GRADES 1-3 | TERM 1 EXAMINATIONS With TOS (SY 2026-2027)

The Term 1 Examination Materials for Key Stage 1 learners (Grades 1–3) are prepared to support teachers in assessing the competencies developed during the first term. These materials are guided by the revised classroom assessment framework under DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026, which provides the updated guidelines on classroom assessment, grading, and learner recognition. DepEd’s Learning Systems guide identifies DO 15, s. 2026 as the governing policy for classroom assessment under the current three-term system.

Examination Coverage

The examinations primarily cover the learning competencies taught during Weeks 7–11 of Term 1. Selected critical and essential competencies from the earlier weeks of the term are also included to determine whether learners have retained important foundational knowledge and skills.

The test coverage is aligned with the Term 1 Budget of Work (BOW) and the actual lessons taught in class. DepEd has reorganized its curriculum resources into three-term Budgets of Work to guide teachers in planning instruction under the new school calendar.

30-Item Multiple-Choice Tests for Grades 1–3

For these DepEdClick Term 1 Examination Materials, each subject contains 30 multiple-choice items:

Grade 1 – 30 items per subject
Grade 2 – 30 items per subject
Grade 3 – 30 items per subject

The questions are developed using Bloom’s Taxonomy as a guide to provide an appropriate range of cognitive skills, including remembering, understanding, and applying concepts.

It is important to clarify that DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2026 does not prescribe a fixed 30-item examination for Grades 1–3. Under the revised guidelines, Term Examinations for Key Stage 1 may be administered in selected learning areas when developmentally appropriate, with the number of items kept minimal and determined by the teacher. The 30-item format is the structure adopted for these DepEdClick materials, which teachers may further modify according to their learners’ needs and classroom context.

Ultimately, these examinations are intended to complement—not replace—the professional judgment of teachers. The competencies actually taught, learners’ readiness, and the appropriateness of the assessment should always be considered before administration.

Disclaimer: These examination materials were created by DepEdClick and may contain errors or items that require revision. Teachers are strongly encouraged to review and validate the tests based on the official curriculum, Budget of Work, and lessons actually taught. Selling, reproducing, republishing, or distributing these materials in any form without authorization is strictly prohibited.

KEY STAGE 1

TERM EXAMINATION

Grades 1–3 Examination Files

Click your grade level below to access the Term Examination files.

GRADE 1

GRADE 2

GRADE 3

Reminder: Teachers are encouraged to review and validate the examination materials before administering them to learners.

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