Content Analysis of Quarterly Tests in English: Unveiling Patterns and Content Emphases

Authors

  • Jay Mar Peñas Faculty, Bagalnga Integrated School, Compostela District, Cebu, Philippines
  • Rivika Alda Faculty, Cebu Normal University, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1546-9042

Keywords:

Assessment, Content Analysis, Curricular Alignment, Quarterly Tests, Test Content

Abstract

Assessment remains a cornerstone of the teaching-learning process, providing feedback on students’ instructional progress. This study examines the quarterly tests in English, Grades 4, 5, and 6, focusing on content and test distribution, recurring topics, concepts, and skills; alignment between test content and content standards or curriculum objectives; and potential implications for student learning and instructional practices. Using content analysis and expert validation, the study identifies valuable insights for refining English assessment practices, enhancing test construction, and ensuring curricular alignment. Further, the identified gaps and weaknesses suggest the need for targeted professional development in test designing and the formation of review teams to oversee and refine quarterly assessments at the local school level.

Author Biographies

  • Jay Mar Peñas , Faculty, Bagalnga Integrated School, Compostela District, Cebu, Philippines

    Jay Mar Unabia Peñas is a licensed public school elementary teacher for five years at Bagalnga Integrated School, Cebu Philippines. He is handling English, Mathematics, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) or Values Education, and Science subjects for Grade 5 students. He completed his degree in Master of Arts in Education major in English Language Teaching (MAEd-ELT) at Cebu Normal University last 2023 and is currently pursuing Doctor of Education in English Language Teaching (EdD-ELT) in the same university.

  • Rivika Alda, Faculty, Cebu Normal University, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

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01-07-2025

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Data will be available upon request. 

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Peñas , J. M. ., & Alda, R. (2025). Content Analysis of Quarterly Tests in English: Unveiling Patterns and Content Emphases. Journal of English Language Teaching, 67(4), 3-13. https://journals.eltai.in/jelt/article/view/JELT670402

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