2011 National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) Dr. Nelia V. Benito, CESO IV Director III 1

DepED Memorandum No. 153, s September 28, Administration of the 2011 NCAE

It will be given to: third year high school students instead of fourth year high school students as an amendment to DepED memorandum No. 270, s. 2007

It will be given to: Fourth year high school student- applicants of CHED and TESDA Scholarship Program

Requirements for CHED and TESDA Scholarships (4 th Year) a. Consider the top ten (10%) students from each secondary high school regardless of the school size

Requirements for CHED and TESDA Scholarships (4 th Year) b. These students should have a General Weighted Average of 80% in the third year and should come from a family whose gross annual income of Php. 300, or below

Requirements for CHED and TESDA Scholarships (4 th Year) c. A letter of intent signed by the parents of the examinees must be submitted signifying that they are interested to apply for CHED / TESDA Scholarships

Requirements for CHED and TESDA Scholarships (4 th Year) d. Interested 4 th year high school students and out-of-school youth (OSY) and A & E Test Passers can take the test provided that the requirements in item be are met

NCAE Overview: F requently A sked Q uestions 2

What is the NCAE?  NCAE = National Career Assessment Examination is an aptitude test geared toward providing information through test results for self-assessment, career awareness and career guidance of high school students for their post- secondary courses / application for scholarship.  Test-taking is mandatory.  Test results are recommendatory. 3

What other features characterize the NCAE? A locally developed test which was standardized and validated using Filipino respondents A paper-and-pencil test which utilizes scannable answer sheets that are processed electronically A multiple-choice type of test Culture fair and sensitive Provides an end-user-friendly report format (COR) 4

Is NCAE a prerequisite for entry to college?  Yes. NCAE will be part of the requirements for admission to the tertiary education institutions for the SY  Although a requirement, the results of the NCAE are still recommendatory. There is still no passage of law that makes the results of the NCAE mandatory prior to enrolment in college/university courses or in vocational/technological courses or other short entrepreneurial courses. 19

Is there a testing fee required in taking the NCAE?  None.  The cost in the preparation of test materials and administration of the test does not entail any amount from the schools, parents and students.  All expenses are shouldered by the Department. 21

How long does it take for an examinee to receive his/her individual COR (test results)?  3-4 months 22

Can the results of the NCAE be used in ranking schools?  No.  The results of the NCAE should NOT be used for other purposes other than career guidance. 31

DON’T COMPLAIN

She told her boyfriend, "If I could only see the world, I would marry you."

One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she was able to see everything, including her boyfriend.

He asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl looked at her boyfriend saw that he was blind. The sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected that.

The thought of looking at him the rest of her life led her to refuse to marry him.

Her boyfriend left her in tears and days later wrote a note to her saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before they were yours, they were mine.'

This is how the human brain often works when our status changes. Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who was always by their side in the most painful situations.

Today before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Today before you complain about life – Think of someone who went too early to heaven.

And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and thank GOD you're alive and still around.

so…please don’t complain about your JOB as a TEACHER or SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR accept the challenges!

Thank you...