ASSESSMENTS FOR YOU 😊

CHAPTER 1

Activity 1: Draw you own social sphere. Where do place people in your life? Write the names of
the people close to you. Next to their respective names, indicate your rating in terms of their
importance or influence to you. And explain.
5 = very influential: I follow what this person says most of the time; “I am who I am”
significantly because of this person.
4 = influential: His/her opinion matters to me
3 = somewhat influential: I seek this person’s opinion/advice sometimes
2 = not so influential: I am not affected by how this person perceives me or his opinion of me.
1 = this person is not influential at all.

MY SPHERE OF INFLUENCE

Activity 2: How well do you understand this chapter? Express yourself.

A. Integrating your experience with the concepts discussed in this chapter about the stage
of adolescence, how will you describe the period of development?
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B. Following the theories of Erikson and Marcia, describe your own development of self-
identity. How did you become who you are now? What factors influenced you?
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 C. What are the challenges and issues you were confronted with during your transition
period from childhood to this point?
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D. Why is it important to know oneself? How will it help you in your personal development?
Cite one specific example on how you can apply your learning or self-discovery in planning
for your future.
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Activity 4: Self-Awareness Exercise
Answer this mini slam book to get started in discovering yourself. Identify your favorites and
interest that drive you, energize you, make you happy, inspire you to move on and level up.
MY FAVORITES AND INTEREST
Person: ________________________ Song: ___________________
Show: _________________________ Place: ___________________
University: _____________________ Occasion: ________________
I admire: ______________________ Sport: ___________________
Book: _________________________ Subject: __________________
Food: _________________________ Job: _____________________
Activity: _______________________ Color: ___________________
Movie: ________________________ Time of day: ______________
What do your interests and favorites seem to point out?
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Activity 5: Self Concept. Let us get a bigger picture of how you see yourself.

Answer the following

Domains Check the box that applies to you
questions
Physical  I like how I look. What are your physical
Appearance  I find myself attractive. assets?
 There are physical features that I
wish I can change.
 I don’t feel confident with my What don’t you like in your
body. body?
 I wish I have a perfect body.

Health  I am healthy. What do you want or need

 I am fit and strong. to do to keep yourself fit
 I am sickly. and healthy?
 I’ve been hospitalized a number of
times.
  I am not conscious of what I eat.
 I have allergies.
 I exercise regularly.
 I am overweight.
Activities  I am athletic. What specific activities do
 I have regular sports. you enjoy?
 I go out with friends regularly.
 I like outdoor activities.
 I am a couch potato.
 I like staying at home. I am
homebody.
 I like doing arts or creative
activities.
 I read a lot.
School  I am always present in class. What do you need to
Performance  I am late most of the time. improve in your studies?
 I try to do my best in class.
 I take good notes of our lessons.
 I am prompt in submitting projects.
 I actively participate in class.
 I am not happy with my grades.
Interpersonal  I easily get along with others. What type of people are
Relationships  I have many friends you most comfortable with?
 I keep a small group of friends.
 I avoid conflicts as much as I can.
 I don’t easily warm up with people.
Personal Qualities  I am friendly. What are your other
 I am outgoing. qualities that are not
 I am shy. mentioned in the list?
 I am caring.
 I am a good listener.
 I am patient.
 I am creative.
 I love nature.
 I am observant.
 I am emotional.
 I am independent.
 I am a good leader.
 I like performing (singing, acting,
dancing, among others)
 I like using my hands to create
things

Activity 5.1: Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses

1. What are your strong points?
 Skills: __________________________________________________________
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 Talents: ________________________________________________________
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 Passion: ________________________________________________________
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  Interest: _______________________________________________________
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2. What are the areas of improvement that will help you toward self-development?
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Activity 6: Your Personal Insights
Know thyself is a very old maxim inscribed in the temple of Apollo at Delphi. It dates back as far
as ancient Greece. Yet, the advice remains alive and worth doing until now. In Greek, it is
gnouthi seauton. In Latin, it is temet nosce. After learning significant things about yourself,
reflect on your discoveries. Under the title “Who Am I?”, write something about yourself.

I know myself.
I accept myself.
I love myself.
And from the place of
Knowing, accepting, loving …
I will grow!

CHAPTER 2
Activity 1: Critical thinking
To think critically, answer this riddle questions.

