More about the Parts of the Test

Examinees Descriptive Questionnaire (EDQ) This is not actually a test. This consist more of a survey
of information about the examinee. (eg. family background, school organizations, teacher evaluation,
facilities accessible by the examinee, etc.)

The questions are all in multiple choices and some of the questions can have multiple answers.
Filipino, Mathematics, Science, English, Filipino and HEKASI/Araling Panlipunan These tests
determine the mastery of the examinee in the subjects. The tests may include: Analysis, Vocabulary,
Reading Comprehension, Problem Solving, General Knowledge and et cetera.
The coverage is mostly the combination of the shallowest and s the deepest among the lessons from First
Year to Fourth Year/Grade 4 to Grade 6. But dont be over confident though. A good and efficient review still
matters.
Critical Thinking Test The test is more of analysis and reasoning within the given situation. Some, are
really easy to answer but dont belittle this subtest, some items are really tricky. You should analyze the
situation/question given in the item and choose the answer given in the selectiononly. This does not test
your general knowledge but on how you analyze, your reasoning, logic and of course, your critical thinking
ability.
Going NUTS on NAT?
Dont cram reviewing yourself though. Your school will hold a week (or so) dose of review for the test. So
better stay attentive while reviewing and dont, Im telling you, be absent during these review days.
Mock Test or Review Exams are also regularly scheduled by your school/institution for the preparation for
the exam. The scores in the mock test can be recorded but however the actual NAT scores shall not be
incorporated in your actual grades. Well talk a lot more with the tips and strategies in get through the NAT
exam in my next article.