General Education

Subject Areas No. of Units Percentage % based on the no. of No. of Items
Equivalent based on units and Emphases
the no. of units
1. English 15 24% 20% 20 items
2. Filipino 9 14% 15% 15 items
3. Mathematics 6 10% 20% 20 items
4. Science 6 10% 20% 20 items
5. Social Studies 24 37% 20% 20 items
6. ICT 3 5% 5% 5 items
Total 63 units 100% 100% 100 items

Note:
1. TOS is NCBTS-Based with competencies anchored on specific domains and strands where applicable.
1. The TOS-considered CMO 59, s. 1996 for the Gen Ed as referred to by CMO 30, sec. 9 of the New Teacher Education Curriculum.
2. The distribution of the weights is based on the number of units, the importance of the courses vis-à-vis the current thrust in the Philippine
Education which are English, Math and Science.
3. Science Competencies were focused on inquiry and process skills with the content as a context for the development of the items.
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General Education: English

NCBTS SUBJECT COMPETENCY PERCENTAGE

WEIGHT

1. D4 (4.1) English I 1. Use English language correctly and appropriately. 20%

D7 (7.1) Study and Thinking Skills 2. Comprehend written text.
2. D4 (4.1)

1. D4 (4.1) English 2 1. Demonstrate accuracy in using discourse signals in writing various text
2. D2 (2.4) Writing in the Discipline types.
2. Communicate in written English effectively.

1. D4 (4.4) English 3 1. Apply principles and theories in delivering information orally.

2. D4 (4.4) Speech and Oral 2. Develop the art of questioning.
D2 (2.3) Communication

1. D4, D7 Literature I 1. Identify local literary pieces.

2. D4 (4.2) Philippine Literature 2. Develop comprehension to extract elements in major literary genres.
D2 (2.3) 3. Relate insights to given situations.
3. D4 (4.1)

1. D4 (4.1) Literature 2 1. Analyze, interpret, synthesize and evaluate master works of the world.
Master Works of the World

Note: Consider list of selections/ anthology of works as the context of the test items.
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General Education: Filipino

NCBTS SUBJECT COMPETENCY PERCENTAGE

WEIGHT

1. D4 (4.1) Filipino I 1. Nagagamit nang may lalong mataas na antas ng kasanayan at kahusayan 15%
Komunikasyon sa ang Filipino sa akademikong larangan.
Akademikong Filipino

2. D4 (4.1) Filipino 2 2. Nababasa nang may wastong pag-unawa ang mga teksto sa ibat-ibang
Pagbasa at Pagsulat tungo disiplina.
sa Pananaliksik

3. D4 (4.2) Filipino 3 3. Nagagamit nang may husay ang Filipino sa pagbuo ng isang sulating
Masining na Pagpapahayag pananaliksik.

4. D7 (1.4) 4. Nagagamit ang angkop na repertwal (repertoire) ng wika sa pagpapahayag

ng kaalaman, karanasan at saloobin.
5. (add competency on linggwistika)
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General Education: Mathematics

NCBTS SUBJECT COMPETENCY PERCENTAGE

WEIGHT

1. D4 Math I 1. Use of four fundamental operations in problem solving involving: 20%

4.1 Fundamentals of Math 1.1 operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions and integers
1.2 prime, composite, denominate numbers
1.3 prime factorization
1.4 LCM, GCF
1.5 Divisibility rules
1.6 Ratio and Proportion
1.7 Percentage, Rate and Base
1.8 Measurement and unit of measure
1.8.1 Perimeter
1.8.2 Area
1.8.3 Volume
1.8.4 Capacity
1.8.5 Weight

2. D4 2. Plane Geometry
4.1 2.1 Show mastery of basic terms and concepts in Plane Geometry
2.1.1 lines and curves, perpendicular and parallel lines
2.1.2 angles, angle properties
2.1.3 special triangles and quadrilaterals
2.1.4 polygons
 2.2 Solve problems involving basic terms and concepts in plane
geometry

