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1. What is the primary purpose of the "Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement"
(CAPS) in the South African context?
A) To provide a flexible guideline for teachers to design their own syllabi.
B) To standardize curriculum and assessment across all provinces and schools.
C) To focus exclusively on improving mathematics and science results.
D) To reduce the administrative workload for teachers.
2. According to constructivist learning theory, effective learning occurs when:
A) Students passively receive information from the teacher.
B) The teacher transmits knowledge directly to the students.
C) Students actively construct their own understanding through experience and reflection.
D) Learning is based solely on standardized test performance.
3. In curriculum design, "scaffolding" refers to:
A) The final assessment at the end of a unit.
B) Providing temporary support to learners to help them achieve a task.
,C) The physical structure of a classroom.
D) A rigid, unchangeable lesson plan.
4. A key principle of Inclusive Education is:
A) Placing all learners with disabilities in separate, specialized schools.
B) Ensuring the education system is fair and meets the diverse needs of all learners.
C) Teaching all learners the same content in the exact same way.
D) Focusing only on academic excellence for the top-performing students.
5. What is the main goal of formative assessment?
A) To assign a final grade to a student.
B) To provide feedback to improve learning and teaching during the instructional process.
C) To rank students against each other.
D) To summarize learning at the end of a term or year.
6. The concept "Zone of Proximal Development" (ZPD) was developed by:
A) John Dewey
B) Lev Vygotsky
C) Benjamin Bloom
D) B.F. Skinner
7. A learning objective that states "The learner will be able to analyze the causes of World
War I" corresponds to which level of Bloom's Taxonomy?
A) Remember
B) Understand
, C) Apply
D) Analyze
8. Differentiated Instruction primarily involves:
A) Using only one teaching method for the whole class for consistency.
B) Tailoring instruction to meet individual learner needs, interests, and readiness.
C) Giving more advanced work to the entire class.
D) Slowing down the pace for all learners.
9. Which assessment method is MOST appropriate for assessing a learner's practical
science investigation skills?
A) Multiple-choice test
B) Oral examination
C) Rubric-based evaluation of a practical experiment
D) Extended essay
10. The "hidden curriculum" best describes:
A) The official, written syllabus and textbooks.
B) The unintended lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school.
C) The curriculum for after-school clubs.
D) A secret syllabus known only to teachers.
11. What does the acronym "LTSM" stand for in an educational context?
A) Learning and Teaching Support Materials
B) Long-Term Strategic Management