Self-Review and Exam-Taking Tips for Licensure Exam for Teachers
I was really not a full time Education student back in college. Only had 18 units of Education which I took up only two summers. Nevertheless, I still took up the Licensure Exam for Teachers or LET last year.
I had two choices to review for the test. Either I would enroll in a review class or self-study. I chose to review on my own. It was not an easy choice. I guess I was just lucky that my good friend already enrolled in a review class so what I did was just photocopied her review manuals. I suggest you do the same.
Anyway, I started to self study just a month before the exam. If my goal was to be one of the top 10 examiners, I guess I would had taken the review seriously and started the review months before. I might also had enrolled in a review center. But that time, I just want to pass the exam and get a license. So, it took a lot of self-discipline to study by myself since I easily get distracted by my favorite past time. Only a week or two before the exam, that I seriously went through all the manuals and tried to understand every concept in Education.
Anyway, here are other pointers I want to give you if you plan to also review on your own for the Licensure Exam for Teachers.
1. Know your weak and strong subjects. Alot time on reviewing the lessons of your strong subjects. And enjoy the review so you could easily remember what you are reading. But alot more time on your weak subjects. Well, at least if you are weak in math for example, make sure you didn’t miss reviewing the concepts of what is covered in the test for General Math.
2. Understand theories and concepts. Review the different methods of teaching. Imagine how these ideas would be applied in a real teaching environment. If you are already teaching then that is great, since you can easily imagine how the theories and concepts are applied in the real world.
3. In my opionion, the exam is more of your analytical skills, so strive hard to improve it. Once you have understood theories and concept, make sure you know how to differentiate them and explain them in your own words. At least by doing these, you can easily recall them when you are taking the exam.
4. Don’t take for granted subjects under General Education. Remember that you have to pass all three sets of tests including General Education. Don’t assume this test is easy since you took this up when you were in Elementary or High School. Remember that a lot of years had passed. So brush up your memory especially the basic mathematical equations and basic science concepts.
5. Prepare everything before the exam. Make sure you have read the test guidelines many times. Check your calculator. To be sure, check the allowed calculators in the PRC’s list. If you don’t want to buy a new one though, make sure you have a non-programmable calculator. But don’t take my word on this because I wasn’t sure if other proctors had allowed calculators not in the list, although my friend said she didn’t even check the list and just grab a basic calculator with her. Proctors check each calculator before the exam starts.
6. Take enough sleep before the exam. Make sure you don’t feel drowsy while taking the exam so you have enough time to answer them all.
7. Eat well before the exam, and pee too. You are not allowed to go out while taking the exam.
8. Avoid erasures. In CEU, where I had my college years, we took our exams in Scantron. So, I was used to answering tests by shading the boxes or circles. I knew how erasures could make a bad score. So before you shade it, make sure you are shading the right answer, or at least it is your final answer. If you need to erase it, make sure it is clean. But I still don’t think it is a good idea.
9. Follow instructions. Listen to what the proctor is telling you during the exam. If it is not clear, ask the proctor.
10. Most of the time, you haven’t reviewed whatever appears on the real exam. What will help you answer the exam is your basic understanding of the Education topics, and your analysis. (Don’t overanalyze.) For other test takers, they call it common sense.
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March 26th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
i was also planning on taking some earning units, unfortunately i have no idea on where i can get a hold of the subjects i had to take. Do you still have a list of of the subjects?
If ot where can i get a hold of one?
March 26th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Joy, are you asking about the subjects for the 18 units, below are the subjects I took in Centro Escolar University. I took them during my summer classes in 2005 and 2006.
Social Philosophy
Foundation of Education 2 (History, Philosophy, and Legal Foundations, incl. Phil. Educational
Human Growth and Learning Development
Principles and Methods of Teaching
Measurement and Evaluation
Observation and Participation
I heard from my friend though that it is supposedly 32 units now, for LET takers who aren’t Education majors. But you have to verify that.
April 19th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
hello! I’m a fresh graduate of bsed from bulacan, and i am planning to take the let this September. as i read your post, i am glad because I’ve learned a lot. thank you so much!
April 21st, 2009 at 11:21 pm
hi! reah! to be honest with you, hihiram sana ako ng reviewer ng general education. or can i just photocopy yung ginamit mo.. pls. mahal kasi magreview. pls… tga san kapo ba? kindly e-mail me.. jalen1643@yahoo.com pls….
