Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
PANGASINAN SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE II
MODIFIED TABLE OF SPECIFICATION (COMPETENCY-BASED)
DIVISION DIAGNOSTIC TEST

School: __________________ Subject: MATHEMATICS Grade Level: 6

Number ITEM PLACEMENT/LEVELS OF

Number of COGNITIVE DOMAIN
of KEY
Learning Competency (MELCs) Code Items TEST ITEM
Teaching (TD/TTD)*TI ANSWER
R U A A E C
Days
The Learner…
adds and subtracts simple fractions 18.What is the sum of 1/5 and 3/5?
M6NS
A. 4/25 B. 2/5 C. 4/10 D. 4/5
and mixed numbers without or 18 18. A
with regrouping. Ia-86
19 19.What is the difference when ¾ is deducted from 5/6. 19. A
A.1/12 B. 3/6 C. 1/2 D. 8/10
(applying)

solves routine and non-routine

problems involving addition
and/or subtraction of fractions M6NS 20. Flare bought 4 ¾ kg of chicken. She cooked 2 ¼ kg and refrigerate
using appropriate problem-solving 20 the rest. How many kilograms of chicken were left? 20. B
strategies and tools Ia-87.3
A. 2 1/4 B. 2 1/2 C. 3 1/4 D. 3 1/2
(applying)

multiplies simple fractions and 21.What is 4/5 multiplied by 9/10?

M6NS
mixed fractions A. 30/50 B. 18/25 C. 37/50 D. 21/25
21 21. B
Ib-90.2
(applying)

solves routine or non-routine M6NS 22 22.Luna has 6/7 kilograms of sugar. She used ¾ of it for ginataan. How 22. C
problems involving multiplication much did she use for ginataan?
without or with addition or Ib-92.2 A. ¾ kg B. 3/7 kg C. 9/14 kg D. 3/28 kg
subtraction of fractions and mixed
fractions using appropriate
problem-solving strategies and

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tools

(applying)

divides simple fractions and mixed

M6NS
fractions 23. In 2/3 ÷ 6/7, the quotient will be _____________.
23 23. C
Ic-96.2 A. 4/7 B. 7/4 C. 7/9 D. 9/7
(applying)

solves routine or non-routine

problems involving division
without or with any of the other
operations of fractions and mixed M6NS 24.A blouse requires 1 ¼ m of cloth, how many blouses can be made
fractions using appropriate 24 from 21 m of cloth? 24. C
problem-solving strategies and Ic-97.2
A. 12 B. 14 C. 16 D. 18
tools

(applying)

adds and subtracts decimals and

mixed decimals through ten M6NS
thousandths without or with 25.What is 0.9289 - 0.7493?
regrouping Id-106.2 25 A. 0.1697 B. 0.1769 C. 0.1796 D. 0.1976 25. C

(applying)

solves 1 or more steps routine and

non-routine problems involving
addition and/or subtraction of M6NS 26.Of the 41 kg of fruits Jaira sold, 5.75 kg were mangoes, 21.5 kg were
decimals and mixed decimals lanzones, and the rest were papayas. How many kg were papayas?
using appropriate problem-solving Id-108.2 26 3. A
strategies and tools A. 13.75 kg B. 15.73 kg C. 17. 35 kg D. 17.53 kg

(applying)

multiplies decimals and mixed

decimals with factors up to 2 M6NS 27. In 6.23 x 2.18 = 13.5814. The product is ____
decimal places 27 A. 13.5814 B. 6.23 C. 2.18 D. 4.05 27. A
Ie-111.3
(applying)

multiplies mentally decimals up to

2 decimals places by 0.1, 0.01,10, M6NS
and 100 28.When you multiply 3.06 and 0.001 the product is ____.
28 28. D
Ie-111.4 A. 3.06 B. 0.0306 C. 0.306 D. 0.00306
(applying)

