National Achievement Test for Grade 12
National Achievement Test for Grade 12
by: Jingle Go
Department of Education Memorandum No. 001 s. of 2023 (3) states that National Achievement Test for Grade 12 is one of the exit assessments under the national assessment framework of the K to 12 Basic Education Program. It is designed to determine if graduating learners are meeting the learning standards in the senior high school (SHS) curriculum. It aims to provide valuable information on the quality of basic education in the country and give students an opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of key competencies and knowledge in various subjects.
Department of Education set the administration of NATG 12 for the school year 2022-2023 on January 30 and 31, 2023. All currently enrolled grade 12 learners both in public and the private schools will take the test through a paper-based modality.
Division Level
SDO Pasay issued Division Memo No. 59, s.2023, and conducted the Orientation for the Administration of NAT for Grade 12 on January 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Jose Rizal Elementary School Hall. School Heads and School Testing Coordinators of the city’s 29 participating public and private schools attended the said briefing. Each school is requested to prepare a list of room supervisors and room examinees for their room assignment.
School Level
Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino, Principal IV, school head of Pasay City South High School called for a meeting on January 25, 2023, 9:30-11:30 AM at the HE Laboratory Room for the Administration of NAT for Grade 12 Briefing of Room Supervisors and Room Examiners assigned in the following schools:
Kalayaan National High School – Room Supervisor 3, Room Examiner 23
Manila Tytana Colleges – Room Supervisor 1, Room Examiner 13
The discussants were Mrs. Tolentino, the school Principal, and Mrs. Jingle E. Go, the School Guidance counselor.
The assigned Room Supervisors and Room Examiners conscientiously reported and successfully conducted the test on the first and second days of the National Achievement Test. Nobody was reported late or absent in reporting to the assigned schools. Set guidelines before, during, and after the test were strictly followed. Chief Examiners of the assigned schools were grateful for the rendered service of the RS and REs.
NATG 12 is not only for assessment of the curriculum and learners but also used as one of the criteria for admission to higher education institutions, especially for scholarships and grants. This makes the test an important tool for helping students to transform smoothly for further education to attain employment in the future.
Pasay City South High School Grade 12 Examinees
A total of 479 Grade 12 examinees took the NATG 12 on January 30 – 31, 2022. There were 570 males and 507 females from the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), Accountancy and Business Management (ABM), and Technological, Vocational, and Livelihood (TVL) – Home Economics (HE) Electrical Installation Maintenance (EIM) and Information and Communication Strand (ICT) Strands.
In preparation, the Senior High School Subject Group Heads and Faculty conducted a rigid review for NATG 12 as early as the first week of January. Examinees were briefed on the conduct of the test and trained on how to accomplish the Answer Sheets by using a replica The school also conducted a mock test to familiarize the examinees with the test and their designated rooms as well.
Examinees came prepared on the actual examination days. The school gave them a hearty breakfast and provided lead pencils to use during the test. They behaved well and accordingly hence no untoward incidents were reported by the examiners.
NAT 12 SCHOOL ORIENTATION HEADED BY MRS. EMILIA L. TOLENTINO, PRINCIPAL TOGETHER WITH MRS. JINGLE E. GO, SCHOOL TESTING COORDINATOR, HE ROOM, JANUARY 25,2023.
ROOM EXAMINERS AND ROOM SUPERVISORS FROM OTHER SCHOOL WITH SIR MARK ANTHONY F. FAMILARAN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, GIVING BRIEF INSTRUCTION BEFORE THE START OF THE EXAM.