable.
d. Assessment should be fair.
Answer: A
9. Ms. Ortega tasked her students to show how to play basketball. What learning target is she
assessing?
a. Knowledge
b. Reasoning
c. Skills
d. Products
Answer: C
10. Mr. Ravelas made an essay test for the objective "Identify the planets in the solar system". Was
the assessment method used the most appropriate for the given objective? Why?
a. Yes, because essay test is easier to construct than objective test.
b. Yes, because essay test can measure any type of objective.
c. No, he should have conducted oral questioning.
d. No, he should have prepared an objective test.
Answer: D
11. Mr. Cidro wants to test students' knowledge of the different places in the Philippines, their capital
and their products and so he gave his students an essay test. If you were the teacher, will you do the
same?
a. No, the giving of an objective test is more appropriate than the use of essay.
b. No, such method of assessment is inappropriate because essay is difficult.
c. Yes, essay test could measure more than what other tests could measure.
d. Yes, essay test is the best in measuring any type of knowledge.
Answer: A
12. What type of validity does the Pre-board examination possess if its results can explain how the
students will likely perform in their licensure examination?
a. Concurrent
b. Predictive
c. Construct
d. Content
Answer: B
13. Ms. Aviz wants to determine if the students' scores in their Final Test is reliable. However, she
has only one set of test and her students are already on vacation. What test of reliability can she
employ?
a. Test-Retest
b. Kuder Richardson Method
c. Equivalent Forms
d. Test-Retest with Equivalent Forms
Answer: B
Refer to this case in answering items 14-15
Two teachers of the same grade level have set the following objectives for the day's lesson. At the
end of the period, the students should be able to:
a. Construct bar graph, and
b. Interpret bar graphs
To assess the attainment of the objectives, Teacher A required the students to construct a bar graph
for the given set of data then she asked them to interpret this using a set of questions as guide.
Teacher B presented a bar graph then asked them to interpret this using also a set of guide
questions.
14. Whose practice is acceptable based on the principles of assessment?
a. Teacher A
b. Teacher B
c. Both Teacher A and B
d. Neither Teacher A nor Teacher B
Answer: A
15. Which is true about the given case?
a. Objective A matched with performance-based assessment while B can be assessed using the
traditional pen-and-paper objective test.
b. Objective A matched with traditional assessment while B can be assessed using a performance-
based method.
c. Both objective A and B matched with performance-based assessment.
d. Both objective A and B matched with traditional assessment.
Answer: A
16. In the context of the Theory of Multiple Intelligence, which is a weakness of the paper-pencil
test?
a. It puts non-linguistically intelligent at a disadvantage.
b. It is not easy to administer.
c. It utilizes so much time.
d. It lacks reliability.
Answer: A
17. Mr. Umayam is doing a performance-based assessment for the day's lesson. Which of the
following will most likely happen?
a. Students are evaluated in one sitting.
b. Students do an actual demonstration of their skill.
c. Students are evaluated in the most objective manner.
d. Students are evaluated based on varied evidences of learning
Answer: B
18. Ms. del Rosario rated her students in terms of appropriate and effective use of some laboratory
equipment and measurement tools and the students ability to follow the specified procedures. What
mode of assessment should Miss del Rosario use?
a. Portfolio Assessment
b. Journal Assessment
c. Traditional Assessment
d. Performance-based Assessment
Answer: D
19. Mrs. Hilario presented the lesson on baking through a group activity so that the students will not
just learn how to bake but also develop their interpersonal skills. How should this lesson be
assessed?
I. She should give the students an essay test explaining how they baked the cake.
II. The students should be graded on the quality of their baked cake using a rubric.
III. The students in a group should rate the members based on their ability to cooperate in their
group activity.
IV. She should observe how the pupils perform their tasks.
a. I, II, and III only
b. I, III, and IV only
c. I, II and IV only
d. I, II, III, and IV
Answer: C
20. If a teacher has set objectives in all domains or learning targets and which could be assessed
using a single performance task, what criterion in selecting a task should she consider?
a. Generalizability
b. Fairness
c. Multiple Foci
d. Teachability
Answer: C
21. Which term refers to the collection of students' products and accomplishments in a given period
for evaluation purposes?
a. Diary
b. Portfolio
c. Anecdotal record
d. Observation report
Answer: B
22. Mrs. Catalan allowed the students to develop their own portfolio in their own style as long as they
show all the non-negotiable evidences of learning. What principle in portfolio assessment explains
this practice?
