The Role of Assessment and Exemplars in Achieving Quality Education
Assessment plays a key role in the learning process. In the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasizes the use of quality assessment tools to evaluate learning outcomes and guide instruction. One effective way to ensure fair and comprehensive assessment is through the use of Lesson Exemplars such as these Grade 5 Quarter 1 Lesson Exemplars (LE) .
Lesson Exemplars are more than just teaching plans. They include performance tasks, rubrics and learning checkpoints that guide teachers and students throughout the lesson. These exemplars align with the curriculum and assessment standards ensuring that teaching objectives are measurable and outcomes are clear.
The significance of accurate assessment was highlighted by the results of national evaluations like the National Achievement Test where students often perform below target proficiency. This poor performance reflects not only the students’ understanding but also the quality of instruction and the alignment between teaching and testing.
With Lesson Exemplars, teachers are equipped to conduct ongoing assessments that are formative and summative. Formative assessments like quizzes, reflection tasks and peer reviews help teachers adjust instruction in real time. Summative assessments at the end of the lesson measure mastery and readiness for the next level.
Exemplars also promote transparency. They provide clear rubrics and sample outputs that help students understand what is expected of them. This clarity reduces confusion, builds confidence and allows learners to self-assess their performance. It also fosters academic honesty by guiding students to create original work based on clearly outlined standards.
Assessment is not just about grading. It’s about guiding learning, ensuring fairness and driving improvement. When combined with Lesson Exemplars, assessment becomes a powerful tool in achieving the DepEd’s goal of quality, inclusive and accessible education.

Grade 5 Quarter 1 Lesson Exemplars (LE) Compilation
SY 2025 – 2026
Update! Grade 5 Lesson Exemplars (LE) Quarter 1 Week 1
(June 16-20, 2025)
- Grade 5 Araling Panlipunan 5 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 1 Week 1
- Grade 5 English 5 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 1 Week 1
- Grade 5 EPP 5 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 1 Week 1
- Grade 5 Filipino 5 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 1 Week 1
- Grade 5 GMRC 5 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 1 Week 1
- Grade 5 Mathematics 5 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 1 Week 1
- Grade 5 Music and Arts 5 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 1 Week 1-2
- Grade 5 PE and Health 5 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 1 Week 1