Speaking and Listening Test Materials

The interview will make use of the following;

* Record of Response Sheet (RRS) use to record learners responses.


* Listening and Speaking Scoring Guide (LSSG) guides on how to score examinees responses.


* Story sheet


* Pencil

Features of Speaking and Listening Test

The Speaking and Listening Test of the FLT is designed to measures/assess the following skills;

        > listen to recount accurately on the important, full and specific details of oral messages.

       > listen and evaluate critically oral messages on the issue; and

      > respond appropriately to ideas through verbal means by interpreting correctly the meaning of the story.

This skills are found in Learning Strand One (Communication Skills) of the ALS Curriculum. This test will be administered in a form of an interview after the learner finishes the PIS. It consists of six (6) items with the score of two (2) points each. This test should be administered 15 - 20 minutes individually and separately. 

ALS FLT - WRITING TEST/PAGSULAT

The Writing Test gauges the learner's ability to compose a few sentences and paragraph. The writing test is designed to be taken in 15 minutes.




The first essay is about One's Family and the second one is about the Cutting of the Trees.




ALS Learner makes sure Your done taking the following Test;



1. ALS FLT - Personal Information Sheet



2. ALS FLT - Reading Test



3. ALS FLT - NUMERACY TEST/PAGKUKUWENTA





ALS Learners you can answer and take the WRITING Test through this link: 

ALS FLT - WRITING TEST/PAGSULAT

ALS FLT - NUMERACY TEST/PAGKUKUWENTA

The Numeracy Test assesses the learner's ability in basic mathematical operations. It is designed to be taken in 45 minutes. The numeracy test is divided into four parts as follows. 


Items 1 - 6 is the Computation of two to three-digit numbers

Items 7 - 12 is Solving simple word problems.

Items 13 -18 is Interpreting Graphs

Items 19 -24 is Measurement.

ALS Learner please don't forget that you must answer this test within 45 minutes. Please be honest.







Be sure that you are done answering the following test;


1. ALS FLT - Personal Information Sheet and 



2. ALS FLT- Reading or Pagbasa










ALS Learners you can answer and take the Numeracy Test or Pagkukuwenta through this link:

ALS FLT - Numeracy Test/PAGKUKUWENTA

ALS FLT - Reading Test

The Reading Test measures understanding of written selections. It consist of 24 test items (13 short responses and 11 multiple choice.) It contains selections followed by questions in varied item formats. There are 6 test items in each category skills. The competencies/skills assessed in reading are the following:

LOCATE information by matching words or when there is distracting information or information that is not next to matched word. It answer what, where many and when questions.

COMPREHEND, make predictions, and draw conclusions, sequence ideas.

INTERPRET by making inference to interpreting information that is not directly stated. It answer how and why questions.


SUMMARIZE, recognize the main idea, separate details from the main idea, give an opinion.

Are YOU done taking the ALS FLT - Personal Information Sheet ?




If YOUR answer is Yes, You can now take the ALS FLT - Reading Test or Pagbasa.


If YOUR answer is No, Please click this link: ALS FLT - Personal Information Sheet ?

ALS Learners you can answer and take the READING Test through this link:

                             ALS Functional Literacy Test:PAGBASA/READING

ALS FLT - Personal Information Sheet

WELCOME to ALS

The Personal Information Sheet (PIS) is in itself a basic literacy test. It measures the learner's ability to write basic information about himself or herself. 

ALS learner YOU must first accomplish this. Your responses to this Test will indicate YOUR readiness to proceed with the other part of the FLT.

ALS Learners you can answer and take the READING Test through this link: 

ALS FLT - PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL LITERACY TEST (ALS-FLT)

What?

It is a paper and pencil test.

It has 2 parts (Personal Information Sheet, FLT Proper)

Why?

It tries to measure the learner’s literacy levels in reading, writing and computational skills.

When?

It is administered before the start and at the end of the learning intervention.

How?

The learner is given the Functional Literacy Test, Booklet and the Answer Sheet and expected to:

Work independently

Answer all the test items properly

Avoid staying too long in any particular item

Avoid copying from their seatmates

The learner must first answer the PIS.

Who?

ALS target learners who would like to enroll in ALS programs.

Functional Literacy Test has two parts:

Part 1-   The Personal Information Sheet (PIS)

Part II-  The FLT Proper

                           A. Conduct of Interview (Listening & Speaking/Pakikinig at Pagsasalita )

                           B. Reading/Pagbasa

                           C. Numeracy/Pagkukuwenta

                           D. Writing/Pagsulat

Part 1-The Personal Information Sheet   (PIS)

PIS in itself is a basic literacy test

               

                A. measures the examinee’s/learners ability  to write basic information  about himself/herself (items 1-9)

               

                B. requires the respondent/examinee to write one simple sentence about himself/herself.

Part II A

Listening and Speaking – (6 oral responses)

It is conducted using the interview guide to determine the listening and speaking skills of individual learners

Score of 2 points each in every question

Part II B -  The Reading Test

Reading (items 1-24)

 (13 short response & 11 multiple choice) – measures understanding of written selections

Score Interpretation in Reading

18 – 24  -             Secondary Level

16 – 17  -             Advanced Elementary Level

11 – 15 -              Lower Elementary Level

0   - 10  -              Basic Level

Skills Assessed in Reading

Make inferences to interpret  information that is not directly stated.   (Answer how and why question)

 Match words to locate information when there is distracting information or information that is not next to matched word. (Answer what, where and when)

 Summarize, recognize the main idea, separate details from the main idea

Cause and effect relations – make predictions, draw conclusions, sequence ideas

Part II C -  The Numeracy Test

Numeracy (items 1-24) – gauges  the learner’s ability to count or do simple mathematical operations

