the 2014 ncae test administration guidelines

THE 2014 NCAE TEST ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINESNational Education Testing and Research CenterDepartment of Education2014

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Acronyms SDS -Schools Division Superintendent

DTC -Division Testing Coordinator

PSS -Private School Supervisor

SH -School Head

STC -School Testing Coordinator

CE -Chief Examiner

RS -Room Supervisor

RE -Room Examiner

LRN -Learner Reference Number

TMs -Test Materials

TB -Test Booklet

SAS -Scannable Answer Sheet

EH -Examiner’s Handbook

SSH -Scannable School Header

ETRE -Examiner’s Transmittal Report Envelope

CETRE -Chief Examiner’s Transmittal Report Envelope

COR -Certificate of Rating 2

Composition of the NCAE:

General Scholastic Aptitude- comprised of the Reading Comprehension, Mathematical Ability, Verbal Ability, Scientific Ability, and Logical Reasoning Ability

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Occupational Interest Inventory for Students in Secondary Schools (OIISSS)

Academic Tracks – Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMMS), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM)

Technical – Vocational Aptitude (TVA)

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TESTING STAFF

The Testing Staff at the Division Level

6*Assignment of the testing staff shall be done by the SDS.

Division Level SDS*

DTC PSS

School Level

School Head/ Chief Examiner

School Testing Coordinator

Room Supervisors

RE 1 RE 2 RE 3 RE 4 RE n

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ROOM EXAMINERS

1. For divisions with only few public and private high schools, elementary school teachers from public schools may serve as REs.

2. Teachers from big schools may be dispersed in small private schools.

3. Other public school teachers from the other districts may serve as RE when there is insufficiency of private school teachers.

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The Schools Division Superintendent (SDS)

The Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) shall:

1. be responsible for the smooth conduct of the test in the division

2. assign one of the division supervisors as Division Testing Coordinator

3. designate Room Examiners who are reliable, competent, experienced in the conduct of NCAE and have no history of lost Test Booklets (TBs)

4. remind PSS to manage tardiness of some private school teachers on examination day.

The Testing Staff and Their Roles

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The Division Testing Coordinator

1. Prepares accurately, with the assistance of PSS, the enrolment data using the prescribed format and corresponding guidelines.

2. On behalf of the SDS, the DTC chooses REs who are credible, trustworthy and with testing experience.

3. Orients the SHs or STCs prior to test administration.

4. Maintains the security and confidentiality of test materials received from the NETRC through a courier. Issues an Oath of Confidentiality for the SHs on this regard.

5. Examines the packing guide of TMs upon receipt.

6. Notifies NETRC on the condition of TMs received.

7. Accounts all the TMs before final packing.

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The Private School Supervisor1. Disseminates information regarding the NCAE and DepED’s latest

issuances on it to private schools in the division.

2. Coordinates with private school principals regarding the conduct of the exam to its target clientele; formulates an agreement with the SH regarding proper test administration.

3. Checks closely if private schools operating without permit were included vis-à-vis the official list from the region. The said schools should be excluded. Likewise, make sure schools with permit are still operating.

4. Prepares and provides the DTC with the enrolment data on private schools to be tested, which will be used in the budget preparation and submitted to NETRC for the preparation of TMs.

5. Assists the DTC in the echo-orientation in the Division Level for private schools.*

6. Closely supervises the delivery and retrieval of TMs on testing day and assists the DTC in the accounting of TMs.

7. Oversees the conduct of the test in private schools.

*No extra funding from NETRC is provided for this activity.

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The Chief Examiner – School Head of the Testing Center

1. Maintains the security and confidentiality of test materials received from the DTC after getting the TMs from the DTC (test boxes are opened on Examination Day);

2. Accountable and responsible for all TMs received. This ends when the TMs are returned to the DTC;

3. Assigns a room where all REs can be met before and after the test administration (distribution room);

4. Counts all packs of TBs and/or ASs before releasing them to each RE;5. Records pertinent data about the test materials released to and received

from the REs in the Accounting Form (Form 3) and Forms 4, 5, 6 and in the SSH;

6. Distributes the TBs to each RE and reminds him/her to count these without opening the pack and before leaving the room;

7. Reminds each RE that the ETRE’s are sealed in the Examination Room before proceeding to the Distribution Room for the retrieval phase;

8. Monitors proper accomplishment of the different forms by the RE while the test proper is in progress;

9. Follows the instruction for Accounting and Packing of TMs found at the latter part of the EH;

10.Aware of the details of the testing program to be administered; and11.Orients every teacher in his/her respective school on the guidelines and EH

relative to the test administration.

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The Room Examiner

1. Counts the TBs and ASs without opening the plastic bags containing them before proceeding to his/her assigned testing room. Any discrepancy should be acted upon immediately and this should be reported in the CE’s Report.

2. Signs Form 3 as he/she receives the TMs from the CE/STC while still in the distribution room.

3. Checks if the examinees have lead pencils to use and a sheet of blank paper for computation purposes;

4. Facilitates the recording of the Examinee Number and Test Booklet Number of the Examinees in the NETRC Form 2 (Seat Plan);

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5. Supervises closely the shading of bubbles in the AS for the non-test items;

6. Follows strictly the EH during test administration;

7. Keeps custody of all the used and unused TBs but are not allowed to read the contents; otherwise, he/she will be given corresponding sanctions based on DECS Order No. 85, s. 1999;

8. Checks the contents of the ETRE before he/she seals it while still in the examination room; and

9. Accomplishes Form 7.

*Teachers coming from private schools will be assigned in public schools as Room Examiners; while those from public schools will be assigned in the private schools. If not enough, those from other districts can be assigned.

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The Room Supervisor

1. Monitors the conduct of the test administration in a testing center with 5 or more testing rooms (NCAE).

2. Checks if the REs adhere to the instructions in the EH.3. Collects all unused SAS from every RE at the time when the

examinees are answering the last subtest in the morning session and to indicate in Form 3 the serial numbers of unused Test Booklets and Answer Sheets.

4. Counts and double counts the TBs per pack and the number of ETREs.

Notes:

1. The RS must come from another school other than those schools where REs shall be assigned.

2. The number of RSs assigned in a testing center will depend on the number of examinees in an examination room.

Below is the ratio:

1 RS is assigned in every 10 rooms if there are 20 examinees/room1 RS is assigned in every 5 rooms if there are 30 examinees/room

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The School Testing Coordinator

1. Double checks the enrolment data of the school prior to submission to the DTC.

2. Attends the orientation at the division level in the absence (or in behalf of) of the SH.

3. Accomplishes the SSH.

4. Assists the CE in all the testing activities.

5. Double checks the TMs before final packing, being accountable also on these materials.

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The Monitors

1. NETRC staff-monitors will be assigned to any testing center(s) nationwide, unannounced in the field.

2. The expenses incurred by external-volunteers are not chargeable to NETRC funds.

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Orientation at the Division Level

This is primarily aimed to orient all the testing staff in the NCAE administration. But due to budgetary constraints only one representative per school is authorized to attend--either the SH or the STC. However, a 100% attendance is imposed for the school representative. Sanctions should be meted for non-attendance.

