📘 LET 2026 · General Education
General Education Guide
Your complete roadmap to Gen Ed mastery
🔥 150 items — for Elementary & Secondary
📘 What is General Education?
The General Education (Gen Ed) component of the LET tests your broad academic foundation — the core knowledge that every Filipino teacher is expected to have, regardless of specialization. It's not about teaching methods (that's Prof Ed) or your major (that's Specialization). It's about proving you're a well-rounded, literate, and culturally grounded individual worthy of standing in front of a classroom.
Think of it as the "you should know this by now" section. It covers six major areas: English, Filipino, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and ICT.
💡 Important: Gen Ed has 150 items and is taken by BOTH Elementary and Secondary examinees. Master these six areas to secure your license.
🗣️ English
What it covers: Mastery of the English language — reading, writing, speaking, and literature.
Sub-topics
| Sub-topic | What to Review |
|---|---|
| Study and Thinking Skills | Bloom's Taxonomy, metacognition, critical reading, note-taking (SQ3R, Cornell, KWL), convergent vs. divergent thinking |
| Academic Writing | Thesis statements, citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago), paraphrasing vs. plagiarism, research paper structure (Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Conclusion, References) |
| Speech and Oral Communication | Communication process (Shannon-Weaver model), speech types, delivery skills, barriers and stage fright, speech writing process |
| World Literature | Ancient epics (Gilgamesh, Iliad, Odyssey, Aeneid, Oedipus Rex), major authors (Shakespeare, Dante, Cervantes, Tolstoy, Kafka, Achebe), literary forms, literary periods |
| Philippine Literature | Rizal's novels, epics (Biag ni Lam-ang, Hinilawod, Darangen, Florante at Laura), modern authors, literary forms (Tanaga, Awit, Corrido, Pasyon), firsts and records |
💬 LET Tip: Expect questions on author-work matching (e.g., Hemingway → The Old Man and the Sea) and identifying Bloom's levels in given questions.
🇵🇭 Filipino
What it covers: Mastery of the Filipino language — communication, research, creative expression, and linguistics.
Sub-topics
| Sub-topic | What to Review |
|---|---|
| Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo Sa Pananaliksik | Skimming, scanning, inference, paraphrase; quantitative vs. qualitative research; parts of research (Rasyonal, Metodolohiya, Resulta, Konklusyon, Rekomendasyon); citation styles; intensive vs. extensive reading |
| Masining Na Pagpapahayag | Mga tayutay (Pagtutulad, Pagwawangis, Pagsasatao, Pagmamalabis, Aliterasyon, Onomatopeya, Ironiya, Sarkasmo); elemento ng tula (Sukat, Persona, Tugma); mga uri ng tula |
| Komunikasyon Sa Akademikong Filipino | Barayti ng wika (Pambansa/Akademiko, Balbal, Kolokyal, Lalawiganin); sangay ng lingguwistika; uri ng komunikasyon; mga konsepto sa wika (Bilingguwalismo, Multilingguwalismo, Register) |
💬 LET Tip: Know the difference between bilingguwalismo (two languages) and multilingguwalismo (many languages). Filipino is the national language of the Philippines.
🔢 Mathematics
What it covers: Foundational math skills — arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and contemporary math concepts.
Sub-topics
| Sub-topic | What to Review |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Mathematics | PEMDAS, perimeter and area formulas, sum of triangle angles (180°), circle diameter (2r), statistics (mean, median, mode), prime numbers, LCM, GCF, solving linear equations, factoring, converting fractions/decimals/percentages |
| Contemporary Mathematics | Sequences and patterns (Fibonacci, arithmetic, geometric, golden ratio), logic and sets (conjunction, disjunction, negation), graph theory, probability, number theory (modulo, triangular numbers, Platonic solids) |
💬 LET Tip: Practice converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages. 25% = 1/4 = 0.25. Also review Platonic solids.
🔬 Science
What it covers: Basic concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science.
Sub-topic
| Sub-topic | What to Review |
|---|---|
| Natural Science |
Biology: Cell, mitochondrion, ribosome, photosynthesis, DNA, natural selection. Chemistry: H₂O, Au, He, pH 7, states of matter. Physics & Earth Science: Gravity, ozone layer, Mercury, Jupiter, energy. Human Body: 206 bones, skin, O negative, Vitamin D. Scientific Method: Observe, hypothesize, experiment, analyze, conclude, communicate. |
💬 LET Tip: Review DNA, natural selection, and states of matter. Energy is not a state of matter.
