De La Salle Santiago Zobel School

Home Economics and Livelihood Education 5

1ST TERM AY 2014-2015
ASSESSMENT NO. 2

Title: Puberty
Topics: Emotional, Social changes during Puberty,
Good Grooming

PS1

U1
6

10

CN: ____ Name: ________________________________________________ Section: _____

A. Read each question carefully. Write the letter of your answer on the space before
each number.
_______1. Which of the following situations show an emotional change during the stage of
puberty?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Lorna was crying because she sprained her ankle

Greg was irritated because the traffic is heavy
Andy was smiling because the sun is shining
Bart turned red when his crush smiled at him and greeted him

_______2. Which of the following situations show a social change during the stage of puberty?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Fiona joined the Cheer dancing Club because she wanted to be popular
Allan wants to be on his own during recess and lunch
Ron didnt follow what his group of friends were doing using the latest gadgets
Fern wants to eat lunch only with her best friend, Bless

A. You are a writer in a teen magazine column, Ask Veronica. Teenagers would write to you
and ask advice regarding their experiences or their problems. Make sure to explain the
changes each teen is going through and what they can do about it. (2 points)
Dear Veronica,
I have noticed that my underarms are becoming sweaty and smelly if I am not in an air-conditioned room. My
classmates are also avoiding me whenever I am sweaty. Why is this happening? How can I prevent this?
Sincerely,
Smelly Pits
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Dear Veronica,
I was so embarrassed the other day! My classmates kept on teasing me about my 3 big pimples. Why do I
get pimples and why is my face oily? I eat healthy food, sleep on time and wash my face. How can I get rid
of my pimples?
Sincerely,
Pimple Face
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B. Answer the questions based on the given rubric below.

Puberty is the name for the time when your body begins to develop and change as you move
from kid to adult. During puberty, your body will grow faster than at any other time in your life,
except for when you were a baby.
Questions: Why do we have to go through puberty? How can puberty affect your relationship
with your parents and siblings? How can puberty affect your life in school and your relationship
with friends?
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CRITERIA
Explanation

10

The explanation
is clear and welldetailed,
answering all the
questions and
applying
knowledge in
Puberty

The explanation
is clear. It
answers all the
questions and
have enough
details in Puberty

The explanation
has less details
regarding
Puberty and one
question was
missed

The explanation
is unclear and
few details were
given regarding
Puberty. Two
questions were
not answered.

The
explanation
is unrelated
to the given
questions