Hence, a mechanism should be devised so that all testing staff are properly oriented; one of which is orienting all the teaching force in the school by the SH/STC to be ready on exam day in case there will be shortage of REs in other testing centers.

A soft copy of the Examiner’s Handbook and the guidelines must be provided to School Heads to save printing cost.

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THE ENROLMENT DATA, SCHOOL ID AND LEARNER REFERENCE NUMBER

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Guidelines in the Preparation of Enrolment Data

1. Four (4) sets of enrolment data must be prepared and submitted:

- Elementary level covering Grade6

- Secondary level covering Grade 9 and Year 4 (BEC);

2. Enrolment data must be in 4 CD’s one for each grade/year level (G6, G9 and Y4).

3. The enrolment data should be based on July 31, 2014 as bases (end of July every SY);

4. Use the Prescribed Standard Format in Excel. Enrolment data in other formats (Word, PDF, JPEG file) will be returned to the DTC;

5. Provide only the total enrolment per school. DO NOT provide subtotals for each curriculum program in a certain school. NO gender segregation;

6. To facilitate the delivery and retrieval of TM’s, integrate the list of private schools into the public schools listed by municipality;

7. Group schools by municipality and NOT by alphabetical order;

8. Provide data by legislative district; NOT by school district;

9. Lone Congressional District is the only district in the province, while First District is a part of a large province having more than one constituency;

10. Enrolment data sent thru email will be accepted.

11. The enrolment data will be submitted during the NCAE orientation; and

12. Review carefully each school entry in the list before submission.

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Matrix 1. Enrolment Data for the Elementary Level

School

Region Division Municipality/ Region Division Legislative Type School School NameG3

SY Enrolment

District Code Code District (Public ID

or

Private)

Notes: 1. Another set of enrolment data for Grade 6 using the

same format

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Matrix 2. Enrolment Data for the Secondary Level

School

Region Division Municipality/ Region Division Legislative Type School School NameY3

SY Enrolment

District Code Code District (Public ID

or

Private)

1. Grade 9 shall be included using the same format.2. Another set of enrolment data for Year 4 using the

same format.

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An Example on the Preparation of Enrolment Data for Grade 3 and Grade 6

NAT G3 & G6 (SY 2008-2009) ALLOCATIONDivision: Batac City

Municipality/District G3 G6

I BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100075 Catalina Acosta Mem. SchoolI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100076 Colo-Mabaleng ESI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100077 Cumcumraas PSI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100078 M. Marcos Memorial ESI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100079 Magnuang ESI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100080 Maipalig-Quirion ESI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100081 Naguirangan-Capacuan ESI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100082 P.Q. Pimentel ES (Cubol)I BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100083 Parangopong ESI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100084 Payao ESI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100085 Quiling ESI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100086 Sumader ESI BATAC CITY Batac I A A14 2 PUBLIC 100087 Tabug ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100088 B. Macadaeg Mem. ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100089 Baay ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100090 Baligat ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100091 Baoa ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100092 Bi-lloca ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100093 Biningan ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100094 Camandingan ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100095 Dariwdiw ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100096 Hilario Valdez Mem. ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100097 Nagbacalan ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100098 Rayuray ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 100099 San Mateo ESI BATAC CITY Batac II A A14 2 PUBLIC 150010 Baoa East ESI A14 2 PRIVATE 400010 Immaculate Conception Aca.

2009-2010 EnrolmentRegion Division Reg Div LD Sch Type SchID School

Note: Prepare another enrolment data for Grade 9 and Year 4 (BEC) using the same format; separately for the two year levels.

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Guidelines on the Use of School IDs

1. BEIS and NETRC are using similar School IDs both recognized by the Department;

2. New schools without School IDs are given temporary ones by the NETRC and no other sources to avoid duplication and to facilitate allocation of test materials;

3. The School IDs issued by NETRC will be used temporarily for future test administrations until such time BEIS issues the permanent ID;

4. In case there are several School IDs for one school, follow the School ID indicated in the Scannable School Header(SSH) and check the correctness of School ID in the TMs received.

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Guidelines on the Use of Learner Reference Number (LRN)

1. Use the LRN that will be provided by the Office of the Planning Service, DepED Central Office.

2. The LRN must be reflected in each of the examinees’ AS , Form 1, List of Examinees to be posted at the door.

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TEST ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES

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Test Administration Guidelines with Difficulties to be followed by the Testing Staff

1. Sealing the ETRE’s by Room Examiners while still at the Examination Room

2. Using original plastic bags to contain the used Scannable Answer Sheets

3. Leaving the seats of latecomers/ absent-registrants vacant

4. Imposing the use of standard pencils to be used by the examinees

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Pre-Test Guidelines

Concern Guidelines

Distribution Time for the Test Materials (TMs)

Early in the morning of Examination date in nearby schools

A day before the Examination date to far schools or earlier to far flung schools

Preparation of Classrooms 1. Only 30 chairs should be contained in the Examination Room, well-spread. First and last rows close to the walls.

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Pre-Test GuidelinesConcern GuidelinesDistribution Time for the Test Early in the morning of Examination date in nearby schools Materials (TMs) A day before the Examination date to far schools or earlier to far

flung schoolsInformation Dissemination Examinees:

1. Inform the examinees to bring pencils (lead#2) on exam day.

2. Inform the examinees taking the NCAE to bring snacks/lunch on exam day. They are not allowed to leave the school premises.

3. Inform every examinee to be ready with the following information:a) Region Code

b) Division Codec) School IDd) LRNe) A copy of their Final Ratings in: - Grade 8 for Grade 9 takersFor Math, Science, Filipino and TLENote: for NCAE - previous year Ratings for NAT - Third Grading Period Ratings of current School Year4. Inform the examinees to have a copy of their LRN.5. Inform the examinees that they should know the program they are classified/enrolled:a) Basic Education Curriculum (BEC)b) Technical-Vocational Education (Tech-Voc)c) Engineering and Science Education Program (ESEP)d) Special Science for the Artse) Open High School (OHS)

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Pre-Test Guidelines

Concern Guidelines

Information Dissemination Schools:

1. Inform all schools that list of examinees must be alphabetically arranged in the whole school. Each listed examinee should have the corresponding LRN. All males first then the females.

