Midterm Exam on Multigrade Teaching

The following are considered as advantages of multigrade teaching, EXCEPT _____________.

• use of cooperative learning and peer tutoring

• increases student interaction and motivation

• students' progress in their learning at their own pace

• requires more time and organizational skills from teachers

Peer tutoring is being done in multigrade classes. To which principle does this strategy adhere? _________________.

• Children are unique.

• Children can learn best from experience.

• Children can do and learn well from one another.

• The role of the teacher is to provide a conducive learning environment.

Which statement INCORRECTLY describes multigrade teaching in the world?

• All multigrade classes have poor and disadvantaged students.

• The educational system in the 19th century originally started with multigrade classes.

• Multigrade classes cater to the varied interests and needs of the students.

• Geographic location, economic constraints and socio-economic factors contribute to the existence of multigrade classes.

DepEd Order #81 s. 2009 mandates the implementation of the following guidelines for multigrade teachers, EXCEPT;

• assigning newly hired teachers in multigrade classes

• provision of training resources and learning package

• assigned teachers should be trained on multigrade teaching

• strict implementation of Special Hardship Allowance for teachers

Research conducted by SEAMEO-INNOTECH in 2017 found out the challenges that hinder the full implementation of the Multigrade Program in the Philippines. The offering of the course "The Teaching of Multigrade Classes" is a response to which challenge?

• Fast turnover of multigrade teacher

• Lack of multigrade teacher preparation

• Combining Kindergarten class with levels of upper grade

• Lack of training in contextualizing teaching and learning materials

The maximum number of students in a multigrade class is

• 35

• 10

• 25

• 40

Multigrade classes are created for what reasons?

• to decongest the crowded schools in the city

• train gifted learners with independent learning methodologies

• to provide access to quality education to children in remote communities

• to train teachers on classroom management as they have to handle three different grade levels at the same time

Most multigrade classes in the Philippines are found in ___________________________.

• the city

• crowded areas

• mountain barangays

• tribal communities

According to the research of SEAMEO-INNOTECH in 2010, Southeast Asian Countries differ in the practices and strategies in multigrade instruction. The use of teaching models like cooperative learning refers to ___________.

• Assessment

• Classroom organization

• Teaching-learning environment

• Teaching- learning process

Based on the study of SEAMEO-INNOTECH and UNICEF in 2010 on the effectiveness of the implementation of the Multigrade Program, there was adequate compliance in ______________________.

• school facilities

• basic classroom features

• teacher incentives

• hiring and movement of teacher