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:43 am
this is very informative. thanks a lot
May 11th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
eeeiiii… am a nurse and planning to take up special education.. but need to take up teaching certificate program.. ilang units b dpat?? ang sabi 18units daw kailngan den pwede na mag LET pwo sbi ng iba 32units daw?? ang gulo. balak q ng mag stud sa TIP ngaung june.. 18units of educ un at sbi nla pwede na aqng mag LET after nun.. ilan ba ang required units to take up LET?? please feel free to answer.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:38 am
Great LET exam tips. Aside from reviewing by yourself which really takes a lot of discipline, you may also try peer review. Or, in the absence of peers willing and confident to review with you, you may try enrolling in the power coaching for LET of MindGym in Quezon City. I am a retaker. I called them last week and enlisted in their small group review. I hope to pass this time since I was told that lecturers will share their LET notes, pointers and effective study skills to help studying more effective for retakers like me. You may check out if they still have slots at 4375880 or 09278770800.
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:37 am
Naguguluhan din ako as to the required number of units to take the LET. Is it 18 or 32? I can’t find anything on the PRC website regarding this. If i just havent seen any official paper on it, please let me know where to find it online. Any help aprreciated! Salamat!
June 6th, 2009 at 2:17 am
o0 nga,ilan b tlga 18 units or 32 units ang required ngaun sa LET? ang labo kc eh,la p c0nfirmati0n,pa-email nman sa kin kung ilan b tlga ang units,ung sure, evilsphinx23@yahoo.com tnx! sana masag0t n agad,june na kz.
June 7th, 2009 at 7:51 am
fyi,30units req for LET, am presently enrolled now as second course,as per prc starting this year the 30units will be implemented, pero last year its 18units only.
June 24th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
I am a fresh graduate.I just want to know….kindly give you some reviewer that can be a basis for LET examination…???
July 14th, 2009 at 12:23 am
fyi, its still 18 units of professional education until next year thats 2010 and please refer to Ched Memo No 52 s 2007. I’m also a second courser taking 18 units of Prof Ed and planning to take the LET on April 2010. I’m encouraging all aspiring teachers to who are second courser to review and pass the LET before the implementation of the CMO 52 s 2007 otherwise additional 12 units should be earned to qualify for the LET. Full implementation of the Ched Memo will be after October of 2010.
Thanks!
July 14th, 2009 at 4:04 am
thanks for the information salvador.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
hello!! im a fresh graduate from cagayan de oro city, inthe field of teaching,,im really very nervous in taking the board exam,,wat will i do/
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:01 am
Hi rhea. My name is Junnie Salud, 3rd BSED-ENGLISH student at FEU-Manila. Though I’m only in my 3rd year, I’m now preparing for the LET Exam, I’m really afraid taking the test soon that’s why as early as now I’m trying to at least get some pointers from people who already took the exam. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and those tips are really helpful. I would just like to ask, what happened to the result of your exam? ..And I would really love to know the PARTS of the LET, I really don’t have any idea about its TEST PARTS. And also, what materials would you suggest me to buy/ to have? and what review center / university would you suggest me to have my LET Review? junnie08@yahoo.com
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:59 am
Hi Junnie,
You still have a long way to go. Besides you are already an Education student, I only had summer classes then. I will try to answer you back in your email once I have time.
About my test result, I couldn’t find the slip or the letter. But I remember my overall score was between 82-84.
August 5th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
thanks for the tips!
August 5th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Hi rhea.
82-84? WOW that’s quite high. Were you in the top 10? ohh by the way, is it true that the passing rate is 75 percent? and you must not get lower than 50 percent on every test parts (gen.ed, prof.ed, majorship)?
August 6th, 2009 at 3:45 am
I wasn’t one of the top ten. I would say my score was closer to 82 than 84. I really couldn’t find my result now. I forgot where I put it. About the passing rate, I am not sure too if it is 75 or 70. LOL. I am always not sure eh? Memory gap ba to? Hahaha.
But yes, make sure you don’t get below 50 percent on every test part. I think if you get below 50 percent on one test part, you failed the whole test.
Please, whoever reading my article, and knows the exact numbers of passing LET, please inform us through the comment box below. This is for the benefit of other readers. Thanks.
August 7th, 2009 at 12:56 am
i think guys since that the exam in the board eaxamination for teacher or any board exam if im not mistaken is a norm reference… meaning theres no particular point or percentage required in a board exam enable to pass right?? i think on my own opinion just make your point get 50% and you will past or even 42% and above…..
August 7th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Hi Re or,
I agree with you.
To Junnie,
Hey, I found my test result, and my general weighted average rating was 83.
August 7th, 2009 at 10:01 am
In the general education part, are the subjects equally divided? I mean if gen ed is 200 items, (there are 5 subjects in gen ed)then every subject has 40 items?