2. Private schools without permit to operate are excluded from Test Administration.

3. Examinees from small-size private schools can be merged and tested in one testing center in a city or in a municipality. A Master Teacher shall be assigned as the CE.4. Merging of 5 or Less Excess Examinees

Large Testing Center- Examinees can be integrated in the last five rooms, each accommodating an examinee.-The examinee will be the last in the list/seat plan.-Customize Forms 1 and 3 in order to include the additional examinee. Add another box/space. Small Testing Center

-In case merging with other small testing centers is not possible, i.e. 35 examinees only, all examinees may be accommodated in one testing room.-Another set of Forms 1 and 2 will be used for the 5 examinees.Note: No integration of excess examinees will be done if there are enough testing rooms and room examiners (coming from other schools) to serve in the testing center.

5. There should be a separate ETRE for each school in case there is merging of small size schools into one testing center.

6. Rescheduling of the NCAE – Instruction from the SDS must prevail since they are most familiar with the status of the school.

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Pre-Test Guidelines

Concern GuidelinesInformation Dissemination

7. Inclusion Policies a. Examinees with Hearing Impairment (HI)

• They may take the test• They may be included in the regular

testing roomb. Examinees who finished Grade 10 in other

countries (with 12 years of basic education)• They may take the test as long as they are

classified as regular Grade 9 student in the Philippines

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Pre-Test Guidelines

Concern GuidelinesInformation Dissemination

c. Out-of-School Examinees• They may be accommodated in the

NCAE administration• Use the buffer TM’s

d. In a Small Testing Center (e.g. 35 registrants only and cannot be merged with other small testing centers)• The examinees may be

accommodated in the same testing room with the 30 examinees

e. No integration of excess examinees will be done if there are enough testing rooms and room examiners (coming from other schools) to serve in the testing center.

8. Non-testing officials are not allowed to stay in the vicinity of the testing rooms.

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Pre-Test Guidelines

Concern GuidelinesCheck the Identity of the Examinee

Check the identities of the examinees inside each Examination Room by all means (e.g. I.D., notebooks bearing the examinee's name, etc.) using the following procedure:

1. Countercheck the identity of each examinee through I.D.

2. If I.D. is not available, ask the examinee to present a notebook or any belonging bearing his/her name.

3. In the absence of # 1 and # 2 identification materials, ask the classmates inside the Examination Room to attest the identity.

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Allocation of Test Booklets and Scannable Answer Sheets

Test Booklet Allocation

TB1 – NCAE Core (comprising EDQ, Core and OIISSS)

50%

TB2 – NCAE Tracks 50%

A. Test Booklets

61 or less number of examinees shall have 100% allocationBuffers are packs of 5’s

B. Scannable Answer Sheets – 100%

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Instructions for the Recording of Time

1. Time allocation serves as guide in the recording of time but the corresponding actual time in answering each subject should be written in the time started and time to end.

2. The recording of time is done by cluster of subjects answered before and after breaks (snacks and lunch); for which the time records should be written on the blanks provided.

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Pretest : Entrance and Seating Arrangement

NCAE Examinees:

30 examinees in a room

Seats are 6 rows of 5

Recount TB’s and open only the package in front of examinees.

Do not allow electronic devices – calculator & cell phones in the exam room.

All belongings shall be placed in front beneath the blackboard. Only pencils, sharpeners and a computation paper shall be with the examinees while test is going on.

Note:

No other persons should be allowed in the premises of the Examination Rooms except the testing staff and authorized monitors.

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Pretest : Distributing and Checking the TBs and ASs

Distribute from right to left and from lowest serial number.

Check page by page.

Place defective/unused TB and AS, if any, in the plastic bag.

Check and double check that all examinees have shaded the correct circles pertaining to the NAME GRID and all the necessary information about the examinee.

Seats of the latecomers/absentees should be left vacant but the allocated TM’s should be placed in their respective seat/(s) to be collected later before the Test Proper starts.

Remind examinees to use eraser for pencils. Tape or liquid erasers are NOT allowed.

Do not start the Test Proper unless each examinee has properly shaded the NAME GRID.

No examinees should start accomplishing the NAME GRID unless they have shown their pencils.

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THE SCANNABLE TEST MATERIALS

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NCAE Scannable Answer SheetSheet #1 (Information Sheet, EDQ & NCAE Core)

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NCAE Scannable Answer SheetSheet #2 (OIISSS and NCAE Tracks)

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NCAE School Header

On Photocopied Answer Sheets

In case there will be a shortage of Answer Sheets (ASs) in one testing center, Scannable Answer Sheets (SASs) may be photocopied.

The photocopied ASs SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE THE RESPECTIVE ETRE corresponding with the list of actual examinees in Forms 1 and 2.

No Examinee Number should be written in Form 2 (Seat Plan) for the examinees with photocopied ASs. Instead, indicate in the blank “(Photocopied).”

Sample:

Using a red marker, indicate at the upper right corner of the ETRE this note:

The instructions above are important in order for NETRC to locate, transcribe and electronically process the photocopied ASs. 42

Name Kristina M. Dela Cruz

Exam. No. (Photocopied)

TB No. 016657

With ___ Photocopied Answer Sheets (quantity)

ROOM EXAMINER’S TRANSMITTAL REPORT ENVELOPE (ETRE)(Brown Envelope)

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Information in the Answer Sheet: NCAE

Examinee Stub, Name Grid (refer to replica) School Code (Region, Division, School ID)

Examinees with 1.0 to 5.0 Ratings

e.g. Students from science high schools – refer to the numerical/percentage equivalents.

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Test Proper

Read verbatim the information in boxed portions of the handbook. Do NOT translate in local language/dialect.

Always record the time started and the time the subject test will end but should be done by cluster of subtests’ as indicated in the Board Display.

Do NOT add or subtract minutes in the time.

Accomplish the Seat Plan while the examinees are answering the EDQ.

Accomplish Form 7 while test is in progress.

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Post Test

Give five minutes to inspect and clean the Answer Sheet.

The examinee stubs should be detached slowly. A pair of scissors not allowed to be used in detaching it

The examinee stubs should be turned over by the RE to the Guidance Counselor or SH.

Count TBs and ASs before allowing examinees to leave the room.

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Post Test : Accounting of Test Materials and Preparation of Reports

Count and arrange TBs and ASs according to the serial numbers (consecutively).

Accomplish the ETRE’s Data. Indicate the number of registrants and the actual number of examinees.

After the contents have been accounted for, SEAL the ETRE with the DepED-NETRC paper tape in the testing room and sign across it.

