Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AGUSAN DEL SUR
AGUSAN DEL SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

DIAGNOSTIC TEST: Mathematics 8

S.Y. 2022-2023

Prepared by:

AMELITA T. EDERIO, SST-III (ASNHS)

Validators:

ARNEL B. CRUZ, SST-III (Prosperidad NHS)

RENATO T. RASONADO, SST-III (Trento NHS)

ANDENITZ A. JACOB, SST-III (Lapinigan NHS)

LORNA B. GRITARE, SST-III (Prosperidad NHS)

LEONARDA C. BALAYO, MT-II (Del Monte NHS)

LORNA G. CAMIGUING, MT-I (Agusan Del Sur NHS)

MATHEMATICS 8
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DIAGNOSTIC TEST
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

Easy Moderate Difficult Total

Quarter Learning Competency
(60%) (30%) (10%) (100%)
Factors completely different types of polynomials (polynomials with common monomial,
difference of two squares, sum or difference of two cubes, perfect square trinomials, and 1 1
general trinomials) (M8AL-1a-1)
Solve problems involving factors of polynomials (M8AL-1b-2) 2 1
Illustrates rational algebraic expressions. ((M8AL-1c-1)
3 1
Simplifies rational algebraic expressions ((M8AL-1c-2)
performs operations on rational algebraic expressions. (M8AL-Ic-d-1) solves problems
4 5 2
involving rational algebraic expressions. (M8AL-Id-2)
illustrates the rectangular coordinate system and its uses. (M8AL-Ie-1)
illustrates linear equations in two variables. (M8AL-Ie-3) 6 1
Illustrates and finds the slope of a line given two points, equation, and graph.
writes the linear equation ax  by  c in the form y=mx+b and vice versa. (M8AL-If–1)
1
graphs a linear equation given (a) any two points; (b) the x– and y– intercepts; (c) the
7 1
slope and a point on the line. (M8AL - If – 2)
describes the graph of a linear equation in terms of its intercepts and slope. (M8AL-If-3)
finds the equation of a line given (a) two points; (b) the slope and a point; (c) the slope
and its intercepts. (M8AL-Ig-1) 8 1
solves problems involving linear equations in two variables. (M8AL-Ig-2)
illustrates a system of linear equations in two variables. (M8AL-Ih-1)
graphs a system of linear equations in two variables. (M8AL-Ih-2)
9 1
categorizes when a given system of linear equations in two variables has graphs that are
parallel, intersecting, and coinciding. (M8AL-Ih-3)
solves problems involving systems of linear equations in two variables by (a) graphing;
10 1
(b) substitution; (c) elimination.
2 differentiates linear inequalities in two variables from linear equations in two variables. 11 12 2
(M8AL-IIa-2)
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Illustrates and graphs linear inequalities in two variables.

solves problems involving linear inequalities in two variables. (M8AL-IIa-4)
solves problems involving systems of linear inequalities in two variables. (M8AL-IIb-2) 13 1
illustrates a relation and a function. (M8AL-IIc-1) 14 1
verifies if a given relation is a function. (M8AL-IIc-2)
determines dependent and independent variables. (M8AL-IIc-3)
finds the domain and range of a function. (M8AL - IId – 1) 15 1
graphs and illustrates a linear function and its (a) domain; (b) range; (c) table of values;
(d) intercepts; and (e) slope.
solves problems involving linear functions. (M8AL - IIe – 2) 16 1
determines the relationship between the hypothesis and the conclusion of an if -then 17 1
statement. (M8GE - IIf – 1)
transforms a statement into an equivalent if -then statement. (M8GE - IIf – 2)
determines the inverse, converse, and contrapositive of an if -then statement. (M8GE -
18 1
IIg – 1)
illustrates the equivalences of: (a) the statement and its contrapositive; and (b) the
19 1
converse and inverse of a statement. (M8GE - IIg – 2)
uses inductive or deductive reasoning in an argument. (M8GE - IIh – 1) writes a proof
20 1
(both direct and indirect). (M8GE - IIi - j – 1)
describes a mathematical system. (M8GE - IIIa – 1)
illustrates the need for an axiomatic structure of a mathematical system in general, and
21, 22 23 3
in Geometry in particular: (a) defined terms; (b) undefined terms; (c) postulates; and (d)
theorems. M8GE - IIIa - c - 1
illustrates triangle congruence. (M8GE - IIId – 1)
24, 25 2
3 illustrates the SAS, ASA and SSS congruence postulates. (M8GE-IIId-e1)
solves corresponding parts of congruent triangles (M8GE-IIIf-1) 26 1
proves two triangles are congruent. (M8GE-IIIg-1) 27 1
proves statements on triangle congruence. (M8GE-IIIh-1) 28 1
applies triangle congruence to construct perpendicular lines and angle bisectors.
29 30 2
(M8GE-IIIi-j-1)
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illustrates theorems on triangle inequalities (Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, Triangle

