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PASIG CITY, September 22, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed that the
alignment of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) with the Philippine
Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) is the result of the Focus Group Workshops
conducted between March and April 2015 across 17 regions in the country.

The participants in the workshop expressed the need for teachers to focus on teaching, and
therefore recommended for the immediate alignment of the RPMS and PPST.

To respond to these demands from the field, the Philippine National Research Center for Teacher
Quality (RCTQ), in coordination with the Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational
Development (BHROD), National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP), Teacher’s
Education Council (TEC) and the Basic Education Sector Transformation (BEST) program,
conducted a two-phase project on the development and validation of the RPMS Tools.

This led to the development of the RPMS Manual for Teachers and School Heads that is aligned
with PPST. This contains the RPMS Tools and its associated tools –Classroom Observation
Tools (COT) and Self-Assessment Tools (SAT) – and performance appraisals forms such as
Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF), Midyear Review Form, and
Performance Monitoring and Coaching Form.

The Manual provides school heads and other raters a detailed reference to help in the
understanding of the tools and the different phases of assessment within the various cycles of
RPMS, ensuring that mechanisms are in place to support teacher performance.
The Manual also guides the teachers through the basics in preparing, organizing and completing
the Portfolio/RPMS documents, and introduces the concept of annotations to guide teachers
through critical reflection of their practices for their continuous improvement.

Over 400 teachers, master teachers, principals, supervisors, DepEd regional directors and other
educators across all regions in the country were involved in the development and validation of
the RPMS Tools and Manual over three years. It can also be noted that the PPST was developed
and validated by over 10,000 pre- and in-service teachers, principals, supervisors, regional
directors and other educators, and representatives from government agencies and non-
government organizations.

PPST-aligned RPMS tools

The RPMS tools pertain to the two different teacher performance assessment instruments, one
for Teacher I to III (Proficient Teachers) and another for Master Teacher I to IV (Highly
Proficient Teachers).

Each tool describes the duties and responsibilities of teachers across career stages, the Key
Result Areas (KRAs) for the realization of those duties, and the specific objectives to attain the
KRAs. It further presents in detail the various Means of Verification (MOV) that serve as proof
of the attainment of specific objectives alongside performance indicators, from outstanding to
poor performance.

IPCRF-ready
These tools are practical to use, give preference to quality over quantity, ensure teacher
effectiveness, and motivate professional growth and development. This set of RPMS tools were
made by and for the teachers, resolving the issues of teachers having difficulty coming up with
their IPCRF and compiling irrelevant and voluminous MOVs, and ensuring that their
performance and practice of teaching are measured through standardized and objective manner.

It is important to note that with the development of these tools, teachers shall no longer
craft/develop their own Individual Performance and Commitment Review Form (IPCRF) in view
of the developed RPMS tools in the Manual allowing them to focus on teaching.
LET Reviewer: PPST- Dahil wala na si NCBTS Pinalitan na ni PPST, I'm sure marami lalabas sa
exam to

Dahil wala na si NCBTSPinalitan na ni PPST, I'm sure marami lalabas sa exam to. I hope
makatulong...
Significant Notes on PPST and RPMS
A. PPST is a statement of professional accountability

B. Features of the PPST: It has 4 Career Stages, 7 Domains, 37 Strands, and 37 Indicators per
career stage.

C. PPST Career Stages

1. Beginning
2. Proficient
3. Highly Proficient
4. Distinguished

D. PPST Domains
1. Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
2. Learning Environment
3. Diversity of Learners
4. Curriculum and Planning
5. Assessment and Reporting
6. Community Linkages and Professional Engagement
7. Personal Growth and Professional Development

E. By default, ALL Teachers 1-3 are considered under the PROFICIENT career stage this
current rating period (May 2018-April 2019). On the other hand, ALL Master Teachers 1-4 are
categorized under the HIGHLY PROFICIENT career stage.

F. For the current rating period (Year 1-2018), there are 12 (out of a total of 37) priority
indicators for both the Proficient and Highly Proficient teachers. Year 2-2019 will focus on the
other 12 indicators, and the last 13 indicators will be focused on Year 3-2020.

