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Test Administration Manual for the

Alternative Learning System Functional Literacy Test (ALS-FLT)
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL
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INTRODUCTION

The Functional Literacy Test (FLT) assesses preparedness for the learning strands
of ALS K-12 BEC Curriculum. It includes measures of ability to supply personal
information and prior knowledge of the six learning strands: Communication Skills-
English and Filipino, Scientific Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills, Mathematical and
Problem Solving Skills, Life and Career Skills, Understanding the Self and Society,
and Digital Citizenship.

The written portion of the FLT can be administered to learners in small groups, to a
maximum of 30. The first part to be answered is the Personal Information Sheet
(PIS). The second part is the FLT Written test which incorporates the core
competencies of the six (6) Learning Strands. This contains multiple choice items
and writing items. The FLT also contains the Listening/Speaking portion of the LS1-
Communication Skills which is administered on an individual mode.

This set of guidelines is designed for the use of the ALS teachers in administering
the Functional Literacy Test (FLT) to learners who have completed the elementary
level. Their performance on this test will confirm their readiness for the Junior High
School Level. To ensure the validity and reliability of results, all instructions for
administering the test must be strictly followed.

Design of the Test Session

A. Pretest Activities
B. Administration of the Test
C. Posttest Activities

A. Pretest Activities

1. Report to the ALS learning center an hour before the time of administration.
Prepare the area such that it is conducive to the activity, a desk for each
learner/examinee, a chair for the teacher/examiner and a table for the
materials to be used during the test. The place must be kept from noise and
distractions during the test.

2. Prepare the materials needed for the session. Make sure they are complete
and there are no printing errors.

For Teacher’s/ Examiner’s use

 List of Learners/ Examinees (in group testing)

 ALS-FLT Administration Manual
 Guide Questions for Listening/Speaking Part (LS1 English and Filipino)
 Stimulus Sheets for Listening/Speaking Part Items

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 Teacher’s/Examiner’s Record of Responses Sheet for Listening/

Speaking Part
 Rubrics for Writing Items
 Guidelines for Scoring
 Watch with second hand

For Learner’s/Examinee’s use

 Answer Sheets Set (4 pages : PIS, LS1 Eng, LS1 Fil, LS2-LS3, LS4-
LS6) (Quantity according to the number of learners/examinees)
 Test Booklets (Quantity according to the number of
learners/examinees)
 Scratch paper for Math test

3. Illustrate on the board the following:

A. Name _________________________________________________
B. Marking Answers Correctly: A B C D
C. Time Limits: PIS - 20 min
Written test - 90 min (1 hr & 30 min)
Listening/Speaking test – 10 min.

4. Ask the learners/examinees to be seated and clear the desks, except for
pencils, eraser, and sharpener. No cell phones or aids shall be allowed during
the test. Inform them that they may not go out during the test so they must
take care of personal needs before the start of the session.

B. Administration of the Test

Prepare the Answer Sheets Set and the Test Booklets to be used in the test
session.

As teacher/examiner, you will perform the procedures described for each part of
the test. You will read aloud the italicized portions of the succeeding instructions.
Additional steps to follow may be enclosed in parentheses.

1. Orientation of Learners/Examinees and Administration of the PIS

When the learners/examinees are ready, say:

“Magandang umaga! Ako si __________, ang inyong teacher/examiner.

Bibigyan ko kayo ng Functional Literacy Test o FLT, para malaman natin
kung anong level ng pag-aaral sa ALS ang papasukan ninyo. Ngayon ay nais
naming magkaroon ng ilang impormasyon tungkol sa inyong mga sarili kaya
narito ang Personal Information Sheet para inyong sagutan. (Hand the
needed number of PIS forms to the learners/examinees, then say:)“Basahin
ang mga tanong sa PIS. Isulat ang inyong sagot sa nakalaang puwang o

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guhit. Maaaring matapos ang pagsagot sa loob ng 20 minuto. Kung maaari ay

huwag masyadong magtagal sa bawat aytem.” (When everyone has a copy,
say:) “Magsimula na kayo.”

Write on the board the time the learners/examinees started and the suggested
time limit. Observe as the learners/examinees answer the items. Do not read
the items to them since these are intended to measure their level of literacy.

Warn the learners/examinees 5 minutes before the time limit. After 20

minutes, collect the PIS and count for completeness.

2. Administration of the Test Booklet for LS1 to LS6

Prepare the number of answer sheet sets and the test booklets needed by the
group and have them ready by row. When the learners/examinees are ready,
say:

“Ang pagsusulit naman ngayon ay tungkol sa anim na strands ng ALS.