3. D4
4.1 3. Elementary Algebra
3.1 Show mastery of basic terms and concepts in Elementary Algebra
3.1.1 Algebraic expressions
3.1.2 Polynomials
3.1.3 Linear equations
D4 3.1.4 Linear inequalities
4.1 3.2 Solve, evaluate, and manipulate symbolic and numerical problems
in elementary algebra by applying fundamental rules,
principles and processes.
4. D4 Math 2
4.1 Contemporary Math 4. Statistics and Probability
4.1 Show mastery and knowledge of basic terms and concepts in
statistics and probability
4.1.1 counting techniques
4.1.2 probability of an event
4.1.3 measure of central tendency
4.1.4 measures of variability
4.1
4.2 Solve, evaluate, manipulate symbolic and numerical problems in
statistics and probability by applying fundamental rules,
principles and processes.
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General Education: Science

NCBTS SUBJECT COMPETENCY PERCENTAGE

WEIGHT
20%
1. D1, D7 Biological Science 1. Identify scientific traits and attitudes exhibited in various situations.
7.1 (General Biology)

2. D1, D4, D7 2. Use scientific inquiry to investigate materials, events and phenomena in
1.2, 4.1, 7.2 the natural world (designing experiments, collecting organizing, analyzing
and interpreting, data, making conclusions, and communicating results.

3. D1, D2, D4 3. Use scientific knowledge to explain natural phenomena and protect earth’s
1.2, 2.3.2, 4.1 resources.

4. D4 Physical Science 4. Analyze advantages and disadvantages of different solutions to particular

4.1 (Earth Science) problems.

5. D4, D6, D1 5. Analyze the impact of technology on living and non-living things.
4.7, 6.1, 1.2
4.4

6. D4 6. Convert units in the metric system.

4.1
Note: The context of the items will use biological and physical phenomena.
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General Education: Social Science 20%

NCBTS SUBJECT COMPETENCY PERCENTAGE

WEIGHT
4.1 1. Philippine Government 1. Familiarize with the various forms of government from the Barangay to the present 3%
New Content with Human system.
4.1 Rights 2. Explain the nature and provision of the present constitution to advantages and
disadvantages over the other in the past in its function as fundamental law of the state.

4.1 2. Philippine History 1. Trace the history of the Philippines from pre-colonial to contemporary periods. 4%
3.1.6 2. Draw the implications of the historical evolution of the Philippines to the present
4.1 socio-political conditions.
6.1
4.1 3. Economics, Taxation, 1. Be familiar with the Philippine economic conditions with respect to taxation, land 3%
6.1 Land Reform and reform and cooperative as well as to the growth of gross national product.
Cooperative 2. Apply the fundamental economic principles to current economic conditions of the
4.1 Philippines,
6.1
4.1 4. Society and Culture with 1. Comprehend the basic concepts, theories and perspectives which relate to society, 2%
6.1 Family Planning culture and family planning
3.1 2. Recognize cultural elements that are distinctly Filipino.
5.1
4.1 5. Rizal and other Heroes 1. Familiarize Rizal and his work. 2%
6.1 7.1 2. Evaluate the contribution of other Philippine heroes and heroines.
5.3
1.2
4.1 6. Philisophy 1. Manifest knowledge and understanding of the nature of a Filipino, the 2%
6.1 Filipino society and the emerging Filipino philosophy.
3.1
1.1

2.1 2. Manifest a critical and analytical attitude toward specific issues and problems in
6.1 daily life.
4.1
1.2
7.1 7. Art Appreciation 1. Reflect on the totality of human experiences in formulating a human perspective 2%
1.2 that integrates all areas of knowledge.

7.1 2. Integrate the areas of humanities in different human experiences.

3.1
2.5 8. Psychology 1. Describe the behavior of the individual in relation to his physical and social 2%
environment.

4.1 2. Explain the basic concepts and theories in understanding human behavior.
2.1
2.4
2.5
7.1
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General Education: ICT

NCBTS SUBJECT COMPETENCY PERCENTAGE

WEIGHT

1. D4 Introduction to Computer 1. Manifest mastery of fundamental concepts, principles and operations of 5%

4.1 information and communication technology (ICT).

2. D4, D6 2. Identify varied and appropriate use of technology.

4.4, 6.1

3. D2, D4, D6 3. Analyze the effect/ impact of ICT on the environment.

2.5, 4.7

Consolidated by:
Dr. Vilma D. Andoy
Dr. Purita P. Bilbao
Dr. Virginia Hernandez