ALS A&E Junior High case studies
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The ALS A&E Test for Junior High School level is the Philippine Department of Education's assessment route for learners who did not finish formal junior high school but want a certificate that is treated as equivalent to completing it. It is used mainly by out-of-school youth and adults, including working people and returning learners, who need the credential for senior high school entry, employment requirements, or further training. It is not a substitute for enrolment in a school; it certifies learning however it was acquired, whether through the ALS program, informal study, or work experience. The test is paper-based and administered in both Filipino and English. The ALS A&E Junior High case studies are 5 cases and about 1,820 words.
1The Barangay Nutrition Poster
A barangay health worker drafts a one-page poster in English for a feeding-program orientation. Her audience is mostly parents who finished elementary school and speak Filipino and Cebuano at home.
369 words, about 2 min2Testing a Rice-Soaking Claim
A student reads an online post claiming that soaking rice in water for 30 minutes before cooking "removes all the arsenic and doubles the vitamins." She wants to test the first claim for a science fair. She has access to a kitchen scale, a pot, tap water, and a simple arsenic test kit that gives a yes/no color change at a detection limit of 0.01 mg/kg.
381 words, about 2 min3The Sari-Sari Store Loan
Aling Rosa runs a sari-sari store. A neighbor offers to lend her ₱5,000 to add a freezer for ice candy.
340 words, about 2 min4Choosing Between Two Job Offers
Marco, 19, has two job offers. Job X: a fast-food crew position, ₱480/day, 6 days a week, fixed schedule, free meals, and a chance at promotion to shift leader after a year.
374 words, about 2 min5The Shared Phone and the Fake Promo
Liza, 15, shares one prepaid smartphone with her younger brother. You won ₱10,000 load.
356 words, about 2 min