NATIONAL ORIENTATION ON NATIONAL

LEARNING CAMP ASSESSMENT

JUNE 14, 2023 | 9:00 AM

RATIONALE

The National Learning Camp Assessment (NLCA) will be

administered to all Grades 7 and 8 learners for School
Year 2022-2023 in all public schools across country.

The assessment tool intends to determine the

effectiveness of the learning camp intervention on the
learning proficiencies of participating learners before
and after attending the said program.
Office of the Undersecretary
for Curriculum and Teaching
(OUCT) Memorandum issued
DM-OUCT-2023-148 for the
preliminary meeting and
Virtual Orientation on the
National Learning Camp
Assessment (NLCA).
TESTING WINDOW AND TARGET TEST-TAKERS
Pre -Test Post -Test
(June 21-July 7, 2023) (August 2023)

Same cohort

Grades 7 and 8 Grades 8 and 9

SY 2022-2023 SY 2023-2024
OBJECTIVES - ORIENTATION
The objectives of the virtual orientation are the following:

1. To orient field testing personnel on how to administer the

online computer-based test to currently enrolled Grades 7
and 8 learners for school year 2022-2023 in all public
schools across the country using the Moodle platform; and

2. To follow up on the readiness of schools in conducting the

computer-based assessment
GUIDELINES ON THE ADMINISTRATION
OF NLCA
ASSESSMENT TOOL
GUIDELINES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NLCA
ASSESSMENT TOOL

The NLCA is an online computer-based test that will be

delivered through the DepEd LMS Moodle platform.

The test shall cover learning areas in English, Science,

and Mathematics, wherein test items measure varying
levels of skills and competencies in a multiple-choice
format using the English language.
ENROLLMENT OF USERS IN THE
MOODLE PLATFORM
GUIDELINES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NLCA
ENROLLMENT OF USERS

All enrolled Grades 7 and 8 learners from all public schools

across the country should activate/access their DepEd LMS
accounts using their official DepEd Microsoft accounts for
the conduct of the NLC Assessment.

School Testing and IT Coordinator should ensure that the

learners have access to their DepEd Microsoft account and
have accessed the DepEd LMS platform before the test
administration.
GUIDELINES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NLCA
ENROLLMENT OF USERS

STC and SITC should prepare an Excel file containing the

DepEd-issued email address(activated) of the learners for
enrollment by the DITO.

First Column: Email address

Second Column: School Name (it should be uniform)
GUIDELINES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NLCA
ENROLLMENT OF USERS

DITO should enroll the learners to their respective test per

grade level and Division.
The file for uploading should be in CSV.

First Column: Email address

Second Column: Division
To enroll the learners, DITO should first access the course they
need to enroll.
Then, click ‘Participants’ in the side panel.
Click the settings icon on the right-side of the screen.
Then click ‘Bulk enrolments’.
Upload the list of learners (in CSV file), then change the ‘First
column contains’ to Email address.
Click ‘Enrol them to my course’.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
TESTING CENTERS
GUIDELINES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NLCA
TESTING CENTERS

