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22nd May 2015, 04:27 PM
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Type of exam in UPCAT
I want to know detailed info about University of the Philippines College Admission Test UPCAT, so will you please provide here UPCAT entrance exam paper pattern & detailed syllabus also & important dates of University of the Philippines College Admission Test???
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14th July 2018, 08:43 AM
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Re: Type of exam in UPCAT
I want to know the type of University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) Exam so can you tell me?
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14th July 2018, 08:44 AM
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Re: Type of exam in UPCAT
The University of the Philippines College Admission Test UPCAT, is part of the admission requirements of the University of the Philippines, administered to graduates of Philippine and foreign high schools. The UPCAT consists of 4 subtests: Science, Math, Language Proficiency (in English and Filipino), and Reading Comprehension (in English and Filipino). Math The mathematics subtest is composed of questions from the following topics: basic and intermediate algebra, geometry, statistics, and in some cases, a bit of trigonometry. The algebra part contains topics such as the real number system, solving unknowns in an equation, inequalities, set and set notation, exponents and roots, graphs of linear equations, factoring, basic quadratic equations, functions, and word problems. You may also encounter progressions, sequences and logarithms but these are rare topics that appear on the test. Focus on the basic topics. Questions under statistics would be about the fundamental counting principle, combination and permutation, probabilities, measures of central tendencies and data analysis. For geometry, topics would be basic geometric concepts (point, line, plane, etc.), parallel lines, triangle congruence, perimeter, area and volume. Most of the theorems and postulates are applied to solve problems and analyze figures and situations. Because the UPCAT is multiple choice, your favorite two-column proof and indirect proving will not be around to greet you. Nonetheless, you will still encounter questions that requires your deductive reasoning skills. The rare trigonometry questions would include the trigonometric ratios and basic applications. Science The science subtest is composed of earth science and basic astronomy, biology, basic chemistry, and basic physics (take note of the keyword: basic). The earth science includes topics such as layers of the earth, theories about the earths beginnings, rocks, weather and the atmosphere. Basic astronomy would include the solar system, stars and other heavenly bodies and other space-related concepts. Biology includes classification of living things, evolution, ecosystems, basic genetics and heredity, and some anatomy of the human body. Questions about biochemistry and intermediate genetics might appear but the focus of the test is still the basics. Chemistry would include matter and its classification, physical and chemical changes, measurements, basic chemical reactions (acid-base, combustion, etc.), mole concept, atomic structure and subatomic particles, periodic table trends, thermodynamics and a little organic chemistry. Physics questions will fall under topics like statics and dynamics, motion, work and energy, forces, thermodynamics, and electricity. In a few instances, questions about waves and optics appear on the test. Language Proficiency The language proficiency subtest covers topics on vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, spelling, correct usage and grammar. The grammar part would include parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, parallelism. Reading Comprehension The reading comprehension subtest includes questions under context clues, getting the main idea, inferences, drawing conclusion, figures of speech. On this subtest, you are tested on how you understand what you read. |