Tips on passing the

LET
Know yourself
 Determine your strengths and weaknesses.
Know what type of study habits work best for
you.
Create a Timeframe
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Create a Timeframe
 REMEMBER THE MUST
REVIEW CONCEPTS FROM
PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL
EDUCATION SUBJECTS
1. ANDRES BONIFACIO A. The last Rajah of Manila
2. GEN. GREGORIO DEL PILAR B. Mother of Balintawak
3. APOLINARIO MABINI C. Father of the Katipunan
4. Marcela Agoncillo D. Chief of Tondo
5. MELCHORA AQUINO E. Composer of the Phil.Natl Anthem
6. GREGORIA DE JESUS F. Leader of the longest revolt in Bohol
7. Juan LUNA G. Lakambini of the Katipunan
8. FRANCISCO DAGOHOY H. Hero of the Battle of Tirad Pass
9.JULIAN FELIPE I. Brain of the revolution
10.RAJAH SOLIMAN J. Maker of the first Filipino flag
K. Greatest Filipino Painter
GET ENOUGH SLEEP, RELAX
AND DONT FORGET TO TAKE
A REST.
Practice the art of
elimination method.
Strive to improve
your analytical
skills
Ms. Fernandez uses alternative methods of assessment.
Which of the following will she NOT likely use?

a. Multiple choice tests

b. Oral presentation
c. Reflective journal writing
d. Developing portfolio
With indirect instruction in mind, which does NOT belong to
the group?

a. Experiential method
b. Inductive method
c. Lecture method
d. Discovery method
In answering questions in
prof.ed., always select
what is ideal.
What is the ideal choice among the
choices?

Which among the choices promotes

the welfare of the student/s?
Which is NOT a sound purpose for asking questions?

a. To remind students of a procedure

b. To probe deeper after an answer is given
c. To encourage self - reflection
d. To discipline a bully in class
 Take note of the KEY
WORDS in every question.
Watson relates that a particular behavior is determined by
environmental factors. Which of the following situations can
help the student develop a positive attitude towards
mathematics?

a. Tell students that Math is a difficult subject.

b. Give difficult problems to challenge the students.
c. Present lessons from the easiest to the most complex.
d. Have favorable learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Bring your COMMON
SENSE with you.
4. IMPROVE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS
LET is all about common sense and analytical skills. Most of the
questions are situational ones and will surely squeeze your brain out. To
lessen the difficulty, the best technique you can use is the elimination
method or just what I said, your common sense.
 SPEND AT LEAST 1 TO 4 HOURS READING LECTURES.
Research shows that reading for at least an hour or two can activate
brain cells. It also shows that doing so regularly could enhance
retention. So if you want to remember the all that you studied about on
the day of examination, make sure that you get yourself used to
reading for an hour or more.
DONT TAKE GENERAL EDUCATION LIGHTLY.
The exam is divided into three areas. General Education, Professional
Education and your Major.
40% of your general average is from your major. Another 40% from
Professional Education and the remaining 20% from General Education.
Yes, Gen. Ed. Is only 20% of your average thats why test takers often
focus on Prof. Ed and Major a lot not knowing that General Education is
the hardest part of the test. Most questions in this area are about the
topics you have studied during elementary days and are very hard to
recall. Do not be assured that youll be able to answer the questions
easily thinking that this areas just about the basics. Lots of test takers
pass the Major and Prof. Ed but fail in General Education that they fail
the exam as well.
Familiarize yourself with the parts of a multiple choice item
All test items in the LET are of this type. Knowing the parts of the item
can facilitate the analysis of each item and the choice of the best
option.
The National Secondary Achievement Test (NSAT) is administered to
secondary school students before they graduate. Stimulus Material
What does NSAT measure? Stem
a. The strength and weakness of students. Distractors
b. How much the students have learned Key
c. The students potential for college work Distractors
d. The learning problem of high school students Distractors
 Be alert to read the test items as they are not as you would like them
to be.
"Your brain is your primary weapon in this battle. Be sure that it is well
fed. Supply your brain with nutritious foods you eat and drink a lot of
water to keep you hydrated.
Not everything you studied in review center comes out in the actual
board exams, that is why it is important that you have idea of
everything.. Always go back to your foundations. Because the questions
are purely basic, but too hard to comprehend.
Not everything you studied in review center comes out in the actual
board exams, that is why it is important that you have idea of
everything.. Always go back to your foundations. Because the questions
are purely basic, but too hard to comprehend.
In answering, eliminate first, the two obviously wrong choices so you
can come up with 50% of chance of getting the correct answer. In
choosing between the two remaining answers always choose the one
that is completely related and closely related.. (This applies when you
don;t know the topic) but the bottom line is. Always know the basic
concept of the topic.
In answering, eliminate first, the two obviously wrong choices so you
can come up with 50% of chance of getting the correct answer. In
choosing between the two remaining answers always choose the one
that is completely related and closely related.. (This applies when you
don;t know the topic) but the bottom line is. Always know the basic
concept of the topic.
Follow instructions. Be careful with your answer sheet. Read the
question carefully as much as possible read it louder where you can
hear it, so the comprehension is more better, but not loud that it may
disturb others. As much as possible, rationalize your answer, if unsure.
Don't change your first answer. (Especially if its a guess) Your first
answer is an instinct, answer that your brain remembers. Trust your
instincts. Answer that is closely related to the question. Encircle the clue
words, and underline the main question in the question
Follow instructions. Be careful with your answer sheet. Read the
question carefully as much as possible read it louder where you can
hear it, so the comprehension is more better, but not loud that it may
disturb others. As much as possible, rationalize your answer, if unsure.
Don't change your first answer. (Especially if its a guess) Your first
answer is an instinct, answer that your brain remembers. Trust your
instincts. Answer that is closely related to the question. Encircle the clue
words, and underline the main question in the question
Another very important thing to remember is that each question, regardless of its difficulty, is just worth 1 point. So, I strongly recommend that you answer the easier quest