a. With an uninterrupted power supply, preferably with a

standby power generator
b. With computer laboratories that can accommodate 20-40
learners per room
c. With 20-40 functional desktops/laptops per computer lab
d. With at least 50 mbps dedicated internet connection
Note: All available working desktop/laptop units must be utilized.
GUIDELINES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NLCA
COMPUTER LABORATORIES/TESTING ROOMS
e. Preferably, the computer laboratories to be used as testing rooms
are in a quiet and unpopulated area in the school and with a
nearby restroom for student use. These should be conducive for the
testing activity (e.g., spacious, well-lighted, and ventilated)
f. In case the computer laboratory cannot accommodate 40
computers and learners, 2 adjacent rooms may be used as testing
rooms.
g. One room shall serve as a holding area for the test takers to prepare
them before entering the testing rooms. One teacher/support staff
should be stationed in the room.
GUIDELINES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NLCA
TESTING CENTER
● List of learners should be posted outside the testing room per
batch.
● The school is requested to provide an adequate number of blank
sheets of paper for computation purposes only.
Note: The sheets of paper will be collected by the test administrator after
each testing session and subject to immediate shredding.
● To ensure the confidentiality of test items and minimize contact
between test takers, the schools should prepare barrier/divider
between computer units in laboratory.
Note: An improvised barrier/divider may be used as alternative.
TESTING CENTERS AND ALTERNATE
TESTING CENTERS
GUIDELINES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NLCA
TESTING CENTERS AND ALTERNATE TESTING CENTERS
1. A Junior/Senior High School with computer laboratory or available
computer units shall be identified as a testing center for nearby
schools.
2. Elementary Schools with computer laboratories or or available
computer units shall serve as testing centers for nearby schools.
3. Seek assistance from private schools with internet and computer
facilities through the initiative of the SDO.
4. Tap the SUCs and Technological Schools for partnership and use
their available computer laboratories as testing rooms.
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
DESKTOP/LAPTOPS/COMPUTER UNITS
GUIDELINES ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NLCA
DESKTOP/LAPTOP COMPUTER UNITS
a. With keyboard and mouse
b. With at least two (2) GB in RAM, 30 GB hard disk, an Intel
processor or its equivalent.
c. Internet ready; anti-virus program, and Windows
auto-update are disabled
d. With installed and working Safe Exam Browser (SEB)
Note: The SEB installer and configuration will be provided by BEA.

e. With Windows 8 or 10 Operating System

INSTALLATION OF SAFE EXAM
BROWSER
INSTALLATION OF SAFE EXAM BROWSER
Step 1 Download the Safe Exam Browser Installer through the link
https://bit.ly/NLCSEB
System Requirements:
●Windows 8/10 OS
●At least 2 GB Ram,
●At least 30 GB Hard Disk
●Internet Connection
●Disabled Windows update and
anti-virus program

Note: Download the configuration settings based

on your assigned regional instance.
INSTALLATION OF SAFE EXAM BROWSER
Step 2 Install the Safe Exam Browser (SEB).
INSTALLATION OF SAFE EXAM BROWSER
Step 3 Open the REGION LMS.seb. Click “No” and it will open
the Safe Exam Browser application showing the National
Education Portal- Learning Management System (NEP LMS)
page.

To close the Safe Exam Browser, click on the power

button on the lower right side of the screen.
INSTALLATION OF SAFE EXAM BROWSER
Note: During the examination day, the proctor/School IT Coordinator must ensure
that the Safe Exam Browser is already open/running prior to the schedule of test
administration and before the test-takers enter the room. Check if the application is
on the list by searching Safe Exam Browser in Windows search bar.
CRITERIA IN SELECTING THE
TEST ADMINISTRATOR
CRITERIA IN SELECTING THE TEST ADMINISTRATOR
The NLCA test administrators must meet the following
requirements:

1. at least a Teacher I to Master Teacher from the SDO,

2. must be external from the school or must not be the
teachers of the participating learners, and
3. computer-literate and has a strong IT background.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT AND
TESTING SCHEME
Using the class list, the last name of the learners should be
arranged alphabetically per batch regardless of sex. Refer to
the tables below for the sample scheme:

Scheme 1 - Two Grade levels per day.

TARGET NO. OF
BATCH TIME GRADE LEVEL
PARTICIPANTS

BATCH 1 AM Grade 8 40

BATCH 2 AM Grade 8 40

BATCH 3 PM Grade 7 40

BATCH 4 PM Grade 7 40
Scheme 2 - One Grade level for the whole week.

GRADE LEVEL TARGET NO.

BATCH TIME OF
Week 1 Week 2 PARTICIPANTS

BATCH 1 AM Grade 7 Grade 8 40

BATCH 2 AM Grade 7 Grade 8 40

BATCH 3 PM Grade 7 Grade 8 40

BATCH 4 PM Grade 7 Grade 8 40
ACCESSING THE MOODLE PLATFORM
ACCESSING THE MOODLE PLATFORM
● All Grades 7 and 8 learners should activate/access their
Moodle LMS accounts using their official DepEd Microsoft
accounts before the Main Survey.

