NASH EXAM 1 AUG 12

According to DepEd Memoranda No. 001, s. 2025 and No. 002, s. 2025, which of the following is explicitly required for the implementation of the "Support to Schools for Improved Learning Outcomes" initiative?

• A) Assign at least 10 teacher-trainers per subject area per division, trained via face-to-face workshops on the DepEd Learning Management System.

• B) Ensure ESM (English, Science, Mathematics) teachers take subject-relevant tests on Khan Academy, with the results serving as the basis for selecting teacher-trainers.

• C) Conduct eight weeks of learning sessions for learners without integration of socio-emotional learning components.

• D) Develop and disseminate operational guidelines through DepEd Orders, followed by regional cascade trainings prior to any online orientation.

Answer explanation

Answer Key: B

Rationalization:

• Option B is the correct and specific requirement. DepEd Memorandum No. 002, s. 2025 mandates that ESM teachers participate in subject-relevant tests via the Khan Academy platform; the results from these tests “will form the basis for selection of those who will be teacher-trainers” DepEdNegor2025Memo.

• Option A is incorrect. While teacher-trainers are selected after testing, the memorandum specifies 15 teacher-trainers per learning area per division—not 10—and the training delivery is via online orientation, not necessarily face-to-face DepEdNegor2025Memo.

• Option C is partially accurate but misleading. While the learning sessions run for eight weeks, the memorandum clearly states that socio-emotional learning (SEL) is embedded in the sessions, not excluded DepEdNegor2025Memo.

• Option D combines elements that are not both explicitly required. DepEd Memorandum No. 001, s. 2025 provides operational guidelines, but there's no explicit provision requiring dissemination via DepEd Orders or preceding regional cascade trainings before online orientation. Instead, the process articulated in DM 002 involves direct online orientation/training and the schedule of sessions

During the rollout of the “Support to Schools for Improved Learning Outcomes” program, a Grade 6 adviser is assigned to handle a batch of learners with identified gaps in English, Science, and Mathematics. Based on DM No. 002, s. 2025, which program design strictly follows the mandated requirement?

• A. Conduct them for four weeks in a blended learning mode focusing solely on remediation of academic gaps.

• B. Deliver them in a continuous ten-week schedule with at least 80% of contact time for subject review.

• C. Facilitate them for eight consecutive weeks with integration of socio-emotional learning alongside targeted academic interventions.

• D. Implement them for six weeks with enrichment activities based only on the top three competencies identified from pre-tests.

Answer explanation

Answer Key: C

Rationalization:

• Why C is correct: The DepEd guideline clearly states an eight-week consecutive schedule with embedded socio-emotional learning in academic interventions. Option C matches both the duration and holistic design specified in the memorandum.

• Why not A: Four weeks is half of the mandated period and omits SEL, which is a core requirement.

• Why not B: Ten weeks is longer than prescribed and overemphasizes academic review without ensuring SEL integration.

• Why not D: Six weeks is shorter than required and narrows the focus to limited competencies without addressing socio-emotional needs.

During the initial roll-out of the “Support to Schools for Improved Learning Outcomes” initiative, the Schools Division Office (SDO) must manage allocated financial resources in compliance with DM No. 001, s. 2025. Based on the memo’s guidelines, which of the following practices would be considered non-compliant?

• A. Allocating funds for learning materials and covering supplies under existing fiscal year (FY 2024–2025) budget categories, following DepEd-approved procurement protocols.

• B. Downloading the allocated funds to the division and transferring them to schools only after securing the required documentation from the regional office.

• C. Utilizing the released funds for hiring unregistered external vendors without applying the required DepEd procurement rules on bidding and auditing.

• D. Liquidating expenses by submitting accurate financial reports and supporting documents following auditing standards within FY 2024–2025.

Answer explanation

Answer Key: C

Rationalization:

• Option C is correct (non-compliant) because DM No. 001, s. 2025 mandates that all financial operations—from release to utilization and liquidation—must follow the existing budgeting, accounting, auditing, and procurement rules. Engaging unregistered vendors and bypassing standard bidding processes directly violates these procurement regulations. Deped Tambayan

• Option A is compliant, as it indicates proper allocation within the FY 2024–2025 budget and adherence to procurement protocols.

• Option B is also compliant, assuming that the required documentation and flow between division and regional offices follow the established standards.

• Option D likewise adheres to the memorandum: proper liquidation with accurate documentation under auditing standards is fully consistent with the guidelines.