August 7th, 2009 at 10:11 am
I’m really worried about MATH AND FILIPINO Subjects. haha I’m really having a hard time on those subjects.
August 7th, 2009 at 10:18 am
I think so.
I remember all questions for each subject were together. Your test items (or the order) may be different from your seat mate though.
Anyway, in September 2008, the time I took LET, only 20% was taken from the score in General Education part, then 40% each for the remaining two parts.
August 7th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Haha. Just make sure you bring a calculator, and manage well your time.
August 7th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Hi! what a great tip! I will be taking the Board Exam this September and your study tip will help me a lot…thanks..regarding the problem of the other people about the number of units required in taking the LET maybe I can help them.. Actually the required number of units is 32, it was stated in the New memorandum passed disseminated by CHED to different HEI’s, the 18 units was the last memorandum passed by CHED but now the new Memorandum says that a person under bridging courses should obtain 32 units professional subjects for them to take the LET Exam…i hope this would help you..thanks
August 17th, 2009 at 12:59 am
Hi I am glenn, one of the placers in LET
the simple secret in passing the LET is here:
the more LET reviewers you have, the higher and the better is your chance of passing! (of course it is implied that you maximize the use of those reviewers!!!)
Another observation: Some questions in the General Education subjects, I observed, are obtained from the major subjects!!!
for instance, there are number series such as infinite geometric series that appeared in the gen ed math where in fact they should be part of the majorship in math.
Good reviewers for the prof ed I think are from PNU
Hope this may help
Glenn Gilongos
glennig@gmail.com
August 28th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
tnxx>>>> ate…
im nervous….
i myt fail but tnx 2 u..
im quite inspired..
September 5th, 2009 at 2:13 am
hi!
September 6th, 2009 at 12:30 am
HMMMMM
SNA Mkpasa
September 9th, 2009 at 6:41 am
you need 30 units to take the LET: 18 units prof.ed subjects, 6 units field studies and 6 units practice teaching. i’m quite sure of this because when i applied for the LET,the PRC people checked for these subjects. moreover, the passing rate is 75% and you need to have a 50% passing rate in each of the three parts: Gen.Ed, Prof.Ed, and field of specialization. i hope this helps. i’m taking the LET this september,pls pray for me.
rhea:thanks for the tips.=)
September 15th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Hello, I’m from Tacloban. Nabasa ko lahat ng mga comments and tips nyo and I’m very grateful na I got the chance na makakuha ng mga hints with regards to taking the LET. And if I may add, ung pgtake ng exams, 8’s not just a matter of pure knowledge and understanding ng lahat ng mga fields na posibleng lumabas sa exam. Kailangan samahan din yon ng prayers. I-pray natin na bigyan NIYA tayo ng enough wisdom sa ginagawa nating pegre-review ng sa ganun madali nating maintindihan ang kung anumang pinag-aaralan natin dba??? Lahat naman tayo gustong makapasa, magtTake din kasi aq this September, at ngsSelf-review lang din ako. Pinag-pPray ko palagi na sana, lahat ng deserving ay makapasa, syempre nangunguna ako dun noh!!!hehe
September 15th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
hi everybody, tnx a lot for the inspiring words that you conveyed to us as future educators… i really appreciate that much… just keep praying…god bless our endeavors!!!
September 17th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Thanks sa tips ahhh… I wish makakapasa ako sa aking LET this coming Week… Tnx Tnx Tnx…God Bless U and us
September 18th, 2009 at 3:55 am
thanks for the tips!
i’ll make sure to follow all of them..
i find it really helpful!
^___^
September 24th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
thank u for the tips.. i hope i can use them during the board exam this sunday.. im try nervous.. cross your fingers.. aim high educators..
September 25th, 2009 at 4:14 am
its a nice tips. tnx so much ate… kabado naq!!! marmi ako reviewer ng fren ko frm pnu .. i hope it will help me diz sunday!!! goodluck xa mgtatake dis september 27 .. aja aja!!! LOL
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:07 am
When will be the enforcement of CHED Memo 52, s 2007? If the said memo will be implemented this coming Oct 2010, then the April 2011 LET exam will require 30 units of Prof Ed? Please advise me. thanks.