1. Apply knowledge of content within and across curriculum teaching areas

2. Use a range of teaching strategies that enhance learner achievement in literacy and numeracy
skills
3. Apply a range of teaching strategies to develop critical and creative thinking, as well as other
higher-order thinking skills
4. Manage classroom structure to engage learners, individually or in groups, in meaningful
exploration, discovery and hands-on activities within a range of physical learning environments
5. Manage learner behavior constructively by applying positive and non-violent discipline to
ensure learning-focused environments
6. Use differentiated, developmentally-appropriate learning experiences to address learners’
gender, needs, strengths, interests and experiences
7. Plan, manage and implement developmentally sequenced teaching and learning process to
meet curriculum requirements through various teaching contexts
8. Participate in collegial discussions that use teacher and learner feedback to enrich teaching
practice
9. Select, develop, organize and use appropriate teaching and learning resources, including ICT,
to address learning goals
10. Design, select, organize and use diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies
consistent with curriculum requirements
11. Monitor and evaluate learner progress and achievement using learner attainment data
12. Communicate promptly and clearly the learners’ needs, progress and achievement to key
stakeholders, including parents/guardians

G. The available PPST resource package (Modules 1-12) is aligned with the RPMS Tool for
PROFICIENT teachers. In the case of HIGHLY PROFICIENT teachers, they may refer to the
available package, but must elevate the illustrations of practice mentioned in the package.

H. Phases of the RPMS Cycle

1. Performance Planning and Commitment
2. Performance Monitoring and Coaching
3. Performance Review and Evaluation
4. Performance Rewarding and Development Planning

I. The 5 Key Result Areas (KRAs) in the RPMS Tools

1. KRA1: Content Knowledge and Pedagogy
2. KRA2: Learning Environment and Diversity of Learners
3. KRA3: Curriculum and Planning
4. KRA4: Assessment and Reporting
5. KRA5: Plus Factor

J. The Objectives in the RPMS Tools are aligned with the PPST Indicators.

K. In the case of Head Teacher: For elementary, HT serving as School Head may use their
OPCRF aligned to the existing NCBSSH. For secondary, HT with teaching load may use the
Highly Proficient Tools for Master Teachers 1-4; HT without teaching load but serving as
Department Head may craft their IPCRF anchored on the OPCRF of the Principal.

L. The IPCRF-Development Plan shall be prepared after accomplishing the Self-Assessment

Tool (SAT).
1) The most frequent score in a distribution is the ________.
a. mode
b. mean
c. midpoint
d. median

The correct answer is: 1. Letter-A

mode

2) Which is the most stable measure of central tendency?

a. median
b. mean
c. percentage
d. percentile rank
The correct answer is: Letter-A
median

3) Norms obtained in a certain school evaluate pupil/student performance is?

a. National norms
b. Local norms
c. Grade norms
d. Age norms
The correct answer is: Letter-B
Local norms

4) What should a teacher do before constructing items for a particular test?

a. Review the previous lessons.
b. Determine the length of time for answering it.
c. Announce to the students the scope of the test.
d. Prepare the table of specification.
The correct answer is: Letter-D
Prepare the table of specification.

5) Under what type of multiple choice test can this question be classified? “Which of the
following statements expresses this concept in different forms?”
a. cause
b. association
c. definition
d. difference
The correct answer is: Letter-D
difference

6) Setting up criteria for scoring essay tests is meant to increase their ________.
a. reliability
b. validity
c. objectivity
d. usability
The correct answer is: Letter-C
objectivity

7) Read the following objective carefully, “After listening to a group report on ecology the
students are expected to defend their position on the issue.” To what domain does it belong?
a. Psychomotor
b. Cognitive
c. Affective
d. Perceptive
The correct answer is: Letter-C
Affective

8) The control group in an experimental study is the group which is ________.

a. compared to the normal group
b. not given the treatment under study
c. given the treatment under study
d. not included in the study
The correct answer is: Letter-C
given the treatment under study

9) Carol obtained a 97 percentile rank in an aptitude test. This means that ________.
a. she answered 97% of the items correctly.
b. she belongs to the 97% of the group who took the test
c. 97% of the examinees did better than her who took the test
d. she surpassed 97% of those who took the test
The correct answer is: Letter-D
she surpassed 97% of those who took the test

10) Stanines may be used as means of integrating raw scores. What is its basis?
a. distribution of the raw scores in a sampling population
b. distribution of the percentages in the normal curve
c. unselected and identical population
d. purposive and random population
The correct answer is: Letter-B
unselected and identical population

11) A class got a mean raw score of 50 and and SD of 5 in an 80 items physics test. If Nica is a
member of the class and her score is 60. Which of the following describes her performance?
a. Nica scores 2 SD below the class mean.
b. Nica missed answering correctly 49% of the test items.
c. Nica scores 2 SD above the class mean.
d. Nica scored better than 60% of her classmates.
The correct answer is: Letter-A
Nica scores 2 SD below the class mean.
12) What is the advantage of using computers in processing test results?
a. Its processing takes a shorter period of time.
b. Test results can easily be assessed.
c. It statistical computation is accurate.
d. All of these
The correct answer is: Letter-D
All of these

13) Which of the following statements about the validity and reliability of a test is TRUE?
a. A valid test is always valid but a reliable test is not always valid.
b. A reliable test measures what intends to measure.
c. A reliable test contains representative items from all important topics covered.
d. A valid test consists of test items that have moderate levels of difficulty.
The correct answer is: Letter-B
A reliable test measures what intends to measure.

