General Education
"Gen Ed Review! Ito ang stock knowledge portion ng LET - Filipino, English, Math, Science, at Social Studies lahat kasama! Hindi need maging expert sa lahat, pero dapat may basic understanding ka sa mga essential topics. Reviewhin natin ang mga board exam favorites!"
1. Filipino: Wika at Panitikan ๐ต๐ญ
Alam mo ba kung sino ang mga important figures sa Filipino literature at wika?
Important Figures in Filipino
Manuel L. Quezon
Ama ng Wikang Pambansa
Lope K. Santos
Ama ng Balarila (Balarila ng Wikang Pambansa)
Francisco Balagtas
Ama ng Tulang Tagalog (Florante at Laura)
Jose Rizal
Pambansang Bayani (Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo)
Mga Uri ng Panitikan
Tula (Poetry)
- Tanaga - 4 na taludtod, 7 pantig bawat isa
- Haiku - Japanese, 5-7-5 pantig
- Soneto - 14 taludtod
- Awit - 12 pantig bawat taludtod
- Korido - 8 pantig bawat taludtod
Prosa (Prose)
- Maikling Kwento - may exposition, climax, denouement
- Nobela - mahabang kwento
- Sanaysay - expository, descriptive, narrative
- Dula - script para sa teatro
Mga Bahagi ng Pananalita
2. English: Grammar & Literature ๐
Master the basics of English grammar and key literary terms!
Grammar Essentials
Subject-Verb Agreement
- Singular subject = singular verb
- Collective nouns are usually singular
- "Each," "everyone" = singular
Verb Tenses
- Simple: walk, walked, will walk
- Progressive: is walking, was walking
- Perfect: has walked, had walked
Literary Devices (Figures of Speech)
3. Philippine History & Government ๐
Know the key dates, events, and national symbols!
Important Dates in Philippine History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 16, 1521 | Arrival of Magellan in Homonhon |
| April 27, 1521 | Battle of Mactan (Lapu-Lapu vs Magellan) |
| June 12, 1898 | Declaration of Independence (Kawit, Cavite) |
| January 23, 1899 | Malolos Republic proclaimed (First Republic) |
| December 30, 1896 | Execution of Jose Rizal |
| February 25, 1986 | EDSA People Power Revolution |
National Symbols of the Philippines
1987 Philippine Constitution
- Article II: Declaration of Principles and State Policies
- Article III: Bill of Rights
- Article VI: Legislative Department (Congress)
- Article VII: Executive Department (President)
- Article VIII: Judicial Department (Supreme Court)
- Article XIV: Education, Science, Technology, Arts, Culture, Sports
4. Mathematics ๐
Basic math concepts every teacher should know!
Number Operations
Fractions
- Add/Subtract: Need LCD (Least Common Denominator)
- Multiply: Numerator x Numerator, Denom x Denom
- Divide: Multiply by reciprocal (flip the 2nd fraction)
Order of Operations (PEMDAS)
- P - Parentheses first
- E - Exponents
- MD - Multiplication/Division (left to right)
- AS - Addition/Subtraction (left to right)
Basic Formulas
Area Formulas
- Rectangle: A = length x width
- Triangle: A = (1/2) x base x height
- Circle: A = ฯ x rยฒ
Percentage
- % = (Part รท Whole) x 100
- Part = (% x Whole) รท 100
- Discount = Original - (Original x %)
5. Science: General Concepts ๐ฌ
Basic science knowledge for General Education!
Biology Basics
Cell Parts
- Nucleus - Control center, contains DNA
- Mitochondria - Powerhouse, ATP production
- Cell membrane - Controls what enters/exits
- Chloroplast - Photosynthesis (plants only)
Body Systems
- Circulatory - Heart, blood, vessels
- Respiratory - Lungs, breathing
- Digestive - Stomach, intestines
- Nervous - Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Environmental Science
Environmental Issues
- Global Warming - Greenhouse effect, CO2
- Ozone Depletion - CFCs, UV radiation
- Deforestation - Loss of habitat, erosion
- Pollution - Air, water, land, noise
3Rs of Waste Management
- Reduce - Use less
- Reuse - Use again
- Recycle - Process into new products
6. Information & Communication Technology (ICT) ๐ป
Basic computer literacy for the 21st-century teacher!
Computer Basics
Hardware vs Software
- Hardware: Physical parts (monitor, keyboard, CPU)
- Software: Programs (MS Word, Chrome, OS)
Input/Output Devices
- Input: Keyboard, mouse, scanner
- Output: Monitor, printer, speakers
๐ Practice Questions
1. Sino ang tinataguriang Ama ng Wikang Pambansa?
View Answer
Answer: Manuel L. Quezon
2. What figure of speech compares two things using "like" or "as"?
View Answer
Answer: Simile
3. Kailan idineklarang malaya ang Pilipinas mula sa pananakop ng Espanya?
View Answer
Answer: June 12, 1898 (sa Kawit, Cavite)
4. What is the formula for the area of a circle?
View Answer
Answer: A = ฯrยฒ (pi times radius squared)
5. What cell organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?
View Answer
Answer: Mitochondria
๐ฏ Gen Ed Tips
๐ต๐ญ Filipino
Know the key figures (Quezon, Lope K. Santos, Balagtas), mga bahagi ng pananalita, at uri ng panitikan.
๐ English
Master subject-verb agreement and figures of speech. Simile uses "like/as", Metaphor is direct.
๐ History
June 12, 1898 = Independence. Dec 30, 1896 = Rizal's death. Feb 25, 1986 = EDSA. Know national symbols!
๐ Math
PEMDAS for order of operations. LCD for fractions. Know basic area formulas and percentage calculations.
Gen Ed is about breadth, not depth. Focus on high-yield topics! ๐
Test Your Knowledge! ๐ง
Ready ka na ba? Take the practice quiz for General Education to reinforce what you just learned.
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