1. What is the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning
of every end and the end of every race?
2. What belongs to you, but is used by the others?
3. When is the time of the clock like the twist of a train?
4. Tear one off and scratch my head; what was once red is black instead.
5. If you look at the numbers on my face, you won’t find thirteen any place,
-From Batman Movies

Activity 2: Express yourself.

A. Why is holistic development important?
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B. Given the aspect of holistic development, what areas do you need to develop to achieve
balance?
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C. Consider the following situations. Choose two among the five given situations and recall
vividly how you reacted. What were your experiences physically, emotionally, or
cognitively? What aspect of yourself were affected? Most importantly, how did you
recover from the experience and restore balance in your life?
 Serious illness (it may be you or a family member)
 Stress over piled up school work or simultaneous deadlines of projects
 Exam week
 Serious argument or conflict with your best friend / barkada
 Broken heart (failed relationship)
Activity 3: Self-Assessment. Read each item thoughtfully. Encircle the number that represents
your response. Be guided by the following meaning of numbers in the scale.
1 = almost 4 = many times
2 = seldom 5 = most of the time
3 = sometimes

A. PHYSICAL
I exercise regularly 1 2 3 4 5
I get at least six-hour sleep at night 1 2 3 4 5
I include nutritious food in my diet 1 2 3 4 5
I do not smoke 1 2 3 4 5
I do not drink alcohol 1 2 3 4 5
I observe good hygiene 1 2 3 4 5
B. EMOTIONAL
I can handle pressure of school work and requirements 1 2 3 4 5
I am happy with who I am 1 2 3 4 5
 I am comfortable showing my feelings to others 1 2 3 4 5
I think in a positive way when dealing with people and 1 2 3 4 5
situations 1 2 3 4 5
I am able to control my anger 1 2 3 4 5
C. COGNITIVE
I have no problem focusing on what I do 1 2 3 4 5
I can solve problems 1 2 3 4 5
I can think of different ways to deal with problems 1 2 3 4 5
I can manage my time 1 2 3 4 5
I have a hobby 1 2 3 4 5
D. SOCIAL
I can make friends easily 1 2 3 4 5
I can open up to others 1 2 3 4 5
I am appreciative of others 1 2 3 4 5
I have a harmonious relationship with my family 1 2 3 4 5
I am happy with my relationship with peers 1 2 3 4 5
E. ENVIRONMENTAL
I am happy with my home environment 1 2 3 4 5
I find my school a good place where I can concentrate on 1 2 3 4 5
my studies 1 2 3 4 5
My home and school have good, healthy surroundings 1 2 3 4 5
I like to spend time in natural settings 1 2 3 4 5
I help conserve energy 1 2 3 4 5
F. SPIRITUAL
I keep a prayerful life 1 2 3 4 5
I take time for my spiritual growth 1 2 3 4 5
I have discovered the purpose of my life 1 2 3 4 5
I have peace in my life 1 2 3 4 5
I serve others and find meaning in doing it 1 2 3 4 5

G. CAREER
I develop my skills and interests to match my chosen 1 2 3 4 5
course. 1 2 3 4 5
I continue to identify my interest and skills to guide in my 1 2 3 4 5
career choice 1 2 3 4 5
I make plans to reach my goals 1 2 3 4 5
I research to know more about different careers 1 2 3 4 5
Scoring: Add score of each item per area
A. Physical ______
B. Emotional ______
C. Cognitive ______
D. Social ______
E. Environmental ______
F. Spiritual ______
G. Career ______

1. What is your total score? ____________________

2. What area has the highest score? _____________
3. What area has the lowest score? _____________
What your total score relatively means:
160-175 You have a great sense of balance in your life and good feel of being whole or
complete
140-159 You have a general feeling of balance but you can still improve some areas to
enhance the feeling of wholeness
105-139 You are trying to balance the different areas of your life
65-104 You seem to be struggling to find balance, or you are feeling incomplete
35-64 You need to check on the different areas of your life, take care of yourself, or
seek help
Note: The checklist is not standardized assessment. Results are intended only as an aid in exploring key aspects
toward holistic development. You are encouraged to reflect on your responses, especially on your areas with low
score. Consider factors that affect your situation on each key aspect.

Activity 4: Reflection through Art and Music

MAKE YOUR OWN MANDALA

Sample Mandalas.

