1. What is the purpose of Social Studies according to Arthur Dunn?

A) Learning mathematics and natural sciences B) Reading about

historical figures
C) Writing essays on philosophy D) Studying or examining social
science topics
2. Which term describes the ability to engage effectively with other people
in public?
A) Technological Literacy B) Artistic Talent C) Mathematical Skills D) Civic
Competence
3. What myth suggests that Social Studies was born in 1916?
A) Evolutionary School Theory B) Continuous Spontaneous Existence (CSE)
Theory
C) Big Bang Theory of 1916 D) History Foundation Theory
4. The National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) defines Social Studies
primarily to promote what?
A) Artistic skills B) Civic competence C) Literature appreciation D)
Physical fitness
5. What key component does Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies)
emphasize in the Philippine K to 12 Curriculum?
A) Coexistence with local and global communities B) Focus on personal
achievements
C) Expertise in computer programming D) Mastery of multiple
languages
6. What are the two key stages of the Elementary Social Studies
Curriculum in Philippine Basic Education?
A) Key Stage A and Key Stage B B) Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
C) Primary Stage and Secondary Stage D) Introductory Stage and Advanced
Stage
7. In what language is the Key Stage 1 standard articulated?
A) Spanish B) Cebuano C) Filipino D) English
8. What do Grade 1 students learn in Social Studies according to the
curriculum?
A) Understanding of self and values as a community member B) Complex
mathematical equations
C) Advanced scientific theories D) Basic foreign
languages
9. Which concept is essential for Grade 2 students to appreciate their
community’s history?
A) Fantasy stories B) Continuity and change C) Time travel D) Future
predictions
10. What are Grade 3 learners expected to understand about their
communities?
A) Communities as parts of provinces and regions B) Communities as isolated
islands
C) Communities as fictional stories D) Communities as part of other
countries
11. What is the primary focus of Grade 5 Araling Panlipunan according to
the Key Stage 2 standard?
A) Understanding the development of Philippine civilization until the 19 th century
B) Analyzing the impact of American colonization
C) Studying the Propaganda Movement and Independence
D) Learning about the Filipino-American War
12. Which concept is covered in the Grade 6 Araling Panlipunan
curriculum?
A) Spanish Colonization policies B) The Declaration of Martial Law
C) Ancient Philippine Culture D) Emergence of Philippine Civilization
13. Which attribute does the Key Stage 2 standard intend to develop in
Filipino learners?
A) Financial literacy B) Patriotic citizenship
C) International awareness D) Technological proficiency
14. In the curriculum, the 'Japanese Occupation' is discussed in which
grade level?
A) Grade 4 B) Grade 6 C) Grade 7 D) Grade 5
15. What is a key goal for learners in the Key Stage 2 Araling Panlipunan
curriculum?
A) Proficiency in foreign languages B) Mastery of technology tools
and applications
C) Sustainable use of resources and effective communication D) Advanced scientific
research skills
16. What is the role of 'curriculum mapping' in long-range instructional
planning?
A) Curriculum mapping assesses student performance at the end of each unit.
B) Curriculum mapping is used to allocate resources and materials throughout the
year.
C) Curriculum mapping tracks student attendance and participation over the school
year.
D) Curriculum mapping determines when each topic will be taught and aids in
informed decision making.
17. Which characteristic is essential for teachers to ensure effective
instructional planning?
A) Teachers must prioritize administrative duties over curriculum planning.
B) Teachers must focus on covering all topics regardless of student needs.
C) Teachers must be reflective practitioners.
D) Teachers must strictly follow the curriculum guide.
18. In the context of unit planning, what does a 'unit' typically encompass?
A) A unit is a list of resources and materials for a specific quarter.
B) A unit is a periodic assessment tool to measure student progress.
C) A unit is a weekly schedule detailing daily activities.
D) A unit clusters related lessons organized around a central topic.
19. What challenge does long-range planning present for beginning
teachers?