November 11th, 2009 at 12:22 am
hello po..san po mgandang review center for LET?..em residing sa bulacan and just finished my 18 untis so planning to take the exam..
thanks po..
p.s: ang galing ng tips nyo..
pls email me at tazz327grl@yahoo.com
thanks guys..waiting for your reply
November 18th, 2009 at 12:04 am
it so hirap talaga knowing that for how many years, i still remain as this. i’m not yet board passer and still hoping to pass even if it will take how many years coz i believe that there’s nothing to be worry in trying. forgetfulness is not the reason to let the LET EXAM pass into my life. i hope u’ll help me to pray. tnx2x……
November 18th, 2009 at 12:09 am
still wishing to pass the exam even if i try it for how many times.hoping and praying that u help me guys to pray.maybe i’m not for that field but my heart says i love to teach and i love to be with children.that’s my only wish for the rest of my life. pls. help me pray.
November 19th, 2009 at 4:35 am
i’m an education graduating students. . .and of course planning to take the board exam, your posts will surely help in the future. . .tnx again! and godspeed
November 25th, 2009 at 9:56 am
I’m desperate education graduate. I took LET exams 2x but it didn’t work, i failed. Anyway there’s always a reason why it happened.i just want to ask if there are reliable, true reviews online? in preparing to next LET exams.What about filling and taking exams online?
December 8th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
This is a very informative post on reviewing for the LET and passing it. Just like you, I took the 18 units Education course,passed the LET last September and look forward to teaching as my lifelong career.
to prospective LET takers, there’s no substitute to sufficient preparation: focus on review, relevant review materials, and capable and caring LET coaches.
to donna: you may want to enroll in our intensive, interactive , and fun-filled LET review with MindGym. This October 2009, two of our trainees made it to LET Secondary Educ Top 4 (Angelica Villafuerte) and Top 5 (Sheryll Raquipiso) and several trainees realized their dreams of becoming teachers. Our coaches are LET topnotchers too. Call 4375880 or email: mindgym.inc@gmail.com.
December 9th, 2009 at 6:11 am
Hi I am glenn, one of the placers in LET
the simple secret in passing the LET is here:
the more LET reviewers you have, the higher and the better is your chance of passing! (of course it is implied that you maximize the use of those reviewers!!!)
Another observation: Some questions in the General Education subjects, I observed, are obtained from the major subjects!!!
for instance, there are number series such as infinite geometric series that appeared in the gen ed math where in fact they should be part of the majorship in math.
Good reviewers for the prof ed I think are from PNU
Hope this may help
Glenn Gilongos
glennig@gmail.com
I am also one of the reviewers in some LET review centers such as in DLSUD and in mindgymn
December 12th, 2009 at 9:24 am
salamat s lahat ng tips nyo guys…big help un s mga mgtatake ng exam s april, ask ko lng po if my alam au wer pwede makakuha ng review materials for english major. tnx
December 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
hi..im grace of cebu city just like those guys who took up the LET exams for many times i was one of those also.ive been taking the exams 3x already,the last one was 2002 and failed again.honestly i felt so hopeless but jst recently i and my husband talked about the exam coz he really wanted me to take again though its me who doesnt have any plans for it but later i realized its not yet too late.thats why i decided to take it for 2010 exams.the last time i took the exam i undergo a review from CNU but as what ive said i failed.of course i dnt blame the reviewr but i guess its me who lack the potential.as i plan to take for next year id rather have a self review so that no money will be wasted if nt pass again.il put everything to God.i believe its nt always a failure,right?
January 2nd, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Hi salamat sa tips. may plan sana akong mag take ng LET ngayong Year pero di ko pa alam kung kelan…baka may mga old reviewers kayo pwede ko bang photo copy noong 2003 pa kasi ako nagtapos pero never pang nag take ng board.thank u ito email ko: [edited]
January 6th, 2010 at 7:24 am
have a nice day rhea,,thank you thank u for the tips im planning to retake ds April hindi na ako mahihya sayo pls help with your review can u e mail me para ma e copy ko mga reviewer mo this is my email (edited) salamat rhea gud bless you
January 8th, 2010 at 12:31 am
xian_mitch41 at saplex
sorry hindi ako pwede magpahiram ng reviewer. Out of the country na kasi ako.
January 8th, 2010 at 1:37 am
hi…as i read your comments and suggestions,I am now thinking if I will take again the LET this 2010…honestly i take LET last September 2009,unfortunately I failed for the 2nd time…I’m so disappointed..that’s why my interest divert into business,but I’m not happy and satisfied…i really want to passed the LET but I don’t know how???kindly help me pls…thank’s
January 8th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
ana,
I do not know how else to help you. you should enroll in review centers if you cannot study on your own.. I am not in Philippines anymore so I won’t be able to lend you my reviewers. Best of luck.