divides: 29 29.In the equation 39.78 ÷ N = 22.1. What is the value of N? 29. B
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a. whole numbers by decimals up
to 2 decimal places and vice versa

b. decimals/mixed decimals up to A. N=1.6 B. N=1.8 C. N=6.1 D. N=8.1

2 decimal places

(applying)

solves routine and non-routine

problems involving division of
decimals, mixed decimals, and M6NS 30.A jogger runs 5 times in an open field. He ran a total distance of 8.25
whole numbers including money km. At an average, how many kilometers did he jog each time?
using appropriate problem-solving Ii-120.2 30 30. B
A. 1.56 B. 1.65 C. 5.61 D. 6.51
strategies and tools

(applying)

7. John read 3 books in 4 days. What is the ratio of books to days in

expresses one value as a fraction fraction form?
M6NS
of another given their ratio and 7 7. B
vice versa IIa-129 A. 3:4 B. C. D. 3 is to 4
8 8. Which of the following ratios is equal to 4:3? 8. C
(understanding) A. 12:8 B. 8:12 C. 8:6 D. 6:8

defines and illustrates the meaning 1.What relation gives us how many times one quantity is equal to the
M6NS
of ratio and proportion using other quantity?
concrete or pictorial models. IIb-131 1 1. D
A. Equation B. Inequality C. Proportion D. Proportion
(remembering)

finds a missing term in a

M6NS
proportion (direct, inverse, and 31.There are three gifts for every 10 children. How many gifts will be
partitive). IIb-133 31 needed for 120 children? 31. C
A. 30 B. 34 C. 36 D. 40
(applying)

solves problems involving direct

proportion, partitive proportion,
and inverse proportion in different M6NS 32.In a basketball game, Rolly made 5 shots in 7 tries. At this rate, how many
contexts such as distance, rate, and shots can he make in 14 tries?
time using appropriate strategies IIc-134 32 32. C
A. 5 B. 7 C. 10 D. 14
and tools.

(applying)

finds the percentage or rate or M6NS 33 33.What is 60% of 80? 33. D

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percent in a given problem.
A. 42 B. 44 C. 46 D. 48
(applying) IId-142

solves percent problems such as

percent of increase/ decrease
(discounts, original price, rate of M6NS 34.The original price of a pair of pants is P630.00. It was sold for P535.50.
discount, sale price, marked-up What was the discount-rate?
price), commission, sales tax, and IId-143 34 34. A
simple interest. A. 15% B. 30% C. 45% D. 85%

(applying)

describes the exponent and the

M6NS
base in a number expressed in 9.What is the base in 123?
exponential notation. IIf-146 9 A. 3 B. 12 C. 36 D. 1728 9. B
(understanding)

gives the value of numbers M6NS

expressed in exponential notation. 2
IIf-147 35 35.What is the value of 20 ? 35. D
(applying) A. 100 B. 200 C. 300 D. 400

performs two or more different

operations on whole numbers with M6NS
or without exponents and grouping 36.Perform the indicated operations: 2 + 4 x 3 – 6 ÷ 2
symbols. IIf-149 36 A. 10 B. 11 C. 12 D. 13 36. B

(applying)

describe the set of integers and

identify real-life situations that 10. Which of the following real-life situation is represented by a positive
make use of it. integer?
10 10. D
A. 4 centuries ago C. 10% discount
(understanding) B. 7.5 km to the left D. 20 feet high

compares integers with other

M6NS
numbers such as whole numbers, 11.What is the correct symbol to be used to make the statement true?
fractions, and decimals. IIg-152 11 -503 ____ 10 11. A
A. < B. > C. = D. None of the above
(understanding)

compares and arranges integers on 12 12.Which of the following shows an arrangement of integers from least to 12. A
the number line. greatest?
A. -62,-40,-9,3,25 C. -55,48,-27,12,0
B. – 15,-34,0,7,28 D. 1, -8,13,29,-42
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(understanding)

performs the basic operations on M6NS

integers 37. If (4) is multiplied by (- 6), the product is ___.
IIi-156 37 A. +10 B. -10 C. +24 D. -24 37. D
(applying)

differentiates solid figures from 13. Which of the following figures below is a solid figure?
M6GE
plane figures A. B. C. D.
13 13. A
IIIa-28
(understanding)