Account for and submit to the CE what you have received.

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Post Test : Contents of ETRE

1. Report on time test started and ended (Board Work Replica on Actual Time Record)

2. Used ASs placed in original plastic bag

3. Form 1 and Form 2

4. Form 7

Post Test : Contents of CETRE Unused ASs Form 3 Form 4 Scannable School Header

Note: Forms 5 & 6 shall be submitted separately to the DTCs.

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Post Test : Materials for Submission to the Division Office

1. Bundles of ETREs and CETREs placed in the original boxes

2. Bundles of used and unused TBs placed in the original boxes

3. EH

4. NETRC Form 5 to be placed inside box no. 1 for the TBs of the Division (on top of the TBs)

5. NETRC Form 6 to be placed inside box no. 1 of ETRE’s/CETRE’s of the Division (on top of the CETREs)

Reminders:

The SHs have to return the TMs in 24 hours.

Take note of the guidelines in dealing with Forwarder and time and date of the Forwarder’s retrieval of the TMs.

Accomplish the Questionnaire on Forwarder’s Performance.

Notify the NETRC if TMs are ready for retrieval or if they were not retrieved promptly.

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THE FORMSOath of Confidentiality Form 1 – List of Actual ExamineesForm 2 – Seat Plan*Form 3 – Test Materials Accounting Form*Form 4 – Chief Examiner’s Report FormForm 5 – Test Booklet Quantity and Completeness Verification SheetForm 6 – Answer Sheet Quantity and Completeness Verification SheetForm 7 – Room Examiner’s Test Administration Evaluation Report

*with modifications

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Oath of Confidentiality

As part of the testing staff nationwide, tasked to receive, administer and retrieve the Test Materials for the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE), I hereby solemnly swear that I will strictly observe security measures to maintain the confidentiality of these.

Received from: Received by:

(The Division Testing Coordinator) (School Head/School Testing

Coordinator)

____________________ ____________________

Print Name and Sign Print Name and Sign

____________________ ____________________

Date Date

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The Generic Forms Form 1

NETRC FORM 1

LIST OF ACTUAL EXAMINEES

REGION: __________________________________________ DIVISION: ____________________________________________

SCHOOL: _____________________________________________________ SCHOOL ID: _______________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ Number of Males: ______ Number of Females: ______ Total: ______

YEAR LEVEL: __________

NAMEGASTPE Grantee

Learner Reference Number (LRN)

NAMEGASTPE Grantee

Learner Reference Number (LRN)

EVS ECS

EVS ECS

1 16

2 17

3 18

4 19

5 20

6 21

7 22

8 23

9 24

10 25

11 26

12 27

13 28

14 29

15 30

IMPORTANT- To be accomplished by the Room Examiner.

-List names as they appear in the Seat Plan. Room Examiner (RE)

- Leave the space blank if not a GASTPE grantee.

EVS - Education Voucher System

ECS - Education Contracting Service School Station where RE teaches

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Form 2

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Form 3

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Form 4NETRC Form 4

Chief Examiner’s Report Form Testing Program: ___________

Region: _____ Division: ___________ Date of Testing: ________ Testing Center: ______________ Directions: Please complete/ answer truthfully and objectively all the subsequent indicators.

A. Fill in the blanks 1. Number of testing rooms : Morning session _____ Afternoon session ______ 2. Total enrolment/ registrants of (grade/ year) _______

Male ______ Female _____ Total _______ 3. Total number of examinees: AM Session: ______ PM Session: ______ 4. Total number of absences: AM Session: ______ PM Session: ______ 5. Time when the test materials were distributed to Room Examiners AM Session : From ________ to ________ PM Session : From ________ to ________

B. Pre-test Activities on Examination Day

Describe the pre-test activities in terms of the following:

Sufficient

Insufficient

Number of Needed

Additional Copies

Room Number with Insufficiency

1. Sufficiency of Test Materials: 1.1 Test booklet ……………………………… 1.2 Scannable Answer Sheet ……………… 1.3 Accounting Form ………………………..

1.4 CETRE & ETRE ………………………… 1.5 Seat Plan ………………………………… 1.6 Examiner’s Handbook…………………….

…………. …………. …………. …………. …………. ………….

…………. …………. …………. …………. …………. ………….

…………. …………. …………. …………. …………. ………….

……………. ……………. ……………. …………….. ……………. …………….

Yes None 2. Was there a problem met on the used school ID in the packing of test materials? ………………………………………………………………………… If yes, state the problem met _______________________________________

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Evident Not Evident 3. Testing rooms are ready:

3.1 The first and the last rows of seats are close as possible to the walls to allow enough space ………………………………………

3.2 Lists of Examinees at the door of each Testing Room are posted already…

………… …………

…………… …................

C. Test Proper

Rate the examiners based on the following aspects: Evident Not Evident 1. Testing discipline is imposed strictly. 1.1 No unnecessary noise while the exam is in progress . . . . …………….

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1.2 Cheating in any form is strictly prohibited (e.g. talking to co- testees, use of dictionary, cell phone, calculator, and the like)…………

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2. Refraining from the following are strictly followed: 2.1 reading/copying test items in the test booklet……………………………. 2.2 explaining/translating to the examinees certain word/s used in the item……………………………………………………………………...

…………. ………….

…………… ……………

3. Examiners keep custody on the TBs and ASs………………………………… …………… …………… Condition of the Test Booklets (TB’s)

No. of Rooms

Room Numbers with TB’s Not in Good Condition

Serial Numbers of TB’s Not in Good Condition

In good condition Not in good condition -with misprints

-with same serial numbers -with blurred serial numbers -without serial numbers Other Problems: ____________________________ ____________________________

Problem 3: ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Solution/ s made: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation/ s: ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

Problem 4: ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Solution/ s made: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation/ s: ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

Post Test

Describe the procedure adopted by the Examiner in the retrieval of test booklets and Answer Sheets

Evident Not Evident

1. Examiners required each examinee to insert first the Answer Sheet in the test booklet before he/she submits to the examiner ......................................................

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2. Examiners checked the number of test booklets and Answer Sheets before he/she dismisses the examinees ……………………………………………….………

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3. Examiners arranged the TBs and ASs according to serial numbers …………… …………… ……………. 4. Examiners placed the used Answer Sheets in original plastic bags……………. …………… ……………. 5. Examiners sealed the ETRE while still inside the examination room .…………. …………… …………….