🌏 Social Science
What it covers: Philippine history, government, economics, philosophy, sociology, psychology, and humanities.
Sub-topics
| Sub-topic | What to Review |
|---|---|
| Politics and Governance With the Philippine Constitution | Three branches, Bill of Rights, constitutional bodies (Comelec, COA, CSC, CHR), key principles, how a bill becomes law |
| Philippine History | Pre-colonial era, revolution and propaganda, American and Japanese period, independence and modern era, key figures (Aguinaldo, Quezon, Laurel, Bonifacio, Mabini) |
| Basic Economics With Agrarian Reform | Scarcity, opportunity cost, law of demand and supply, factors of production, market structures, CARP (RA 6657), GDP, GNP, inflation, unemployment |
| Philosophy | Branches (Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics, Logic, Aesthetics), ancient philosophers, modern philosophy, Eastern philosophy, schools of thought |
| Society and Culture With Family Planning | Culture and society, cultural concepts (ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, subculture, counterculture), family structures, RA 10354 (RH Law), social concepts |
| Rizal's Life and Works and Other Heroes and Heroines | Jose Rizal (born June 19, 1861; executed December 30, 1896; Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, Mi Ultimo Adios; pen names), other heroes, heroines |
| Psychology | Freudian theory (Id, Ego, Superego), developmental theories (Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, Maslow), learning theories (Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura), Big Five OCEAN, Stanford Prison, Milgram, Asch |
| Introduction to Humanities Appreciation of the Arts | Elements of visual arts, famous artists (Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Van Gogh, Picasso), music and dance, Philippine arts (Spoliarium), art movements |
💬 LET Tip: Know the Big Five personality traits (OCEAN), the three branches of government, and the difference between sex (biological) and gender (social roles).
💻 ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
What it covers: Basic computer concepts, hardware, software, and internet fundamentals.
Sub-topic
| Sub-topic | What to Review |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers | Hardware basics (CPU, RAM, ROM, hard drive), input and output devices, software and internet (operating systems, applications, web browsers, WWW, URL, HTML), data and security, programming and applications (Python, HTML, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) |
💬 LET Tip: The first programmable computer was ENIAC. Python is a programming language; Excel is a spreadsheet; Word is word processing; PowerPoint is for presentations.
📊 Gen Ed Sub-topics at a Glance
| Subject | Sub-topics | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| English | Study and Thinking Skills, Academic Writing, Speech and Oral Communication, World Literature, Philippine Literature | Language mastery + literature |
| Filipino | Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo Sa Pananaliksik, Masining Na Pagpapahayag, Komunikasyon Sa Akademikong Filipino | Wika + panitikan + lingguwistika |
| Mathematics | Fundamentals of Mathematics, Contemporary Mathematics | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, patterns |
| Science | Natural Science | Biology, chemistry, physics, earth science |
| Social Science | Politics and Governance, Philippine History, Basic Economics, Philosophy, Society and Culture, Rizal's Life and Works, Psychology, Humanities | History, government, economics, philosophy, sociology, psychology, arts |
| ICT | Introduction to Computers | Hardware, software, internet, security |
🎯 How to Prepare for Gen Ed
- Start with your weakest subject. If math makes you nervous, tackle it first while your energy is high.
- Review one sub-topic per day. Don't cram. Consistency beats intensity.
- Use the discussion panels in your reviewer app to mark topics as explored.
- Take the Comprehensive Exam (150 items) weekly to track progress.
- Focus on author-work matches, dates, formulas, and key definitions — these are common LET question types.
⚠️ Important Reminders
| ✅ Reminder | 📌 Details |
|---|---|
| Passing Grade | 75% weighted general average |
| No Rating Below | 50% in ANY component |
| Elementary | BEEd = Gen Ed + Prof Ed only |
| Elementary w/ Specialization | BECEd, BSNEd, BEEd with ECE/SNE majors |
| Secondary | Gen Ed + Prof Ed + Specialization |
| Confirm Coverage | Check PRC for old vs. new curriculum |
💬 You've Got This
General Education is not just a test of what you remember from high school and college. It's a test of whether you've become the well-rounded, literate, and culturally grounded teacher that every Filipino student deserves.
So study hard. Review consistently. And walk into that testing center knowing you've prepared for every angle.
You've got this. 🏆
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