NAT Reviewer

NAT Reviewer: Your Complete Guide to Acing the National Achievement Test

Are you preparing for the National Achievement Test? Whether you’re a Grade 3, 6, 10, or 12 student in the Philippines, finding the right NAT reviewer can make the difference between passing and excelling. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about NAT reviewers, including where to find them, what subjects they cover, and proven strategies to maximize your test scores.

What is the National Achievement Test (NAT)?

The National Achievement Test is a standardized examination administered by the Department of Education (DepEd) to assess Filipino students’ academic achievement and learning outcomes. Think of it as DepEd’s way of checking if students are meeting the curriculum’s learning standards—not to grade individual students, but to understand how well schools and the education system are performing overall.

According to DepEd Order No. 55, s. 2016 (Policy Guidelines on the National Assessment of Student Learning for the K to 12 Basic Education Program), the NAT serves several critical purposes:

Monitoring the education system for public accountability
Assessing the effectiveness of education service delivery
Providing information to improve teaching methods
Determining if learners are meeting curriculum standards
Measuring students’ aptitude for career guidance
Assessing prior learning for placement and accreditation

Unlike high-stakes exams in other countries, NAT results are not a requirement for graduation. Instead, they’re used to guide educational policy, help teachers refine their instruction, and identify areas where students need additional support.

Who Takes the NAT? Understanding the Different Test Levels

The National Achievement Test isn’t a one-size-fits-all exam. DepEd administers different assessments for various grade levels, each designed to measure age-appropriate skills and knowledge.

Grade 3: Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Assessment (ELLNA)

While technically called ELLNA, this assessment is often grouped with NAT reviews. Grade 3 learners (actually administered when they’re in Grade 4, three weeks after classes start) take this test to evaluate their foundational skills in:

Language and Literacy: Alphabet knowledge, phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, listening skills
Numeracy: Counting, estimating, calculating, measuring, and problem-solving

The ELLNA is administered in English, Filipino, and the student’s Mother Tongue, making it unique among Philippine assessments.

Grade 6: Elementary Exit Assessment

This test marks the end of elementary education and covers 21st-century skills across five core subjects:

English
Mathematics
Science
Filipino
Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies)

Students don’t actually take this test in Grade 6—instead, they take it three weeks into Grade 7 to assess what they learned in elementary school.

Grade 10: Junior High School Exit Assessment

Similar to the Grade 6 test but more advanced, the Grade 10 NAT evaluates:

The same five core subjects (English, Math, Science, Filipino, Araling Panlipunan)
Higher-level 21st-century skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, and information literacy

This test is administered three weeks after Grade 11 classes begin.

Grade 12: NATG12 (Senior High School Exit Assessment)

The most comprehensive of all NAT exams, the Grade 12 test (NATG12) covers:

Core SHS Learning Areas: Languages, Humanities, Communication, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Philosophy
21st-Century Skills: Problem-solving, critical thinking, and information literacy
Specialized Subjects: Depending on your track (Academic, TVL, Sports, or Arts & Design)

Typically administered during the third week of the second semester, the NATG12 is given in both English and Filipino using a multiple-choice format.

What Does a Good NAT Reviewer Include?

Not all NAT reviewers are created equal. A comprehensive, effective NAT reviewer should include:

Subject Coverage Aligned with DepEd Curriculum

Your reviewer must cover all the subjects tested in your grade level. For example:

Grade Level	Subjects Covered
Grade 6	English, Math, Science, Filipino, Araling Panlipunan
Grade 10	English, Math, Science, Filipino, Araling Panlipunan
Grade 12	Languages, Humanities, Communication, Math, Science, Social Science, Philosophy

21st-Century Skills Integration

Modern NAT reviewers don’t just test rote memorization. They should include:

Information, Media, and Technology Skills: Finding, evaluating, and using information effectively
Learning and Innovation Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity
Communication Skills: Clear expression and collaboration
Life and Career Skills: Personal values, ethics, and workplace readiness

Progressive Test Items

According to DepEd guidelines, NAT questions are “progressive”—they start easier and gradually increase in difficulty to measure different skill levels. Your reviewer should mirror this structure.

Answer Keys and Explanations

The best NAT reviewers don’t just give you questions—they provide detailed answer keys with explanations so you understand why an answer is correct.

Practice Tests That Simulate Real Conditions

Look for reviewers that include full-length practice tests mimicking actual NAT format: multiple-choice questions, proper time limits, and OMR (Optical Mark Reader) answer sheets for practice.