A mandala is a name of Sanskrit origin, which means “circle! It is a concentric design

that depicts harmony and unity among its visual elements. Mandala patterns vary and are
significant in many religious traditions. It is often used in religious practices and in meditation. It
is also seen in some forms of architecture that illustrate intricate designs, often brought by
spiritual inspiration. It is not simply taken as a mere shape. It symbolizes wholeness and
organization of self within. According to Carl Jung, creating a mandala has a profound meaning
in achieving personal growth. Give it a try! Create your own personal mandala that will
symbolize your wholeness, help you find order, and inspire you to seek balanced living. Allow
yourself to be guided by some music.
Activity 5: Your Personal Insights
Write a short life script or your model of a balanced life. Design your own holistic development
plan for your personal and career growth that takes into account all the aspect of self.

I discovered that I am ME,

Special as I can be;
I am complete, I am whole,
I can balance mind, body,
and soul.
 CHAPTER 3

Activity 1: Draft your Goals!

When developing life goals, it helps to set a timeline. It may be short terms, intermediate, or
long-term. Throop and Castellucci cited a timetable like this.

Short-term Long-term

Years 1- - - - - 2- - - - - 3- - - - - 4- - - - -5 - - - - -6 - - - - - 7- - - - - 8- - - - - 9- - - - - 10 - - - - -

Try to draft some goals following the timeline of Throop and Castellucci.

My Short- My Intermediate My Long-term Goals

term Goals
Goals
Activity 2: Express Yourself
A. What are the different developmental task? Why do they have to be accomplished?
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B. In your opinion or based on your experience, what tasks seem difficult to do at this
point? Name at least three. Rank them starting with the most difficult.
(Most difficult) a. _________________________________________________
b._________________________________________________
(Least difficult) c. _________________________________________________
What makes them hard to do? What are your barriers?
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C. Consider the developmental tasks discussed in this chapter. List down the things you
can already do, relevant to being Senior High School. Write those abilities.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Activity 3: Check your A.R.T.S.

What is your communication style? Check the box that describes you.
 1. I like to present facts when I speak.
 2. I usually lean forward or face people to be more engaged.
 3. I have little facial expressions when communicating.
 4. I don’t move a lot when I talk.
 5. I tend to speak fast.
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 6. I like to touch others when communicating.
 7. I enjoy talking about relationships.
 8. I am usually casual and relaxed in my posture when I engage in communication.
 9. I usually smile or nod when someone talks to me.
 10. I ask questions to know more about the person.
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 11. I am usually quiet; I prefer to listen during conversation.
 12. I tend to lean back or look away when communicating.
 13. I use big words when I speak.
  14. I like to ask questions.
 15. I am not open with my feelings.
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 16. I am animated when I speak.
 17. My voice tends to be loud.
 18. I look in the eyes of people I talk to.
 19. I use my voice to emphasize my points.
 20. I am warm and expensive.
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To score, count the number of checks and write the number in the box. The box with
the highest score points to your relative communication style.
What does each letter mean? Throop and Castellucci describe the different styles in
their book “Reaching Your Potential” as follows:
Achievers: self-controlled, guarded in revealing themselves, assertive, and express their
expectations clearly
Relaters: warm and friendly when dealing with others, more interested with others
rather than being concerned about themselves, less self-controlled, and ask questions
that are usually personal in nature
Thinkers: guarded in interacting with others, don’t reveal much of themselves, exercise
self-control, and direct attention to others by asking questions
Sellers: warm and outgoing in dealing with others, assertive and forceful in expressing
themselves

Activity 4: Project Making

According to your career interest. Think about the tasks you need to do now to be
competent and effective in your future field. Identify one important task and how you are going
to do it. Make 2 campaign material (poster, leaflet, etc.) that speaks of one specific task and
responsibility that students in your level should do.

The child that was me has born

Now I can do things on my own;
But it doesn’t mean I am totally free
For I have to take responsibilities.

This, I will keep telling myself:

“Yes, I can! Of course I can.”
The world prepares me for the challenges
ahead
With trust and confidence, I will not bend.

CHAPTER 4
Activity 1: Express Yourself.
A. What is stress? ________________________________________________________
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B. What happens to our body when we are stressed?
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C. Do you think stress is bad? Explain your answer.
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D. Self-Assessment. “How Stressed are You”
Rate the level of your stress on a scale of 1-10. Encircle the number that best represents you. 1
is a calm, relaxed state. 10 is a high-stress level.