31 1
Inequality Theorem, Hinge Theorem or SAS inequality Theorem (M8GE-Iva-1)
applies theorems in solving problems on triangle inequalities (M8GE-IVb-1) 32 1
proofs of inequalities in a triangle (M8GE-IVc-1) 33 1
proves properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal. (M8GE-IVd-1) 34 1
determine the conditions under which lines and segments are parallel and perpendicular
35 1
4 (M8GE-IVe-1)
illustrates an experiment, outcome, sample space and event. (M8GE-IVf-1) 36 1
counts the number of occurrences of an outcome in an experiment using: (a) table; (b)
tree diagram; (c) systematic listing; and (d) fundamental counting principle (M8GE-IVf-g- 37 1
1)
finds the probability of a simple event (M8GE-4h-1) 38 1
illustrates an experimental probability and a theoretical probability. (M8GE-IVi-1)
39 40 2
solves problems involving probabilities of simple events. (M8GE-IVi-j-1)

TOTAL 24 12 4 40

Prepared by: Noted:

ASNHS Mathematics 8 Teachers ESTRELLA A. TABUGON

Master Teacher I
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MATHEMATICS 8
DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Name:_______________________________ Section:________________ School:

______________________
Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on
a piece of paper.

1. Which of the following polynomials is a perfect square trinomial?

A. 4𝑥2 − 2𝑥 + 8 B. 4𝑥2 + 6𝑥 + 36 C. 4𝑥2 − 12𝑥 + 9 D. 4𝑥2 − 10𝑥 + 25

2. Mayor Vico Sotto plans to make a Quarantine Facility in square shape having 225 square
meters. What is the measure of its side of this facility?
A. 5m by 45m B. 25m by 9m C. 15m by 15m D. 45m by 5m

3. Which of the following expressions is in the simplest form?

2
a b
2
x −5 6 a+2 b 2e
A. B. C. D.
b 5−2 x 30 a+10 b 14 f
2

a c a
4. To divide two rational expressions and , multiply the dividend by the _______ of the
b d b
c
divisor .
d
A. denominator B. reciprocal C. numerator D. ratio

5. If Mario bought 15 kilos of apple for x pesos. How much is the price per kilo?
1 15 x
A. 15𝑥 B. C. D.
15 x x 15

6. An equation that is written in the form Ax + By = C, where A and B, should not be equal to
0. It is also a first-degree polynomial.
A. linear equation C. rational equation
B. quadratic equation D. polynomial equation

7. What is the slope-intercept form of the linear equation 7x – y = 14?

A. y = 7x - 14 B. y = -7x + 14 C. y = -7x - 14 D. y = 7x + 14

8. How many hours will you have to stay on the computer shop if you pay Php 125.00 and
the rental fee is 25 pesos per hour?
A. 8 hours B. 7 hours C. 6 hours D. 5 hours

9. Which system of equations has a solution x = -1, y = - 1?

A. {42xx+−34 y=−4
y=5
C. {33xx−2 y =−1
+5 y=−8
B. {42xx−3
+ 4 y=−14
y =15
D. {33xx−2 y =5
+5 y=−2
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10. Jenny paid Php 490 for 2 gallon of ice cream and 1 hotdog sandwich. Suppose the total
cost of 1 gallon of ice cream and a hotdog is Php270, how much does a gallon of ice
cream costs?
A. Php 230 B. Php 220 C. Php 210 D. Php 200

11. Which of the following symbols DO NOT suggest inequality?

𝐴≤ B. = C. < D. ≥
12. A jar contains 20-peso bills (x) and 50-peso bills (y). The sum of the money is less than
500 pesos. Which of the following correctly represents this situation?
A. 20x + 50y ≥ 500 C. 20x + 50y > 500
B. 20x + 50y ≤ 500 D. 20x + 50y < 500

13. Based on the graph at the right, which of the following is NOT a
solution of the system of linear inequalities?
A. (2,2) B. (2,0) C. (1,5) D. (0,6)