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Where to Find FREE NAT Reviewers (Official and Reliable Sources)

Finding quality NAT reviewers can be challenging, but several trusted sources offer free materials:

Official DepEd Sources

Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA)

The BEA is the official body under DepEd that develops NAT exams. They occasionally release:

Official NAT primers with sample questions
Test administration guidelines
Past test frameworks

Check the official DepEd website (www.deped.gov.ph) regularly for updates.

DepEd Regional and Division Offices

Your local Schools Division Office often provides NAT reviewers and conduct review sessions. Contact them directly or check their official Facebook pages and websites.

Trusted Teacher Resource Websites

LearningPal.net

Features downloadable NAT reviewers with:

Comprehensive coverage of all subjects
Free PDF downloads
Organized by grade level
User-friendly format

Subject-by-Subject NAT Reviewer Breakdown

Let’s dive deeper into what each subject covers and how to prepare effectively:

English NAT Reviewer

The English portion assesses reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. Focus areas include:

Grammar and Sentence Structure

Parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)
Verb tenses (especially simple present, past, and future)
Subject-verb agreement
Active and passive voice
Direct and indirect speech

Reading Comprehension

Main ideas and supporting details
Making inferences and predictions
Understanding context clues
Identifying author’s purpose and tone
Analyzing literary devices

Vocabulary Development

Synonyms and antonyms
Homonyms and homophones
Idioms and figurative language
Root words, prefixes, and suffixes

Study Strategy: Read diverse materials daily—news articles, short stories, essays. Practice identifying main ideas and summarizing paragraphs in your own words.

Mathematics NAT Reviewer

Math questions test computational skills, problem-solving, and application of concepts:

Key Topics by Grade Level

For Grade 6:

Operations on whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
Ratio, proportion, and percentage
Basic geometry (area, perimeter, volume)
Basic statistics (mean, median, mode)
Simple patterns and algebra

For Grade 10:

Sequences and series (arithmetic, geometric, Fibonacci)
Functions and relations
Polynomials and factoring
Quadratic equations
Basic trigonometry
Statistics and probability

For Grade 12:

General mathematics concepts
Statistics and probability
Advanced functions
Business math (simple and compound interest)
Calculus basics (for STEM students)

Study Strategy: Don’t just memorize formulas—understand when and how to apply them. Practice word problems daily and time yourself to improve speed.

Science NAT Reviewer

Science questions cover Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science:

Essential Concepts

Life Science: Cell structure, body systems, ecosystems, biodiversity, genetics
Physical Science: Matter and its properties, forces and motion, energy, waves
Earth Science: Weather, climate, natural resources, geological processes
Scientific Method: Hypothesis formation, experimentation, data analysis

Grade 12 Additions (Earth and Life Science):

Origin and evolution of life
Biodiversity and conservation
Ecosystems and energy flow
Geological time scale
Plate tectonics

Study Strategy: Create visual aids like diagrams and flowcharts. Science is highly visual—understanding processes through images helps retention.

Filipino NAT Reviewer

Ang Filipino portion ay sumusukat ng kakayahan sa:

Gramatika at Estruktura ng Wika

Bahagi ng pananalita
Pangngalan, panghalip, pandiwa
Pang-uri, pang-abay
Kayarian ng pangungusap

Pagbasa at Pag-unawa

Pag-unawa sa binasa
Pagkilala sa pangunahing ideya
Pagsusuri ng akda
Elemento ng maikling kuwento at tula

Bokabularyo at Retorika

Tayutay (simile, metapora, personipikasyon)
Salawikain at sawikain
Kahulugan ng mga salita sa konteksto

Study Strategy: Bumasa ng mga maikling kuwento at tula sa Filipino. Practice translating complex ideas from English to Filipino to strengthen language skills.

Araling Panlipunan NAT Reviewer

Covering history, geography, economics, and citizenship:

Philippine History

Pre-colonial Philippines
Spanish colonial period
American occupation
Japanese occupation
Post-independence era
Contemporary Philippine issues

Geography

Physical features of the Philippines
Climate and natural resources
Population and demographics
Economic geography

Government and Citizenship

Philippine Constitution
Three branches of government
Rights and responsibilities of citizens
Local government units

Economics

Basic economic concepts
Supply and demand
Philippine economy
Global trade

Study Strategy: Create timelines for historical events and mind maps for connecting related concepts. Understanding the “why” behind events helps more than memorizing dates.

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