1 ----- 2 ----- 3 ----- 4 ----- 5 ----- 6 ----- 7 ----- 8 ----- 9 ----- 10

What other stressors do you experience?

1. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
Activity 2: Self Check!
What happens when you are stressed out? Check the box if you experienced these some typical
reactions in the past few days or when you are stressed.

PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORAL

 Headaches/migraine  Unhappiness  Restlessness
 Tiredness  Depression  Difficulty in breathing
 Palpitations or rapid  Easily angered  Overeating
pulse  Frustrated  Loss of appetite
 Indigestion or heartburn  Helplessness  Absenteeism
 Breathing difficulty  Irritability  Tardiness
 Joint pains  Anxiety  Alcohol drinking
 Loss of appetite  Loss of sense of humor  Excessive smoking
 Skin problems
 Frequent urination
 LBM/diarrhea
 Numbness/pins and
needles
Activity 3: Illustrate your personal stress-busting techniques. Use photos, quotes, and symbols
to signify each one of them. You may use your own preferred materials. Be creative.
 These Work For Me!

Storms do come my way,

Stress is part of life, they say …
But I know I can always make it,
I am blessed, I am loved, I am
strong,
Living my life can be a sweet
song.

CHAPTER 5
Activity 1: Express Yourself
A. Describe the brain and its value in learning and human work.
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B. What do you need to develop or adjust in your way of thinking to improve learning?
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C. What career are you considering? What course do you need to take? Research on the
thinking skills required to prepare you in handling the academic demands in vocational
programs or in college, and make you a competent worker/professional in the future.
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Activity 2: Self-Assessment
1. Are you left or right brained? Find out your brain dominance by visiting the following
websites:
b. http://braintest.sommer-sommer.com/en/
c. http://www.garysummers.ca/documents/PsychK.pdf
d. http://www.ipn.at/ipn.asp?BHX
Follow-up Questions: Result:

Name of the test ___________________________

Result:

Name of the test ___________________________

Result:

Name of the test ___________________________

2. What is the dominant brain hemisphere at work withing you? Are you left or right-
brained? _____________________________________________________________
3. What have you discovered about the way you think or the way you do things?
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Activity 3: Lets us follow the whole brain theory this time. Read the following statements.
Check the items that you find true most of the time in relation to thinking, learning or doing
things.
 1. I make sure I am accurate with data.
 2. I am organized.
 3. I discuss things with others.
 4. I fid different ways of doing things.
 5. I am efficient.
  6. I follow procedures.
 7. I follow my ‘gut feel’.
 8. I like to think of possibilities.
 9. I gather facts.
 10. I do things one at a time.
 11. I collaborate with others.
 12. I like to be creative.
 13. I look into the logical order of things.
 14. I am practical in doing things.
 15. I actively participate in group work/discussion.
 16. I am curious.
 17. I am focused on the present.
 18. I am consistent.
 19. I try to understand the effects of things on people.
 20. I am not afraid to challenge an old practice.
 21. I deal with things in a reasonable manner.
 22. I make plans.
 23. I observe values in what I do.
 24. I don’t mind multi-tasking.
 25. I like solving tough problems.
 26. I am on time.
 27. I value experience.
 28. I like putting ideas together to see the big picture.
How to score: Put 1 point for each item that you checked. Then add up all the scores for each
category to get a relative value showing your level of preference or style.
Analytical Practical Relational Experimental
_____ (1) _____ (2) _____ (3) _____ (4)
_____ (5) _____ (6) _____ (7) _____ (8)
_____ (9) _____ (10) _____ (11) _____ (12)
_____ (13) _____ (14) _____ (15) _____ (16)
_____ (17) _____ (18) _____ (19) _____ (20)
_____ (21) _____ (22) _____ (23) _____ (24)
_____ (25) _____ (26) _____ (27) _____ (28)

TOTAL: __________ __________ __________ __________

NOTE: This is not a standardized test. The checklist is only meant to give you a rough idea of
your thinking style. HBDI is a standardized tool that gives a more valid account of your thinking
preference.
Activity 4: Mind-mapping
A. Develop a plan to improve your study habits using the mind-mapping technique.
 Activity 5: Your Personal Insight
Write down some things that you can do to develop your own learning strategies. How
can you improve the way you learn? How can you study your lesson more effectively in class
and at home? What areas do you need to focus on?

If I can think of it,

I can do it.
My brain works for me,
I’ll use it for good of humanity.