2. The figure shown is a ___________.

identifies the faces of a solid
M6GE 2 A. cone B. cube C. prism D. sphere 2. A
figure
IIIb-30 3. What is a flat surface of a solid figure called?
(remembering) 3 3. C
A. angle B. edge C. face D. vertex

formulates the rule in finding the

nth term using different strategies
(looking for a pattern, guessing M6AL
49. In the sequence – 10, 15, 20, 25; which of the following
and checking, working backwards) statements best described the rule that it followed?
e.g. 4,7,13,16,…n (the nth term is IIId-7 49 a. Every term is obtained by adding three to the number preceding it.
49. D
3n+1) b. Every term is obtained by multiplying five to each term.
c. Every term is obtained by adding four to the preceding number.
(creating) d. Every term is obtained by adding five to the number preceding it.
differentiates expression from
M6AL
equation 14.Which is an equation?
14 14. B
IIId-15 A. 7x B. x + 9 = 13 C. 12- 5 D. 8 + 5
(understanding)

gives the translation of real-life

verbal expressions and equations M6AL 15.What algebraic expression represents this situation?
into letters or symbols and vice Jose has a pencil case that contains an unknown number of pencils. He
versa IIIe-16 15 has three other pencils. Let x be the number of pencils in the pencil 15. C
case.
(understanding) A. 3 B. 3x C. x + 3 D. 3x + 3

defines a variable in an algebraic

M6AL
expression and equation 4.What are the variables in the algebraic expression, a + 6b?
4 4. C
IIIe-17 A. a B. a and 6 C. a and b D. b and 6
(remembering)

represents quantities in real-life M6AL 5 5. Chloe’s age is 6 years more than twice Jam’s age. The sum of their 5. C
situations using algebraic ages is 39. What is the correct equation in finding Jam’s age?
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expressions and equations
IIIe-18 A. 2x+6=39 C. 3x+6=39
(remembering) B. 6x+2=39 D. 6x+3=39
solves routine and non-routine
problems involving different types M6AL
of numerical expressions and 38.If twice a number is increased by 6, the result is ___.
equations such as 7+ 9 =___ + 6 IIIf-19 38 38. C
A. 18 B. 19 C. 20 D. 21
(applying)

calculates speed, distance, and

M6ME 39. A motorist covered a distance of 150 km in 2 hours. What was his
time
IIIg-17
39 average speed? 39. D
(applying) A. 57hr/km B. 75hr/km C. 57km/hr D. 75km/hr
finds the area of composite figures
formed by any two or more of the M6ME 40.Find the area of the composite shape which is formed by joining a
following: triangle, square, square and a triangle. The length of the side of the square is 5 cm.
rectangle, circle, and semi-circle IIIh-89 40 40. C
The base and height of the triangle are 6 cm and 7 cm respectively.
A. 21 cm 2 B. 25 cm 2 C. 46 cm 2 D. 64 cm 2
(applying)

solves routine and non-routine

problems involving area of
41.A composite shape has an area of 50.25 cm2 . The shape is
composite figures formed by any M6ME
two or more of the following: composed of a circle and a triangle and the area of the triangle is
triangle, square, rectangle, circle, IIIh-90 41 19.5 cm2. What is the area of the circle? 41. D
and semi-circle
A. 3.75 cm2 B. 7.50 cm2 C. 15.00 cm 2 D. 30.75 cm 2
(applying)

visualizes and describes surface 16.Study the spatial figure. Which statement is NOT true about it?
area and names the unit of M6ME
measure used for measuring the A. it has parallel sides C. it has six faces
surface area of solid/space figures IIIi-91 16 B. it has vertices D. it is a cube 16. D

