RPS PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Theory: What does Erikson's theory suggest about secondary students?.
Answer: Competence: Industry vs. inferiority (ages 5~12) Fidelity: Identity
vs. Role Confusion (ages 13~19)
◍ Understand roles and expectations for professional educators, legal and
ethical guidelines, and strategies for continuous professional growth and
self-reflection..
Answer: 1. Apply knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of students,
teachers, and parents/guardians in various educational contexts.2.
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and components of the public
education system, teacher roles in various educational contexts, and
appropriate teacher interactions with and responses to other professionals in
the system, parents/guardians, community members, and students.3.
Recognize the requirements of teachers in given situations, such as
providing instruction to students with special needs, ensuring educational
equity for all students, maintaining the confidentiality of student records,
and seeking copyright permission for use of instructional resource
materials.4. Demonstrate knowledge of various types of professional
organizations and professional development opportunities and resources,
including research; action research; interactions with mentors, supervisors,
and colleagues; and their use in enhancing professional knowledge, skills,
and expertise.5. Demonstrate knowledge of important traits and behaviors
associated with effective teaching (e.g., curiosity and love of learning,
tolerance and open-mindedness) and strategies for using reflection and
self-assessment to identify teaching strengths and challenges and to improve
professional practice.
◍ What are some forms of effective scaffolding?.
, Answer: 1. Simple -> complex tasks2. Offering partly complete examples
for students to finish3. Providing reminders4. Modeling5. Connect new and
old information6. Providing organizers/outlines7. Modeling a strategy by
thinking out loud
◍ Development: What 3 areas of development occur in secondary students?.
Answer: 1) Physical/biological2) Cognitive3) Socioemotional (including
moral)
◍ Understand how to structure and manage the classroom to establish a safe,
inclusive, and positive environment that is organized and productive; fosters
excellence; and promotes learning, appropriate student behavior, and
effective work habits..
Answer: 1. Apply knowledge of strategies and procedures for creating a
safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that encourages
students' active engagement, risk taking, and collaboration in learning.2.
Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for promoting positive student
interactions, facilitating conflict resolution, and promoting students'
understanding and application of ethical principles such as honesty, courtesy
and respect, academic and personal integrity, and civic responsibility.3.
Demonstrate knowledge of various strategies for managing student behavior
and relationships between specific classroom-management approaches and
student learning, attitudes, and behaviors.4. Demonstrate knowledge of
strategies for creating an organized and productive classroom environment
that fosters excellence, promotes learning, optimizes students' time on task,
and encourages self- regulation and a sense of responsibility and
accountability.5. Apply knowledge of effective strategies for organizing the
physical environment of the classroom to meet instructional needs,
managing class schedules and transitions, and handling routine tasks and
unanticipated situations.
◍ Madeline Hunter.
Answer: Direct Instruction.1.Anticipatory
Set2.Objectives3.Teaching4.Guided Practice5.Check for
, Understanding6.Independent Practice7.Closure
◍ What is the first way in which teachers can apply processes of acquiring and
integrating new knowledge to help ELL students access meaningful
learning?.
Answer: Activate prior knowledge
◍ Diversity: What kinds of things can teachers do to include all students in a
diverse classroom (challenged through gifted)?.
Answer: 1) Breaking assignments and instruction into smaller, more
manageable segments2) Providing a choice of response formats on
assignments3) Reducing the length of assignments4) Planning activities that
require students to work with partners or in small groups5) Allowing the use
of assistive technology when it is necessary to ensure that all students can
participate fully in classroom life and activities6) Encouraging acceleration
within the lesson7) Offering enrichment opportunities to accompany general
class work8) Providing resources written at higher and lower reading levels
◍ Understand principles and practices associated with various instructional
approaches and how to apply these principles and practices to promote all
students' achievement of instructional goals..