14) The English class of Ms. Reyes is composed of students with different mental abilities
although they are in the same curriculum level. What should she do first so she can make a good
start?
a. Ask them to tell something about themselves.
b. Make them write a brief composition about their plans and aspirations.
c. Determine their strengths and weaknesses through a diagnostic test.
d. Call for a dialog with parents.
The correct answer is: Letter-C
Determine their strengths and weaknesses through a diagnostic test.

15) The major shortcoming of school grades or mark is that:

a. the school’s different clientele find them satisfactory
b. they make students become more cooperative
c. the same grade may mean differently to different teachers
d. they reflect the true word on performance
The correct answer is: Letter-C

16) What is the first step the teacher should take in carrying out a research?
a. identify the problem
b. gather data
c. advance hypothesis
d. formulate tentative solution
The correct answer is: Letter-A
identify the problem

17) Which of the following is a tool for evaluating personal social adjustment of students?
a. Interview guide
b. Observable checklist
c. Sociometry
d. All of these
The correct answer is: Letter-C
Sociometry

18) The following are factors affecting the evaluation of essay responses EXCEPT:
a. the present condition
b. mood of the rater
c. answers written on the papers
d. volume of the test papers
The correct answer is: Letter-A
the present condition

19) It is generally believed that the best way of meeting the need of mentally superior learners is
through ________.
a. enriching the curriculum
b. accelerating them
c. involving them in extra-curricular activities
d. providing opportunities for them to help the slow learners
The correct answer is: Letter-A
enriching the curriculum

20) What should be AVOIDED in arranging the items of the final form of the test?
a. Space the items so they can be read easily.
b. Follow a definite response pattern for the correct answers to ensure ease of scoring.
c. Arrange the sections such that they progress from the very simple to very complex.
d. Keep all the items and options together on the same page.
The correct answer is: Letter-B
Follow a definite response pattern for the correct answers to ensure ease of scoring.

21) For mastery learning, which type of testing will be most fit?
a. Formative testing
b. Criterion-reference testing
c. Aptitude testing
d. Norm-reference testing
The correct answer is: Letter-A
Formative testing

22) In which of the following types of research would data processing using computers be
MOST advantageous?
a. descriptive
b. historical
c. experimental
d. casual-comparative
The correct answer is: Letter-C
experimental
23) In which of these research methods can the researcher control certain variables?
a. qualitative
b. descriptive
c. experimental
d. historical
The correct answer is: Letter-C
experimental

24) Of the following types of tests which is the most subjective in scoring?
a. multiple choice
b. matching type
c. simple recall
d. essay
The correct answer is: Letter-D
essay

25) In constructing achievement tests, the first step is to:

a. determine the highest rating to be given to students
b. assess the teaching capability of teachers
c. determine the content and skills covered by test
d. determine the characteristics of highest takers
The correct answer is: Letter-C

26) Which of the following methods would improve the validity and reliability of an
examinations?
a. providing hints in answering the test items
b. providing time allotment for each item
c. giving long essay test items
d. giving weights to the items for scoring
The correct answer is: Letter-D
giving weights to the items for scoring

27) The following are test scores in geometry arranged in a descending order: 52, 52, 42, 41, 37,
37, 37, 37, 30, 30, 30, 28, 25. Based on the data given, what is the mean?
a. 36.77
b. 34.60
c. 33.92
d. 33.08
The correct answer is: Letter-A
36.77

28) The following are reasons why we evaluate the learning outcomes EXCEPT:
a. provide tangible evidence useful in interpreting school achievements to the community
b. provide parents information on how well their children are doing in school
c. analyze the learning task
d. monitor student progress
The correct answer is: Letter-A
provide tangible evidence useful in interpreting school achievements to the community

29) About how many percent of the cases fall between -2SD and +SD in the normal curve?
a. 99.85
b. 99.72
c. 68.26
d. 95.44
The correct answer is: Letter-D
95.44

30) Miss Dioneda observed that some of her pupils do well in written tests but they seldom
participate in oral activities. It would be advisable for her to:
a. make use of group dynamics such as buzz sessions, small group discussions, etc.
b. tell the students that full credit is given to written work
c. assign the students to take turns in reading the lessons to the class
d. stress to the students that participation in the recitation makes up 25% of their grades
The correct answer is: Letter-A
make use of group dynamics such as buzz sessions, small group discussions, etc.