● School Testing and IT Coordinator should ensure that the

learners have access to their Microsoft email account and
have accessed the DepEd LMS platform.
ACCESSING THE MOODLE PLATFORM
ACCESSING THE MOODLE PLATFORM

The learners should login using the email credentials provided by DepEd.
ACCESSING THE MOODLE PLATFORM
ACCESSING THE MOODLE PLATFORM
ACCESSING THE MOODLE PLATFORM

Once the
learners are
enrolled, they
can see the
courses under
‘My Courses’.
TEST ADMINISTRATION
SCHEDULE OF TEST ADMINISTRATION
Board Work
● Total time allotment for one
Preliminaries 40 mins
batch of test takers is two
hours and ten minutes. Student Assembly in the
5 mins
computer laboratory

● There will be 12 working days Accessing the Moodle

20 mins
platform
administration for the NLC
Student Questionnaire 15 mins
Assessment pre-test (June
21-July 7) and another for the Test Proper 1 hour 30 mins

post-test (August 2023). English 30 mins

Science 30 mins

Mathematics 30 mins

TOTAL TIME 2 hours and 10 minutes

TEST ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURE
● See to it that the seats are arranged properly, with provision
of sturdy barriers in between computer units to prevent any
attempt on their part to communicate with each other, the
date and time in the computer units are correct.
● Ensure that the learners already have activated and
accessed their DepEd Microsoft Accounts.
● Ensure that Moodle platform is already running using the
Safe Exam Browser before the students go to their
respective seats.
TEST ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURE
● Students should be advised to put their cellphones and
other electronic devices inside their bags and place these
belongings in the holding area.
● Cellphones, calculators, smart watches, and other forms of
electronic devices shall not be allowed during the test.
● Make sure all the learners have/know their log-in
credentials.
● Other procedures will be discussed by test administrator
during the test proper.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
● There should be a medical officer present in the testing
center.
● Provision of alcohol or any disinfectant should be present at
the entrance of computer laboratory.
Breach of Security in National Examinations
and Corresponding Sanctions
(Section 13 of the DepEd Order No. 55, s. 2016)
 1. Reading of test booklets other than by the examinee
2. Supplying answers to examinees
3. Cheating
4. Plagiarizing
5. Loss of test booklets
6. Photocopying of test booklets
The following acts are 7. Capturing test items through electronic gadgets
deemed as 8. Distribution and posting of photos of the test booklet in any form of
violation/infractions of media
security pertaining to 9. Opening the test materials prior to testing schedule
national examinations 10. Late submission of test booklets and/or answer sheets
11. Tampering of examinees’ answer sheets
12. Infringement of copyright
13. Allowing impostors and substitute examinees
14. Misrepresentation with regard to age, residence, and status
15. Failure to closely monitor test procedures resulting in test
irregularities
 ● First and second The degree of violation
offenses: reprimand and corresponding
sanction shall be
Examinees ● Third offense:
determined by the
Cancellation of test/ Division Testing
invalidation of test Coordinator.
Any or all of
results
the sanctions
will be imposed ● Suspension of
on the salaries and
aforementioned incentives/benefits of
violations those concerned for The degree of violation
one to three months and corresponding
committed by the sanction shall be
following Testing Personnel ● Work suspension determined by the
Schools Division
● In the case of
Superintendent.
infringement of
copyright, legal
remedies will be
considered.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT FORM
Oath of
Confidentiality
Agreement
for the
Test Administrator
Oath of
Confidentiality
Agreement
for the
Learners
PROGRAM SUPPORT FUNDS
 Program Support Funds
1. Meal and transportation subsidy for the testing personnel
a. Testing personnel
■ Regional and Division Testing Coordinator
■ Regional and Division IT Officer
■ School IT Officer/Coordinator
■ School Testing Coordinator
■ Test Administrator
b. Amount per personnel (PhP) = 680

2. Contingency or Subsidy for additional expenses (5%)

QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
Kindly access and type your questions in the Q&A form below.

GOOGLE FORM:
National Learning Camp (NLC)
National Orientation Q&A

https://bit.ly/NLCQA
GOOGLE FORM:

National Learning
Camp (NLC)
Assessment for
Grade 7 and Grade 8

http://bitly.ws/GocT
 Contact details
For any concerns/clarifications about the NLC
Assessment:

Kindly send an email to [email protected]

with a subject line, SDO-NLCA Concern.

8631-2589