E. Specify the problem(s) encountered, solution(s) you gave and recommend measures to

improve the conduct of future national test. Problem 1: ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Solution/ s made: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation/ s: ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Problem 2: ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Solution/ s made: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation/ s: ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

Prepared by: Attested by: _______________________________ _________________________________ Name of the Chief Examiner Name of the Monitor (NETRC Rep.) (Signature over Printed Name) (Signature over Printed Name) ________________________________ __________________________ School Designation/ Position _________________________ Designation/ Position

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Forms 5 and 6NETRC Form 5

TEST BOOKLET QUANTITY and COMPLETENESS

VERIFICATION SHEET

Name of School: _____________________ Region: ____________ School ID: ______________ __ Division: ___________ PRE-TEST

1. How many test booklets were allotted to your testing center as indicated in the Packing Guide, including buffer? _________

2. Upon opening of boxes, are the test materials: ______ complete _______ incomplete _______ with excess

3. If incomplete, how many are lacking/ missing? _______ 4. What is/ are the Serial Number/ s? _______________________________________ 5. If excess, how many? _______ 6. What is/ are the Serial Number/ s? _________________________________________

POST-TEST

1. After retrieval, are the test booklets complete? _______ 2. If not, how many are missing/ lacking? ______ 3. What is/ are the Serial Number/ s? _________________

___________________________________________________ Prepared by:

_____________________________________________________

Signature over Printed Name of School Testing Coordinator (STC) Attested by: _______________________________________________ Signature over Printed Name of Chief Examiner _______________________________________________

School NOTE: This form is to be submitted separately to the DTC.

NETRC Form 6

ANSWER SHEET QUANTITY and COMPLETENESS VERIFICATION SHEET

Name of School: _____________________ Region: _____________ School ID: _________________ Division: _____________ PRE-TEST

1. How many answer sheets were allotted to your testing center as indicated in the Packing Guide, including buffer? _________ 2. Upon opening of boxes, are the test materials:

________ complete _________ incomplete _________ with excess 3. If incomplete, how many are lacking/ missing? _______ 4. What is/ are the Serial Number/ s?

_______________________________________ 5 If excess, how many? _______ 6. What is/ are the Serial Number/ s? _________________________________________

POST-TEST 1. After retrieval, are the answer sheets complete? _______ 2. If not, how many are missing/ lacking? ______ 3. What is/ are the Serial Number/ s?

___________________________________________ Prepared by: _______________________________________________________________ Signature over Printed Name of School Testing Coordinator (STC) Attested by: ______________________________________ Signature over Printed Name of Chief Examiner ______________________________________

School NOTE: This form is to be submitted separately to the DTC.

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Form 7NETRC Form 7

Room Examiner’s Test Administration- Evaluation Report

Testing Program: __________________________ Date: ________________ Region: ____ Division:_________ Testing Center/School: ________________________ Room No. _____ Name of the Room Examiner: _______________________ _______________ Printed Name Signature Direction: Please complete/answer truthfully and objectively all the subsequent indicators.

A. Fill in the blanks: 1. Number of Registrants in the Exam. Room ____ Actual Examinees ____ 2. Were the following Testing Staff in this testing Center coming from another School?

Room Examiners: ____Yes ____No Room Supervisors: ____Yes ____ No 3. From what School are you teaching? _______________ 4. Specifics of the Test Materials Received:

4.1 Test Materials Quantity No. of copies needed if Insufficient

Condition/Remarks

Test Booklets

Answer Sheets Examiner’s Handbook Name Grid Replica Form 1 and 2 Form 7 ETRE

4.2 Condition of the Test Booklets Quantity Serial Numbers In good condition Not in good condition

- With misprints - With same Serial Numbers - With blurred Serial Numbers - Without Serial Number

5. Time when Test Materials were received from the Chief Examiner _______ 6. Number of Times Test Booklets were used: ____ Once ____ Twice ____ Thrice

B. Pre-test Activities. Describe the pre-test activities in terms of the following:

Evident Not Evident

Distribution Activities: The Chief Examiner required each Examiner to count the Test Booklet in sealed plastic bags in the distribution room. ______ ______

Testing room was ready. ______ ______ List of examinees posted at the door ______ ______ First and last rows close to the walls ______ ______

A. Test Proper Rate yourself based on the following aspects:

Evident

Not Evident

1. Instruction on the accomplishment of name grid, personal information and shading the chosen answer was followed.

2. Accomplishment of seat plan was well done. 3. Time limit for testing was well adhered to. 4. Testing discipline is imposed strictly.

1.1 No unnecessary noise while the exam was in progress 1.2 Cheating in any form was strictly prohibited (e.g. talking to

classmates, use of dictionary, cell phone, calculator, and the like).

5. Refraining from the following were strictly followed: 2.1 reading/copying test items in the test booklet by the room examiner. Note that any violation has corresponding sanctions stipulated in DECS Order # 85 s. 1999 (found in page ----- in the Examiner’s Handbook); and 2.2 explaining/translating to the examinees certain word/s used in the item.

6. Kept custody on the TBs and ASs while test was in progress B. Post Test

Describe the procedure adopted in the retrieval of test booklets and Answer Sheets

Evident Not Evident

1. Required each examinee to insert first Answer Sheet in the test booklet before submitting to you, the examiner.

2. Checked the number of test booklets and Answer Sheets before the examinees were dismissed.

3. Arranged the TBs and ASs according to serial numbers 4. Placed the used Answer Sheets in original plastic bag

5. Sealed the ETRE while still inside the examination room

6. The ETRE contained the following: used Answer Sheets in plastic bag Forms 1 & 2 and Form 7 and the Time Record copied from the board

7. The Test Booklets were counted and recounted by the: Chief Examiner Room Supervisor

8. Unused Answer Sheets were submitted to the Chief Examiner

9. Retained the Name Grid Replica in the Testing Center

10. Submitted the Examinee Stubs for Grade VI to the Chief Examiner

Specify the problem(s) encountered, solution(s) you gave and the recommendations to improve the conduct of future national tests.

Problem 1: ____________________________________________________________ Solution/s made : _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation/s: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Problem 2: ____________________________________________________________ Solution/s made : _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation/s: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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Room Examiner’s Transmittal Report Envelope

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL EDUCATION TESTING AND RESEARCH CENTER

2nd Floor, Mabini Bldg., DepED Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City

ROOM EXAMINER’S TRANSMITTAL REPORT ENVELOPE (ETRE) (Brown Envelope)

Region: ________ Division: __________________________________________________________ School ID: _____________________

Name of School: ___________________________________________________________________ Type of School: ____________________________________

Address of School: _________________________________________________________________ Street Barangay Municipality Province/ City

ROOM NUMBER: ______

No. of Registrants: Male _____ Female ______ Total ______ No. of Examinees: Male _____ Female ______ Total ______

1. Arrange the used Answer Sheets consecutively.

2. Double check the number of used SCANNABLE ANSWER SHEETS and fill up the following: Quantity of used AS: ______ Serial No. ____________ to __________

3. Place inside this ETRE the following contents: 3.1 Used Answer Sheets with serial numbers arranged consecutively placed in the original plastic bag 3.2 One copy of the NETRC Form 1 back to back with NETRC Form 2 3.3 Examiner’s Narrative Report 3.4 Time started and ended, copied from the board and signed by the Examiner

4. Seal this ETRE with the DepED-NETRC paper tape and sign across while still in the examination room.

* DO NOT PUT UNUSED SCANNABLE ANSWER SHEET/S INSIDE THIS ENVELOPE.

