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LET Elementary Principles & Methods of Teaching Reviewer 2026

12 Principles & Methods of Teaching practice questions for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers — Elementary, each with the correct answer and an explanation of why it's right.

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Principles & Methods of Teaching Practice Questions with Answers

  1. 1easy

    A statement of objectives, learning experience and the means of attaining results of teaching is called

    • A.procedure
    • B.lesson plan
    • C.outcomes
    • D.strategy
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    Answer: B. lesson plan

    A lesson plan is a structured document that outlines the objectives (what students should learn), the learning experiences (activities and methods), and the means of attaining results (assessment methods). It is the comprehensive blueprint for teaching a specific lesson or unit.

  2. 2easy

    Teaching aids which the teacher uses to make learning meaningful, productive and interesting is known as:

    • A.device
    • B.technique
    • C.method
    • D.learning continuum
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    Answer: A. device

    A device refers to a tool or instrument used by teachers to facilitate learning, such as charts, models, videos, or manipulatives. Teaching aids are physical or digital resources designed to make instruction more effective and engaging, which directly matches the definition of a device in educational contexts.

  3. 3easy

    A teaching method which proceeds from the details of a lesson towards the generalization is called

    • A.inductive
    • B.deductive
    • C.problem-solving
    • D.debate
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    Answer: A. inductive

    The inductive method is a teaching approach that starts with specific examples, observations, or details and builds toward general principles or conclusions. This bottom-up approach allows students to discover patterns and rules themselves, contrasting with the deductive method which begins with general rules and applies them to specifics.

  4. 4easy

    A teaching method which proceeds from a generalization, principle or rule is:

    • A.inductive
    • B.deductive
    • C.project
    • D.process
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    Answer: B. deductive

    Deductive reasoning is a teaching method that starts with a general principle, rule, or theory and applies it to reach specific conclusions or examples. In contrast, inductive reasoning works in the opposite direction—moving from specific observations to general principles.

  5. 5easy

    A method of teaching which aptly applies to lessons needing experiments is called:

    • A.problem-solving
    • B.laboratory
    • C.observation
    • D.demonstration
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    Answer: B. laboratory

    The laboratory method is a teaching approach where students conduct hands-on experiments and investigations to learn concepts through direct experience. This method is specifically designed for lessons requiring experimental work, making it the most appropriate choice among the options provided.

  6. 6easy

    A lesson which aims to focalize skills to make them fixed to the point of mastery.

    • A.problem-type
    • B.drill
    • C.review
    • D.experimental
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    Answer: C. review

    A review lesson is designed to reinforce and solidify previously learned skills through repetition and practice until they reach mastery. While drills also involve repetition, review specifically aims to consolidate learning across multiple skills or concepts that students have already encountered.

  7. 7easy

    A type of review which presents the sum-total of all activities previously presented

    • A.integrated
    • B.cumulative
    • C.daily
    • D.drill
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    Answer: B. cumulative

    A cumulative review presents the sum-total of all previously presented activities and material, building upon everything taught so far. This differs from a daily review which covers only current material, an integrated review which combines different subjects, and a drill which focuses on repetition of specific skills.

  8. 8easy

    What recent technique of teaching calls for an acting out of a situation where the participants aim to uncover a problem of great importance to the class?

    • A.panel
    • B.debate form
    • C.role-playing
    • D.lecture-form
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    Answer: C. role-playing

    Role-playing is a modern teaching technique where students act out scenarios or situations to explore problems and understand different perspectives. Unlike lectures, debates, or panels, role-playing specifically emphasizes participatory acting out of situations to uncover insights relevant to the class.

  9. 9easy

    Graphic materials which are eye-catching and which uses slogans and topics presented in bold letterings and strong colors to serve as reminders of standards.

    • A.posters
    • B.film strips
    • C.projector
    • D.objects
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    Answer: A. posters

    Posters are graphic materials designed to be eye-catching, using bold lettering, strong colors, and memorable slogans to communicate messages and reinforce standards. They are specifically created as visual reminders and are commonly used in educational, workplace, and public settings for this purpose.

  10. 10easy

    The stimulus-response theory of learning which involves the association between a conditioned stimulus and a response thru the repeated presentation of the stimulus was advocated by whom?

    • A.Edward Thorndike
    • B.Ivan Pavlov
    • C.Burrhus Skinner
    • D.Wolfgang Kohler
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    Answer: B. Ivan Pavlov

    Ivan Pavlov developed classical conditioning through his famous experiments with dogs, demonstrating how a neutral stimulus (conditioned stimulus) could be paired with an unconditioned stimulus through repeated presentation to eventually produce a conditioned response. This foundational work established the stimulus-response association theory of learning.

  11. 11easy

    A part of daily lesson which serves as a carry-over for the next day of what has been presented is the

    • A.review
    • B.drill
    • C.assignment or agreement
    • D.lesson proper
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    Answer: A. review

    A review is the portion of a lesson designed to recapitulate what was previously taught, serving as a bridge between lessons and reinforcing content for the next day's instruction. Drills focus on practice, assignments are tasks given to students, and lesson proper is the main instructional content, none of which specifically serve as carry-over mechanisms.

  12. 12easy

    A good learning environment is one

    • A.free from distractions
    • B.over decorated
    • C.disturbing noise
    • D.dilapidated
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    Answer: A. free from distractions

    A good learning environment minimizes distractions to help students focus on their studies. Free from distractions allows for better concentration and retention of information, which are essential for effective learning. Options B, C, and D (over decorated, disturbing noise, and dilapidated) all create obstacles to concentration and are counterproductive to learning.

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