Last updated: October 10, 2025. The second quarter deepens understanding and strengthens applied learning across all MATATAG subjects. Each subject aligns with clear content and performance standards that guide both instruction and assessment. The quarter culminates in the 2nd Periodical Test with Answer Key that measures mastery of these essential competencies.
English enhances comprehension, vocabulary and composition. Filipino sharpens communication skills through contextual writing and reading authentic local texts. Mathematics develops critical problem-solving and numerical reasoning while MAPEH builds physical, artistic and health awareness. Science encourages curiosity through inquiry and observation. Araling Panlipunan connects civic knowledge to history and geography while Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP) nurtures values and decision-making. TLE and EPP focus on real-life productivity skills.
The 2nd Quarter Exams for SY 2025-2026 is a comprehensive measure of knowledge, skills and values. Each subject contributes to a balanced evaluation of what students know, how they apply learning and how they show growth in understanding and character.
2nd Periodical Tests with Answer Key Preparation Strategies
The 2nd Quarter Exams is an important stage in the MATATAG Curriculum as they measure how well students can apply what they have learned in real-life situations. These assessments go beyond memorization to test understanding, reasoning and performance across all subjects. Learn how students should prepare for this upcoming DepEd 2nd Periodical Tests.
In English, learners demonstrate mastery in reading comprehension, grammar and composition. They analyze poems, stories and informational texts, identify figures of speech and express ideas through clear and organized writing.
- Students must strengthen comprehension by reading stories and informational texts daily, practice grammar and vocabulary through short writing exercises and review speaking and listening skills for oral communication tasks.
In Filipino, the goal is to appreciate language and culture through literature. Students interpret poems and stories that reflect Filipino identity and values.
- Students must revisit poems, stories and essays that reflect Filipino culture, review grammar and spelling rules and practice composing reflective or creative pieces that express values and national identity.
In Mathematics, the quarter highlights reasoning and problem-solving skills. Students apply operations with whole numbers, fractions and measurements to practical situations.
- Students must solve mixed problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals and measurements, review key formulas in geometry and data interpretation and focus on explaining reasoning clearly in each solution.
In Science, learners explore living systems, energy and environmental changes. The test measures how they observe, investigate and draw conclusions based on evidence.
- Students must review the scientific method and basic laboratory procedures, study diagrams on living systems, forces or matter and practice explaining results and drawing conclusions based on observation and evidence.
DepEd 2nd Periodical Tests Schedule
October 23 & 24, 2025
( Thursday & Friday)DepEd 2nd Quarter Examination Schedule School Year 2025 – 2026
SOURCE: DepEd School Calendar and Activities for School Year 2025-2026
In Araling Panlipunan (AP), learners connect history, geography and citizenship. They analyze events, timelines and community issues to understand cause and effect in society.
- Students must summarize key historical events, analyze maps and timelines and relate lessons on geography, government and citizenship to present-day community and national issues.
In Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP), students apply values such as honesty, empathy and responsibility. They respond to moral situations and reflect on daily decisions that show good character.
- Students must reflect on lessons about honesty, empathy and social responsibility, review moral decision-making scenarios and connect values learned in class to real-life family and community situations.
In MAPEH, performance-based assessments measure rhythm, creativity, movement and health habits.
- Students must review rhythm patterns and basic musical symbols, study elements of art and color harmony, practice physical fitness routines and dance movements and recall essential health practices for overall well-being.
In TLE and EPP, learners show practical and entrepreneurial skills such as food preparation, basic repair and computer use.
- Students must review step-by-step procedures in food preparation, household repair and basic entrepreneurship, practice proper tool use and safety precautions and understand how practical skills apply to everyday productivity and livelihood.
The 2nd Quarter Exams are not just tests of memory but reflections of growth in knowledge, skills and values. Through consistent review, active practice and a balanced study routine, learners can face their 2nd Periodical Tests with Answer Key confidently and demonstrate meaningful progress in every subject.
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