The Schools Division of San Lorenzo is preparing for the “Support to Schools for Improved Learning Outcomes” program. Division supervisors must identify teacher-trainers in English, Science, and Mathematics. In strict adherence to DM No. 002, s. 2025, which approach best aligns with the mandated selection process?

• A. Nominating teachers who have completed at least 32 hours of in-service training in their subject area within the last two years.

• B. Selecting teachers with the highest performance ratings in their Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF) over the past two school years.

• C. Administering subject-relevant tests via the Khan Academy platform and designating the highest-scoring teachers in each subject as division-level trainers.

• D. Choosing teachers based on both peer recommendations and their history of mentoring new teachers in the division.

Answer explanation

Answer Key: C

Rationalization:

• Why C is correct: DM No. 002, s. 2025 explicitly mandates that teacher-trainers in English, Science, and Mathematics be selected based on their performance in Khan Academy-administered tests. The top scorers per division are designated as the trainers, making this the only option directly reflecting the official process.

• Why not A: While relevant training hours may indicate competency, the memorandum specifies selection via test performance, not prior training duration alone.

• Why not B: High IPCRF ratings may signal teaching effectiveness, but this is not the basis stipulated in the guidelines.

• Why not D: Peer recommendations and mentoring history are valuable, but the memo’s process is strictly merit-based on the prescribed test results.

A Schools Division Monitoring Team is reviewing the lesson plans prepared under the “Support to Schools for Improved Learning Outcomes” program. Which of the following best reflects the procedural and principle-based compliance required by DM No. 001, s. 2025?

• A. Designing lessons that respond to learners’ needs based on national curriculum standards, regardless of recent assessment results.

• B. Integrating socio-emotional learning activities into subject instruction while targeting competencies identified from learner performance data.

• C. Creating a uniform set of lessons for all schools in the division to ensure content coverage consistency across grade levels.

• D. Using only teacher-made tests as the sole basis for selecting competencies to focus on during the intervention period.

Answer explanation

Answer Key: B

Rationalization:

• Why B is correct: DM No. 001, s. 2025 emphasizes data-driven targeted interventions anchored on assessment results, aligned with MELCs, and embedded with socio-emotional learning (SEL). This option reflects both the principles (holistic approach) and procedures (data-based targeting) outlined in the guideline.

• Why not A: While national curriculum standards are important, the memo requires decisions be anchored on current assessment data to ensure the interventions are learner-specific.

• Why not C: Standardized lessons for all schools ignore local context and specific learner needs, which contradicts the targeted intervention approach.

• Why not D: Teacher-made tests alone are insufficient; the guidelines require comprehensive assessment data as basis.

During the mid-cycle monitoring of the “Support to Schools for Improved Learning Outcomes” learning sessions, the Schools Division Office discovered variations in delivery and incomplete reports from several participating schools. Based on DM No. 002, s. 2025, which action demonstrates full compliance with the procedural requirements?

• A. Allowing schools to adjust the session schedule to accommodate local events, provided they submit a memo explaining the changes after implementation.

• B. Delivering the prescribed learning content in condensed form to fit within a shorter time frame while still covering all key topics.

• C. Focusing on the SEL components and omitting selected academic modules to address immediate learner well-being concerns.

• D. Conducting the sessions exactly as scheduled, covering the full prescribed content, following the mandated delivery procedures, and submitting complete accomplishment reports within the official deadlines.

Answer explanation

Answer Key: D

Rationalization:

• Why D is correct: DM No. 002, s. 2025 specifies that implementation must be faithful to the prescribed schedule, content, and delivery procedures and must include timely submission of complete accomplishment reports to the SDO. Option D is the only choice that reflects all these procedural compliance requirements.

• Why not A: Adjusting schedules for local events without prior authorization alters the prescribed implementation fidelity.

• Why not B: Condensing delivery shortens instructional exposure and may compromise the depth of coverage required by the memo.

• Why not C: Omitting academic modules breaches the requirement to cover the full prescribed content; SEL must be integrated, not substituted for academic interventions.

As part of internal control, the Schools Division Office (SDO) monitoring team conducts vetting of billing statements submitted by JDVP-TVL partner institutions for Grade 12 learners. According to DM No. 017, s. 2024, which practice reflects correct procedural compliance?

• A. Validating all submitted billing statements through the Learner Information System (LIS) to ensure the accuracy of declared learner-beneficiaries prior to processing payment.