Score Interpretation

17 – 24  -              Secondary Level

12 – 16 -              Advanced Elementary Level

6   – 11 -              Lower Elementary Level

0   - 5      -              Basic Level

Skills Assessed in Numeracy

Computation without regrouping 4 operations, mainly 2-digit and some 3-digit

Word problems with regrouping 4 operations, 2 single, 3 combine, 1 with money

Interpret graphs, include bar graphs and pie charts: 2 read information, 2 compare points, 2 interpret information

Measurement, length, time, calendars

Part II D -  The Writing Test

Writing – (2 extended response) gauges the ability to compose sentences and  paragraph

Score Interpretation

6 – 8                       -              Secondary Level

4 – 5                       -              Advanced Elementary Level

2 – 3                       -              Lower Elementary Level

0 - 1                        -              Basic Level

Skills Assessed in Writing

Content:  relevance, logic, coherence

Language:  grammar, sentence structure and variation, punctuation

Words: range of vocabulary and spelling

Values: shows positive values

The ALS-FLT Set of Materials contains the following:

For Examiner’s Use:

1. Guidelines for the  Administration of the ALS-FLT

Interview Form

Scoring Guide (PIS, Listening & Speaking, Reading, Numeracy & Writing)

Record of Response Sheet

Diagnostic Score Sheets

The ALS-FLT Set of Materials contains the following:

For Examinee’s Use:

Personal Information Sheet

Listening & Speaking Story Sheet (for interview)

Test Booklet (Reading, Numeracy)

Answer Sheet (Reading, Writing, Numeracy

Identification of the ALS Core Competencies

Rationale:

• Ø  Functional Literacy is end goal of Basic Education (formal and ALS)
• Ø  Functional Literacy has been operationally defined.
• Ø  Core competencies address the operational definition of Functional Literacy
•       Use core competencies in Teaching-Learning in ALS programs (other competencies will be used in continuing education
•       Use core competencies to determine achievement of learners in A&E test as well as in ABL and FLT tests
• Ø  Core modules reflect the core competencies
•         Use core modules in Teaching-Learning in Alternative Learning program (other modules use for independent learning)

FUNCTIONAL LITERACY

Operational definition:

                                A functional literate person is one who can communicate effectively, solve problems scientifically, creatively, and think critically, use resources sustainably and be productive, develop oneself and a sense of community, and expand one’s world view.

Communicate effectively

• Ø  Listen with understanding
• Ø  Express his/her ideas and feelings clearly
• Ø  Read with comprehension
• Ø  Write clearly
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Solve problems scientifically, creatively and think critically

• Ø  Apply scientific thinking
• Ø  Make critical and informed decisions
• Ø  Count and compute accurately
• Ø  Be innovative and creative

  

Use resources sustainably and be productive

• Ø  Earn a living
• Ø  Do productive work
• Ø  Use appropriate technology
• Ø  Practice sustainable use of resources

Develop oneself and a sense of community

• Ø  Develop inter-and intra-personal relations according to prevailing values and culture
• Ø  Exercise civil and political rights with corresponding responsibilities
• Ø  Demonstrate a sense of personal and national identity
• Ø  Take pride in one’s culture and respect that of others

Expand one’s world view

• Ø  Contribute actively to peace and solidarity
• Ø  Resolve conflicts nonviolently

Basic Education Curriculum for the Alternative Learning System (BEC-ALS)

The Basic Education Curriculum for the ALS:

• Ø  covers a set of competencies that a learner can achieve through the alternative learning process
• Ø  contains a learning continuum of essential and functional skills, knowledge and values appropriate for ALS basic education designed to be comparable to the basic education in the formal school system
• Ø  was drawn from the 1997 Philippine Elementary Learning competencies and 1998 Philippine Secondary Schools Learning Competencies
• Ø  The BEC - ALS structure and content was based on the national definition of functional literacy and its major indicators developed by the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC)

CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

New Definition of Functional Literacy
           A range of skills and competencies, cognitive, affective and behavioral which enables individuals to:

• Ø  live and work as human persons
• Ø  develop their potentials
• Ø  make critical and informed decisions
• Ø  function effectively in society within the context of their environment and that of the wider community (local, national, regional & global)

*  In order to improve the quality of their life and that of society.

The BEC - ALS Learning Strands

• Ø  Communication Skills
• Ø  Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (scientific literacy and numeracy)
• Ø  Sustainable Use of Resources and Productivity
• Ø  Development of Self and a Sense of Community
• Ø  Expanding One’s World Vision

Each Learning Strand describes:

• Ø  a focus or foci
• Ø  terminal objectives
• Ø  sub-terminal objectives
• Ø  enabling objectives

These objectives are the competencies themselves which incorporate the essential knowledge, skills, attitude and values of the learning strand.

Each objective has a corresponding level of literacy:

• Ø  basic (BL)
• Ø  elementary (EL)
• Ø  secondary (SL)

Learners interested in obtaining Elementary Level Certificates need to develop proficiency of the basic and elementary level competencies.

Learners seeking Secondary Level Certificates need to develop proficiency of the secondary level competencies.

The emphasis of the competencies of the BEC-ALS is to:

• Ø  facilitate the practical application of knowledge and skills
• Ø  effect immediate improvement in the quality of the life of learners

ALS PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

Major Programs of ALS

Basic Literacy Program (BLP)

A program that aims to eradicate illiteracy among Out of School Children (OSC), Out of School Youth (OSY) and adults by providing them literacy skills in reading, writing & numeracy.

Accreditation and Equivalency Program

A program that provides an alternative pathway of learning to Out of School Youth (OSY) & adults who are basically literate but who have not completed the 10 years of Basic Education mandated by the Constitution. Through his program, the drop-outs are able to finish their education even outside the framework of the formal school system.