A) Long-range planning involves creating a plan for the entire school year
B) Long-range planning focuses on grading and record-keeping for the year.
C) Long-range planning requires daily lesson planning and execution.
D) Long-range planning focuses solely on administrative tasks and duties.
20. Why is the curriculum guide considered an important tool in
instructional planning?
A) It defines the disciplinary techniques for classroom management.
B) It serves as a framework for long-range planning and aligns teaching with
curriculum standards.
C) It provides daily lesson plans for teachers to follow verbatim.
D) It outlines student evaluation methods required for the year.
21. What is the first step in planning a unit according to Beal and Bolick
(2013)?
A) Create an evaluation procedure for the unit. B) Develop a unit title by
adopting a topic for study.
C) List all the resources that will be needed. D) Identify teaching strategies to use
in the unit.
22. What key factor should be considered when determining the time
requirement for a unit?
A) Number of students involved in the unit. B) Amount of resources
necessary for the unit.
C) Attainable objectives and goals for the unit. D) Estimated time to be
spent on the unit.
23. How does including target students in the planning process benefit the
unit design?
A) It allows teachers to adjust the schedule freely.
B) It allows students to identify questions and issues of interest.
C) It ensures that the curriculum meets accreditation standards.
D) It assists teachers in establishing stricter guidelines.
24. What does a Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP) provide for educators?
A) An overview of the previous year's curriculum.B) A detailed description of steps
for teaching a topic.
C) An analysis of teaching methods' effectiveness.
D) A list of students' past performances.
25. Why is instructional planning important in an educational context?
A) It only accommodates advanced students in the classroom.
B) It restricts teachers from altering lesson plans immediately.
C) It provides logical sequencing and pacing of lessons.
D) It solely focuses on increasing homework assignments.
26. What is the main document called that a teacher creates after
curriculum mapping?
A) Lesson plan B) Student list C) Test paper D)
Grade report
27. Who needs to prepare a Detailed Lesson Plan in the Philippines?
A) Principals B) Newly-hired teachers C) Experienced teachers
D) Students
28. What part of a DLP describes the steps a teacher will take?
A) Reflection B) Objectives C) Procedures D) Content
29. What does a Daily Lesson Log cover?
A) A month's syllabus B) Yearly goals C) A day's or week's lessons
D) Student attendance
30. Which of the following is an advantage of instructional planning?
A) Increases lesson length B) Provides direction for teachers
C) Requires extra resources D) Confuses students
31. Which of the following is important to consider when planning a
lesson?
A) Recess time B) Content C) Class party D) Lunch
break
32. What does declarative knowledge involve?
A) Identifying the classroom environment B) Learning how to perform
skills
C) Knowing facts and concepts D) Memorizing a shopping list
33. What type of knowledge is procedural knowledge?
A) Reciting a poem B) Memorizing names C) Listing rules D) Knowing
how to do something
34. In the Philippines, what do many educators emphasize in Social
Studies?
A) Memorization of people and events B) Singing songs
C) Drawing landscapes D) Practicing sports daily
35. Why is it important for teachers to understand both declarative and
procedural knowledge?
A) To avoid using textbooks B) To make lessons shorter
C) To entertain students with games D) To equip learners with 21st
century skills
36. What distinguishes competencies from standards in the context of the
K to 12 Curriculum Guide?
A) Standards refer to the instructional materials used.
B) Competencies are general statements spanning years.
C) Standards are specific tasks completed in a week.
D) Competencies are specific and achievable in shorter periods.
37. Why is a positive classroom environment crucial in planning
instruction?
A) It focuses only on using digital tools.
B) It eliminates the need for learning objectives.
C) It ensures that students complete their assignments faster.
D) It promotes student engagement and inclusion.
38. What is the recommendation for selecting instructional materials
according to Sousa?
A) Choose materials focused only on written text. B) Select materials that are
solely visually appealing.
C) Use materials appealing to different senses. D) Prioritize materials
based on their size.
