The Licensure Exam for Professional Teachers (LEPT or LET) requires examinees to score an general weighted average of 75%. In addition, each test taker must also have no score lower than 50% in any of their exams.
The percentage weight of each exam remain the same as in previous years:
Percentage Weight of Subjects:
Elementary:
- General Education – 40%
- Professional Education – 60%
Secondary:
- General Education – 20%
- Professional Education – 40%
- Subject of Specialization – 40%
Related: Online LET Reviewer
GENERAL EDUCATION (Elementary and Secondary)
The General Education Exam has 150 multiple choice items in the following subjects:
Note that you only have 2 hours to accomplish this exam. It is the first test give in the exam day.
ENGLISH
- Study and Thinking Skills
- Writing in the Discipline
- Speech and Oral Communication
- Philippine Literature
- Master Works of the World
FILIPINO
- Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino
- Pagbasa at Pagsulat tungo sa Pananaliksik
- Masining na Pagpapahayag
MATHEMATICS
- Fundamentals of Math
- Plane Geometry
- Elementary Algebra
- Statistics and Probability
SCIENCE
- General Biology
- Physical Science with Earth Science
SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Philippine Government New Constitution with Human Rights
- Philippine History
- Basic Economics, Taxation, Agrarian Reform
- Society, Culture with Family Planning
- Rizal and Other Heroes
- Philosophy of Man Arts
- General Psychology
- Information and Communication Technology (I don’t know why this is included in the social sciences)
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (Elementary and Secondary)
The Professional Examination Exam is also composed of 150 multiple-choice items. You will have 3 hours to finish this exam. The subjects covered in this test are as follows:
- Teaching Profession, Social Dimensions of Education
- Principles of Teaching, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development
- Facilitating Learning, Child and Adolescent Development
- Assessment of Student Learning, Developmental Reading
- Field Study, Practice Teaching
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION (Secondary Education)
The field of specialization exam is held last in the afternoon for secondary teacher examinees. The exam is also 150 items long, all in multiple-choice type test. Each test taker will have 3 hours and 30 minutes to finish this exam. The coverage for each major subject are as follows:
ENGLISH
Remedial Instruction in English
English for Specific Purposes
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE:
- Introduction to Linguistics;
- Structure of English;
- Introduction of Stylistics;
- Literary Criticism;
LITERATURE:
- Mythology and Folklore
- Afro-Asian Literature
- British and American Literature
METHODOLOGY:
- The Teaching of Speaking
- Listening and Reading
- Teaching of Literature
- Preparation and Evaluation of Instructional Materials
- Language and Literature Assessment
- Language Research
- Campus Journalism
- Translation and Editing of Text
- Speech and Stage Arts Creative Writing
FILIPINO
MGA BATAYANG TEORETIKAL:
- Introduksyon sa Pag-aaral ng Wika
- Panimulang Linggwistika
NILALAMAN:
- Wika
- Panitikan
- Metodolohiya, Pagtataya at Ebalwasyon
- Kagamitang Pangturo
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
- Biological Science I
- Biological Science II
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Ecology
- Organic Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Genetic and Evolution
- Biochemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Nature of Science
Chemistry
- Atomic and Molecular
- Chemical Bonds
- Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry
- Gases, Liquids and Solids
- Acids and Bases
- Solutions
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium
- Organic and Biochemistry
- Nuclear Processes
PHYSICS:
- Physical Quantities and Vectors
- Mechanics
- Electricity, Magnetism, and Electronics
- Thermodynamics
- Modern Physics
- Light and Geometries Optics
- Earth and Space
- Astronomy
- Environmental Science
TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION (TLE)
- Basic Drafting
- Business Math
- Basic Electricity
- Basic Plumbing
- Cosmetology
- Foods
- Carpentry and Masonry
- Basic Electronics
- Entrepreneurship
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY ARTS
- Functional Application of Knowledge
- Breeds of Farm Animals and Fish
- Pests and Diseases Affecting Animals and Fish Propagation
- Marketing Strategies in the Industry/Entrepreneurship
- Proper Care and Management of Agricultural and Fishery Products
MATHEMATICS
- Arithmetic & Number Theory and Business Math
- Basic & Advanced Algebra
- Plane and Solid Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Probability and Statistics
- Analytical Geometry
- Calculus
- Modern Geometry
- Linear and Abstract Algebra
- History of Mathematics
- Problem Solving
- Mathematical Investigation, Instrumentation and Assessment
SOCIAL STUDIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Trends and Issues in Social Studies
- Research
- Geography
- Sociology and Anthropology
Politics/Governance/Law-Related History:
World History and Civilization I
World History and Civilization II
Asian Studies;
ECONOMICS: Micro-Macro Economics-Economic Planning and Strategies
METHODS:
- Teaching Approaches in Secondary Social Studies
- Productions of Instructional Materials for Social Studies
- Building Bridges Across Social science Discipline ( MAKABAYAN as a core learning area in Basic Education)
ASSESSMENT: Assessment and Evaluation in the Social Sciences/Social Studies
VALUES EDUCATION
FOUNDATION OF VALUES EDUCATION:
- Philosophical and Ethical Foundations of VE
- Socio-Cultural, Anthropological & Legal Bases of VE
- Psychological Theories of Values Development
PERSONHOOD DEVELOPMENT:
- Personhood Development
- Dynamics of Intra and Interpersonal Relations
- Psycho-Spiritual Development
- Management of Behavior Problems
TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION (SOURCES OF VALUES AND FACTORS IN VALUES ED):
- Family Life and Filipino Values System
- Education for Human Rights and Responsible Citizenship
- Foundations of Gender Studies
- Peace and Global Education
- Information Technology and Human Development
- Moral Issues and Concerns in Contemporary Living
WORK ETHICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:
COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Career Development and Work Values
- Values Education through Community Service
APPROACHES AND METHODOLOGIES:
- Facilitation: Theory and Practice
- Teaching Approaches and Strategies in Transformative Education
- Values Integration in the School Setting
RESEARCH AND EVALUATION:
- Behavioral Statistics
- Development of VE Instruction Materials and Assessment Tools
- Research in VE
MAPEH
- Foundations of MAPEH
- Methods and Strategies of Teaching MAPEH
- Coaching and Officiating of Sports Events, Dance Competitions and Music Activities
- Organization and Management
- Research
- Special Education in MAPEH
ART EDUCATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Anatomical, Mechanical and Physiological Bases of Movement
GYMNASTICS:
- Philippine Folkdance
- International Folk Dance and Other Dance Forms
- Team SPORTS
- Aquatics
- Athletics, Individual, Dual and Combative Sports
HEALTH EDUCATION:
- Personal Community, Environmental Health
- Safety Education and First Aid
- Health Practicum
MUSIC:
- Philippine and Asian Music
- Solfeggio and Applied Piano
- Integrated Music Theory
- Music Literature
- Choral Works and Conducting
- Randalia Playing Instrumentation