DO No. 018, s. 2025

1.In the regular meeting of the Association of School Heads of Laguna (ASH LAG) headed by Sir Roman Hercules, they are talking about the latest DepEd Order pursuant to Republic Act No. 12028 or the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act. This is implemented to establish  a free and effective national learning intervention program to ensure that all learners who are struggling in their lessons, especially in reading, mathematics, and science, will be able to attain the competencies set by DepEd in their respective levels. What is this issuance?

•   A. DepEd Order No. 05, s. 2025

•   B. DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2025

•   C. DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025

•   D. DepEd Order No. 20, s. 2025

2. Sir Hercules informed them that DepEd Order No. 18, s. 2025 Implementing Guidelines of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning Program totally repealed three (3) DepEd issuances about literacy and learning recovery. Among the issuances listed below, three (3)are those that were repealed. Which among them is NOT the issuance that was repealed?

• A. DepEd Order No. 45, s. 2002

•   B. DepEd Order No. 26, s. 2022

•   C. DepEd Order No. 13, s. 2023

•   D. DepEd Memorandum No. 001, s. 2024

3. One school head,Sir Yoyoy of Angono NHS stated that DO No. 18,s. 2025 shall be the umbrella program of DepEd for learning recovery and shall have four (4) components. Which among the following are the components of the ARAL Program?

  i. ARAL Program in Reading (ARAL-Reading)

  ii. ARAL Program in Social Studies (ARAL-Social Studies)

  iii. ARAL Program in Mathematics (ARAL-Mathematics)

  iv. ARAL Program in Science (ARAL-Science)

  v. ARAL Summer Programs

  vi. ARAL Program in TLE (ARAL-TLE)

• A. all except ii and v 

•     B. all except ii and vi 

• C. all except v and vi

• D. all of the above

4. They discussed the problematic results of national and international large-scale assessments that revealed low proficiency levels in reading and mathematics among Filipino learners. Rapid assessments in reading and mathematics also showed a high percentage of Filipino learners performing below grade level. In 2022, the World Bank reported that a high percentage of Filipino children are unable to read and understand simple reading materials (learning poverty)by the age of 10. How much is this shocking percentage?

•   A. ninety percent (90%)

•   B. ninety-one (91%)

•   C. ninety-four (94%)

•   D. ninety-five (95%)

5. It was discussed in the meeting that the 4 components of the ARAL Program shall replace the subprograms of the National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP). Which among the programs listed below is/are a subprogram(s) of the NLRP that will be replaced?

  i. National Learning Camp (NLC)

  ii. National Reading Program (NRP)

  iii. National Mathematics Program (NMP)

  iv. National Science and Technology Program (NSciTP)

• A. all except i 

•     B. all except ii 

• C. all except i and ii

• D. all of the above

6. As per the discussion, DO No. 18, s. 2025 shall apply to all public elementary and secondary schools. To what grade levels shall this issuance apply?

• A. Grades 1 to 10

•   B. Grades 1 to 12

•   C. Kindergarten to Grade 10

•   D. Kindergarten to Grade 12

7. Sir Dimasupil is the school head of San Manuel Montessori School, which is not an ESC grantee. He asked the head of ASH LAG, Sir Roman Hercules, if his school, being a private school, is covered by the ARAL Program. Is San Manuel Montessori School  covered by the ARAL Program?

• A. Yes, they are part of DepEd.

•   B. No, they are part of the private schools.

•   C. Yes, according to DO No. 18, s. 2025.

•   D. No, according to DO No. 18, s. 2025.

8. It was stressed in the meeting Kindergarten to Grade 10 learners are covered by the ARAL Program. Which of the following enumerated below is NOT a condition for Kindergarten to Grade 10 learners to be included in the ARAL Program?

• A. Learners who transferred in the middle of the school year  and/or later.

•   B. Learners who have returned or are returning to school after  a furlough.

•   C. Learners who are below the minimum proficiency levels  required in reading, mathematics, and science.

•   D. Learners who are failing in examinations and tests, as assessed  and evaluated by the teachers during the course of the school year

9. Zack Mikko is a Grade 5 learner at Angono Elementary School who meets above the minimum proficiency levels but wants to participate in supplemental classes under the ARAL Program during the summer break. Will he be allowed for such?

• A. No, he is not below the minimum proficiency levels.

•   B. Yes, as long as there is a vacancy in the maximum number  of learners allowed.

•   C. No, if the school head does not agree.

•   D. Yes, if the school head agrees.

10. Karina is a Grade 7 ESC-grantee student at San Mateo NHS who is below the minimum proficiency for her grade level. Is she required to undergo tutoring under the ARAL Program of DepEd?

• A. No, she is in a private school.

•   B. Yes, she is an ESC grantee.

•   C. No, according to DO No. 18, s. 2025.

•   D. Yes, according to DO No. 18, s. 2025.