31) During the first grading period, a student obtained failing marks in five academic subjects.
Which of the following tests would best explain his performance?
a. aptitude
b. attitude
c. personality
d. mental ability
The correct answer is: Letter-D
mental ability

32) Measuring the work done by a gravitational force as a learning task is what level of
cognition?
a. knowledge
b. application
c. evaluation
d. comprehension
The correct answer is: Letter-D
comprehension

33) It is the value representing typical or average performance of persons of various age groups.
a. national norms
b. local norms
c. grade norms
d. age norms
The correct answer is: Letter-D
age norms
34) It refers to the process of evaluating a single test items by any of several methods. It usually
involves determining the difficulty, and the discriminating power of the item, and often its
correlation with some criterion.
a. inventory test
b. item analysis
c. factor analysis
d. normal distribution
The correct answer is: Letter-B
item analysis

35) Which of these completion items is best?

a. A type of guidance that is goal-oriented
b. Goal-oriented guidance is called guidance
c. Guidance is goal-oriented
d. Developmental is goal-oriented
The correct answer is: Letter-D
Developmental is goal-oriented

36) The first process in analyzing score is ________.

a. finding the mean
b. grouping
c. ranking
d. tallying
The correct answer is: Letter-D
tallying

37) The lower limit of the step 45-49 is ________.

a. 44
b. 44.5
c. 45
d. 49
The correct answer is: Letter-C
45

38) The standard deviation is a measure of _________.

a. central tendency
b. relationship
c. reliability
d. variability
The correct answer is: Letter-D
variability

39) In making the step distribution the first thing to do is:

a. decide on the class interval
b. find the range
c. rank the scores
d. tally the scores
The correct answer is: Letter-B
find the range

40) The non-intellective dimension of a person is his?

a. achievement
b. character
c. personality
d. skills
The correct answer is: Letter-C
personality

41) Evaluation is effective and useful only when the result is _________.
a. reliable
b. true and valid
c. used to promote programs suited to the learners
d. used to promote of fail a student
The correct answer is: Letter-C
used to promote programs suited to the learners

42) Standardized tests when conducted at the national level require ________.
a. random implementation
b. reading of instruction
c. specific guidelines
d. uniform administration
The correct answer is: Letter-D
uniform administration

43) Content validity is determined by the degree to which?

a. there are enough time to measure the ability of the pupils
b. the contents are valid
c. the items are representative samples of the content of the course
d. none of these
The correct answer is: Letter-C
the items are representative samples of the content of the course

44) The crude mode is the ________.

a. highest score
b. highest score minus the lowest score
c. score with the highest frequency
d. standard deviation
The correct answer is: Letter-C
score with the highest frequency

45) The distance of the scores from the mean is called ________.
a. deviation
b. mean
c. mode
d. range
The correct answer is: Letter-A
deviation

46) In order to find out if there is relationship between age and level of intelligence, the measure
to be used is:
a. analysis of variance
b. correlation
c. standard deviation
d. t-test
The correct answer is: Letter-B
correlation

47) The counting median when the number of cases is even is ________.
a. average of the two middlemost score
b. highest score
c. middlemost score
d. range
The correct answer is: Letter-A
average of the two middlemost score

48) The same test is administered to different groups at different places at different times. This
process is done in testing the ________.
a. comprehensiveness
b. objectivity
c. reliability
d. validity
The correct answer is: Letter-D
validity

49) Multiple choice test is considered as the best type of test because:
a. it is easy to conduct
b. it contains many responses
c. it measures several competencies in one test
d. it possesses the qualities of other types of tests
The correct answer is: Letter-C
it measures several competencies in one test

50) It tells the relative position of a score from the rest of the scores.
a. arrangement
b. frequency
c. percentage
d. rank
The correct answer is: Letter-D.
rank

PROF ED 3 - ANSWERS:

1. A
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. D
10. B
11. A
12. D
13. B
14. C
15. C
16. A
17. C
18. A
19. A
20. B
21. A
22. C
23. C
24. D
25. C
26. D
27. A
28. A
29. D
30. A
31. D
32. D
33. D
34. B
35. D
36. D
37. C
38. D
39. B
40. C
41. C
42. D
43. C
44. C
45. A
46. B
47. A
48. D
49. C
50. D.

