The Department of Education has officially released the guidelines for the Middle-of-the-School-Year (MOSY) assessments. This is to evaluate the implementation of the national Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program. The ARAL MOSY is legally required under the Republic Act No. 12028. The assessments aim to evaluate learners’ progress in literacy and reading proficiency midway through the school year. Designed for Grades 1 to 10, the MOSY serves as a critical checkpoint for monitoring learning recovery efforts in public schools nationwide.
With set testing schedules and tools like the CRLA and Phil-IRI, we can better understand and support learners’ reading needs. Schools are expected to administer MOSY assessments regardless of when their ARAL sessions began. The collected results will guide teachers and tutors in determining next steps for instruction, learner placement, and targeted interventions. DepEd likewise requires all schools to encode and submit MOSY results by December 16, 2025, ensuring data-driven support for the continued implementation of the ARAL Program.
Purpose of the MOSY Assessments
The MOSY assessments cover all learners from Grades 1 to 10. The expected outcomes include identifying learners who require ARAL Program interventions. Furthermore, it aims to determine each learner’s reading level and support teachers in crafting appropriate follow-through actions. For Grade 1, MOSY results specifically determine eligibility for ARAL participation. The Grade 1 MOSY assessment will use the CRLA tools administered at the beginning of the school year. The main objective of the assessment is to identify learners for the ARAL Program, typically those who demonstrate slower progress in literacy and numeracy.
The higher grade levels are also required to conduct MOSY. Accordingly, Grades 2 to 10 must administer this assessment to their current ARAL learners. This is to determine whether they still need to continue with ARAL interventions. Additionally, the assessment is designed to identify if a more intensive approach is needed in the program’s implementation. The results shall guide tutors and teachers in identifying the appropriate next steps for each learner.
Testing Coverage and Schedule
To make the ARAL Program effective, we schedule the Middle-of-the-School-Year (MOSY) assessments for all learners in Grades 1 to 10. These assessments help teachers see how students are doing, spot their strengths, and areas that need improvement. By following the standard assessment tools, schools can support learners in improving their literacy and numeracy skills. The Department of Education states that all public elementary and secondary schools must conduct the ARAL MOSY Assessments within the prescribed testing dates. This requirement applies regardless of when the ARAL Program begins in their SDO.
Assessment Tools and Links
The Middle-of-the-School-Year (MOSY) assessments use two main tools: the Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment (CRLA) and the Phil-Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI). Those tools assess reading comprehension and proficiency for Grades 4 to 10. CRLA is ideal for early-grade learners or those significantly below expectations, while Phil-IRI is designed for upper-grade learners to align the ARAL interventions.
| ARAL MOSY Assessment Tools | Download Links |
|---|---|
| ARAL MOSY Assessment Tools for Grade 1 | DOWNLOAD |
| ARAL MOSY Assessment Tools for Grade 2 to 3 | DOWNLOAD |
| ARAL MOSY Assessment Tools for Grade 4 to 10 | DOWNLOAD |
Submission of Results
All schools are required to encode and submit their MOSY assessment results immediately after completing the testing process. Results must be submitted no later than December 16, 2025, following the official DepEd timeline for the ARAL Program. Schools must upload the data through the designated online portal using the official DepEd submission link:
https://bld.deped.gov.ph/submission.
Timely and accurate encoding ensures that DepEd can consolidate nationwide data. Also, it monitors the effectiveness of the ARAL Program, and plan further interventions based on learners’ needs.
Conclusions
I believe that the MOSY assessments will help show the real situation of the ARAL Program and how well it is supporting learners. By looking at the results, DepEd can clearly see what is working and what still needs improvement. These insights will help decide whether the program should continue, be adjusted, or be improved further. In the end, the MOSY assessment is not just about measuring students. It is about making sure that the ARAL Program is truly makes a difference in their learning.
What’s Next?
Now that you know about the ARAL MOSY Assessment, you may want to revisit the program’s objectives and rationale to better understand its purpose.
Related Teaching Resources
To fully support you, we’ve included links to additional teaching resources below. We’d love to hear from you—feel free to message us at ict@alapan1es.com.
- Daily Lesson Log (DLL)
- Lesson Exemplars (LE)
- Modules and LEAP
- Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
- Lesson PowerPoint (PPT)
- Reading Materials for Remediation
- Periodical Test Questionnaire and TOS