By: Jean P. Verdera, Teacher II

The examination was conducted for two consecutive days within a five-day testing window, two weeks after the opening of classes, in accordance with DepEd Order No. 55, s. 2016, titled “Policy Guidelines on the National Assessment of Student Learning for the K–12 Basic Education Program.”

This school year, the National Capital Region (NCR) administered the NCAE on August 15–16, 2024, at all public and private secondary schools. As practiced in previous national assessments, teachers from different schools switched roles as room examiners. For Pasay City National Science High School, room examiners were from Sta. Clara Parish School Inc., while Grade 10 teachers from PCNSciHS served as room examiners at the said school. This practice ensures fairness and consistency in the examination process.

Since 2011, the NCAE has provided students with guidance in their education and career choices by helping them identify their strengths and weaknesses, understand their abilities, gain insights into their aptitudes, and use this information to pursue their desired professions.

The assessment encompasses the General Scholastic Aptitude (GSA), Academic Track, and Occupational Interest Inventory (OLI) domains. With an understanding of its purpose, a total of 115 Grade 10 PaScian learners eagerly engaged with the NCAE, working through each booklet as they took what they viewed as an essential step in finding the right career path. Each question offered a clearer perspective on their future aspirations as they looked forward to receiving the exam results.