022720057 ‘Republic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION I] - CAGAYAN VALLEY February 27, 2020 REGIONAL MEMORANDUM No. 032 __, s. 2020 ADMINISTRATION OF REGIONAL EXIT ASSESSMENT FOR KEY STAGE 1 Schools Division Superintendents Public and Private School Heads All Others Concerned 1. The Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Office No. II in coordination with the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD) shall administer the Regional Exit Assessment (REA) for Grade 3 learners in public and private schools for School Year 2019-2020 on the fourth week of March 2020. 2. The exit assessment shall be administered to the selected public and private schools. The test is anchored on the following objectives. a) establish a baseline data for all MTB in the implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum; b) evaluate the effectiveness of the Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) instruction on the four (4) languages of the region, namely, llokano, Ibanag, Ivatan and Tagalog ; and ©) assess the performance of Grade 3 learners on the identified least mastered ‘competencies as reflected in the previous National Achievement Test (NAT). 3. Selection of schools to be tested shalll be done by the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD) based on EBEIS. 4. Transportation and other incidental expenses of Testing Personnel shall be charged to MOOE/ —_Local Funds. 5. Enclosed is the Implementing Guidelines on the conduct of REA for Key Stage 1. 6. For more information and clarifications, please contact Octavio V. Cabasag, PhD, Chief, CLMD at email address clmd.region2@deped.gov.ph or at CP NO. 09051566065. (078) 304-3855; (078) 396-9728 Email Address: rexion2@deped,gov.oh region2.deped.gov.ph Dac Gade | Paronn-608 Fer me sweetie ei a “soot [sly 3, 2016 Tose 1] |7. Immediate dissemination and compliance with this Memorandum is desired. ESTELA L. CARINO, EdD, CESO Director IV/Regional Director Endl: As Stated Reference: DepEd Memorandum (Nos 127, s. 2014 and 1, 8. 2016) To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects: ASSESSMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS. TESTS (DEPEd REGIONAL OFFICE 2 liz EL 0G! E pare: __ RECORDS _segrion clmd/ove/ rbe/ird ‘Address: Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500, Telephone Nos. (078) 304-3855; (078) 396-9728 Email Address: rogion2@deped,gov.oh Website: rezion2.deped.gov.ph Doe God ABRepublic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION II - CAGAYAN VALLEY TITLE IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES IN THE CONDUCT OF REGIONAL EXIT ASSESSMENT FOR KEY STAGE 1 I. RATIONALE Pursuant to the DepEd’s mandate to ensure the delivery of accessible and quality education for all, assessment is an integral part to quality assure and assess the learners’ progress in the attainment of the learning standards in the Key Stage | as stipulated in the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 of the K to 12 Curriculum. As assessment ‘measures performance and to quantify judgment on academic performance of learners, the results of it will be used in decision making, planning, resource allocation, policy formulation and development of interventions. Il, SCOPE This policy guideline covers the administration of REA for Key Stage I for both public and private schools. Ill, DEFINITION OF TERMS 1. Regional Exit Assessment. Refers to the Key Stage I assessment of learners particularly Grade 3, 2. Learners. Refers to Grade 3 pupils enrolled in the formal schools both public and private in the current school year. 3. Private School. Refers to a private school that offers the K to 12 Curriculum and using any of the identified Mother Tongue in the region as their language of instruction. It is also a school that has approved permit to operate for the school year or with government recognition, 4, Mother Tongue, Refers to the identified mother tongue by DepEd Cagayan Valley Region specifically, Ivatan, Ibanag, llokano and Tagalog. ‘The information contained in this document is a propery of the DepEd Region 02. It may not be copied, reproduced, released to any third party, or used in any other way without prior writen consent of the owner of this document.” ‘Address: Regional Government Center, Calg Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500 Telephone Nos.: (078) 304-3855; (078) 396-9728 Email Address: resion2@deped.gov.0h Website: region2.eped.gov.ph aaBS Republic of the Philippines Bepartment of Education REGION II - CAGAYAN VALLEY IV. POLICY STATEMENT Regional Exit Assessment (REA) for Key Stage | determines if the learners are meeting the leaming standards and coping with the least mastered competencies being identified during the latest National Achievement Test (NAT). The REA | shall determine the performance of Grade 3 learners as basis in providing technical assistance to improve instructional practices and learning delivery. V. TEST ADMINISTRATION AND PROCESSES, 1. Identification of Sample Schools Selection of schools to be tested shall be done by the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD) based on EBEIS. 2. Test Administration 2.1, Target Clientele Grade 3 learners from the schools to be sampled shall take the test. Examinees to be tested are grouped according to the Mother Tongue they use. 2.2. Mode of Administration Purposive sampling procedure shall be used representing all mother tongue languages in the region. All Schools Division Offices (SDOs) shall be given the test, but schools shall be sampled. Examinees in the sampled school shall all take the test. 2.3. Schedule of Administration ‘The test shall be administered to Grade 3 leamers on the fourth week of March. 