a. Content Principle
b. Learning Principle
c. Equity Principle
d. Product Principle
Answer: C
23. How should the following steps in portfolio assessment be arranged logically?
I. Set targets
II. Select evidences
III. Collect evidences
IV. Rate Collection
V. Reflect on Evidences
a. I, II, III, IV, V
b. I, III, II, V, IV
c. I, II, III, V, IV
d. I, III, V, II, IV
Answer: B
24. Which could be seen in a rubric?
I. Objective in a high level of cognitive behavior
II. Multiple criteria in assessing learning
III. Quantitative descriptions of the quality of work
IV. Qualitative descriptions of the quality of work
a. I and II only
b. II, III and IV only
c. I, II and III
d. I, II, III and IV
Answer: B
25. The pupils are to be judged individually on their mastery of the singing of the national anthem so
their teacher let them sing individually. What should the teacher use in rating the performance of the
pupils considering the fact that the teacher has only one period to spend in evaluating her 20 pupils?
a. Analytic
b. Holistic
c. Either holistic or analytic
d. Both holistic and analytic
Answer: B
Part 2
1. Mrs. Pua is judging the worth of the project of the students in her Science class based on a set of
criteria. What process describes what she is doing?
a. Testing
b. Measuring
c. Evaluating
d. Assessing
Answer: C
2. Mrs. Acebuche is comparing measurement from evaluation. Which statement explains the
difference?
a. Measurement is assigning a numerical value to a given trait while evaluation is giving meaning to
the numerical value of the trait.
b. Measurement is the process of gathering while evaluation is the process of quantifying the data
gathered.
c. Measurement is the process of quantifying data while evaluation is the process of organizing data.
d. Measurement is a pre-requisite of assessment while evaluation is the pre-requisite of testing.
Answer: A
3. Ms. Ricafort uses alternative methods of assessment. Which of the following will she not likely
use?
a. Multiple Choice Test
b. Reflective Journal Writing
c. Oral Presentation
d. Developing Portfolios
Answer: A
4. Ms. Camba aims to measure a product of learning. Which of these objectives will she most likely
set for her instruction?
a. Show positive attitude towards learning common nouns
b. Identify common nouns in a reading selection
c. Construct a paragraph using common nouns
d. User a common noun in a sentence
Answer: C
5. The students of Mrs. Valino are very noisy. To keep them busy, they were given any test available
in the classroom and then the results were graded as a way to punish them. Which statement best
explains if the practice is acceptable or not?
a. The practice is acceptable because the students behaved well when they were given a test.
b. The practice is not acceptable because it violates the principle of reliability.
c. The practice is not acceptable because it violates the principle of validity.
d. The practice is acceptable since the test results are graded.
Answer: C
6. Ms. Delos Angeles advocates assessment for learning. Which will she NOT likely do?
a. Formative Assessment
b. Diagnostic Assessment
c. Placement Assessment
d. Summative Assessment
Answer: A
7. At the beginning of the school year, the 6-year old pupils were tested to find out who among them
can already read. The result was used to determine their sections. What kind of test was given to
them?
a. Diagnostic
b. Formative
c. Placement
d. Summative
Answer: C
8. The grade six pupils were given a diagnostic test in addition and subtraction of whole numbers to
find out if they can proceed to the next unit. However, the results of the test were very low. What
should the teacher do?
a. Proceed to the next lesson to be able to finish all the topics in the course.
b. Construct another test parallel to the given test to determine the consistency of the scores.
c. Count the frequency of errors to find out the lessons that the majority of students need to relearn.
d. Record the scores then inform the parents about the very poor performance of their child in
mathematics.
Answer: C
9. Mrs. Nogueras is doing an assessment of learning. At what stage of instruction should she do it?
a. Before instruction
b. After instruction
c. Prior to instruction
d. During the instructional process
Answer: D
10. Mr. Cartilla developed an Achievement Test in Math for her grade three pupils. Before she
finalized the test she examined carefully if the test items were constructed based on the
competencies that have to be tested. What test of validity was she trying to establish?
a. Content-validity
b. Concurrent validity
c. Predictive validity
d. Construct validity
Answer: A
11. Mrs. Robles wants to establish the reliability of her achievement test in English. Which of the
following activities will help achieve her purpose?
a. Administer two parallel tests to different groups of students.
b. Administer two equivalent tests to the same group of students
c. Administer a single test but two different groups of students.
d. Administer two different tests but to the same group of students.
