EDUC 10_Quiz

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.

1. What is the main purpose of curriculum mapping?

a) To create a visually appealing representation of the curriculum.

b) To ensure alignment between learning outcomes, activities, and assessments.

c) To provide teachers with a detailed lesson plan for each subject.

d) To track student progress and identify areas for improvement.

2. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of curriculum mapping?

a) Identifying gaps or repetitions in the curriculum.

b) Providing a roadmap for student learning throughout the year.

c) Ensuring that all students are learning the same material at the same pace.

d) Facilitating collaboration between teachers and other stakeholders.

3. What does "horizontal alignment" in curriculum mapping refer to?

a) Ensuring that the curriculum covers the same topics across all grade levels.

b) Aligning the curriculum with national or state standards.

c) Ensuring that teachers teaching the same subject in the same grade level follow a similar timeline and
learning outcomes.

d) Ensuring that the curriculum is appropriate for all students' learning styles.

4. How can curriculum mapping help to address the question "Why is my friend's son studying decimals
in Mr. Bernardo's class and my own son is not studying the same in Miss Julia's class when they are of
the same grade level?"

a) By providing a clear explanation of the curriculum content for each grade level.

b) By identifying the specific learning outcomes that students are expected to achieve.

c) By ensuring that all teachers are using the same instructional materials.

d) By providing a platform for parents to voice their concerns.

a) Curriculum mapping focuses on the alignment of the curriculum, while curriculum quality audit
focuses on the effectiveness of the curriculum.

b) Curriculum mapping is done at the beginning of the school year, while curriculum quality audit is
done at the end of the school year.

c) Curriculum mapping is a more formal process than curriculum quality audit.

d) Curriculum mapping is typically done by individual teachers, while curriculum quality audit is done by
a team of educators.

6. What is the primary purpose of a Curriculum Quality Audit (CQA)?

a) To create new curriculum frameworks

b) To map the curriculum against established standards

c) To replace existing assessment strategies

d) To eliminate underperforming teachers

7. Which document serves as a guide for teacher professional standards in the Philippines?

a) DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2017

b) Republic Act No. 10533

c) Commission on Higher Education Memo No. 20

d) National Teacher Training Act

8. What is one key benefit of conducting a CQA?

a) Increasing student enrollment

b) Ensuring alignment of learning outcomes, activities, and assessment

c) Reducing teaching hours

d) Eliminating the need for standardized testing

9. The first Curriculum Quality Audit (CQA) in teacher education in the Philippines was initiated by:

a) Department of Education

b) Research Center for Teacher Quality (RCTQ) and partner universities

c) Private schools consortium

10. The Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) is used for:

a) Selecting and promoting teachers

b) Curriculum mapping only

c) Supervising private institutions

d) Setting school budgets

11. Which of the following is an example of an international standard used for curriculum audits?

a) Competency Framework for Teachers in Southeast Asia (CFT-SEA)

b) National Achievement Test (NAT)

c) Philippine Elementary Learning Competencies (PELC)

d) Senior High School Program of Study

12. If a school finds gaps in its curriculum through a CQA, what should be the next step?

a) Ignore the gaps and continue with the existing curriculum

b) Align the curriculum with appropriate standards and modify instruction

c) Reduce teaching content to simplify learning

d) Implement a new curriculum without review

13. How can teacher education institutions use the CQA findings to improve their programs?

a) By adjusting course content to address missing competencies

b) By lowering the requirements for graduation

c) By increasing the number of subjects without alignment

d) By removing standards that are difficult to meet

14. A school discovers that its written curriculum is not aligned with the taught curriculum. What could
be the consequence?

a) Students may not acquire the expected competencies

b) Teachers will have more flexibility in teaching

c) Assessment results will improve

15. A curriculum planner is asked to integrate the PPST into teacher education programs. What would
be the most effective strategy?

a) Embedding PPST-based competencies into course syllabi and assessment criteria

b) Creating a separate course on PPST without integrating it into other subjects

c) Ignoring PPST since it is only a guideline

d) Using PPST only for faculty evaluation

16. Which axiom suggests that curriculum changes are gradual and can coexist with previous iterations?

a) Curriculum development is a decision-making process

b) Curriculum change is inevitable, necessary, and desirable

c) Curriculum changes made earlier can exist concurrently with newer curriculum changes

d) Curriculum development starts from where the curriculum is

17. How does the principle of curriculum development as a cooperative group activity impact decision-
making?

a) It accelerates the pace of implementation

b) It limits input from educational leaders

c) It can reduce the need for accountability

d) It involves diverse perspectives, fostering shared ownership

18. In terms of curriculum relevance, what role do societal forces play?

a) They make curricula obsolete

b) They shape the curriculum to meet contemporary needs

c) They dictate the exact content without room for flexibility

d) They have no influence on curriculum design

19. When defining intended learning outcomes, which of the following characteristics is MOST effective?

a) General descriptors of expected knowledge

b) Specific, measurable, attainable, result-oriented, and time-bound criteria

d) Focus on outcomes that are difficult to measure

20. What is emphasized as a critical factor in the ongoing process of curriculum development?

a) Fixed methodologies that do not evolve

b) The personal beliefs of curriculum designers

c) Continuous evaluation and incorporation of new knowledge

d) Adherence to traditional practices without question

21. Which learning experience method encourages students to take responsibility for their learning?

a) Lecture-based instruction

b) Cooperative learning

c) Competitive activities

d) Group work

22. How should a curriculum planner begin the design process according to Oliva's principles?

a) By disregarding previous curricula entirely

b) By developing a brand-new curriculum from scratch

c) By evaluating and modifying the existing curriculum

d) By solely focusing on student interests

23. Which of the following best describes the relationship between intended learning outcomes and the
subject matter?

a) Intended outcomes determine the need for subject matter

b) Subject matter should remain unchanged regardless of outcomes

c) Subject matter must directly support and be aligned with the intended outcomes

d) Subject matter is irrelevant once outcomes are established

24. What does a systematic approach to curriculum development NOT include?

a) Desired outcomes

b) Random selection of teaching methods

d) Evaluation procedures

25. In a comprehensive curriculum design, which element is crucial for fulfilling educational standards?

a) Establishing a detailed plan that aligns all components

b) Drafting extensive documentation

c) Simplifying the curriculum to gain quicker approval

d) Focusing solely on student evaluation

Answer Keys:

1. B

2. C
3. C

4. A

5. A

6. B

7. A

8. B

9. B

10. A

11. A

12. B

13. A

14. A

15. A

16. C

17. D

18. B

19. B

20. C

21. B

22. C

23. C

24. B

25. A