SUBMITTED BY: ___________________________________________ _______________________________________ Signature over Printed Name of Room Examiner School

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Chief Examiner’s Transmittal Report Envelope

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

NATIONAL EDUCATION TESTING AND RESEARCH CENTER 2nd Floor, Mabini Bldg., DepED Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City

CHIEF EXAMINER’S TRANSMITTAL REPORT ENVELOPE (CETRE) (White Envelope)

Region: ________ Division: __________________________________________________________ School ID: _____________________

Name of School: ___________________________________________________________________ Type of School: ____________________________________

Address of School: _________________________________________________________________ Street Barangay Municipality Province/ City

NUMBER OF ROOMS: ______

Total No. of Registrants: Male _____ Female ______ Total ______ Total No. of Examinees: Male _____ Female ______ Total ______

Place in this Envelope the following:

1. NETRC Form 3 – Test Materials Accounting Form 2. NETRC Form 4 – Chief Examiner’s Report Form 3. School Header 4. Unused Scannable Answer Sheets

Quantity of unused AS: __________

Note: Forms 5 and 6 should not be placed inside this CETRE but to be submitted separately to the DTC.

SUBMITTED BY:

________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Signature over Printed Name of Chief Examiner School

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On the Storage of Examiner’s Handbook and Replicas of Name Grid

EH will be stored in the Division Office. Name Grid replicas will be stored in the schools or testing centers. Both documents are for future use.

Replicas of the name grid and Board Work intended for each testing program should be properly stored and utilized in each school. These are generic to all testing programs; hence, may be used in future testing activities in case no reprints will be provided.

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TMs for Retrieval by the NETRC

1. All TBs packed in original boxes;

2. All used ASs, Forms 1, 2 and 7 placed inside the ETRE’s;

3. All unused ASs in CETREs together with Forms 3 and 4, and School Headers inside packed in original boxes for ASs ; and

4. Forms 5 and 6 submitted to DTCs for proper placement in respective boxes

Reminder: Don’t mix-up TBs with ASs. There are two separate warehouses for these TMs. Otherwise, misplaced TMs will not be accounted for properly.

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Filling Out the Scannable School Header (SSH)

Data must be prepared by the STC days ahead before exam day.

Transcribe the data in the SSH using a PENCIL (lead# 2) during examination day.

Every variable is labeled with S if a school concern and Grade 9 if third year concern.

There are variables specific only for private schools (GASTPE) and for the public schools only (ALIVE, BEAM, etc.)

GASTPE Grantees (for private schools only) specified by year levels

- Take note of the bubbles for EVS and ECS.Observe place values in filling out the variables.

- Percentage rates of the education indicators. The three place values are for 100% while the two rightmost place values are for below 100%.Ex. 95%

9 5

100%

1 0 0

0

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Filling Out the SSH

- Nominal counts of Data. Start filling out the last box for one’s, next box for ten’s, next third box from the last is for hundreds, and so forth (zeroes have to be filled out for the empty boxes).

Ex. An enrolment of 203 is filled out as:

An enrolment of 94 is filled out as:

The number of teachers and pupils/students-textbook ratios will take into account national funding.

Use the same School ID as prescribed by BEIS.

Take note of new features or additional information in every set of SH.

2 0 30

9 40 0

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THE FORWARDER OF TEST MATERIALS

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Dealing with the Forwarder of TMs

1. Exact addresses of Division Offices or drop-off points should be provided to NETRC to be turned over to the Forwarder.

2. Forwarder must provide NETRC contact persons and numbers as well as the itineraries of delivery and retrieval as ready reference.

3. Each Division should designate at least two authorized staff to receive the TMs other than the DTC.

4. The neighboring Divisions in the Region should establish a network of communication.

4.1 Every receiving Division should take note of Forwarder’s contact number and the date and time TMs will be retrieved

4.2 The next division to receive the TMs from the Forwarder should be alerted by the Division immediately after receiving its TMs while informing also the Forwarder that the next division to receive has been alerted already.

4.3 The same procedure will be followed in the retrieval of TMs.

4.4 Accomplish the evaluation form on the Performance of Forwarder and submit thru email ([email protected]).

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Evaluation Sheet on Forwarder’s Performance

Evaluation Sheet on Forwarder’s Performance Delivery and Retrieval Phase

(To be accomplished by the DTC)

Division: ____________________

A. Delivery Phase B. Retrieval Phase

1. Receipt of Test Materials (TMs) 1. Information about the Forwarder: Date ____________ Time _____ A.M. / P.M. Name of Representative _______________ Received by whom? ___________________ Contact No. __________________________ Designation __________________________ Date and Exact time of Forwarder’s Retrieval _____________________________ 2. The Division’s designate to release the 2. Release of Test Materials (TMs) Test Materials to the school Date ____________ Time _____ A.M. / P.M. representative ________________________ Released by whom? ____________________ _______________________________________ Designation ____________________________ 3. Were there problems encountered in the 3. Was the schedule of the Forwarder in release of test materials? retrieval of test materials followed? Yes _____ No _____ Yes _____ No _____ If no, what was the reason? ________________________________________ 4. If yes, Please cite them: ________________ 4. How many days were the TM’s in the _______________________________________ division ready for retrieval by the Forwarder? __________________________________________ 5. In the delivery of TM’s, how would you 5. Was the forwarder informed beforehand that rate the Forwarder in a scale of 1-5 the TM’s are ready for pick up? where 5 is the highest? _______________ Yes _____ No _____ 6. In the retrieval of TM’s, how would you rate the Forwarder in a scale of 1-5 is where 5 is the highest? _________________ 7. Strengths of the Forwarder: (Good Points) ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Weakness of the Forwarder: (Weak Points) ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. What are your recommendations to improve in the service of Forwarder? -in the Delivery Phase -in the Retrieval Phase ________________________________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________________ _________________________________________