January 10th, 2010 at 2:25 am
hi guys,i am one of those who filed for board exam but fail to take the exam since,it was moved due to the flood ondoy,anybody knows?what will ido take the exam this April 2010 Let us just leave everything to God,We’ll see that every things happen for a purpose
January 15th, 2010 at 2:50 am
Hello Guys! I am also one of those who failed the exam years ago. Since then, i’m afraid to take an exam again. But now I am planning to take LET. Can anyone help me by giving some reviewers through my e-mail… vhezasia@yahoo.com… thanks a lot…
January 18th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
I am a mechanical engr. currently working abroad. I am planning to stay in the Philippines after my contract due this july of 2010. My problem would be the job which i think there is no available for me in the province where i live. I am thinking of taking the LET and try to teach. Any advice from you guys what must i do. I passed the mechanical engineers board exam last 2000.
Do i really need to take the LET for me to teach even i have already other professional license? Thanks in advance.
January 19th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Hi Yvojerold,
I do not know the answer to your question. It is best I think to email the schools you have in mind and ask them what you need when you apply as a teacher there (on subjects you master). If you can afford to call too, you can call them from abroad, or have someone in your family contact them in the Philippines. You should consider first what the school really need from you if you are interested in becoming a teacher. Maybe they will assess first what you already have. Taking LET could be a waste of time for you if they already not need it from you. Just be sure.
January 21st, 2010 at 10:40 pm
To Yvojerold, You are a licensed mechanical engineer. You can teach in colleges or universities but if you plan to teach in secondary public school, you have to be a LET passer. You can only take the LET if you have at least 18 units of prof ed sujects plus 6 Units of Field Study and 6 units of Actual Practice Teaching. We are of the same situation, I graduated BS COMPUTER ENG’G degree but I cannot take the LET for the said requirements. Right now I study in night classes because I work in daytime. I also take a new major because of the demand of some major subjects. So go on your dreams and aspirations in life… God will provide…
January 22nd, 2010 at 12:18 am
Hi stanley,
Yeah, I forgot about the subject requirements for LET. Thanks for that.
February 1st, 2010 at 10:01 am
hello,am currently teaching in Thailand for nearly 9 years and until now i haven’t passed yet the LET board exam. i took twice taking the exam unluckily i didn’t done the best yet.if am going to take the LET Board do i need to enroll again for my refresher course? What should i do? please give some advice… thanks….
February 1st, 2010 at 10:08 am
is there any online LET Board exam?
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Hi Yvojerold,
the following are the Subjects needed for you to be able to take the LET:
Child and Adolescent Dev’t or Facilitating Learning= 3 units
Educational Technology= 3 units
Developmental Reading= 3 units
Teaching Profession= 3 units
Principle of Teaching= 3 units
Assessment of Learning= 3 units
Total= 18 units
Plus 6 units of Field study Or Observation and
Practice Teaching= 6 units
Therefore you need 30 units to be able to take the LET
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
To Purie,
You need to enroll review classes to acquaint yourself with the techniques of passing the LET
February 4th, 2010 at 6:10 am
thanks so much for giving me some advice. can you give me some review center where i can enroll?hope to meet you personally….thanks,,,
February 4th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Hello guys!Im already 12th times in taking the LET exam this coming April 18,2010.Im BSED graduate as PEHM is my major and now its already MAPEH.And mostly my rating is 70 plus.Could you help me to pass this time!!I cant afford to review coz of financial.I’m teaching already handling in my major at Ayungon National High SChool where in fact my status is only teacher aide with the salary is only 2500 a month.so i think i cant afford to pay for the reveiw.Please help me to have a reviewer especially in the new curriculum coz i belong to the old one.Im very weak with general education especially mathematics and also the professional.So could you help to pass the exam. please email me.
thanks!
February 5th, 2010 at 8:48 am
is there any cultural points from PRC if I got only 74%. what should i do i always got 74% just 1 point to passed the LET. If am going to rechek my paper test that was year 2001 how much will i spend. Thanks so much…please give me any advise what the best thing that i should do….
February 14th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
To Purie, there are many review centers in the country. I cant recommend you any review center because it will depend on your location. If you are in Bohol, try to look for Bohol Island State Island University Review schedule but I guess you’re in another province.
February 14th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Try to study the basic subjects of prof ed in order to pass
February 14th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
No online board exam
February 26th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
hi rhea thank you for the tips please pray that all the examinees will pass for coming LET examinations this April……
February 28th, 2010 at 12:37 am
thank you so much to your advice… well i live in cagayan valley, but i prefer to review in Manila, can you give me a review center in Manila?thanks again!!!!! godbless