1. In order to keep the teacher from talking “too much” without diminishing her role as a guide
during the class discussion, which of the following would be appropriate?
a. Assign pupils leaders to take charge of the class.
b. Use some silent signals or non-verbal cues.
c. Ask the students to provide input and ask them to recite.
d. Talk only if the pupils are ready to listen.

2. For advanced pupils, what kind of activity should be given after the lesson is taught?
a. corrective activity
b. interest activity
c. reinforcement activity
d. enrichment activity

3. In leading the students to formulate generalizations, what kind of question should be asked?
a. evaluation question
b. rote-memory question
c. hypothetical question
d. focusing question

4. There is a confusion in the process of issuing diplomas in your school. Which of the following
will you suggest immediately?
a. Create a workflow chart
b. Development of an organizational chart
c. Assignment of one teacher as project manager
d. Create an incident report with the principal

5. An experienced teacher in your school is requested to assist and help the inexperienced
teachers. This strategy is called __.
a. peer teaching
b. Colleague teaching
c. peer coaching
d. team teaching

6. Both review and practice are necessary to reinforce retention of what has been learned. The
latter is most useful in the___?
a. changing of attitudes
b. understanding of vague concepts
c. comparisons of concepts learned
d. mastery skills

7. You will be assigned to another school after the second grading period. You will:
a. Complete all your records before leaving to the new school and submit them to the principal
b. Report at once to the principal at the said school. There is no need to coordinate with the
principal of your previous school.
c. Ask your co-teacher to complete your records and move on to your designated school
d. Ask the principal to complete all your records.

8. You were required eight hours of work. You finished your tasks in only six hours.
a. Leave the school when the principal is not watching.
b. Work on your lesson plan for the following school day.
c. Gossip with your close friends.
d. Find something to do within the school building to look busy.

9. What is the reason why learning activities should be carefully planned?

a. The accomplishment of the objectives depends on the planned learning activities
b. They create order in the development of skills, attitudes and knowledge
c. Plans are centered in the children’s energy and attention span
d. The teacher’s ability to plan is tested

10. Which of the following is manifested if there are available textbooks and materials for every
learner?
a. improvement of quality education
b. development of study skills
c. encouragement of the student to study
d. improvement of school and community relation

Test Question Answers:

1. In order to keep the teacher from talking “too much” without diminishing her role as a guide
during the class discussion, which of the following would be appropriate?
a. Assign pupils leaders to take charge of the class.
b. Use some silent signals or non-verbal cues.
c. Ask the students to provide input and ask them to recite.
d. Talk only if the pupils are ready to listen.

2. For advanced pupils, what kind of activity should be given after the lesson is taught?
a. corrective activity
b. interest activity
c. reinforcement activity
d. enrichment activity
3. In leading the students to formulate generalizations, what kind of question should be asked?
a. evaluation question
b. rote-memory question
c. hypothetical question
d. focusing question

4. There is a confusion in the process of issuing diplomas in your school. Which of the following
will you suggest immediately?
a. Create a workflow chart
b. Development of an organizational chart
c. Assignment of one teacher as project manager
d. Create an incident report with the principal

5. An experienced teacher in your school is requested to assist and help the inexperienced
teachers. This strategy is called __.
a. peer teaching
b. Colleague teaching
c. peer coaching
d. team teaching

6. Both review and practice are necessary to reinforce retention of what has been learned. The
latter is most useful in the___?
a. changing of attitudes
b. understanding of vague concepts
c. comparisons of concepts learned
d. mastery skills

7. You will be assigned to another school after the second grading period. You will:
a. Complete all your records before leaving for the new school. Submit them to the principal.
b. Report at once to the principal at the said school. There is no need to coordinate with the
principal of your previous school.
c. Ask your co-teacher to complete your records and move on to your designated school
d. Ask the principal to complete all your records.

8. You were required eight hours of work. You finished your tasks in only six hours.
a. Leave the school when the principal is not watching.
b. Work on your lesson plan for the following week.
c. Gossip with your close friends.
d. Find something to do within the school building to look busy.

9. What is the reason why learning activities should be carefully planned?

a. The accomplishment of the objectives depends on the planned learning activities
b. They create order in the development of skills, attitudes and knowledge
c. Plans are centered in the children’s energy and attention span
d. The teacher’s ability to plan is tested
10. Which of the following is manifested if there are available textbooks and materials for every
learner?
a. improvement of the quality of education
b. development of study skills
c. encouragement of the student to study
d. improvement of school and community relation