2.4. Number of Examines per Testing Room Examines in a school must be alphabetically arranged regardless of sex/gender. ‘There shall be a maximum of 30 examinees per testing room to be seated in alphabetical order and with individual Learner Reference Number (LRN). The information contained in this document is a property of the Depkd Region 02. It may not be copied, reproduced, released to any third party, or used in any other way without prior written consent of the owner of this document.” ‘Address: Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500, Telephone Nos.: (078) 304-3855; (078) 396-9728 J Email Address: rezion2@deped.gov.oh SE Website: rexion?.deped.gov.oh [ Da Gee ot-exa.0 ‘sot Feb 36, 2000 a‘Republic en the ee Bepartment of Coucation REGION I - CAGAYAN VALLEY 2.5. Testing Center Requirements Public and private schools shall serve as testing centers. The testing center requirements are the following: 2.5.1. There shall be a designated room for the distribution of test materials to censure the security and confidentiality of test materials. 2.5.2. The testing rooms must be well-ventilated, well-lighted, and free from any kind of noise that may distract the examinees while taking the test. 2.5.3. The List of Actual Examines will be posted in each testing room a day before the exam. 2.5.4, There must be a comfort room accessible to the examinees and testing personnel in the area. 2.5.5. Each testing room must have enough seats for the examinees. 2.6. Testing Personne! The specific duties and responsibilities of Testing Personnel to ensure the smooth and proper administration of the test are the following: Regional Director (RD)/ Assistant Regional Director (ARD). The Regional Director / Assistant Regional Director shall oversee the smooth conduct of the test in the entire region. CLMD Chief, The Chief shall designate the Regional Testing Coordinator to Prepare a team for monitoring the administration of the test. Regional Testing Coordinator (RTC). The Regional Testing Coordinator shall supervise the administration of the test with monitoring team. Regional Testing Team (RTT). The Regional Testing Team shall be responsible in ensuring the smooth conduct of the test. ‘The information contained in this document is a property of the DepEd Region 02. It may not be copied, reproduced, released to any third party, or used in any other way without prior written consent of the owner of this document.” ‘Address: Regional Government Center, Carg Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500, Telephone Nos. (078) 304-3855; (078) 396-9728 @® Emall Address: region2@deped.g0v.0h ‘Website: resion2.deped.zov.oh Doz Gade [ee aos |e ‘of Feb 26, 2080 | Pagee SS ‘Republic of the Philippines: Bepartment of Education REGION I - CAGAYAN VALLEY ‘Schools Division Superintendent (SDS). The SDS/ Authorized Representative (CID Chief) shall oversee the test administration and shall be responsible for the smooth conduct of the test in the Division. He/she shall also designate the Division Testing Coordinator to lead the test administration in the di Division Testing Coordinator (DTC). The DTC shall supervise the administration of the test in public and private schools. The DTC shall prepare List of Chief Examiners and Room Examiners in the sample schools of the division. Chief Examiners. The School Head, School Testing Coordinator shall serve as Chief Examiner in the school tested. Room Examiner (RE). The Room Examiner shalll serve as test administrator in accordance with the standardized test guidelines. Administrative Support Staff (ASS). Administrative Support Staff shall provide any test related assistance to the School Head, such as preparation of testing rooms. 3. A conference for Division Testing Coordinators (DTCs)/Assessment Coordinators shall be conducted to prepare for the administration of the test and to ensure that the standardized process of the test is carried out. 4, Test Interpretation Test scores shall be reported as percentage scores. Mean Percentage Scores (MPS) shall be computed for every tested learning area in all languages to be tested. To analyze the learners’ performance, Mean Percentage Scores (MPS) shall be computed and it shall be established using the Mastery Level Index with its numerical and adjectival values as follows: Numerical Values Adjectival Values 96% - 100%. Mastered (M) 86% - 95% Closely Approximating Mastery (CAM) 66% - 85% Moving Towards Mastery (MTM) ‘The information coniained in this document is a property of the DepEd Region 02. It may not be copied, reproduced, released to any third party, or used in any other way without prior written consent of the owner of this document.” ‘Address: Regional Government Center, Calg Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500 a) Telephone Nos.: (078) 304-3855; (078) 396-9728 (RW) Email Address: region2@deped.gov.ph P” Website: rexion2.deped.gov.nh Dosa at eraeaae ‘of Feb 26, 2020et BS Republic of the Philippines Bepartment of Coucation REGION I - CAGAYAN VALLEY 35% - 65% ‘Average Mastery(AM)____| 15% - 34% Low Mastery (LM) ‘Very Low Mastery (VLM) 0% -4% ‘Absolutely No Mastery (ANM) 5. Reporting and Dissemination of Results The results shall be released not later than 45 days after the examination. To maximize information dissemination and utilization of test results, the following data shall be released to the field offices: Competency Skills Profile; Performance by School. c. Least Mastered Competencies (LMC) per tested learning area. The dissemination of test results shall be sent through a Regional Memorandum individually sent to SDOs and other modes of delivery. However, the data will be handled with utmost confidentiality in accordance with RA 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Prepiieh by Reigwed by “Approved by: | BEG: y vi v EPS.Mathematie RTC |_| Chief ES, CI Direc WV/Regional Direstor t The information contained in this document is a property of the DepEd Region 02. It may not be copied, reproduced, released to any third party, or used in any other way without prior written consent of the owner of this document.” ‘Address: Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, 3500 Telephone Nos.: (078) 304-3855; (078) 396-9728 Email Address: reglon2@deped.gov.ph_ Website: region2.deped.gov.ph Bes lee geen ae 7s of | Fab 24, 20207