BATAAN PENINSULA STATE
UNIVERSITY
BALANGA
BALANGA CAMPUS
CAMPUS
Don Manuel
Don Manuel Banzon
Banzon Ave.,
Ave. Poblacion,
Poblacion
t City of Balanga Bataan
(047) 237-
City of Balanga, Bataan 1480
2100 Philippines
2100 Philippines
[Link].
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
PEER TUTORING TASK SHEET
Name: Princess Mae M. San Jose
Yr&Section: BSED-SS3B
I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Put the letter of the correct answer before the number.
_b__ 1. What is the primary goal of peer tutoring in a classroom setting?
a) To improve the test scores
b) To engage the students in active learning and critical thinking
c) To reduce the teacher’s workload
d) To increase competitions among students
_b__ 2. What specific peer tutoring method involves the entire class working in pairs, with each
student acting as both tutor and tutee?
a) Classwide Peer Teaching
b) Teach Back
c) Same-Age Tutoring
d) Cross-Age Peer Tutoring
_c__ 3. What specific peer tutoring method do older students mentor younger students, often
teaching them academic or behavioral skills?
a) Same-Age Tutoring
b) Reciprocal Peer Tutoring
c) Cross-Age Peer Tutoring
d) Teach Back
_b__ 4. In a scenario in which one of your students that is assigned as a tutor in Same-Age
Tutoring who consistently gives the correct answers without letting the tutee figure them out.
How can you encourage the tutor to promote critical thinking in their peer?
a) Ask the tutor to stop explaining and allow the teacher to step in
b) Encourage the tutor to use open-ended questions and prompts like "What do you think
comes next?"
c) Let the tutor continue, as it's more efficient to move through the material quickly
d) Switch the tutor with someone else who will follow instructions more closely
_b__ 5. Which of the following best describes the goal of peer tutoring?
a) To allow students to complete assignments faster
b) To encourage students to learn from peers and develop critical thinking and problem-
solving skills
Our Vision Our Mission
A leading university in the Philippines recognized for To develop competitive graduates and empowered community
its proactive contribution to Sustainable members by providing relevant, innovative and transformative
knowledge, research, extension and production programs and
BATAAN PENINSULA STATE
UNIVERSITY
BALANGA
BALANGA CAMPUS
CAMPUS
Don Manuel
Don Manuel Banzon
Banzon Ave.,
Ave. Poblacion,
Poblacion (047) 237-
City of Balanga Bataan
City of Balanga, Bataan 1480
2100 Philippines
2100 Philippines
[Link].
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
c) To have students memorize content more effectively
d) To ensure all students perform at the same academic level
_b__ 6. How does peer tutoring promote critical thinking among students?
a) Tutors give step-by-step instructions that the tutee follows
b) Tutors ask thought-provoking questions and encourage tutees to analyze problems on
their own
c) Tutors focus on giving correct answers quickly
d) Tutors and tutees work separately and review answers afterward
_a__ 7. Peer tutoring encourages student development in which areas?
a) Academic, social, and functional skills
b) Academic skills only
c) Behavioral skills only
d) Physical and athletic skills
_b__ 8. One of the benefits of peer tutoring for tutors is:
a) They are relieved of their own learning responsibilities
b) They reinforce their own understanding of the material by teaching it to peers
c) They can use peer tutoring time to catch up on personal tasks
d) They no longer have to participate in class activities
_b__ 9. Peer tutoring can enhance communication skills because:
a) It forces students to follow pre-written scripts
b) It requires students to explain concepts in their own words and engage in discussions
c) It limits the interaction between students
d) It reduces opportunities for students to ask questions
_b__ 10. Which of the following describes an ideal scenario for peer tutoring?
a) A student quickly gives the answers to another struggling student to help them catch up
with the class
b) A tutor models the process of solving a problem and then guides the tutee through
finding the solution themselves
c) The teacher intervenes frequently to give direct instruction
d) Peer tutoring occurs only outside the classroom and is unrelated to the lesson being
taught
Our Vision Our Mission
A leading university in the Philippines recognized for To develop competitive graduates and empowered community
its proactive contribution to Sustainable members by providing relevant, innovative and transformative
knowledge, research, extension and production programs and
BATAAN PENINSULA STATE
UNIVERSITY
BALANGA
BALANGA CAMPUS
CAMPUS
Don Manuel
Don Manuel Banzon
Banzon Ave.,
Ave. Poblacion,
Poblacion (047) 237-
City of Balanga Bataan
City of Balanga, Bataan 1480
2100 Philippines
2100 Philippines
[Link].
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
II. Essay
Directions: Select one peer tutoring method from the given examples. Using a specific
lesson in your area of specialization, create a scenario in which students would benefit from this
peer tutoring approach. Maximum of five sentences.
Reciprocal Peer Tutoring method for a lesson on coding algorithms in a computer science class.
Students will work in pairs, taking turns explaining and demonstrating different sorting
algorithms like bubble sort and insertion sort. This will allow them to practice explaining
concepts, identify areas where they need further clarification, and gain a deeper understanding of
the algorithms through active teaching and learning.
III.
Directions: Using the provided table, list down your own understanding of the advantages
and disadvantages of peer tutoring. List only three per table.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Increased Engagement: Peer tutoring Potential for Inaccuracy: If the tutor
encourages active participation and lacks a strong understanding of the
engagement from both the tutor and the material, they may inadvertently teach
tutee, making learning more dynamic incorrect information, leading to
and enjoyable. misconceptions
Improved Communication Skills: Unequal Skill Levels: If the tutor and
Tutors need to explain concepts clearly tutee have significantly different skill
and effectively, while tutees develop levels, the tutoring session may be
their questioning and listening skills. ineffective or frustrating.
Enhanced Confidence: Students gain Time Management: Peer tutoring
confidence by helping others and by can be time-consuming, especially if
receiving support from peers, which it's not structured effectively.
can boost their overall academic
performance.
Our Vision Our Mission
A leading university in the Philippines recognized for To develop competitive graduates and empowered community
its proactive contribution to Sustainable members by providing relevant, innovative and transformative
knowledge, research, extension and production programs and