Latest Social Science Reviewer 25: 30 Questions with Answers

1. ESD involves topics on peace education, global citizenship and human rights in addition to environmental education. What teaching-learning approach is recommended for ESD?

a. Project-based

b. Outcome-based

c. Problem-based

d. Concept-based

Ans. : C

2. In teaching ESD what kills are considered essential for integrating effective participation in both work and society?

a. Assertiveness and mediation

b. Social and emotional skills

c. Negotiation and conflict management

d. Stress and time management

Ans. : B

3. Which BEST describes the whole-school approach in teaching-learning social studies?

a. It transforms the teaching and learning towards holistic life skills and values.

b. It transmits changes in social institutions.

c. It integrates goals and targets in the curriculum through projects.

d. It demonstrates problem-based and project-based practices.

Ans. : A

4. Challenge-based learning builds on the practice of problem-based learning in which students work on real world problems. What BEST describes the learning experiences of teachers and learners?

a. Global

b. Integrative

c. Collaborative

d. Cultural

Ans. : C

5. In grade distribution of a class the _____ is basic numerical data as the average of grades.

a. median

b. mode

c. mean

d. measure

Ans. : C

6. An IQ test given before admission which is used by schools to determine general intelligence which has _________ that measures specific attributes of students.

a. predictive validity

b. construct validity

c. criterion validity

d. aptitude validity

Ans. : B

7. Teacher A is analyzing income distribution which is symmetrical. Which measure/s of central tendency will be most appropriate?

a. Mean and median

b. Mode

c. Median

d. Mean and mode

Ans. : C

8. Schools provide pre-assessment test to determine fitness of students in college for some courses or in high school for learning sections. This test is ____________ evaluation.

a. formative

b. diagnostic

c. achievement

d. placement

Ans. : D

9. In observing students as part of evaluation outside of tests, the teacher needs to be ___________ to be fair and accurate in judging students.

a. objective

b. subjective

c. partisan

d. biased

Ans. : A

10. In the test-retest method for reliability if the ordering of the two tests is exactly the same they the correlation co-efficient is 1.00 for ________ reliability.

a. doubtful

b. imperfect

c. perfect

d. invalid

Ans. : C

11. It is natural for parents to want to get involved in their children's school work but teachers need to be __________ about skills and subjects for which students need to be assisted or reinforced.

a. specific

b. general

c. extensive

d. broad

Ans. : A

12. Which is the middle value in a set of grades representing the point of distribution where one-half of 50% fall or are above the grade distribution of the whole class?

a. Mean

b. Median

c. Mode

d. Measure

Ans. : B

13. Which is a measure of central location computed by the greatest number of frequency in a distribution of grades?

a. Media

b. Mean

c. Mode

d. Measure

Ans. : C

14. Teacher-made-test can help determine progress of student for remedial instruction if needed. This test is for __________ purposes.

a. diagnostic

b. placement

c. formative

d. summative

Ans. : A

15. These are correct types of evaluation and tools used, EXCEPT ___________.

a. diagnostic :: observations, interviews

b. formative :: teacher-made tests and checklists

c. placement :: teacher made tests

d. summative :: standardized tests and rating scales

Ans. :C

16. Which one is meant to measure the learner's awareness of values?

a. Anecdotal record

b. Moral dilemma

c. Projective technique

d. Likert scales

Ans. : A

17. Which assessment tools is MOST authentic?

a. True-False test

b. Essay test

c. Portfolio

d. Projects

Ans. : C

18. Standard deviation is to variability as mode is to _________.

a. level of difficulty

b. correlation

c. tendency

d. discrimination

Ans. : C

19. How is evaluation differentiated from assessment?

a. Evaluation is value judgment of the quality of performance, assessment is the process of collecting, synthesizing and interpreting information to aid in decision making.

b. Evaluation is the weighing of assessment information against some standards to improve instruction.

c. Assessment uses  scoring guide; evaluation has no scoring guide.

d. Evaluation makes use of traditional tools, assessment uses authentic tools.

Ans. : A

20. What is the distinct feature of a rubric?

a. It is a scoring guide using numerical score given to learners.

b. It motivates learners to engage more an application and reasoning skills.

c. It encourages learners' self-evaluation when they receive their report card grades.

d. It has specific performance characteristics arranged in levels indicating the degree to which a standard has been met.

Ans. : D

21. What skills are being recognized to prepare students for increasingly complex life and work in the 21st century?

a. Information literacy skills

b. Learning and innovation skills

c. Media literacy skills

d. Global awareness and communication skills

Ans. :B

22. Despite many successful reforms, President Obama wass described as a " lame-duck" president because of _________ by the Republican Party.

a. ban control

b. power politics

c. veto power

d. denial plot

Ans. : B

23. These were the effects of Thailand's 2014 National Council of Peace and Order military junta EXCEPT ______.

a. ban on political gatherings

b. nationwide curfew

c. cessation of economic life

d. arrest of politicians

Ans. : C

24. What can be done to temper the effects of massive employment of foreign Filipino labor overseas that endanger family intergration?

a. Limit overseas deployment

b. Provide loans to OFW families

c. Safeguard balikbayan boxes

d. Assist OFWs in overseas work

Ans. : D

25. What is feasible move to stop the conflict that endangers lives in the Southern Philippines?

a. Peace talks

b. Federal autonomy to regions

c. Enlist Muslim fighters in the AFP

d. Reconciliation among religions

Ans. : B

26. How can domestic violence best be minimized?

a. Heavier tax on alcohol

b. Stronger anti-illegal drugs drive

c. Award for the Best Father and Mother

d. Effective education on family life

Ans. : D

27.  What initiative is needed to prevent exploitation of children workers?

a. Scholarship

b. Subsidy for children

c. Socio-economic package

d. Stricter law against child exploitation

Ans. : C

28.  What can be done to prevent detention of juveniles with adult prisoners?

a. Separate cells of juveniles and adults

b. Lesson years of detention for juveniles

c. Alternative learning system in prisons

d. Upgrade juvenile penology program

Ans. : D

29. How should the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights received by RP government?

a. Prevent intervention by the UN

b. Support the covenant

c. Reject criticism on human rights violations

d. Downplay UN reports on human rights violations

Ans. : B

30. How can Deng Xiaoping be described by advancing liberal industrialization in China as leader without holding president, premier or secretary general positions?

a. Fascistic

b. Autocratic

c. Democratic

d. Authoritarian

Ans. : D

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