Keep track of your time by wearing a wrist watch (not a cellular phone since you would have to turn this off and surrender to the proctors). Do not be forced to finish your ex
TIP #3: EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
Some of us have this obsessive-compulsive behavior reviewing for the board exams. We would have prepared a lot, read volumes of books from cover to cover, and memo

The remaining 50% to 65% of the questions would comprise a combination of the following things:
- Things you can learn only from actual first-hand experience (in this case, you did not get to experience it)
- Things that are a bit trivial but you might have an idea (but not really sure)
- Things you have not encountered in your review but might have tackled way back in college (or high school)
- Things you have encountered in your review but could not recall (because you decided the data seemed irrelevant to memorize at that time), and lastly
- Things you really dont know squat about

Do not get demoralized if you find out that only a few of the questions in the exam were covered in your review. Of course, the only way to increase the percentage of ques

Consequently, this is where your reading comprehension skills come in handy.Like I said in Tip #1, your reading comprehension would play an important role in answering
TIP #6: PRACTICE ELIMINATION EXPLOIT THE WEAKNESS OF MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
The 70s board exam was all about identification, fill-in-the-blanks, and written essays that are checked manually. Nowadays, the board examinations are modernized and

Practice the art of elimination to increase this probability especially for questions you do not know. Here is an example of a question I have encountered in the board exam

Question: Who is this Swiss-born architect who designed the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art?

Choices: a. Le Corbusier b. Frank Lloyd Wright c. Santiago Calatrava d. Mario Botta

From the question, we already know that we are looking for an architect who was born in Switzerland. Among the choices, I am only familiar with Le Corbusier and Frank L

I then remembered one magazine article I read regarding the works of this Santiago Calatrava. He is an engineer-architect and was, as I recalled, probably a Spaniard. If C

With only two remaining choices, I know that Le Corbusier is a Swiss-born architect. So, choice A might be correct. But he is one of the well-known architects during the 19

After the exams, I researched to see if I had the right analysis, and true to what I thought, I was right. Mario Botta was that Swiss-born architect who designed the San Fran

The ability to eliminate choices depends on how much knowledge you have on the other given choices. That is why the more you have prepared in your review and the mo
Question # 15: Which among the following describes ancient planning of towns in the Tigris-Euphrates River?

I - At the center of these towns are Agoras

II - Towns are enclosed by walls
III - Structures are usually built with mud bricks
IV - The streets have no definite patterns
V - They usually have temples

Choices: a. I, III, V b. II, III, IV, V c. I, II, III, IV, V d. I, II, III

Question # 42: In the planning of ancient towns found along the Tigris and Euphrates River, which among the following characteristics are evident?

I - Structures are usually built with mud bricks

II - Streets are laid out with no definite patterns
III - Towns are enclosed by walls
IV - They usually contain temples
V - Agoras are located centrally

Choices: a. I, II, III b. II, IV, V c. III, IV, V d. I, II, III, IV

Now let us try to analyze these two questions that talk about the same topic and see if we can get the answers through logical and deductive reasoning.

In Question # 15, notice that III appears in all of the choices. This simply means that III Structures are usually built with mud bricks must be one of the characteristics o

Now, analyzing choice A and choice D in Question # 42, notice that II and III also appear in both these possible choices. This means that II Streets are laid out with n

So now we are left with only two choices for each question. In Question # 15, it is either B or C. In Question # 42, it is either A or D. On we go
TIP #8: READ QUESTIONS VERY, VERY CAREFULLY BE AWARE OF STINGERS
Read the question twice, thrice or even four times before you answer. Do not be a high-speed answerer by just reading the first few lines of the question and assuming tha

Question: The postmodern movement was an answer to the modernists principles of mass production, standardization, and the international style of architecture that ofte

Question: The following are examples of baroque churches in the Philippines established under Spanish rule, except:

In the two examples above, you have to be aware on what is being asked for. A clumsy examinee would often miss out the words NOT and EXCEPT. He would answer

Another important tip is to analyze the questions and forget about patterns. Most of us fall victim to these patterns. Wherein we judge a correct answer based on how it lo

Question: Which among the following laws, established in 1935, has not be amended and is still used today?

Choices: a. RA 7482 b. RA 6969 c. Commonwealth Act No. 141 d. RA 4726

Most of us who look at patterns would generally eliminate choice C and concentrate on the other choices which look similar. Never base your answers because of patter
Relate options to the stem of the item.
# 9 Follow instructions.
Listen to what the proctor is telling you during the exam. If you are
confused, ask the proctor directly not your seatmate.
Be careful with questions that have conditions such as not, except,
including, never, only, best, and other similar words.

Trust in the Lord with all
your heart and lean not
unto your own
understanding.

PRAY for it,
PREPARE for it.
Good luck in your board
examinations and always
aim for that top spot!