What is Summative Test 2?

Summative Test 2 is the second teacher-made summative test of a term. In SY 2026-2027 it covers the Most Essential Learning Competencies taught in Term 1 Weeks 4 to 6, following the first summative test. Under DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 it must be built from a Table of Specifications, come with an answer key, and assess only the competencies actually taught.

How many items should Summative Test 2 have?

The item count for Summative Test 2 depends on the Key Stage. Under DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 each Summative Test must not exceed one-half of the corresponding Term Examination. This works out to roughly 10 items for Key Stage 1 (Grades 1-3), 15 items for Key Stage 2 (Grades 4-6), 20 items for Key Stage 3 (Grades 7-10), and 30 items for Key Stage 4 (Grades 11-12).

How much is Summative Test 2 worth in the grade?

Within the Examinations component under DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026, Summative Test 1 is 30%, Summative Test 2 is 30%, and the Term Examination is 40%. Summative Test 2 therefore carries the same weight as Summative Test 1 in the Examinations component.

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Aligned to DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 (signed June 4, 2026)

This guide follows the Revised Guidelines on Classroom Assessment (DO 015, s. 2026) for SY 2026–2027 — Summative Tests (STs), Term Examinations (TEs), and the Table of Specifications. Read the full TOS & Summative Test guide →

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📌 Quick Answer — Summative Test 2

Summative Test 2 is the second summative test of the term. For Term 1 of SY 2026–2027 it covers the competencies taught in Weeks 4–6, right after Summative Test 1 (Weeks 1–3) and before the Term Examination. Under DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026 it must be built from a Table of Specifications (TOS), come with an answer key, and assess only what was actually taught. Item count follows the Key Stage: ~10 (KS1), 15 (KS2), 20 (KS3), 30 (KS4).

📝 Summative Test 2 — Term 1, SY 2026–2027

Q: What weeks does Summative Test 2 cover?

For Term 1 of SY 2026-2027, Summative Test 2 covers Weeks 4 to 6, the block of competencies taught after Summative Test 1 (Weeks 1-3) and before the Term Examination. Assess only the competencies from those weeks, traced through a Table of Specifications.

All grade levels · Weeks 4–6 · With TOS & Answer Key · DepEd DO 015, s. 2026

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📅 Term 1 Weeks 4–6

How Many Items for Summative Test 2?

Summative Test 2 uses the same item cap as Summative Test 1 for the grade level, because DO 015, s. 2026 sets the cap by Key Stage — not by which summative test it is. Each Summative Test must not exceed one-half of the corresponding Term Examination.

🎯 Item Cap by Key Stage

Key Stage 1 (Grades 1–3): up to 10 items · Key Stage 2 (Grades 4–6): up to 15 items · Key Stage 3 (Grades 7–10): up to 20 items · Key Stage 4 (Grades 11–12): up to 30 items.

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🔄 Summative Test 1 vs Summative Test 2 — What's Different?

CoverageST1 = Weeks 1–3 · ST2 = Weeks 4–6

Item capSame for both (by Key Stage)

Weight in ExaminationsST1 = 30% · ST2 = 30% · TE = 40%

Requires a TOS?Yes — both do

The only real difference is the block of competencies covered. The structure, TOS requirement, and item caps are identical.

How to Make Summative Test 2 (Term 1, Weeks 4–6)

List the Week 4–6 competencies

Pull the Most Essential Learning Competencies actually taught in Weeks 4–6 from your Budget of Work. Do not re-test Weeks 1–3 — those belong to Summative Test 1.

Build the Table of Specifications

Distribute your items across the Week 4–6 competencies by teaching time and cognitive level. The TOS is required under DO 015, s. 2026.

Write items + answer key

Match each item to a TOS row. Keep language clear and grade-appropriate, and prepare the answer key for fast, consistent checking.

Review, print, and record

Proofread, print, administer, then record scores under the Examinations component. Keep the test, TOS, and item analysis on file for the school year.

📊 Summative Test 2 — Quick Facts (DO 015, s. 2026)

Coverage (Term 1)Weeks 4–6

Item cap~10 / 15 / 20 / 30 by Key Stage

Weight (Examinations)30%

TOS requiredYes

Answer keyRequired

Examinations weight: Summative Test 1 = 30%, Summative Test 2 = 30%, Term Examination = 40% of the Examinations component.

📝 Summative Tests Term 1 — by Grade Level

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Each grade page covers Summative Test 1 (Weeks 1–3). Use this page for the Summative Test 2 (Weeks 4–6) guidance across all grades.

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