14. Which of the following graphs represents a relation?

15. Which of the following is the domain of {(3, 5), (4, 5), (5, 6), (6, 6), (7, 7)}?
A. {5,6,7} B. {4,5,6,7} C. {3,4,5,6,7} D. {3,4,5,6,6,7}

16. A rental company charges a flat fee of Php30 and an additional of Php10 per hour to rent
a bike. To be able to go to work, Josh plans to rent a bike. If he allots 150 for the rent fee,
in how many hours can he use the bike?
A. 10 hours B. 12 hours C. 14 hours D. 15 hours

17. What do you call the underlined portion in the statement; If I focus on my goals, then I
will achieve it.
A. Hypothesis B. Conclusion C. Decision D. Clause

18. What is the negation of the statement, “Evangel is a bright kid”?

A. Evangel is not a bright kid. C. Evangel cannot be the bright kid.
B. Evangel can be a bright kid. D. It is not Evangel who is a bright kid.

19. Which statement is logically equivalent to its conditionals?

A. Converse B. Inverse C. Contrapositive D. Contradiction

20. Given: ∠𝐴 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠𝐵 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒𝑠. What must be the reason for stating that 𝑚∠𝐴
+ 𝑚 ∠𝐵 = 180?
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A. angle addition postulate C. definition of complementary angles

B. definition of a linear pair D. definition of supplementary angles

21. What are the undefined terms in Geometry?

A. Point, line, and plane C. Bisector, betweenness, and midpoint
B. Axiom, postulate, and theorem D. Parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines
22. What do you call the two angles whose measures have a sum of 90°?
A. Vertical angle C. Complementary angle
B. Adjacent angle D. Supplementary angle

23. Points A, B, C, and D are collinear points consecutively lie on a line. If AB = 12 units BC
= 2 units and CD = 19 units, how long is AD?
A. 33 units B. 31units C. 21 units D. 14 units

24. If ∆ 𝑀𝐴𝑋 ≅ ∆𝐾𝐹𝐶, which angle is congruent to ∠A?

A. ∠𝐶 B. ∠𝐹 C. ∠𝐾 D. ∠M

25. Which of the following conditions is always true that the two triangles are congruent?
A. two pairs of sides are the same
B. two pairs of angles are the same
C. both triangles contain right angle
D. three pairs of sides and angles are the same

26. If corresponding sides of congruent triangles measure (3x - 4) cm and (2x + 8) cm. What
is the value of x?
A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14

27. Given: FH bisect AT at I and ∠FAI ≅ ∠HTI as shown in the figure at

the right, which of the following reasons is needed to prove that
AI≅TI ?
A. CPCTC C. Vertical Angles Theorem
B. Definition of midpoint D. Definition of segment bisector

28. What property states that AB ≅ AB?

A. Transitive Property C. Associative Property
B. Reflexive Property D. Commutative Property

29. What does an angle bisector form?

A. Form a right angle
B. Create two congruent segments
C. Divide an angle into two congruent parts
D. Form a right angle and divide an angle into congruent parts

30. If ∆MHA ≅ ∆THA by LL Congruence Theorem, what relationship exists between HA and
MT ?
A. HA and MT are parallel C. HA and MT are congruent
B. HA and MT are perpendicular D. HA and MT are coinciding

31. The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is always ______________.

A. less than its adjacent interior angle
B. less than either remote interior angle
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C. greater than its adjacent interior angle

D. greater than either remote interior angle

32. Will you be able to conclude that EM > EF if one of the

following statements is not established: AE ≅ AE, AF ≅ AM
, mMAE > mFAE? (As shown in the figure at the right.)
A. Yes, I will.
B. No, I won’t.
C. It is impossible to decide.
D. It depends on which statement is left out.

33. In Triangle Inequality Theorem states the sum of the length of any two sides is __________
the length of the third side.
A. equal to B. less than C. greater than D. less than or equal to

34. In Figure 1 at the right, line s is parallel to line t if ∠1

measure 115⁰ then ∠8 measures ________.
A. 115⁰ since they are alternate interior angles.
B. 115⁰ since they are alternate exterior angles.
C. 65⁰ since they are same-side interior angles.
D. 65⁰ since they are same-side exterior angles.

