Comparing the results of the first grading between School Year 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 shows that there are improvements already taking place, but at the same time, there are still areas where students can continue to grow and develop. In Grade 7, there is a noticeable increase from 68.62 to 75.37, showing students’ significant progress and better grasp of the lessons. This improvement highlights the effort of the students and the support given by their teachers. Although Grade 8 decreased from 74.25 to 68.79, this indicates that learners are now handling tougher tasks, helping them build resilience and better study habits to improve. Grade 9 slightly declined from 75.55 to 71.89, but this simply means that while they are keeping close performance, the students still have plenty of room to grow if given more guidance and focus to perform well next grading. Grade 10 went down from 70.85 to 60.89, but this also shows the students’ chance to bounce back, work harder, and aim to do even better than before. This can be achieved as their efforts, combined with the support of their teachers, will lead to better results. This outcome emphasizes the importance of providing consistent guidance and motivation to help them cope with the academic responsibilities. Overall, the results reveal both strengths and challenges, reminding us that learning is a continuous journey and there is always room for improvement. 

            MPS SECOND QUARTER

Based on the data for Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) / Values Education during the Second Quarter, there is a clear and commendable improvement in student performance compared to the same period last year. In the previous school year, the Second Quarter MPS stood at 76.24%, which placed the students just above the minimum proficiency threshold. However, for the current school year, the MPS has risen to 81.56%, representing a solid 5.32% increase. This shift moves the subject's performance from "Closely Approximating Mastery" to a more stable "Proficient" level, suggesting that students are finding the current values-based modules or classroom discussions more engaging and easier to internalize.

The data further shows a narrowing of the performance gap between different grade levels. Last year, several sections struggled to hit the 75% mark, whereas this year, nearly all sections have surpassed that benchmark. This upward trajectory in EsP is particularly significant as it often reflects not just academic memorization, but a better grasp of the application of ethics and character building within the school community. The consistent growth suggests that the teaching strategies—such as case studies or interactive role-playing—used this quarter have been more effective in helping students connect with the core values being taught.

   This narrative report presents the comparison of the Mean Percentage Scores (MPS) of learners in Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP) during the Third Quarter for School Year 2024–2025 and the present School Year 2025–2026. The comparison aims to analyze the performance of learners across different grade levels and determine whether there has been an improvement or decline in their academic achievement.

   For Grade 7 learners, the recorded MPS during the Third Quarter of School Year 2024–2025 was 76.96. However, in the present school year, the Grade 7 learners obtained an MPS of 73.8. This indicates a decrease of 3.16 points compared to the previous school year. The decline suggests that there may be factors that affected the performance of the learners which may need further review and intervention.

   In Grade 8, the learners obtained an MPS of 72.47 during the Third Quarter of School Year 2024–2025. For the current school year, the Grade 8 learners achieved an MPS of 75.92, which reflects an increase of 3.45 points. This improvement indicates better learner performance and may be attributed to improved teaching strategies, increased learner participation, or enhanced learning support.

  For Grade 9 learners, the previous school year recorded an MPS of 74.52, while the present school year shows an MPS of 76.18. This reflects a 1.66-point increase, showing a gradual improvement in learner achievement for this grade level.

  Meanwhile, Grade 10 learners showed the most significant improvement. During School Year 2024–2025, the learners obtained an MPS of 74.02. In the present school year, their MPS increased to 82.94, resulting in a remarkable increase of 8.92 points. This notable improvement indicates stronger academic performance and may be the result of effective teaching strategies, improved learner engagement, and better academic support.

  Overall, the comparison of the Mean Percentage Scores shows mixed results among the grade levels. While Grade 7 experienced a slight decline in performance, Grades 8, 9, and 10 demonstrated improvements, with Grade 10 showing the highest increase. These results highlight the importance of continuously monitoring learner performance and implementing appropriate interventions and instructional strategies to further improve learning outcomes.

This analysis will serve as a basis for planning instructional improvements, strengthening teaching approaches, and developing strategies that will help enhance the academic performance of learners in the succeeding quarters.