As the Department of Education (DepEd) ramps up for the School Year 2025-2026 finish line, the focus has shifted heavily toward Senior High School (SHS) readiness. Under DepEd Memorandum No. 016, s. 2026, all Grade 11 learners across the Philippines—including those in public, private, and SUC/LUC institutions—are slated for a comprehensive evaluation of their foundational skills.
For school heads, coordinators, and teachers, the most critical part of this memorandum is the immediate access to standardized testing materials. Below, we provide the direct links and a comprehensive breakdown of what these assessments entail.
📥 Direct Download Links for Assessment Toolkits
To ensure a standardized administration nationwide, DepEd has provided cloud-based toolkits. These folders contain everything from the Test Questionnaires to the specific Answer Sheets required for the March 2026 window.
Grade 11 Literacy Assessment Toolkit:
https://bit.ly/LiteracyG11 Grade 11 Numeracy Assessment Toolkit:
https://bit.ly/NumeracyG11
Note: These toolkits include the Table of Specifications (TOS), Scoring Guides, and the Teacher’s Manual, which contains the general directions for the administration and reporting of results.
What’s Inside the Literacy and Numeracy Toolkits?
The Senior High School Literacy and Numeracy Assessments (SHS LNA) are not generic exams. They are diagnostic instruments designed to identify "learning loss" and "learning gaps" as mandated by the MATATAG Curriculum (DO No. 010, s. 2024).
1. The Literacy Assessment Components
This toolkit focuses on reading comprehension in both English and Filipino. It is designed to categorize students into three reading profiles: Independent, Instructional, or Frustration.
Literal Comprehension: Can the student identify information explicitly stated?
Inferential Comprehension: Can the student "read between the lines"?
Knowledge Construction: Can the student apply what they’ve read to new contexts?
2. The Numeracy Assessment Components
The numeracy toolkit measures proficiency levels ranging from "Not Proficient" to "Highly Proficient." It targets the mathematical domains that are essential for both college-level calculus and daily workplace logic:
Number and Algebra
Measurement and Geometry
Data and Probability
Critical Dates: The March 2026 Testing Window
According to Annex A of the memorandum, the timeline for implementation is tight. Schools are expected to have materials reproduced and ready by the end of the first week of March.
| Activity | Inclusive Dates |
| Virtual Orientation (Regional/Division) | 1st Week of March 2026 |
| Test Administration (Literacy & Numeracy) | March 9 to 18, 2026 |
| Checking & Recording of Results | On or before March 25, 2026 |
| Submission of School Reports | Post-recording (via Submission Portal) |
Funding and Budgetary Support (Annex B)
A total of ₱39,718,610 has been allocated for this nationwide exercise. These funds, sourced from the Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) and National Assessment Systems for Basic Education (NASBE), are intended to cover the printing, sorting, and distribution of the materials found in the links above.
Top Regional Allocations:
Region IV-A: ₱6,113,934
NCR: ₱4,899,032
Region III: ₱4,450,068
For SUCs/LUCs and private schools, the funding for these assessments will be charged to their respective internal funds, though they are still required to use the standardized toolkits provided in the official links.
The Goal: Targeted Remediation for Grade 11
The ultimate purpose of the SHS LNA is to ensure that no student graduates with "foundational gaps." By identifying students at the "Frustration" or "Not Proficient" levels in Grade 11, schools have the entire first semester of Grade 12 to implement remediation activities.
As stated in Paragraph 12 of the memo, these results are the compass for "targeted interventions," ensuring a smoother transition for learners into higher education or the technical-vocational workforce—a standard of excellence that resonates with both local and international educational benchmarks.
Official Contact Information
For technical issues regarding the toolkit links or assessment protocols, contact the Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA):
Email: bea.ead@deped.gov.ph
Phone: (02) 8631-2589