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August 16, 2010

NELIA V. BENITO, Ph.D. CESO IV Director III National Education Testing and Research Center Department of Education (DepED) Meralco Ave., Pasig City Madam: This is to inform your Office that the testing Program NCAE was successfully administered in the Schools Division of __________. Likewise, all the test materials have been accounted and packed in its original boxes; all of which are ready for retrieval by the forwarder. In this regard, may we be informed as to the exact time and date when the forwarder has to retrieve the test materials? In case, the DTC is not around to release the TM’s to the forwarder pls. contact Mr./Ms. __________________ designation ____________________. He/She is authorized to release said materials to the forwarder/courier. Very truly yours, ____________________________ DTC Noted by: ____________________________ SDS

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TEST RESULTS DISSEMINATION

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On Archiving of Division Test Results of National Examinations

Please access and download the test results through the NETRC website

Available for 6 months only

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A. SCIENCES B. ENGINEERING D. PROFESSIONAL F. CYBERSERVICES Garments

Health - Medical B1 Mechanical Engineer SERVICES (cont...) F1 Web Designer G27 Shoe Maker**A1 Doctor of Medicine B2 Electrical Engineer D11 Registrar F2 Analy st G28 Furniture Maker**A2 Dentist B3 Civ il Engineer D12 Values Teacher F3 Programmer G29 Pottery Maker**A3 Pharmacist B4 Safety Engineer D13 College Professor F4 Instructor G30 Beadw orks Maker**A4 Medical Technologist B5 Mining Engineer D14 Non-Formal Educ TeacherF5 Transcriptionist G31 Jew elry Maker**A5 Nurse B6 Metallurgical Engineer D15 Tech-Vocational Aide** F6 Data Encoder** G32 Silk Screen Maker**A6 Orthodentist B7 Marine Engineer D16 Book Author F7 Cartoonist** G33 T-shirt Designer**A7 Optometrist B8 Agricultural Engineer D17 Composer F8 Animator** G34 Wood Carv er**A8 Cardiologist B9 Chemical Engineer D18 Guidance Counselor F9 Illustrator** G35 Art Painter**A9 Geneticist B10 Electrician** D19 School Head F10 Clerk** G36 Caricaturist**A10 Laboratory Technician** B11 Technician** D20 Assistant Principal F11 Repairman**A11 Radio Technician** B12 Car-auto Machinist** D21 School Clerk** F12 Radio Technician** H. ENVIRONMENT

B13 CP-radio Technician** D22 School Aide** F13 Online Sales Agent** H1 Urban PlannerSpecialized Areas B14 Heav y Equip Operator** D23 Janitor** F14 Technician** H2 Real Estate Broker**A12 Geologist B15 Gardener** D24 Security Officer** F15 Call Center Agent** H3 Designer**A13 Actuarial Mathematician B16 Hobby ist** F16 Database** H4 Sales Representativ e**A14 Biologist B17 Goldsmith** E. PERSONAL SERVICES F17 Adv ertising Agent** H5 Driv er**A15 Marine Biologist E1 Av iation-Pilot F18 Computer Aide** H6 ForesterA16 Food Technologist C. COMMERCE E2 Stew ardess F19 Drafters**A17 Radiologist C1 Marketing Officer E3 Ground Crew I. MILITARY TRAINING

A18 Chemist C2 Banker E4 Radio Comptroller G. AESTHETICS I1 Armed Forces OfficerA19 Botanist C3 Budget Officer E5 Technician** Cosmetics I2 Military OfficerA20 Statistician C4 Financial Analy st E6 Tow er Technician** G1 Make-up Artist** I3 Police OfficerA21 Zoologist C5 Accountant E7 Maritime-Ship Captain G2 Hair Cutter** I4 Police Aide**A22 Volcanologist C6 Bookkeeper E8 Chief Mate G3 Manicurist** I5 Desk Officer**A23 Doctor of Veterinary Med C7 Businessman E9 Marine Engineer G4 Hair Sty list** I6 Air Force OfficerA24 Seismologist C8 HR Manager E10 Messman/Cook** G5 Hair Spa Aide** I7 Traffic Enforcer**A25 Laboratory Aide** C9 Sales Manager E11 Seaman** I8 Barangay Tanod**A26 Laboratory Assistant** C10 Economist E12 Trav el Agent House Construction I9 Inv estigator

C11 Adv ertising Ex ecutiv e E13 Tour Guide** G6 Architect I10 Labor LeaderAllied Medical Science C12 Stockroom Superv isor** E14 Photographer** G7 Surv ey or I11 Training OfficerA27 Speech Pathologist C13 Salesclerk** E15 Ticketing Clerk** G8 Interior Designer I12 StrategistsA28 Occupational Therapist C14 Storekeeper** E16 Hotel-HRM G9 Foreman I13 Barangay Officer**A29 Therapy Assistant** C15 Cashier** E17 HR Superv isor G10 Building Aide** I14 Rescue Volunteer**A30 Medical Representativ e C16 Records Officer** E18 Maintenance Superv isor G11 Painter** I15 Barangay Aide**A31 Medical Superv isor C17 Clerk** E19 Chef G12 Driv er** I16 Barangay Cleaners**A32 Barangay Health Official** C18 IT Sales Clerk** E20 Attendant** G13 Pipe Welder** I17 Clerk**A33 Hospital Manager C19 Security Officer** E21 Clerk** G14 Carpenter** I18 ForensicA34 Laboratory Utility ** C20 Sales Promo** E22 Baker** G15 Mason** I19 DNA Analy stsA35 Caregiv er** C21 Warehouse Superv isor** E23 Elev ator Man** I20 Fingerprint Ex pert

E24 Chambermaid** Theater/Movie I21 Laboratory Technician**Medical Tourism/Wellness D. PROFESSIONAL E25 Barista** G16 Artist/Actor I22 Laboratory Encoder**A36 Cosmetic Surgeon SERVICES E26 Reserv ation Clerk** G17 DirectorA37 Dermatologist D1 Legal-Judge E27 Billing Clerk** G19 Set Designer** J. SPIRITUAL VOCATION

A38 Orthopedic Doctor D2 Law y er E28 Mass Comm-Journalist G20 Lights Designer** J1 Priest/PastorA39 Herbologist D3 Clerk of Court E29 New s Editor G21 Entertainer**A40 Chiropractor D4 Legal Assistant** E30 Cameraman** K. AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY

A41 Optical Aide** D5 Legal Secretary ** E31 Voice Ov er Talent** Garments K1 Canning WorkerA42 Nursing Aide** D6 Clerk** E32 Technician** G22 Tex tile Technician K2 Agriculutural WorkerA43 Spa Aide** D7 Pre-School Teacher E33 Operator** G23 Fashion Designer K3 Fish Hachery TechnicianA44 Gy m Instructor** D8 Teacher Aide** E34 Telephone Operator** G24 Wholesaler** K4 AquaculturistA45 Medical Secretary ** D9 Elementary Teacher E35 Proofreader** G25 Dressmaker**A46 Sales Representativ e** D10 High School Teacher E36 Dubber** G26 Bag Maker**

AN INVENTORY OF OCCUPATIONAL INTERESTS

Potentials/Inclinations of Students Based on NCAE Results

Clerical Ability (CA). This is a test of ability and skill to encodedata/information and file office records, as well as ability to note details. High CA is the requisite skill for secretariat jobs for these jobes require good manualdexterity; thus individuals with high CA are potential computer operators.encoders, and stenographers.

