NCAE - National Career Assessment Examination SHS Track Aptitude Assessment Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Grade 9 student excels in subjects requiring critical thinking, argumentation, and understanding of societal structures. They enjoy reading about history, culture, and human behavior. Based on the SHS Track Aptitude Assessment's goals, which Senior High School track would be the most recommended for this student?
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM)
- Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) (Correct answer)
- Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL)
Correct answer: Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
The HUMSS strand is designed for students interested in understanding human behavior, society, and culture. The student's strengths in critical thinking, argumentation, and interest in history and human behavior align directly with the focus of the HUMSS track.
Question 2: A student's NCAE results indicate a high percentile rank in logical reasoning, mathematical ability, and scientific ability. The Department of Education (DepEd) has specific requirements for entry into which of the following SHS tracks based on such results?
- Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand (Correct answer)
- Arts and Design Track
- Sports Track
Correct answer: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand
To enroll in the STEM Strand, DepEd requires students to have a percentile rank of 86 or above in the STEM subtest of the career assessment exam, along with final grades of 85 or above in both Science and Math in Grade 10. High scores in logical reasoning, math, and science are strong indicators of aptitude for the STEM track.
Question 3: Which of the following components of the NCAE is specifically designed to measure a student's innate ability or potential to succeed in a particular Senior High School track, such as Academic, TVL, Sports, or Arts and Design?
- General Scholastic Aptitude (GSA)
- Occupational Interest Inventory (OII)
- Aptitude Test for SHS Tracks (Correct answer)
- Verbal Ability Subtest
Correct answer: Aptitude Test for SHS Tracks
The NCAE includes the 'Aptitude Test for SHS Tracks' which directly measures the potential of a student to succeed in the specific tracks: Academic (including HUMSS, STEM, ABM), Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, Sports, and Arts and Design. The other options are different components of the overall NCAE.
Question 4: A student is passionate about drafting, automotive repair, and electronics. They enjoy hands-on activities and building things. In which SHS track are they most likely to find subjects that align with these interests and skills?
- Academic Track
- Arts and Design Track
- Sports Track
- Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track
The Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track is focused on providing job-ready skills. It includes strands like Industrial Arts, which covers drafting, automotive, and electronics, making it the perfect fit for a student with these hands-on interests.
Question 5: The primary purpose of administering the SHS Track Aptitude Assessment as part of the NCAE to Grade 9 students is to:
- determine their final grades for graduation.
- provide a mandatory pass-or-fail exam for entry to Grade 10.
- rank schools based on student performance.
- guide students in choosing a suitable SHS track based on their aptitudes and interests. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: guide students in choosing a suitable SHS track based on their aptitudes and interests.
The main goal of the NCAE is to serve as a tool for self-assessment and career guidance, helping Grade 9 students choose a senior high school track that matches their skills, abilities, and interests. The test results are recommendatory and not for ranking schools or determining passing grades.
Question 6: A student receives their NCAE Certificate of Ratings (COR). Besides their General Scholastic Aptitude, what other key information related to their SHS track choice will be included?
- A list of recommended universities
- Their final Grade 9 subject grades
- Occupational interests and aptitude scores for specific SHS tracks (Correct answer)
- A mandatory track assignment they must follow
Correct answer: Occupational interests and aptitude scores for specific SHS tracks
The Certificate of Ratings provides a profile of the student's aptitude and interests. Specifically, it reports on their aptitude for the different SHS tracks (Academic, TVL, etc.) and includes results from an occupational interest inventory to show their inclinations and preferences.
NCAE - National Career Assessment Examination SHS Track Aptitude Assessment Questions and Answers 1
A Grade 9 student excels in subjects requiring critical thinking, argumentation, and understanding of societal structures.
They enjoy reading about history, culture, and human behavior.
Based on the SHS Track Aptitude Assessment's goals, which Senior High School track would be the most recommended for this student?