Answer: 1. Identify the characteristics, uses, benefits, and limitations of
various instructional approaches, such as direct instruction, cooperative
learning, inquiry, and class discussion.2. Apply knowledge of how to
organize and implement instruction that promotes the ability of all students
to achieve learning goals and of how to continuously monitor instructional
effectiveness and respond flexibly to student understanding, engagement,
and feedback.3. Demonstrate knowledge of various instructional approaches
in terms of student and teacher roles and responsibilities, expected student
outcomes, and effectiveness in achieving given instructional purposes.4.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to provide instruction that promotes
higher-order thinking and creativity; encourages independent thinking and
learning; enhances students' ability to synthesize knowledge, solve
problems, and acquire, analyze, and organize information; and helps
, students work cooperatively and productively in group settings.5.
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of technology in instruction and
strategies for effectively integrating technology into specific instructional
situations to support student learning.
◍ Theory: What can a teacher do to help students based on Kohlberg's theory?.
Answer: Help students:examine their dilemmas, see others' perspectives,
help students really listen to each other, and ensure your class reflects
concern for moral issues and values
◍ Parents vs Child Attitude in Class.
Answer: Permissive - don't follow rulesAuthoritarian - not independent and
negotiate rules and consequencesNeglectful - don't trust
teachersDysfunctional - shame or withdrawal
◍ Instructional: What are some good teaching strategies / How can you
scaffold for students?.
Answer: 1) go from simple --> complex tasks2) offer partly complete
examples for students to finish3) mnemonics, reminders, cues4) modelling5)
making connections from known to new info6) provide organizers, outlines,
guides, etc.
◍ Vocabulary: Operant Conditioning.
Answer: reinforcing or punishing behaviors, such as assigning grades, might
want to limit external rewards to promote intrinsic motivation hint: think
rewards & punishments
◍ Vocabulary: ZPD.
Answer: The zone of proximal development (ZPD) is the difference between
what a learner can do without help and what they can do with help
◍ Instructional: How can a teacher incorporate students' families and
communities into education?.
Answer: 1) recognizing when a family's resources are limited2) parent
education workshops3) being alert to a student's changes as an indicator of
family hardship4) providing programs that encourage positive student
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Theory: What does Erikson's theory suggest about secondary students?.
Answer: Competence: Industry vs. inferiority (ages 5~12) Fidelity: Identity
vs. Role Confusion (ages 13~19)
◍ Understand roles and expectations for professional educators, legal and
ethical guidelines, and strategies for continuous professional growth and
self-reflection..
Answer: 1. Apply knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of students,
teachers, and parents/guardians in various educational contexts.2.
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and components of the public
education system, teacher roles in various educational contexts, and
appropriate teacher interactions with and responses to other professionals in
the system, parents/guardians, community members, and students.3.
Recognize the requirements of teachers in given situations, such as
providing instruction to students with special needs, ensuring educational
equity for all students, maintaining the confidentiality of student records,
and seeking copyright permission for use of instructional resource
materials.4. Demonstrate knowledge of various types of professional
organizations and professional development opportunities and resources,
including research; action research; interactions with mentors, supervisors,
and colleagues; and their use in enhancing professional knowledge, skills,
and expertise.5. Demonstrate knowledge of important traits and behaviors
associated with effective teaching (e.g., curiosity and love of learning,
tolerance and open-mindedness) and strategies for using reflection and
self-assessment to identify teaching strengths and challenges and to improve
professional practice.
◍ What are some forms of effective scaffolding?.
, Answer: 1. Simple -> complex tasks2. Offering partly complete examples
for students to finish3. Providing reminders4. Modeling5. Connect new and
old information6. Providing organizers/outlines7. Modeling a strategy by
thinking out loud
◍ Development: What 3 areas of development occur in secondary students?.
Answer: 1) Physical/biological2) Cognitive3) Socioemotional (including
moral)
◍ Understand how to structure and manage the classroom to establish a safe,
inclusive, and positive environment that is organized and productive; fosters
excellence; and promotes learning, appropriate student behavior, and
effective work habits..
Answer: 1. Apply knowledge of strategies and procedures for creating a
safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that encourages
students' active engagement, risk taking, and collaboration in learning.2.
Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for promoting positive student
interactions, facilitating conflict resolution, and promoting students'
understanding and application of ethical principles such as honesty, courtesy
and respect, academic and personal integrity, and civic responsibility.3.
Demonstrate knowledge of various strategies for managing student behavior
and relationships between specific classroom-management approaches and
student learning, attitudes, and behaviors.4. Demonstrate knowledge of
strategies for creating an organized and productive classroom environment
that fosters excellence, promotes learning, optimizes students' time on task,
and encourages self- regulation and a sense of responsibility and
accountability.5. Apply knowledge of effective strategies for organizing the
physical environment of the classroom to meet instructional needs,
managing class schedules and transitions, and handling routine tasks and
unanticipated situations.
◍ Madeline Hunter.
Answer: Direct Instruction.1.Anticipatory
Set2.Objectives3.Teaching4.Guided Practice5.Check for
, Understanding6.Independent Practice7.Closure
◍ What is the first way in which teachers can apply processes of acquiring and
integrating new knowledge to help ELL students access meaningful
learning?.
Answer: Activate prior knowledge
◍ Diversity: What kinds of things can teachers do to include all students in a
diverse classroom (challenged through gifted)?.
Answer: 1) Breaking assignments and instruction into smaller, more
manageable segments2) Providing a choice of response formats on
assignments3) Reducing the length of assignments4) Planning activities that
require students to work with partners or in small groups5) Allowing the use
of assistive technology when it is necessary to ensure that all students can
participate fully in classroom life and activities6) Encouraging acceleration
within the lesson7) Offering enrichment opportunities to accompany general
class work8) Providing resources written at higher and lower reading levels
◍ Understand principles and practices associated with various instructional
approaches and how to apply these principles and practices to promote all
students' achievement of instructional goals..
Answer: 1. Identify the characteristics, uses, benefits, and limitations of
various instructional approaches, such as direct instruction, cooperative
learning, inquiry, and class discussion.2. Apply knowledge of how to
organize and implement instruction that promotes the ability of all students
to achieve learning goals and of how to continuously monitor instructional
effectiveness and respond flexibly to student understanding, engagement,
and feedback.3. Demonstrate knowledge of various instructional approaches
in terms of student and teacher roles and responsibilities, expected student
outcomes, and effectiveness in achieving given instructional purposes.4.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to provide instruction that promotes
higher-order thinking and creativity; encourages independent thinking and
learning; enhances students' ability to synthesize knowledge, solve
problems, and acquire, analyze, and organize information; and helps
, students work cooperatively and productively in group settings.5.
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of technology in instruction and
strategies for effectively integrating technology into specific instructional
situations to support student learning.
◍ Theory: What can a teacher do to help students based on Kohlberg's theory?.
Answer: Help students:examine their dilemmas, see others' perspectives,
help students really listen to each other, and ensure your class reflects
concern for moral issues and values
◍ Parents vs Child Attitude in Class.
Answer: Permissive - don't follow rulesAuthoritarian - not independent and
negotiate rules and consequencesNeglectful - don't trust
teachersDysfunctional - shame or withdrawal
◍ Instructional: What are some good teaching strategies / How can you
scaffold for students?.
Answer: 1) go from simple --> complex tasks2) offer partly complete
examples for students to finish3) mnemonics, reminders, cues4) modelling5)
making connections from known to new info6) provide organizers, outlines,
guides, etc.
◍ Vocabulary: Operant Conditioning.
Answer: reinforcing or punishing behaviors, such as assigning grades, might
want to limit external rewards to promote intrinsic motivation hint: think
rewards & punishments
◍ Vocabulary: ZPD.
Answer: The zone of proximal development (ZPD) is the difference between
what a learner can do without help and what they can do with help
◍ Instructional: How can a teacher incorporate students' families and
communities into education?.
Answer: 1) recognizing when a family's resources are limited2) parent
education workshops3) being alert to a student's changes as an indicator of
family hardship4) providing programs that encourage positive student