39. Which theory of intelligence is highlighted in planning instruction?
A) Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. B) Maslow’s Hierarchy of
Needs.
C) Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory. D) Piaget’s stages of cognitive
development.
40. What are the three components of a teacher's knowledge according to
Mishra & Koehler?
A) Content, pedagogical, and technological knowledge.
B) Emotional, social, and environmental awareness.
C) Verbal, logical, and musical skills.
D) Scientific, historical, and artistic knowledge.
41. What are the three domains of learning introduced by Dr. Benjamin
Bloom?
A) Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor B) Cognitive, Analytical, Emotional
C) Cognitive, Physical, Social D) Psychomotor, Emotional, Practical
42. Why are the domains of learning important for students?
A) They make students practice their handwriting skills only.
B) They ensure students watch educational videos.
C) They allow students to play more games.
D) They help students think critically and solve problems.
43. Which domain would be most helpful for a future surgeon according to
real-world situations mentioned?
A) Psychomotor B) Cognitive C) Analytical D) Affective
44. What key change was made in the revised version of Bloom's
Taxonomy in 2001?
A) The cognitive domain was removed completely. B) New domains were
added to the taxonomy.
C) The emphasis was placed on writing long essays. D) The focus shifted from nouns
to verbs.
45. Which instructional verb is NOT part of the 'Analyze' level in Bloom's
Taxonomy?
A) Analyze B) Compare C) Write D) Contrast
46. Which stage in the affective domain involves students developing a
personal philosophy through their values?
A) Responding B) Organizing C) Valuing D)
Characterizing
47. What instructional verb aligns with the Organizing level in the
affective domain?
A) React B) Arrange C) Defend D) Engage
48. In the affective domain, which instructional verbs are associated with
the Receiving stage?
A) Display, perform, question, solve B) Complete, explain, propose, study
C) Assist, discuss, read, write D) Ask, choose, identify, use
49. At what level does a student actively participate in discussions about
material they have read?
A) Characterizing B) Receiving C) Valuing D) Responding
50. Which stage signifies that a student recognizes the worth of a topic by
expressing their stance in writing?
A) Characterizing B) Valuing C) Responding D)
Organizing
51. What is the main focus of the psychomotor domain?
A) Development of physical skills. B) Understanding historical events.
C) Learning mathematics skills. D) Improving language arts.
52. Which activity is an example of 'Perception' in the psychomotor
domain?
A) Playing a game of soccer. B) Writing notes while listening to a
lesson.
C) Practicing a song on the piano. D) Adjusting a recipe for a diet.
53. What is an example of 'Guided response' in learning psychomotor
skills?
A) Choreographing a new dance. B) Building a simple circuit by
following a video.
C) Playing a song without looking at the keys. D) Listening to music and
tapping a beat.
54. How do students demonstrate the skill of 'Adaptation'?
A) Playing a new song on the piano. B) Correcting spelling mistakes
in a text.
C) Memorizing a poem for class. D) Changing a recipe for dietary
needs.
55. What does 'Origination' involve in the psychomotor domain?
A) Trying a different piano song. B) Creating a new dance using ballet
skills.
C) Perfecting a football pass technique. D) Revising notes in a lecture.
56. What are the two general formats of a lesson plan?
A) Comprehensive and abbreviated B) Detailed and summary
C) Objective and subjective D) General and specific
57. Who is required to prepare a Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP) in the
Philippines?
A) All veteran teachers B) Newly-hired teachers without
experience
C) Principals and administrators D) Students in any grade
58. What component of a lesson plan describes what students should
learn?
A) Objectives B) Procedures C) Content D) Remarks
59. In what format is a Daily Learning Log (DLL) written in the Philippines?
A) Grid template B) Essay outline C) Paragraph form D)
Textbox
60. Which activity is part of the 'After the Lesson' section in a lesson plan?
A) Summative assessment B) Check-up Quiz
C) Introduction of the new lesson D) Formative assessment