Bibigyan ko kayo ng set ng Answer Sheet. Kunin ang nasa ibabaw at ipasa
ang iba sa likuran ninyo.” (When everyone has received a copy, say:) “Ang
set ng Answer Sheet na ito ay may tatlong pahina. Ang unang pahina ay para
sa LS1 English at Filipino, ang pangalawa ay para sa LS2 Science at LS3
Math, at ang pangatlong pahina ay para sa LS4, LS5 at LS6. Tingnan ninyo
ang unang pahina. Isulat ang inyong pangalan sa patlang na nakalaan dito.
Gawin din ito sa pangalawa at pangatlong answer sheet” (Show a copy of the
answer sheets and point to the places indicated. When they are done, say:)
“Bibigyan ko kayo ng test booklet. Kunin ang nasa ibabaw at ipasa ang iba sa
likuran ninyo. Babasahin ko ngayon ang General Directions habang
binabasa niyo rin ito nang tahimik”

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Read the directions on the cover page of the test booklet.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

“The Functional Literacy Test consists mostly of Multiple Choice items. For
each item select your answer from the options given. On your answer sheet,
encircle the letter of your chosen answer. For example, if your answer to an
item is option C, then encircle letter C as shown below. (Point to the
Illustration on the board)

Make sure you are marking the answer columns corresponding to the item
number you are on. Mark only one answer for each item. If you want to
change the answer, erase the first answer completely. Items with multiple
answers are considered wrong.

For some items in LS1 English and LS1 Filipino you will be required to write
your answers with a phrase, sentences, or paragraphs on the corresponding
numbers on the answer sheet. Do not write anything on the test booklet.”

Follow carefully the specific directions for each test part, from LS1 to LS6.
Make sure that you use the answer sheet corresponding to the test part.
When you finish a part, go on to the next, until you finish the whole test. The
time allowed for the whole test is 1-1/2 hours. If you finish ahead of time,
review your answers. Then turn your booklet face down and wait for further
instructions.”

“Nakahanda na ba kayo?” (If they are ready, then say :) “Magsimula na

kayo.”

Write on the board the time the learners/examinees started the test and the
time they are expected to finish. While they are taking the test, observe if
they are following instructions. They must not write on the booklet but only
on the answer sheet, and are using the corresponding answer sheet for the
test part.

Do not read the test items to the learners/examinees since the purpose of the
test is to see how far they can read on their own. Do not allow them to
discuss among themselves during the test.

Do not leave the room especially when the learners/examinees are finishing
the test. Make sure they turn the booklet down when they are through.

Remind the learners/examinees five (5) minutes before the allotted time.

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When the time is up, ask the learners/examinees to pass the booklets by
row. Collect the booklets, counting as you do. Make sure you receive the
complete sets. Then ask the learners/examinees to pass the answer sheets
by row. Collect them and check that they are complete. When all are
accounted for, say:

“Tapos na ang Written test part ng FLT. Magpahinga muna kayo at

maghintay na tawagin para sa Pakikinig/Pagsasalita o Listening/Speaking
test.”

(You may allow a break as you arrange the test materials.)

3. Administration of the Listening/Speaking Test

Have on hand the following materials:

1. List of learners/ examinees

2. Guide Questions for Listening/Speaking (LS1 English and Filipino)
(2 pages containing 6 questions: 4 for English, 2 for Filipino)
3. Stimulus Sheets for Speaking Part items (LS1 English, Item Nos. 10 & 13,
LS1 Filipino, Item No. 11)
4. Record of Responses Sheet to Listening/Speaking Part

Write the name of each learner/examinee on the space provided on the

Record of Responses Sheet (RRS) to Listening/Speaking. Study the
Guide Questions for Listening/Speaking and prepare the stimulus sheet/s.
Call in one learner/examinee at a time.

Greet the learner/examinee in a calm and friendly manner, so that he/she may
overcome his/her initial shyness. Then say:

“Kanina ay kumuha ka ng pagsusulit na sinusulat ang sagot. Ngayon naman

ay may ibibigay akong mga aytem na pakikinggan at sasagutin sa
pamamagitan ng pagsasalita. Ipahayag mo nang malaya ang gusto mong
sabihin. Handa ka na ba?”

If the learner/examinee is ready, administer the items, strictly following the

guide. On the RRS, write the learners’/examinees’ response to all items.
Upon completion, inform the learner/examinee that he/she is done with the
test.

Then call in the next learner/examinee. The process will be repeated until all
the learners/examinees for the Listening/Speaking Test are done.

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C. Posttest Activities

1. After the test, put the test materials in order. Return the test booklets and
unused forms to their corresponding packs. Keep the materials in a secure
storage.

2. Put together all the accomplished answer sheets and the corresponding RRS
for each learner/examinee.

3. Score the learners’/examinees’ responses according to the Guidelines for

Scoring of the FLT. Use the results to determine the levels of interventions
for the learners/examinees in the ALS program.