Visual Manipulative Skills (VMS). This subtest measures abilities thatrequire perceptual and visual judgment in determining figures, symbols, andnature of space as well as skills in mentally manipulating objects and concretematerials. Manipulative skills are required in occupations such as machinetechnicians, jewelers, watchmakers, engravers, handicraft makers, and the like.

Nonverbal Ability (NVA). This tests a person's reasoning abilityto identifypatterns presented in diagrammatic form. The series of figures presented in each item requires the perception of an operating principle underlying the changes inthe figures. In each instance, the examinee must discover the principle'sgoverning change/s of the figures and give evidence of his understanding byindicating the diagram that should logically follow. It tests abilities required in jobs such as engineering, science, architecture and any other jobs which involveworking with diagrammatic and similar visual information.

Logical Reasoning Ability (LRA). This measures an individual's ability tounderstandandanalyze complexwritten material and derive correct conclusionsfrom it. Those with highLRA are likely to succeed incourses which require highanalytical/critical thinkingskills like law,economics, theology,social science andmedical allied professions.

Scientific Ability (SA). This is an assessment of the individual'sscientific abilities and skills to adopt scientific methods, procedures andprocesses constructing knowledge and solving experimental or real-lifeproblems. One who has high SA has greater probability to excel in academic programs that work mostlyonscientific methodologies (e.g.medical alliedprofessions). Those with average SA can be successful in the field ofchemistry, physics, zoology, botany, biology, and other courses related to

Reading Comprehension (RC). This measures the ability tounderstand what has been stateddirectly; to anlayze, interpret,and criticizewhat has been read; to recognize reasonable application of principles oropinions expressed by the author. A student with higRC has the potentialto make sound inferences, syntheses, generalizations, or conclusions onwhat he/she read. Students who possess the skills will most likely succeedin courses that involve public speaking and even writing such as masscommunication, teaching, theology, and law.

Verbal Ability (VA). This subtest measures the assertive ability of aperson in view of grammatical rules and logical arrangement of ideas.Individuals with hig VA have high sense of analogy; hence, they havepotential in mass communication, law, teaching, and preaching vocation.Those with average VA can be developed in advertising careers.

Mathematical Ability (MA). This subtest is used to assessquantitative abilities and computational skills, particularly, on working withnumbers, perceiving relationship between two quantities and solving wordproblems. One with high MA has high sense of mathematical calculus, arequisite skill in engineering courses, aeronautics and marine courses.

EXAMINEE # SURNAME GIVEN NAME M.I. GENDER DATE OF BIRTH

12-MAR-1993

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL ID REGION DIVISION EXAMINATION DATE

STANDARD

SCORE

PERCENTILE

RANK

GENERAL SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE (GSA)

SCIENTIFIC ABILITY (SA) 456.23 33

READING COMPREHENSION (RC) 523.94 59

VERBAL ABILITY (VA) 543.79 67

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY (MA) 562.55 74 PERCENTAGE PREFERENCE RANK

OVERALL GSA 531.79 63 SCORE LEVEL OVERALL

TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL APTITUDE (TVA)

CLERICAL ABILITY (CA) 626.85 90 A. Sciences 64.50 MP 2

VISUAL MANIPULATIVE SKILLS (VMS) 504.03 52 B. Engineering 56.94 MP 5

OVERALL TVA 578.84 79 C. Commerce 50.00 LP 9.25

NON VERBAL ABILITY (NVA) 512.22 55 D. Professional Serv ices 70.00 MP 1

LOGICAL REASONING ABILITY (LRA) 617.80 88 E. Personal Serv ices 52.56 MP 6

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILL (ES) F. Cy berserv ices 62.50 MP 3

PLANNING & DECISION MAKING (PD) 499.65 50 G. Aesthetics 60.63 MP 4

BUDGETING, MARKETING & FORECASTING (BMF) 563.74 74 H. Env ironment 50.00 LP 9.25

CREATIVITY (C) 468.59 38 I. Military Training 51.04 MP 7

OVERALL ES 527.72 61 J. Spiritual Vocation 50.00 LP 9.25

Ex cellent (E) PR 99+

Very High (VH) PR 98 - 99

Abov e Av erage (AA) PR 86 - 97

Av erage (A) PR 51 - 85

Low Av erage (LA) PR 15 - 50

Below Av erage (BA) PR 3 - 14

Poor (P) PR 1 - 2

Very Poor (VP) PR 0 - .99

NOT VALID WITHOUT NETRC SECURITY LOGO

NATIONAL EDUCATION TESTING AND RESEARCH CENTERMeralco Av enue, Pasig City

National Career Assessment Examination

Descriptive Rating of NCAE

406924 26-AUG-2009

AREAS

AREAS OF

OCCUPATIONAL INTEREST

Occupational InterestNCAE Ratings

PERCENTAGE OF PREFERENCE PER OCCUPATIONAL INTEREST *

26% - 50%

0% - 25%

K. Agriculture & Fishery

Undersecretary

NELIA V. BENITO, Ph. D., CESO IV

Director III, NETRC

YOLANDA S. QUIJANO

LEVELS OF PREFERENCE FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL INTEREST

High Preference (HP)

Moderate Preference (MP)

Low Preference (LP)

Very Low Preference (VLP)

76% - 100%

51% - 75%

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

SA RC VA MA GSA CA VMSTVA NVALRA PD BMF C ES

GEN. SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE

TECH. & VOCATIONAL APTITUDE

NON VERBAL ABILITY

LOG.REAS. ABILITY

ENT.SKILL

P

BA

LA

A

VHE

AA

VP

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Good Practices as Reflected in a School Culture

Region, Division Codes and School ID

Posting permanently in every classroom (near the chalkboards) the information on Region and Division Codes and the School ID

Learner Reference Number

The LRN is used by the examinee in any form of school and classroom-based assessments; internalizing this practice not only during national examinations

TDPU/3.11.14