Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
ENRIQUETA MONTILLA DE ESTEBAN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Riego Street, Brgy.Zone 2, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental 6102
Email: [email protected]
MID-YEAR IN-SERVICE TRAINING
PRE-TEST
Instructions:
1. This test consists of 10 multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options, labeled A, B, C, and D.
2. Read each question carefully and shade your chosen answer on the answer sheet.
3. Do not leave any questions unanswered. If you are unsure of an answer, make your best guess.
4. Use black ballpen only. Erasures are not allowed.
1. What does Department Order no. 8, s. of 2015 highlight?
b. It gives emphasis on two kinds of classroom assessments. Formative Assessment includes what teachers do to
check prior knowledge of Learners so that intervention can be done immediately while the lesson is ongoing.
c. The issuance of these Guidelines aims to integrate and further institutionalize the primary objective of the K to
12 Basic Education Program, which is to enhance the overall quality of basic education in the country by
hiring highly competent teachers, and to uphold the Department’s mandate.
d. The Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education, consisting of the Education
Service Contracting (ESC) and the Teacher Salary Subsidy (TSS), is a demonstration of the Government’s
commitment to maintain the viability of private education as a key partner in the delivery of quality basic
education.
2. The Classroom Assessment is defined as the continuous process of?
a. Remembering, Systemizing, Analyzing, Interpreting
b. Gathering, Remembering, Analyzing, Identifying
c. Interpreting, Watching, Analyzing, Gathering
d. Identifying, Gathering, Organizing, Interpreting
3. What is the first step to formulating questions and appropriate answers to SOLO-based questions?
a. Identify appropriate SOLO-based questions and responses.
b. Give an acceptable answer and explain why the question and the answer fall on a certainSOLO level.
c. Connect the activity to the questions formulated.
d. None of these
4. The 3 SOLO levels that are used in the PISA test items are the following, except;
a. UNISTRUCTURAL
b. MULTISTRUCTURAL
c. STRUCTURAL
d. RELATIONAL
5. What does SOLO in SOLO Taxonomy stand for?
a) Standard Observation Learning Outcome
b) Structure of Observed Learning Outcome
c) Systematic Objective Learning Outcome
d) Strategic Organization of Learning Outcomes
6. Which level of SOLO taxonomy represents the ability to connect multiple ideas?
a) Unistructural
b) Multistructural
c) Relational
d) Extended Abstract
7. What is the primary goal of teaching using HOTS and SOLO taxonomy?
a) To teach facts and basic knowledge
b) To develop critical, analytical, and creative thinking
c) To focus on standardized test preparation
d) To simplify complex topics
8. Which of the following represents a HOTS skill?
a) Defining a term
b) Summarizing a paragraph
c) Designing a solution to a problem
d) Listing the steps in a process
9. At which SOLO level does learners begin to abstract and generalize concepts?
a) Prestructural
b) Multistructural
c) Relational
d) Extended Abstract
10. Which of these questions best promotes higher-order thinking?
a) What are the main causes of World War II?
b) Can you describe the key events in World War II?
c) How would you argue for or against the causes of World War II?
d) What year did World War II begin?
11. A teacher asks students to create their own version of a scientific experiment after studying its principles. This
activity aligns with which HOTS skill?
a) Remembering
b) Understanding
c) Applying
d) Creating
12. Which teaching strategy is most aligned with developing HOTS?
a) Encouraging students to memorize key facts
b) Asking students to evaluate the effectiveness of a solution
c) Assigning rote exercises to reinforce skills
d) Providing multiple-choice quizzes only
13. A teacher using SOLO taxonomy notices students are at the Multistructural level. What should their next focus
be?
a) Helping students recall information
b) Encouraging them to connect and relate ideas
c) Pushing them to generalize concepts immediately
d) Returning to simpler tasks
14. What type of feedback supports learners in advancing to higher-order thinking levels?
a) Feedback that corrects surface errors only
b) Feedback encouraging deeper connections and critical thinking
c) Feedback that highlights only the correct answers
d) Feedback focused on time management
15. It refers to a long-term physical, mental, intellectual, behavioral, or sensory condition that substantially limits
one or more physiological or anatomical functions of an individual or activities of such individual which results in
limitation or difficulty encountered in executing a task or action
a. Anatomical Function
b. Disability
c. Multiple Sclerosis Deformities
d. Musculoskeletal Deformities
16. It refers to a process where all learners, regardless of their background and abilities, are given an equal chance
to play, learn, and interact together in the same learning environment and the community.
a. Modification and Accommodation
b. Inclusive Education
c. Universal Design for Learning
d. All of the above
17. Why is it critical for schools to implement online safety training for students, according to the policy?
A. To ensure compliance with government regulations and avoid penalties.
B. To empower students to safely navigate digital platforms and protect themselves from harm.
C. To encourage students to use technology only under adult supervision.
D. To prevent students from accessing any online content unrelated to academics.
18. Analyze the situation: A teacher notices a student experiencing frequent intimidation by peers during lunch.
The teacher should:
A. Notify the Child Protection Committee and initiate preventive measures against bullying.
B. Warn the peers to stop or face severe punishment immediately.
C. Ask the student to avoid the peers for safety reasons.
D. Assume it’s a harmless interaction unless reported by the student.
19. What are the key characteristics of PISA-like questions that differentiate them from traditional test questions?
a) Rote memorization and direct recall
b) Context-based, real-world application, and problem-solving
c) Closed-ended, one-answer focus
d) Purely theoretical, no practical context
20. Which of the following is a good example of a PISA-like question?
a) Define the water cycle.
b) If a city is facing water scarcity, suggest two strategies to manage water resources sustainably.
c) Label the parts of a diagram showing the water cycle.
d) List the steps in the water cycle.