(understanding)

finds the surface area of cubes,

prisms, pyramids, cylinders, M6ME 42.What is the surface area, if the sidewall of a cubic structure has a
cones, and spheres 42 length of 8m? 42. C
IIIi-93
(applying)
A. 128 m 2 B. 256 m 2 C. 384 m 2 D. 512 m 2

solves word problems involving M6ME 43 43. Klein needs to buy some cardboard to build a box 10 inches long, 43. D
measurement of surface area 12 inches wide, and 8 inches high. How much cardboard is needed to

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 build the box?
(applying) IIIj-94 A. 148 square inches C. 444 square inches
B. 296 square inches D. 592 square inches

48. Which of the following statements determines the relationship between

the volumes of a rectangular prism and a pyramid?
A. The relationship between the volumes of pyramids and prisms is that
determines the relationship of the when a prism and pyramid have the same base, the volume of the pyramid
volume between a rectangular is 1/3 of the volume of the prism.
M6ME B. The relationship between the volumes of pyramids and prisms is that
prism and a pyramid; a cylinder
and a cone; and a cylinder and when a prism and pyramid have the same height, the volume of the pyramid
IVa-95 48 48. C
sphere is 1/3 of the volume of the prism.
C. The relationship between the volumes of pyramids and prisms is that
(evaluating) when a prism and pyramid have the same base and height, the volume of the
pyramid is 1/3 of the volume of the prism.
D. The relationship between the volumes of pyramids and prisms is that
when a prism and pyramid do not have the same base and height, the
volume of the pyramid is 1/3 of the volume of the prism.
solves routine and non-routine 44.What is the volume of a pyramid with a right triangular base that
problems M6ME-IVc- measures 6 m and 9 m respectively, and height 18 m?
44 44. A
involving volumes of solids 98
A. 243 m 3 B. 486 m 3 C. 729 m 3 D. 972 m 3
(applying)
reads and interprets electric and 6.Electric consumption is measured in _______________________.
water meter M6ME-
6 A. kph B. kwh C. m 2 D. m 3 6. B
readings IVd-100
(remembering/understanding)
finds the volume of cylinders,
M6ME 45.A cylindrical tank has a height of 1.5 m and a radius of 1.2 m. Find its
pyramids, cones, and spheres
45 volume. 45. C
IVb-97
(applying) A. 66.2m3 B. 11.68m3 C. 6.78m3 D. 5.65m3

solves routine and non-routine

M6ME
problems involving electric and 46. The previous reading in the Dizon household was 3156 kWh. The
water consumption IVc-98 46 present reading is 3486 kWh. How much electricity was used? 46. C
A. 300 kWh B. 310 kWh C. 330 kWh D. 370 kWh
(applying)

describes the meaning of

probability such as 50% chance of
rain and one in a million chance of
winning
(understanding)
M6SP 17.Which weather forecasts that rain is likely to happen tomorrow?
A. the probability of rain tomorrow is 50%
IVg-19 17 B. rain is uncertain tomorrow 17. D
C. 30% chance of rain tomorrow
D. Ninety percent chance of rain tomorrow

makes simple predictions of events M6SP-IVi- 50 50.C

based on the results of 23 50. There are small cubes in a box. There are 4 red, 3 green, 2 blue and 1

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 yellow small cube. What is the likelihood of picking a blue cube out of the
box?
experiments A. It is certain that a blue cube can be picked out of the box.
(creating) B. There is a 50% chance of picking a blue cube out of the box.
C. It is unlikely to pick a blue cube out of the box.
D. There is a 25% likelihood to pick out a blue cube out of the box.
solves routine and non-routine 47.An employee of a toy shop checked 336 toys and found 14 of them
M6SP
problems involving experimental defective. What is the experimental probability of choosing a defective
and theoretical probability IVj-24 47 toy? 47. D
A. 1/8 B. 5/24 C. 1/12 D. 1/24
(applying)

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