Coverage of Licensure Examination for Teachers: Social Science

25% or more or less 37 itemsin the test out of 150

Social Science – 25%1. Philippine Government, New Constitution with Human

Rights – 3%2. Philippine History – 4%3. Basic Economics, Taxation, Agrarian Reform – 3%4. Society, Culture withy Family Planning – 2%5. Rizal and Other Heroes – 2%6. Philosophy of Man – 2%7. Arts – 2%8. General Psychology – 2%9. Information and Communication Technology – 5%

1. Philippine Government, New Constitution with Human Rights – 3%

• Demonstrate understanding of the various forms of government from the barangay to the present system – 1%

• Explain the nature and provisions of the present Constitution, its advantages and disadvantages to others in the past and its function as fundamental law of the state – 2%

2. Philippine History – 4%

• Trace the history of the Philippines from pre-colonial to contemporary periods – 2%

• Draw the implications of the historical evolution of the Philippines to its present socio-political condition – 2%

3. Basic Economics, Taxation, Agrarian Reform – 3%

• Manifest understanding of the Philippine economic condition with respect to taxation and land reform as well as to the growth of its Gross National Product – 2%

• Apply the fundamental economic principles to the current economic condition of the Philippines – 1%

4. Society, Culture with Family Planning – 2%

• Apply basic concepts, theories and perspectives which relate to society, culture and family planning in life – 1%

• Recognize cultural elements that are distinctly Filipino – 1%

5. Rizal and Other Heroes – 2%

• Analyze how Rizal’s life and works have contributed to the country’s development – 1%

• Evaluate the contribution of other Philippine heroes and heroines to the development of the country – 1%

6. Philosophy of Man – 2%

• Analyze the nature of the Filipino, the Filipino society and emerging Filipino philosophy – 1%

• Manifest a critical and analytical attitude toward specific issues and problems in daily life – 1%

7. Arts – 2%

• Demonstrate understanding of the totality of human experience by formulating a human perspective that integrates all areas of knowledge – 1%

• Manifest appreciation of art as a result of an integrative and holistic view of life – 1%

8. General Psychology – 2%

• Apply the basic concepts and theories of human behavior – 2%

9. Information and Communication Technology – 5%

• Manifest mastery of fundamental concepts, principles and operations of information and communication technology (ICT) – 3%

• Identify varied and appropriate use of technology – 1%

• Analyze the effect/impact of ICT on the environment – 1%

Some of the Questions in Social Science that Appeared in the September 29, 2013 LET

1. Who was considered as the architect of Egyptian pyramids

A. Thutmose IIB. KalebC. ImhotepD. Karnak

2. Which band played the “Lupang Hinirang” on June 12, 1898?

A. Kawit, Cavite BandB. San Francisco de Malabon BandC. Imus BandD. Cavite Marching Band

3. Which Spanish Governor General had the program on Tabaco Monopoly in 1782?

A. Jose BascoB. Narciso ClaveriaC. Gaspar dela TorreD. Eulogio Despujol

4. Who advocated the process of Filipinization in the Philippines during the American colonial period?

A. William Howard TaftB. Francis Burton HarrisonC. Frank MurphyD. Dwight Davis

5. It is considered to be the place where the first civilization flourished

A. AfricaB. EuropeC. Middle EastD. Latin America

6. Social Studies is a component of which subject in high school?

A. EnglishB. ScienceC. FilipinoD. MAKABAYAN

7. What was the pseudonym of Andres Bonifacio?

A. Laong LaanB. Agapito BagumbayanC. DimasalangD. Plaridel

8. It is considered to be the most famous social networking site

A. GoogleB. YahooC. FacebookD. Multiply

9. SONA stands for

A. State of the Nation AddressB. State of the National AssemblyC. Speech of Noynoy AquinoD. Status of the Nation Address

10. Who ordered the use of Spanish surnames among Filipinos during the Spanish Period?

A. Jose BascoB. Narciso ClaveriaC. Gaspar dela TorreD. Eulogio Despujol

11. This hurricane caused a huge devastation in New Orleans in the United States of America. Which

hurricane was this?

A. SandyB. IreneC. KatrinaD. Rita

12. What does the Writ of Habeas Data signify?

Answer: Access to information

13. What is the term for a Spanish-born Spaniard or mainland Spaniard who

resided in the New World or the Spanish colonies like the Philippines?

Answer: Peninsulares

14. What is the name of the first labor federation in the country?

Answer: Union Obrero Democratica, with Isabelo de los Reyes as president

15. Where did Apolinario dela Cruz or Hermano Pule establish the Cofradia de San José (Confraternity of St. Joseph)?

Answer: Tayabas, now Quezon Province, where dela Cruz was born

16. The first leader of the secularization movement was

Answer: Pedro Peláez

But, if the question is “Who was the mestizo priest who led the secularization movement in the Philippines?”

The Answer would be Father Jose Burgos, especially if the choices do not include Father Pedro Peláez

17. It is the term used when two houses of Congress are fused in one body or chamber.

Answer: Unicameralism