Answer: B
Refer to the situation below in answer items 12 and 13
A teacher set the following objectives for the day's lesson:
At the end of the period, the students should be able to:
a. Identify the parts of friendly letter
b. Construct a friendly letter using the MS Word, and
c. Show interest towards the day's lesson
To assess the attainment of the objectives, Ms. Cidro required the students to construct friendly
letter and have it encoded at their Computer Laboratory using the MS Word. The letter should inform
one's friend about what one has learned in the day's lesson and how one felt about it.
12. Which is NOT true about the given case?
a. Ms. Cidro practices a balanced assessment.
b. Ms. Cidro's assessment method is performance-based.
c. Ms. Cidro needs a rubric in scoring the work of the students.
d. Ms. Cidro's assessment targets are all in the cognitive domain.
Answer: D
13. If Mr. Paraiso will have to make a scoring rubric for the student's output, what format is better to
construct considering that the teacher has limited time to evaluate their work?
a. Analytic Rubric
b. Holistic Rubric
c. Either A or B
d. Neither A nor B
Answer: B
14. The school principal has 3 teacher applicants all of whom graduated from the same institution
and are licensed teachers. She only needs to hire one. What should she do to choose the best
teacher from the three?
I. Give them a placement test.
II. Interview them on why they want to apply in the school.
III. Let them demonstrate how to teach a particular lesson.
IV. Study their portfolios to examine the qualities of the students' outputs when they were in College.
a. I and II.
b. II and III.
c. I and III, IV
d. II, III and IV
Answer: D
15. What should be done first when planning for a performance-based assessment?
a. Determine the "table of specifications" of the tasks
b. Set the competency to be assessed.
c. Set the criteria in scoring the task.
d. Prepare a scoring rubric.
Answer: B
16. To maximize the amount of time spent for performance-based assessment, which one should be
done?
a. Plan a task that can be used for instruction and assessment at the same time.
b. Assess one objective for one performance task.
c. Set objectives only for cognitive domains.
d. Limit the task to one meeting only.
Answer: A
17. Who among the teachers below gave the most authentic assessment task for the objective
"Solve word problems involving the four basic operations"
a. Mrs. Juliano who presented a word problem involving a four fundamental operations and then
asked the pupils to solve it.
b. Mrs. Mandia who asked her pupils to construct a word problem for a given number sentence that
involves four fundamental operations and then asked them to solve the word problem they
constructed.
c. Mrs. Malang who asked her pupils to construct any word problem that involves the four
fundamental operations and then asked them to show how to solve it.
d. Mrs. Pontipedra who asked her pupils to construct any word problem that involves the four
fundamental operations then formed them by twos so that each pair exchanged problems and help
solve each other's problem.
Answer: D
18. Which is wrong to assume about traditional assessment?
a. It can assess individuals objectively.
b. It can assess individuals at the same time.
c. It is easier to administer than performance test.
d. It can assess fairly all the domains of intelligence of an individual
Answer: D
19. Which statement about performance-based assessment is FALSE?
a. It emphasizes merely process.
b. It also stresses doing, not only knowing.
c. It accentuates on process as well as product.
d. Essay tests are an example of performance-based assessments.
Answer: A
20. Under which assumption is portfolio assessment based?
a. Portfolio assessment is a dynamic assessment.
b. Assessment should stress the reproduction of knowledge.
c. An individual learner is adequately characterized by a test score.
d. An individual learner is inadequately characterized by a test score.
Answer: D
21. Which is a good portfolio evidence of a student's acquired knowledge and writing skills?
a. Project
b. Test Results
c. Reflective Journal
d. Critiqued Outputs
Answer: C
22. When planning for portfolio assessment, which should you do first?
a. Set the targets for portfolio assessment.
b. Exhibit one's work and be proud of one's collection
c. Select evidences that could be captured in one's portfolio
d. Reflect on one's collection and identify strengths and weaknesses
Answer: A
23. 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
24. Which is not true of an analytic rubric?
a. It is time consuming
b. It is easier to construct than the holistic rubric
c. It gives one's level of performance per criterion
d. It allows one to pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of one's work.
Answer: B
25. Mrs. Bacani prepared a rubric with 5 levels of performance described in 5-excellent, 4-very
satisfactory, 3-satisfactory, 2 needs improvement, 1-poor. After using this rubric with these
descriptions, she found out that most of her students had a rating of 3. Even those who are evidently
poor in their performance had a rating of satisfactory. Cold there be a possible error in the use of the
rubric?
a. Yes, the teacher could have committed the generosity error.
b. Yes, the teacher could have committed the central tendency source of error.
c. No, it is just common to see more of the students having grade of 3 in a 5-point scale.
d. No, such result is acceptable as long as it has a positive consequence to the students. 
Answer: B