Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SIARGAO
TOFAS PRE-TEST RESULTS PERFORMANCE SUMMARY ANALYSIS
AND INTERPRETATION
TOFAS Takers Common Strengths and Weaknesses Across Levels
Category Total Passing Average Common Common
Participant Rate (%)- Score Strengths Weaknesses
s (80% and
above)
Addition and Multiplication
Teachers Subtraction
(Level 1 121 99.1 26.4
Takers)
Multiplication, Order of
Teachers Division, Operations,
(Level 2 Adding and Addition, and
116 92.4 10.8
Takers) Subtracting Subtraction
Fractions and
Decimals
Multiplication, Order of
Teachers Division, Operations,
(Level 3 Adding and Multiplying
Takers) Subtracting and Dividing
116 81.1 8.13
Decimals, Fractions,
Multiplying Adding and
and Dividing Subtracting
Decimals, Fractions
Positive and Adding and
Teachers Negative Subtracting
(Level 4 Numbers, Fractions,
34 86.2 10.3
Takers) Algebraic Multiplying
Equations, and Dividing
Equations Fractions
Equations Algebraic
Teachers Calculation, Equations,
(Level 5 Systems of Equations,
32 76.1 9.13
Takers) Equations Positive and
Negative
Numbers
60 74.7 8.97 Polynomial System of
Teachers Equations, Equations,
(Level 6 Square Root Equation’s
Takers) Calculation,
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Quadratic
Equations
Total Passing Average Common Common
Category Participant Rate (%)- Score Strengths Weaknesses
s (80% and
above)
Addition and Multiplication
Grade 4 Subtraction
learners
2,928 71.7 19.2
(TOFAS Level
1)
Rules of
Grade 5 Calculation,
learners Addition and
(TOFAS Level 2,720 49.4 5.87 Subtraction,
2) Adding and
Subtracting
Decimals
Rules of
Grade 6 Calculation,
learners Adding and
2,854 43.2 4.15
(TOFAS Level Subtracting
3) Fractions
Adding and
Grade 7 Subtracting
learners Fractions,
(TOFAS Level Multiplying
4) 2,526 30.0 3.56 and Dividing
Fractions,
Equations,
Character
Expression
Character
Grade 8 learners Expression,
20, 045 29.6 3.45
(TOFAS Level 5) Equation,
4, 185 30.2 3.55 Calculating
Grade 9 the formula,
learners Simultaneous
(TOFAS Level Equations,
6) Quadratic
Equations
Grade 10
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Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SIARGAO
learners (TOFAS
Level 6)
TOFAS Performance Analysis: Teachers vs. Learners’ Strengths and
Weaknesses Across Levels
TOFAS Teacher Learner Key Key Key Key
Level s’ s’ Strengths Strengths Weaknesse Weaknesse
Average Average (Teachers) (Learners s s
Score Score ) (Teachers) (Learners)
Level 1 Addition and Addition Multiplication Multiplication
(Grade 26.4 19.2 Subtraction and
4) Subtraction
Level 2 Multiplication, Order of Rules of
(Grade Division, Operations, Calculation,
5) Adding and Addition, and Addition and
10.8 5.87 Subtracting Subtraction Subtraction,
Fractions and Adding and
Decimals Subtracting
Decimals
Level 3 Multiplication, Order of Rules of
(Grade Division, Operations, Calculation,
6) Adding and Multiplying Adding and
Subtracting and Dividing Subtracting
8.13 4.15
Decimals, Fractions, Fractions
Multiplying Adding and
and Dividing Subtracting
Decimals, Fractions
Level 4 Positive and Adding and Adding and
(Grade Negative Subtracting Subtracting
7) Numbers, Fractions, Fractions,
Algebraic Multiplying Multiplying
10.3 3.56 Equations, and Dividing and Dividing
Equations Fractions Fractions,
Equations,
Character
Expression
Address: Brgy. Osmeña, Dapa, Surigao del Norte, 8417
Contact No.: 09190040217
Website: [Link]
siargao@[Link] DepEd Siargao
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SIARGAO
Level 5 Equations Algebraic Character
(Grade Calculation, Equations, Expression,
8) Systems of Equations, Equation,
9.13 3.45
Equations Positive and
Negative
Numbers
Level 6 Polynomial System of Calculating
(Grade Equations, Equations, the formula,
9-10) Square Root Equation’s Simultaneou
8.97 3.55
Calculation, s Equations,
Quadratic Quadratic
Equations Equations
Discussions on Findings and Implications:
Findings:
Teachers consistently score higher than learners, with the gap widening at
higher grade levels. While both show strengths in basic arithmetic,
learners struggle with multiplication from Grade 4 onward and face
increasing difficulties with fractions, algebra, and equations in later
grades. Teachers also have weaknesses in advanced topics like rules of
calculation and simultaneous equations.
Implications:
1. Strengthening Foundations – Early intervention in multiplication and
division is crucial.
2. Focus on Fractions and Decimals – Remedial support is needed from
Grade 5 onwards.
3. Enhancing Algebraic Thinking – Inquiry-based learning can improve
problem-solving skills.
4. Teacher Development – Training in advanced topics will help
address their weaknesses.
5. Differentiated Instruction – Tailored lessons and remedial support
can bridge learning gaps.
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Contact No.: 09190040217
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SIARGAO
Conclusion
Strengthening fundamental skills and providing targeted
interventions will improve student outcomes. Addressing these
weaknesses early will help mitigate challenges in higher-level concepts
such as algebra and quadratic equations.
Teachers also need ongoing professional development to enhance
their instruction in more advanced mathematical areas. A combination of
conceptual reinforcement, interactive teaching methods, and remedial
support will be essential to improving student outcomes in mathematics.
Recommendations / Proposed Interventions:
1. Conduct Division training to teachers on Critical Content and
pedagogies focusing on the least learned competencies and ensure
the proper dissemination during LAC Sessions.
2. Intensify the monitoring on the utilization of Math manipulatives in
the delivery of instruction for learners’ better understanding of the
basic concepts in mathematics.
Prepared by:
FLORANGEL S. ARCADIO
Education Program Supervisor
Address: Brgy. Osmeña, Dapa, Surigao del Norte, 8417
Contact No.: 09190040217
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