1. 2015 NCAE National Test Results

2. NUMBER OF EXAMINEES: Public 1368467 Private 324970 TOTAL 1693437
DATE OF EXAMINATION:
August 26, 2015

3. NATIONAL PERFORMANCE BY DOMAINS
Areas
2014
2015
# of items
MRS SD
MPS
General Scholastic Aptitude
155
56.21
17.59
36.27
55.01
16.88
35.49
Scientific Ability 40
13.37
5.25
33.42
13.65
5.15
34.13
Reading Comprehension 30
13.21
5.12
44.04
12.76
5.29
42.53
Verbal Ability
11.43
3.80
38.10
10.91
3.65
36.37
Mathematical Ability
12.73
5.09
31.83
12.85
5.14
32.13
Logical Reasoning Ability 15
5.47
2.88
36.47
4.84
2.28
32.26
Non-verbal Ability
10.34
4.90
51.71
8.60
4.01
43.00
Technical- Vocational Aptitude 60
31.00
12.21
51.66
27.36
11.10
45.60
Academic Tracks
 150
56.84
18.83
37.89
150
55.63
18.08
37.08
HUMSS 50
22.17
8.90
44.33
20.86
7.75
41.72
STEM
17.02
6.32
34.03
18.35
6.79
36.70
ABM
17.66
6.44
35.32
16.42
6.19
32.84

4. PERFORMANCE IN MEAN PERCENTAGE SCORE
National Mean Performance by Domain
What is the performance of junior high school students in Mean Percentage Scores in the NCAE subtests?

6. FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES IN GSA BY CLUSTER OF REGIONS (PS)
What is the percentage distribution of NCAE examinees by aptitude level
in GSA and cluster of regions?
APTITUDE LEVEL
REGIONAL CLUSTER
TOTAL 1 2 3 n %
HIGH
60611
5.88
14384
3.74
16982
6.11
91977
5.43
MODERATE
864932
83.87
316192
82.29
224341
80.70
82.99
LOW
105678
10.25
53650
13.96
36667
13.19
195995
11.57
60.90
384226
22.69
277990
16.42
100.00
Cluster of Regions:
1 = Large (100,001 examinees and above)
2 = Medium (75,000 examinees to 100,000)
3 = Small (74,999 examinees and below)

7. FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES IN TVA BY CLUSTER OF REGIONS (PS)
What is the percentage distribution of NCAE examinees by aptitude level
in TVA and cluster of regions?
APTITUDE LEVEL
REGIONAL CLUSTER
TOTAL 1 2 3 n %
HIGH
26840
2.60
4488
1.17
4284
1.54
35612
2.10
MODERATE
839147
81.37
288934
75.20
206523
74.29
78.81
LOW
165234
16.02
90804
23.63
67183
24.17
323221
19.09
60.90
384226
22.69
277990
16.42
100.00
Cluster of Regions:
1 = Large (100,001 examinees and above)
2 = Medium (75,000 examinees to 100,000)
3 = Small (74,999 examinees and below)

8. FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES IN NVA BY CLUSTER OF REGIONS (PS)
What is the percentage distribution of NCAE examinees by aptitude level
in NVA and cluster of regions?
APTITUDE LEVEL
REGIONAL CLUSTER
TOTAL 1 2 3 n %
HIGH
28931
2.81
5314
1.38
4694
1.69
38939
2.30
MODERATE
855404
82.95
300936
78.32
217199
78.13
81.11
LOW
146886
14.24
77976
20.29
56097
20.18
280959
16.59
60.90
384226
22.69
277990
16.42
100.00
Cluster of Regions:
1 = Large (100,001 examinees and above)
2 = Medium (75,000 examinees to 100,000)
3 = Small (74,999 examinees and below)

9. FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES IN LRA BY CLUSTER OF REGIONS (PS)
What is the percentage distribution of NCAE examinees by aptitude level
in LRA and cluster of regions?
APTITUDE LEVEL
REGIONAL CLUSTER
TOTAL 1 2 3 n %
HIGH
40161
3.89
9313
2.42
10306
3.71
59780
3.53
MODERATE
852015
82.62
316014
82.25
225823
81.23
82.31
LOW
139045
13.48
58899
15.33
41861
15.06
239805
14.16
60.90
384226
22.69
277990
16.42
100.00
Cluster of Regions:
1 = Large (100,001 examinees and above)
2 = Medium (75,000 examinees to 100,000)
3 = Small (74,999 examinees and below)

10. FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES IN AT BY CLUSTER OF REGIONS (PS)
What is the percentage distribution of NCAE examinees by aptitude level
in AT and cluster of regions?
APTITUDE LEVEL
REGIONAL CLUSTER
TOTAL 1 2 3 n %
HIGH
59398
5.76
12051
3.14
10865
3.91
82314
4.86
MODERATE
846001
82.04
309490
80.55
222177
79.92
81.35
LOW
125822
12.20
62685
16.31
44948
16.17
233455
13.79
60.90
384226
22.69
277990
16.42
100.00
Cluster of Regions:
1 = Large (100,001 examinees and above)
2 = Medium (75,000 examinees to 100,000)
3 = Small (74,999 examinees and below)

11. FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES BY APTITUDE LEVEL
What is the aptitude level of the junior high school students in the NCAE domains?
NCAE DOMAIN
APTITUDE LEVEL
TOTAL
HIGH
MODERATE
LOW n %
GSA
91977
5.43
82.99
195995
11.57
100.00
TVA
35612
2.10
78.81
323221
19.09
NVA
38939
2.30
81.11
280959
16.59
LRA
59780
3.53
82.31
239805
14.16 AT
82314
4.86
81.35
233455
13.79
Legend:
High Aptitude (75%-100%)
Moderate Aptitude (50%-74%)
Low Aptitude (0%-49%)

12. PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES BY APTITUDE LEVEL
A. General Scholastic Aptitude
Legend:
APTITUDE LEVEL in MPS by NCAE DOMAINS:
HIGH Above 75%
AVERAGE 50% to 74%
LOW % to 49%

13. PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES BY APTITUDE LEVEL
B. Technical and Vocational Aptitude (TVA)
Legend:
APTITUDE LEVEL in MPS by NCAE DOMAINS:
HIGH Above 75%
AVERAGE 50% to 74%
LOW % to 49%

14. PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES BY APTITUDE LEVEL
C. Non–Verbal Ability (NVA)
Legend:
APTITUDE LEVEL in MPS by NCAE DOMAINS:
HIGH Above 75%
AVERAGE 50% to 74%
LOW % to 49%

15. PUBLIC SCHOOLS VS. PRIVATE SCHOOLS Mean Percentage Score (MPS)

16. Mean Performance of Junior High School Students in NCAE Domains and their Immediate Plan after Graduation
What is your immediate plan after completing Grade 9?
Legend N %
A. Proceed to Grade 10
81.35
B. Enroll in an alternative learning school
41968
2.48
C. Enroll in a technical-vocational course
47542
2.81
D. Go into a small scale business / be self-employed
19170
1.13
E. Work part-time
23804
1.41
F. Work abroad
23945
G. Join show business / modelling industry
11257
0.66
H. Help in my family's business
35649
2.11
I. Rely on the decision of my parent(s) / guardian(s)
52125
3.08
J. I don't know
20403
1.20
K. None of the above
16665
0.98
No Response
23294
1.38

17. Mean Performance of Junior High School Students in NCAE Domains and their Immediate Plan after Graduation

18. 2015 NCAE Results on the Occupational Interest Inventory for Students in Secondary Schools (OIISSS) of Examinees vis-a-vis Highly In-Demand Occupations by Industry per Region

19. SOURCE OF DATA
Project JobsFit: DOLE 2020 Vision Summary of Findings and Recommendations
Can be accessed thru:

20. Project Jobsfit: The DOLE 2020 Vision Report
Published in 2010; updated in 2013
Its main goal is to identify from six to ten years beyond 2010 the preferred skills in priority industries in all regions nationwide that must be produced by putting together a robustly flexible map to guide stakeholders in addressing the talent mismatch.