35. Parallel lines a and b cut by a transversal t. if m∠1=85, what is m∠5?

A. 5
B. 85
C. 95
D. 275

36. In an experiment, a coin is flipped, and the coin can either land heads up or tails up.
What do we call the outcome where the coin lands head up?
A. Event B. Sample space C. Set D. Union

37. A company manufactures bag in 4 colors, 3 styles and 3 sizes. How many different bags
are made?
A. 10 B. 21 C. 24 D. 36

38. You rolled a die 50 times. The number 3 appears 15 times. What is the experimental
probability of getting a 3?
A. 7/10 B. 3/10 C. 35/50 D. 15/50

39. Which of the following pairs of events is mutually exclusive?

A. Sit down and scratch your nose C. Cards: Aces and Spade
B. Two Dice: Odd and even D. Sit down and sit up

40. A card is chosen at random from a pack of 52 playing cards. What is the probability of
getting a King or a Queen?
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A. 2/13 B. 1/13 C. 1/169 D. 0

MATHEMATICS 8
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
KEY ANSWER

Name:_______________________________ Section:________________ School:

_________________________
Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on a piece of
paper.
1. Which of the following polynomials is a perfect square trinomial?
A. 4𝑥2 − 2𝑥 + 8 B. 4𝑥2 + 6𝑥 + 36 C. 4𝑥2 − 12𝑥 + 9 D. 4𝑥2 − 10𝑥 + 25

2. Mayor Vico Sotto plans to make a Quarantine Facility in square shaped having a 225 square
meters. What is the measure of its side of this facility?
A. 5m by 45m B. 25m by 9m C. 15m by 15m D. 45m by 5m

3. Which of the following expressions is in simplest form?

2
a b
2
x −5 6 a+2 b 2e
A. B. C. D.
b 5−2 x 30 a+10 b 14 f
2

a c a
4. To divide two rational expressions and , multiply the dividend by the _______ of the
b d b
c
divisor .
d
A. denominator B. reciprocal C. numerator D. ratio

5. If Mario bought 15 kilos of apple for x pesos. How much is the price per kilo?
1 15 x
A. 15𝑥 B. C. D.
15 x x 15

6. An equation that is written in the form Ax + By = C, where A and B, should not be equal to
0. It is also a first degree polynomial.
A. linear equation C. rational equation
B. quadratic equation D. polynomial equation

7. What is the slope – intercept form of the linear equation 7x – y = 14?

A. y = 7x - 14 B. y = -7x + 14 C. y = -7x - 14 D. y = 7x + 14

8. How many hours will you have to stay on the computer shop if you pay Php 125.00 and the
rental fee is 25 pesos per hour?
A. 8 hours B. 7 hours C. 6 hours D. 5 hours

9. Which system of equations has a solution x = -1, y = - 1?

A. {42xx+−34 y=−4
y=5
C. {33xx−2 y =−1
+5 y=−8
B. {42xx−3
+ 4 y=−14
y =15
D. {33xx−2 y =5
+5 y=−2
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10. Jenny paid Php 490 for 2 gallon of ice cream and 1 hotdog sandwich. Suppose the total
cost of 1 gallon of ice cream and a hotdog is Php270, how much does a gallon of ice cream
costs?
A. Php 230 B. Php 220 C. Php 210 D. Php 200

11. Which of the following symbols DO NOT suggest inequality?

𝐴≤ B. = C. < D. ≥
12. A jar contains 20-peso bills (x) and 50-peso bills (y). The sum of the money is less than 500
pesos. Which of the following correctly represents this situation?
A. 20x + 50y ≥ 500 C. 20x + 50y > 500
B. 20x + 50y ≤ 500 D. 20x + 50y < 500

13. Based on the graph, which of the following is NOT a solution of the
system of linear inequalities?
A. (2,2) B. (2,0) C. (1,5) D. (0,6)

14. Which of the following graphs represents a relation?

15. Which of the following is the domain of {(3, 5), (4, 5), (5, 6), (6, 6), (7, 7)}?
A. {5,6,7} B. {4,5,6,7} C. {3,4,5,6,7} D. {3,4,5,6,6,7}

16. A rental company charges a flat fee of Php30 and an additional of Php10 per hour to rent a
bike. To be able to go to work, Josh plans to rent a bike. If he allots 150 for the rent fee, in
how many hours can he use the bike?
A. 10 hours B. 12 hours C. 14 hours D. 15 hours

17. What do you call the underlined portion in the statement; If I focus on my goals, then I will
achieve it.
A. Hypothesis B. Conclusion C. Decision D. Clause

18. What is the negation of the statement, “Evangel is a bright kid”?

A. Evangel is not a bright kid. C. Evangel cannot be the bright kid.
B. Evangel can be a bright kid. D. It is not Evangel who is a bright kid.

