GROUP

COMPETENCY
Determine the effect of textual
aids like advance organizers,
titles, non-linear illustrations,
etc. on the understanding of a
text (EN10RC-Ic-2.15.2)
SAMPLE ITEM
15. Which of the following sentences tell the effect of the given pie
graph which uses portions of whole to represent the Percentage
Distribution of Family Household Income?
A. It pictures that Education ranks third in the percentage family
household income distribution while transport and clothes, 2nd.
B. It visualizes that Food has the highest percentage family
household income distribution and Power is the lowest.
C. It shows that food and Education are both equal in the
percentage household income distribution.
D. It shows that Health and Saving are both lowest in the
percentage household income distribution.
1. Compare the item with the
competency intends to assess.
The stem of the item used unnecessary
phrases that add confusion to the test takers and
does not hit the target skill stated in the
competency.
Since the competency demands the effect of
graphic organizers in understanding the text, a
text must be provided.
2. What competency will the test takers
use as they answer the given item?
If based on the given item and options, the
test takers will just identify the correct answer
that best describes the content of the pie graph.
If based on the competency, the students will
determine the effect of the textual aids to their
understanding of the text.
3. Using what you learned in the first
session, comment about the
construction of the item (stem and
option)
Stem—the stem used unnecessary words/phrases
and is not aligned with competency.
Which of the following sentences tells the
effect of the given pie graph which uses
portions of whole to represent the Percentage
Distribution of Family Household Income?
Options—are not aligned with
the item and competency. The
options only described the content
of the pie graph.
4. What does the item lack?

The item lacks a text that

should be presented
together with the pie graph.
 Improve the item and explain the
modifications made.
The family Mahinay has a monthly income of
P50,000. The 25% goes to food, 22% for education,
13% for clothing, transportation expenses is 12%.
They also reserve a portion of 8% for saving, 7% for
health, 5% for power (electric bills) and the
remaining 8% goes to other expenses.

Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=GRAPHS+
+FAMILY+INCOME&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjG-tuEl-
_6ahVirUHHY_1DccQ2&safe=active&ssui=on#imgrc=imgrc=my6JJDuZnl-
2zM
RECONSTRUCTED STEM AND OPTIONS

1. Which of the following sentences tell the effect of the pie

graph on the understanding of the given text?
A. The students are able to make sense of the text.
B. The students are able to appreciate the given text.
C. The students are able to give importance to income
distribution.
D. The students are able to analyze and interpret the given text
clearly.
GROUP REALIZATION
Alignment to the
competency is the key to an
effective and relevant
instruction and assessment.
GROUP MEMBERS
1. Bitoca, Stephen Marie M.
2. Moreno, Mishelle R.
3. Mahinay, Myra M.
4. Lim, Josephine V.
5. Gilbuena, Chares Ann D.
6. Dela Pena, Mary Jane P.