21. Significance of the Labor Market Information (LMI) to DepED
Information dissemination: trends, in- demand, hard-to-fill
Students
School officials
Parents
Community
Career counselling
To avoid job mismatch
To ensure employment after graduation

22. Top 12 Key Employment Generators (KEGs)
Agribusiness
Cyberservices
Health and Wellness
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism
Mining
Construction
Banking and Finance
Manufacturing
Ownership Dwellings and Real Estate
Transport and Logistics
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Overseas Employment

23. Four (4) Emerging Industries
Creative Industries
Diversified/ Strategic Farming and Fishing
Power and Utilities
Renewable Energy

24. PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES BY FIELD OF OIISSS NATIONAL

25. Top 5 Most Inclined/ Preferred Occupational Fields (National Level)
Spiritual Vocation
Natural Sciences
Community Services
Computers and Technology
The Arts

26. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations
A. Key Employment Generators (KEGs)
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
Sector
In-demand Occupations
1. Agri-business
Animal Husbandry
Agricultural Economist
Aqua-culturist
Coconut farmer
Entomologist
Farmer (Fruit, Vegetable and Root Crop)
Horticulturist
Pathologist
2. Health, Wellness and Tourism
Nurse
Herbologist
Optician
Optometrist

27. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
Sector
In-demand Occupations
3. Hotel and Restaurant & Tourism
Front Office Agent/ Attendant
Baker
Food Server and Handler/ Food and Beverage Service Attendant/ Waiter
Room Attendant/ Housekeeping Services
Reservation Officer and Other Frontline Occupation
Tour Guide
4. Construction
Fabricator
Pipefitter
Welder
5. Banking and Finance
Operations Manager
Teller

28. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
Sector
In-demand Occupations
6. Manufacturing
Electric Technicians
Finance and Accounting Manager
Food Technologist
Machine Operator
Sewer
7. Ownership Dwellings and Real Estate
Building Manager
Construction Manager
Construction Worker
Foreman
Mason
Welder
Real Estate Broker/ Agent
Marketer

29. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations
Sector
In-demand Occupations
7. Transport and Logistics
Checker
Maintenance Mechanics
Stewardess
8. Wholesale and Retail Trade
Merchandiser/ Buyer/ Salesman/ Saleslady/ Promodizer
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation

30. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations
B. Emerging Industry
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
Sector
In-demand Occupations
1. Creative Industries
Broadcast Engineer
Video Editor
Video Graphic Artist (Animator)
Visual Artist Designer
2. Diversified/ Strategic Farming and Fishing
Fisherman
Aqua culturist
Horticulturist
Farmer
3. Power and Utilities
Electrical Control Operator
Equipment Operator
Electrical Technician
Mechanic
4. Renewable Energy
Checker
Loader

31. REGION IV-A

32. PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES BY FIELD OF OIISSS REGION IV-A

33. Top 5 Most Inclined/ Preferred Occupational Fields in Region 1V-A
Spiritual Vocation
Natural Sciences
Community Services
Computers and Technology
The Arts

34. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations in Region IV-A
A. Key Employment Generators (KEGs)
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
Sector
In-demand Occupations
Manufacturing
Electronics
Ceramics
Metal Fabrication
Petroleum/Sugar Industry
QA Engineers, Mechanical Engineers,
Cellphone Technicians
Instrumentation & Process Control Technicians, Mechatronics Technicians, Mechanical Engineer, Operator, Modeler
(Skilled Workers) Welders, Fitters, Rigger, Equipment Operator, Blaster/Painter
Project Managers, Piping Supervisors, Structural Supervisors, etc.
2. Construction
Mechanical Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Quality Control Specialists, Welders, Riggers, Safety Engineers, Heavy Equipment Operators, CAD Operators

35. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations in Region IV-A
Sector
In-demand Occupations
3. Agri Business
Veterinarian, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineer
4. Health, Wellness & Medical Tourism Food
Food and Beverage Workers, Bartenders, Sales Accounts Executives, Massage Therapists, Entertainers, Cashiers
5. Automotive
Mold and Dye Engineer, Mold Technician Limit
6. Mining
Mining Engineer, Geologist, Metallurgical Engineer, Geodetic Engineer
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation

36. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations
Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations in Region IV-A
Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations
B. Emerging Industry
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
Sector
In-demand Occupations
1. Cyber services
Call Center Agents, Computer Engineers, Inbound and Outbound Sales Agents, Medical Transcriptionists, Team Leaders
2. Port Oriented Services/Transport and Logistics
(Operators)Crave, Radar Plotting, Radio Communication, Passenger Boarding Bridges, Rubber Tyred Gantries, Customer Service Officer, X Ray Technicians, Checker, Foremen

37. REGION IV-B

38. PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES BY FIELD OF OIISSS REGION IV-B

39. Top 5 Most Inclined/ Preferred Occupational Fields in Region IV-B
Spiritual Vocation
Natural Sciences
Community Services
Military and Law Enforcement
Computers and Technology

40. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations in Region IV-B
A. Key Employment Generators (KEGs)
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
Sector
In-demand Occupations
Agri business
Agriculturists/Agricultural Engineers,
Aqua culturists,
Farm Managers,
Agronomists, Horticulturists
2. Tourism/Hotels and Restaurant
Tour Guides, Chefs, Food and Beverage Attendants,
Housekeeping attendants,
Baristas, Bartenders, Butlers, Cook Service Crews
3. Mining
Geodetic Engineers, Geologists,
Mining Engineers,
Metallurgical Engineers,
Mining and Metallurgical technicians

41. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations in Region IV-B
B. Emerging Industry
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
Sector
In-demand Occupations
1. Transportation
Drivers, Mechanics

42. NCR

43. PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF EXAMINEES BY FIELD OF OIISSS NCR

44. Top 5 Most Inclined/ Preferred Occupational Fields in NCR
Spiritual Vocation
Natural Sciences
Computers and Technology
Community Services
The Arts

45. In-demand Occupations
Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations in NCR
A. Key Employment Generators (KEGs)
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
KEGs
In-demand Occupations
Cyberservices 
Accountants, HR Analysts, Financial Accountants, Technical Support Engineers, Autocad Operators, Programmers, Systems Analyst, Legal Researchers, Legal Analysts, Entry Level Animators, Animators, Directors, etc.
2. Hotel and Restaurant
Culinary Chefs, Waiters, Waitresses, Commercial Cooks and Butlers, Tour Guides, and Frontline Occupations
3. Construction
Welders, Carpenters, Civil Engineers, Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Fabricators, Heavy Equipment Operators, Insulators, Masons, Master Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, etc.

46. In-demand Occupations
Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations in NCR
A. Key Employment Generators (KEGs)
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
KEGs
In-demand Occupations
4. Health and Wellness 
Nurses, Doctors, Medical Technologists, Radiologists, Laboratory Technicians, Pharmacists, Caregivers, Caretakers, and Surgeons
5. Aviation
Pilots and Aircraft Mechanics

47. Summary of Highly In-demand Occupations in NCR
B. Emerging Industry
Source: Project JobsFit Regional Consultation
Sector
In-demand Occupations
1. Creative Industries
Broadcast Engineers, Video Editors, Video Graphic Artists (Animators), Visual Artist Designers
2. Ownership Dwellings & Real/Retirement Estates
Real Estate agents/brokers, Tour Guides, Marketers, Welders, Carpenters, Civil Engineers, Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Fabricators, Heavy Equipment Operators, Insulators, Masons, Master Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, Riggers, Safety Engineers, etc.