• B. Accepting partner-submitted billing statements at face value to expedite fund transfers since the division already verifies learners’ names during enrollment.

• C. Postponing validation of billing statements until after payment authorization to avoid delaying the disbursement process.

• D. Validating billing statements manually by crosschecking with printed school rosters instead of using the LIS for record verification.

Answer explanation

Answer Key: A

Rationalization:

• Why A is correct: DM 017, s. 2024 explicitly mandates that billing statements from JDVP-TVL partner institutions must be validated via the Learner Information System (LIS) to ensure that the information on learner-beneficiaries is accurate and correct before any payment processing. This step is a crucial control in the JDVP financial workflow. DepEd RO1

• Why not B: Accepting billing statements without LIS validation contradicts the memorandum’s requirement for system-based verification of beneficiary data.

• Why not C: Delaying validation until after payment undermines the memorandum's intention to verify accuracy prior to financial transaction.

• Why not D: Manually verifying against printed rosters is not acceptable, as the memo calls for validation through the LIS, not manual processes.

During the preparation of documents for JDVP-TVL billing, a partner institution compiles its required attachments. Which set of details must appear in the summary of learners served to comply with DM No. 017, s. 2024?

• A. Learner names, their TVL specialization, total training hours completed, and the equivalent voucher claim amount.

• B. Learner names, their school of origin, total training hours completed, and the equivalent voucher claim amount.

• C. Learner names, their assigned trainer, total training hours completed, and the equivalent voucher claim amount.

• D. Learner names, their enrollment status, total training hours completed, and the equivalent voucher claim amount.

Answer explanation

Answer Key: A

Rationalization:

• Why A is correct: DM 017, s. 2024 specifically requires that the summary of learners served include the learner names, corresponding specialization, total training hours completed, and the equivalent voucher amount. This exact combination fulfills the documentary requirement stated in the memorandum.

• Why not B: The school of origin is not part of the mandated details, even though it might be relevant for other reports.

• Why not C: The assigned trainer’s name is not listed as a required field in the memorandum.

• Why not D: Enrollment status is not among the explicitly required details for the billing summary in DM 017, s. 2024.

In processing JDVP-TVL billing under DM No. 017, s. 2024, which combination of signatories must authenticate the billing statements and supporting documents before submission to DepEd Central Office?

• A. School head of the participating SHS, head of the partner institution, and the Regional Director.

• B. School head of the participating SHS, head of the partner institution, and the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent.

• C. School head of the participating SHS, head of the partner institution, and the Schools Division Superintendent or their authorized representative.

• D. School head of the participating SHS, head of the partner institution, and the DepEd Central Office director in charge of TVL programs.

Answer explanation

Answer Key: C

Rationalization:

• Why C is correct: DM No. 017, s. 2024 explicitly identifies the school head of the participating SHS, the head of the partner institution, and the Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) or their authorized representative as the required signatories.

• Why not A: The Regional Director is not part of the mandated signatory set for JDVP-TVL billing.

• Why not B: While the ASDS may act as an SDS representative if formally authorized, this is not the standard wording in the memorandum.

• Why not D: The DepEd Central Office director is not involved in signing billing statements before submission; their role begins upon receipt of documents.

"The Department of Education is committed to continuously improve itself to better serve its stakeholders. We shall provide quality basic education that is accessible, inclusive, and liberating for all. We shall adhere to and be guided by the principles of the Constitution, relevant national and international policies, standards, and guidelines to achieve our vision, mission, and goals. We shall work together with our partners and stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and the continual improvement of our Quality Management System."
(DepEd Quality Policy Statement, DM No. 014, s. 2022, as reinforced by DM No. 068, s. 2025)

As a school head implementing the DepEd Quality Policy Statement, which of the following actions best demonstrates alignment with its core commitments?

• A. Establishing systematic monitoring and evaluation tools that ensure compliance with national and international education standards

• B. Conducting annual community-based programs designed to enhance learners’ socio-emotional and academic skills

• C. Implementing stakeholder engagement forums to collaboratively assess and improve school governance processes

• D. Designing and executing a school improvement plan anchored on accessible, inclusive, and liberating education principles

Answer explanation

Answer: Letter D
Rationalization: While all options reflect good leadership practices, Option D most directly embodies the exact phrasing and intent of the DepEd Quality Policy Statement—emphasizing accessibility, inclusivity, and liberating education as the foundation for school improvement. Options A, B, and C are aligned but represent specific strategies or tools that support the policy, rather than its overarching guiding commitment.