19. Which statement is logically equivalent to its conditionals?

A. Inverse B. Converse C. Contrapositive D. Contradiction

20. Given: ∠𝐴 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠𝐵 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒𝑠. What must be the reason for stating that 𝑚∠𝐴 +
𝑚 ∠𝐵 = 180?
A. angle addition postulate C. definition of complementary angles
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B. definition of a linear pair D. definition of supplementary angles

21. What are the undefined terms in Geometry?

A. Point, line, and plane
B. Axiom, postulate, and theorem
C. Bisector, betweenness, and midpoint
D. Parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines
22. What do you call the two angles whose measures have a sum of 90°?
A. Vertical angle C. Complementary angle
B. Adjacent angle D. Supplementary angle

23. Points A, B, C, and D are collinear points consecutively lie on a line. If AB = 12 units BC =
2 units and CD = 19 units, how long is AD?
A. 33 units B. 31units C. 21 units D. 14 units

24. If ∆ 𝑀𝐴𝑋 ≅ ∆𝐾𝐹𝐶, which angle is congruent to ∠A?

A. ∠𝐶 B. ∠𝐹 C. ∠𝐾 D. ∠M

25. Which of the following conditions is always true that the two triangles are congruent?
A. two pairs of sides are the same
B. two pairs of angles are the same
C. both triangles contain right angle
D. three pairs of sides and angles are the same

26. If corresponding sides of congruent triangles measure (3x - 4) cm and (2x + 8) cm. What is
the value of x?
A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14

27. Given: FH bisect AT at I and ∠FAI ≅ ∠HTI as shown in the figure at

the right, which of the following reasons is needed to prove that AI≅TI ?
A. CPCTC C. Vertical Angles Theorem
B. Definition of midpoint D. Definition of segment bisector

28. What property states that AB ≅ AB?

A. Transitive Property C. Associative Property
B. Reflexive Property D. Commutative Property

29. What does an angle bisector form?

A. Form a right angle
B. Create two congruent segments
C. Divide an angle into two congruent parts
D. Form a right angle and divide an angle into congruent parts

30. If ∆MHA ≅ ∆THA by LL Congruence Theorem, what relationship exists between HA and MT
?
A. HA and MT are parallel C. HA and MT are congruent
B. HA and MT are perpendicular D. HA and MT are coinciding

31. The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is always ______________.

A. less than its adjacent interior angle
B. less than either remote interior angle
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C. greater than its adjacent interior angle

D. greater than either remote interior angle

32. Will you be able to conclude that EM > EF if one of the

following statements is not established: AE ≅ AE, AF ≅ AM ,
mMAE > mFAE? (As shown in the figure at the right.)
A. Yes, I will.
B. No, I won’t.
C. It is impossible to decide.
D. It depends on which statement is left out.

33. In Triangle Inequality Theorem states the sum of the length of any two sides is __________
the length of the third side.
A. equal to B. less than C. greater than D. less than or equal to

34. In Figure 1 at the right, line s is parallel to line t if ∠1

measure 115⁰ then ∠8 measures ________.
A. 115⁰ since they are alternate interior angles.
B. 115⁰ since they are alternate exterior angles.
C. 65⁰ since they are same-side interior angles.
D. 65⁰ since they are same-side exterior angles.

35. Parallel lines a and b cut by a transversal t. if m∠1=85, what is m∠5?

A. 5
B. 85
C. 95
D. 275

36. In an experiment, a coin is flipped, and the coin can either land heads up or tails up. What
do we call the outcome where the coin lands head up?
A. Event B. Sample space C. Set D. Union

37. A company manufactures bag in 4 colors, 3 styles and 3 sizes. How many different bags are
made?
A. 10 B. 21 C. 24 D. 36

38. You rolled a die 50 times. The number 3 appears 15 times. What is the experimental
probability of getting a 3?
A. 7/10 B. 3/10 C. 35/50 D. 15/50

39. Which of the following pairs of events is mutually exclusive?

A. Sit down and scratch your nose C. Cards: Aces and Spade
B. Two Dice: Odd and even D. Sit down and sit up

40. A card is chosen at random from a pack of 52 playing cards. What is the probability of
getting a King or a Queen?
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A. 2/13 B. 1/13 C. 1/169 D. 0