ALS A&E Junior High study guide
ALS A&E Junior High · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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. The ALS A&E Junior High study guide has 6 sections and about 1,633 words.
01Communication Skills (English and Filipino)
Communication items test whether you can extract meaning, not just decode words. Focus on main idea vs.
309 words, about 2 min02Scientific Literacy and Critical Thinking
Expect questions on the scientific method (observation, hypothesis, variables, controlled experiment, conclusion), independent vs. dependent variables , evidence vs.
278 words, about 1 min03Mathematical and Problem-Solving Skills
Core areas: operations on fractions, decimals, and percentages ; ratio and proportion ; integer rules ; algebraic expressions and simple equations ; geometry (perimeter, area, volume, angles); statistics (mean, median, mode); and word problems involving money, time, and rates. Percent problems (discount, tax, interest, increase/decrease) appear often.
256 words, about 1 min04Life and Career Skills
This domain covers workplace readiness and personal effectiveness : writing a résumé and application letter, preparing for interviews, teamwork and conflict resolution, time management, goal setting, financial literacy (budgeting, saving, needs vs. wants), and entrepreneurial traits (initiative, resourcefulness, risk assessment).
264 words, about 1 min05Understanding the Self and Society
This domain blends self-awareness, values, and civic/social understanding : personal identity and strengths, emotional regulation, respect for diversity, rights and responsibilities of citizens, basic government structure, community participation, and Philippine history and culture in broad strokes. Expect questions on values clarification (what should a responsible citizen do?) and social institutions (family, school, church, government).
252 words, about 1 min06Digital Literacy
Digital literacy tests whether you can use technology safely, ethically, and effectively . Key concepts: evaluating sources (authority, accuracy, currency, bias), search skills (keywords, quotation marks), netiquette , cybersecurity basics (strong passwords, phishing, two-factor authentication), digital footprints , copyright and plagiarism , and file and data management .
274 words, about 1 min