Quiz on Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE)

What is the primary focus of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE)?

• Teaching only in English

• Using the learner's mother tongue and additional languages

• Focusing solely on Filipino

• Eliminating the use of home languages

Which Republic Act supports MTB-MLE in the Philippines?

• Republic Act 10410

• Republic Act 10687

• Republic Act 10523

• Republic Act 10157

What is the first language referred to in MTB-MLE?

• Second language (L2)

• Mother tongue (L1)

• Filipino

• English

What does research indicate about children with a solid foundation in their mother tongue?

• They struggle with other languages

• They perform better in other languages

• They have lower cognitive skills

• They only learn one language

What is one of the key benefits of MTB-MLE?

• It discourages the use of home languages

• It limits cognitive development

• It focuses only on reading in English

• It promotes lifelong learning in multiple languages

What does the 'two-track method' in MTB-MLE focus on?

• Only accuracy

• Only meaning

• Both accuracy and meaning

• Only comprehension

Which principle emphasizes building upon what students already know?

• Active Learning

• Discovery Learning

• Known to the Unknown

• Language Transfer

What does strong skills in L1 improve according to MTB-MLE?

• Physical education

• Acquisition of L2 and L3

• Only reading skills

• Mathematical skills

What is the role of L1 in cognitive development?

• It has no impact

• It strengthens critical thinking and comprehension

• It only helps with speaking

• It limits language use

What does 'scaffolding' refer to in the context of MTB-MLE?

• Using L1 when L2 is insufficient for expression

• Eliminating the use of L1

• Teaching without any support

• Focusing only on written language